Free Afterschool Programs

 

2025-2026 Afterschool Enrollment is Now Open!

Programs are offered in-person and at no cost to youth and their families in partnership with non-profit and community-based organizations. Afterschool programs are open to Nashville & Davidson youth in grades 5-8. The Fall semester for afterschool programming runs from September 2 - December 12, 2025.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once your application has been submitted, staff at that program will review it. Response time varies by program but is on average 1 week. If you have any questions, please contact the program directly using the phone number or email address provided.

Select a school on the map to view afterschool programs associated with that school.

To filter by School Type, use the Select Category dropdown below the map:

marker legend showing a purple marker for Elementary Schools and an orange marker for Middle Schools

 

Testimonial

"My son is high-functioning autistic, so I needed something that he enjoyed. It’s nice for me because I’m not as stressed out trying to make sure that he’s taken care of for that time after school. He loves NAZA and it keeps him active, and he’s made some friends already. I’ve had no problems with him coming home upset; he continually wants to come, be a part of it and do the extracurricular things with them."

NAZA Parent

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2017-10-12T20:16:29-05:00

NAZA Parent

"My son is high-functioning autistic, so I needed something that he enjoyed. It’s nice for me because I’m not as stressed out trying to make sure that he’s taken care of for that time after school. He loves NAZA and it keeps him active, and he’s made some friends already. I’ve had no problems with him coming home upset; he continually wants to come, be a part of it and do the extracurricular things with them."

Testimonial

“Our previous afterschool program was just hanging at a community center, but it was nothing instructional. It was just a place to keep you for a little bit. NAZA is very instructional for the kids, and I think it will take them a long way in life.”

NAZA Parent

NAZA
2017-10-12T20:18:46-05:00

NAZA Parent

“Our previous afterschool program was just hanging at a community center, but it was nothing instructional. It was just a place to keep you for a little bit. NAZA is very instructional for the kids, and I think it will take them a long way in life.”

Testimonial

“Being a single mom, working full time, and by the time I get home and cook dinner, the time is gone, so I’m more at ease because he’s being taught, and they do homework. The staff have been great. They are very enthusiastic and talk to me and make sure I understand what’s happening.”

NAZA Parent

NAZA
2017-10-12T20:19:53-05:00

NAZA Parent

“Being a single mom, working full time, and by the time I get home and cook dinner, the time is gone, so I’m more at ease because he’s being taught, and they do homework. The staff have been great. They are very enthusiastic and talk to me and make sure I understand what’s happening.”
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