Chiloquin Visions in Progress

Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS)

Providing children grades K-6 with a safe, caring, enriching learning environment.

Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) is an integral after-school program within Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP). Since its inception in 2004, it has served students from kindergarten to sixth grade from 3 pm to 5 pm Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. Operated in collaboration with Chiloquin Elementary School (CES) and the local homeschool community, CLAS has steadfastly aimed to furnish a secure, nurturing learning environment for children in the area.

The 2024-25 CLAS program will start on Monday, October 7. Applications are available at CES and the CVIP offices. For more information, please contact CVIP at 541 783-7780.


The 2024-25 CLAS program is made possible by funding from the Klamath County School District and a gift from The Ford Family Foundation.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress would like to thank our sponsors for their generosity to our community.

"We are very excited to support CLAS (Chiloquin Learns After School) in its return to Chiloquin Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year! This program provides a wonderful opportunity for our students. Students will be able to sign up to stay 2 hours after school for additional support in academics and hands-on activities. This program is not run through CES, but it is supported as we are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students." - Rita Hepper and Janelle Emard, Chiloquin Elementary School

The program provides nutritious meals, physical exercise, time for homework and learning, and enriching activities such as art and science instruction, computer opportunities, and interactive games.

We compare CLAS students' attendance and academic progress to non-CLAS Chiloquin elementary school students for the same timeframe and see that we are having a positive effect. Noteworthy achievements have included a 91% homework completion rate and a notable decrease in behavioral issues. Daily attendance surged by 32% during previous years, leading to a program cap of 40 participants with a continuous waiting list throughout the school year.

Our desired outcomes are to help children succeed and help Chiloquin families prosper, thus improving the quality of life for all community members. Ultimately, CLAS is successful when our children are healthy, happy, and moving forward, engaged in school and their community, thereby contributing to the overall well-being and prosperity of the Chiloquin community.

Support the Chiloquin Learns After School program by donating today. Your contributions directly impact the lives of local students by providing essential resources, educational materials, and enriching activities that help them thrive academically and personally. 
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in ensuring our children have a safe, supportive environment where they can learn and grow after school. Join us in empowering the next generation by investing in their future.

Get involved, help support CLAS today by donating!


The program's goals include:


  • Building respectful social skills in a safe environment.
  • Assisting students with homework completion.
  • Checking with teachers to make sure students are on track.
  • Providing supplemental guidance in reading and math.
  • Offering enriching activities in science, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and computer work.
  • Providing nutritious meals.
  • Providing part-time employment/work experience for local adults and high school students.
  • Involving local community entities as presenters, sharing their expertise, service, and careers, such as US Fish and Wildlife and OSU Extension.

Another way to support the Chiloquin Learns After School program is by volunteering your time and skills. Volunteers are crucial in creating a positive, engaging environment for our students. Join us in making a lasting impact by giving your time to the next generation.

Get involved today by volunteering for the CLAS program.