Aki Kurose Community Learning Center (CLC) After School Program

At Aki Kurose Middle School, we feel that participation in student-oriented activities is a vital part of a student’s education.

Aki Kurose’s after school programs are coordinated by our Seattle Parks and Rec CLC (community learning center).  The CLC offers 2 semesters of after-school programming, each roughly 10-12 weeks, ranging from enrichment and recreational opportunities to mentoring and math and language arts support.  After-school programs run Monday through Thursday from 3:45-5:05pm, with the exception of Wednesdays which run 2:30-4:05pm.  All programs are FREE, offer yellow school bus transportation home, and provide a light snack.  

1st Semester Programs: October 15, 2024 – January 16, 2025

Registration is now open.

• Hard copies – Main Office
• Online After School Registration Form

For more information or questions, please contact Mr. Browne (CLC Coord) at mlbrowne@seattleschools.org at 206-348-3461 (work cell) or Mr. Thompson tlthompson@seattleschools.orgtlthompson1@seattleschools.org at 206-572-5277.

Program Descriptions

Asian Girls Group: A supportive space for young Asian girls to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their identities with one another.

Art Together: Program will guide the students through a wide range of art activities. The class is designed to allow youth time and exploration of different mediums. We will be utilizing paint, acrylic and watercolor, drawing, collage making, abstract compositions and other mediums to expand and promote their creativity.

Beads & Bracelets: This fun club will allow space for students to design and make various bead and bracelets pieces of art.

Blues in the Schools: Students will come together to learn how to play music as a community! They will learn how to play stringed, rhythmic and vocal instruments while exploring their heritage and learning about the communities that form the roots of American Folk Music.    

Chess Club: Come learn the basic strategy and rules of chess in a fun and interactive way.  Chess master, beginner…? All are welcome.

Club K-Pop: Like K-Pop music or culture…? Ever wanted to learn more about it..? Come to Club K-POP to discuss artists, latest happenings, listen to music and meet new friends.

Cooking: Program will provide students a hands-on experience of cooking basics.  Each day students will explore recipes and learn how to prep various foods.  Students will be able to eat their food during each class.

Core Gaming: Play video games to practice skills that help youth stay safe, remain calm under pressure, communicate respectfully and persuasively, expand their connection to their family and community, make lasting and valuable friendships, and develop achievable goals for themselves and their communities.

Drama Club: Ms. Den’ea & Miss. Samara are back to enhance all of your dancing, acting and singing skills. Come and play theatre games and exercises to help you become performance ready. 

Dungeons and Dragons: Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons?   If so, this is the after-school club for you — come have fun playing Dungeons & Dragon with other Aki D & D fans!    This is a student led club (with teacher supervision) who have fun role playing in this collective story.

Extended Day Math: Extended Day is designed to help provide students that need additional support in math and language arts a designated class time and space for additional instruction practice. Classes are taught by wonderful Aki Teachers…!

Gamers Club: Enjoy PS3, XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii..?  Come play in some cool tournaments and explore the world of gaming.

Creative Writing: Love to tell different types of stories or write poems or songs? Join our Creative Writing Club! It’s the perfect place for you to unleash your imagination and share your ideas with friends.

Intramural Sports: Like to play sports, want to play in a fun and welcoming environment to develop skills and stay active.  Come join the Intramurals Sports Club.  First 6 weeks will be co-ed flag football, followed by 6 weeks of co-ed volleyball, then 6-8 weeks of co-ed basketball.

Kindness Alliance: Kindness Alliance provides Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention activities designed for BIPOC, Immigrant, Refugee and other marginalized youth. Students will eat delicious snacks, discuss and learn about relationship building, communication skills, advocacy etc..

MBK/MSK/HU: These 3 programs are designed to create a safe and interactive space for students to explore culture, discuss various topics, and be assigned a mentor that will help students set goals, check-in, and be an additional positive support for students.

Queer Media Club: Come read books about teens, watch various shows to create discussion in a community circle after, and listen and discuss music by queer musicians.

Super Science: Join us for hands-on, project-based learning activities every Thursday! You will get to learn and experiment with different science topics each week and work with friends to build various STEM projects.

*Ultimate Frisbee/Girls Soccer: Both are official SPS sports. Tryouts and specific game schedules TBD.  See Mr. Kirihara for details