Chiloquin Learns After School is a free after-school program designed to support Chiloquin K–6 students through engaging academic enrichment, recreation, and hands-on learning activities. Open Monday–Thursday, from 3 pm to 5 pm, during the school year, CLAS provides a safe, fun, and supportive space for students after the final school bell rings.
CLAS is operated in collaboration with Chiloquin Elementary School (CES) and the local homeschool community. CLAS has steadfastly aimed since its inception in 2004 to furnish a secure, nurturing learning environment for children in the area.
Volunteers & Supporters Welcome! Are you passionate about helping youth succeed? Volunteers and community partners are always welcome to support with enrichment activities, events, or tutoring.
"Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) has had a lasting impact on the Chiloquin community. Parents were given piece of mind that their students had a safe, welcoming, and enriching place to be after school in a community that has very little opportunities for children. At CLAS students had the opportunity to take part in enriching activities that built their knowledge and love of exploring the world around them. As the director of CLAS I found the opportunity to provide a multitude of projects and activities for students that their classroom teachers would not have time for in a regular school day. From learning about volcanoes around the world and constructing models to taking part in peer theater and a student art show there was always something exciting happening for students and staff alike."
Bev Biernot, Previous CLAS Director
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.
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.
