After School Collective
A place to create after school | Monday - Thursday | for grades K–5.
Welcome to the After School Collective
Art is just the beginning!
The NLArts Afterschool Collective offers a flexible and fun afterschool option for families rooted in creativity, community, and exploration.
ASC is a creative enrichment program where children become confident creators through hands-on projects that blend visual art, performance, science, nature, and culture. Guided by a seasonal curriculum, each Collective term invites children to build artistic skills, discover new interests, and explore the world around them through meaningful, project-based experiences.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to maintain small group sizes, fostering a creative environment where every child can connect, be encouraged, and feel inspired.
The Collective difference
designed to help children create, connect, and grow.
An afternoon at the Collective
grounded in creativity, curiosity, and connection.
familiar rhythm + flexible structure
Settle In
Have a snack, hang with friends, homework optional!
Studio Time
Art Projects guided by the curriculum encourage experimentation, collaboration, and skill-building.
Explore
Outdoor creative play is woven into the afternoon whenever possible.
Head Home
Members leave with stories to share, projects they're proud of, and excitement for tomorrow.
The ABCD Curriculum | Awe, Belong, Connect, Design
Using our one-of-a kind Curriculum.
The ABCD curriculum is our educational framework crafted to flex and evolve with the needs and interests of students. seasons and encourages children to create, explore, and grow through meaningful, project-based experiences. Explore the theory behind each curriculum unit below:
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NLArts curriculum fosters an intrinsic sense of awe and wonder in each of us through an appreciation of the natural world and the capacity for human creativity and stewardship within it.
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There’s room to understand and celebrate everyone’s diverse stories in the art studio. NLArts educators and students appreciate art in context–art is not just an ornament to our lives, but a positive reflection of our stories and cultures, and windows into each others’.
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At NLArts, we believe in each person’s capacity to be a creative communicator. We strengthen this muscle by making choices that reflect our preferences in artmaking, using art as a tool to share important messages, or problem solving in collaborative work.
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NLArts community members use the tools gained to collaboratively help design environments that serve us. We, the artists, are the innovators of our collective futures, and our work has the power to create real and positive social change, and make room for play.
More Information
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The NLArts Afterschool Collective is entering the second phase of its pilot!
As we gather feedback and enrollment grows, some operational details - such as attendance options or scheduling - may be refined throughout the school year to help maintain balanced class sizes and the best possible experience for your family.
What won't change is our vision! A small, creative community led by caring artist educators. Where children feel known, encouraged, and inspired as they learn, create, and grow through our curriculum.
We're so grateful to continue building something special for NLArts!
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Memberships are by seasonal terms throughout the school year.
Monday - Through Thursday Flexible 1, 2, 3, or 4 day weekly attendance per term (availability may vary).
$20 a day membership fee.
Drop in trials are $25 a day
ASC terms do not include day off camps. All day off camp registrations are separate and can be found here
Full Fall Term | August 31st 2026 — November 24th 2026 (about 54 full school days)
1 day a week $215
2 days a week $430
3 days a week - $648
4 days a week - $864
Monthly Fall Term | October 5th - October 30th
1 day a week: $72
2 days a week: $144
3 days a week: $216
4 days a week: $288
Winter Term | November 30th 2026 — February 26th 2027
1 day a week $200
2 days a week - $415
3 days a week - $625
4 days a week -$832
Spring Term | March 1st 2027 — June 4th 2027
1 day a week $240
2 days a week - $470
3 days a week - $705
4 days a week - $944
Please Note
no ASC June 7th - 11th for summer camp prep
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NLArts does not provide transportation to or from ASC.
We Kindly ask for no drop offs after 4:00 and for prompt pick up by 6:00 pm.
NLArts does not provide snacks during ASC. All parent-provided snacks should be peanut-free.
Please keep all valuables at home. This includes, but is not limited to: Toys, Tablets, Trading Cards, etc.
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Upon purchase of camp you will receive a link in the confirmation email to complete the student information forms. Please do so quickly to ensure your student member is all set for ASC! This is needed once per school year.
Signed parent consent waivers and camper code of conduct are required for each collective member. This needs to be completed once per calendar year. Links to the digital forms can be found in the confirmation email upon purchase.
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At this time, missed After School Collective registrations will not be eligible for refunds, exchanges, or credits toward future registrations.
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Students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade
NLArts is designed for children who meet specific developmental and safety benchmarks by grade level.
Children who are no currently enrolled in Kindergarten through fifth grade are not eligible for the program. This policy helps ensure a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate experience for all children and staff.
Registrations that do not meet the age requirements will be canceled with no refund.
Join the Collective
Enrollment is intentionally limited to 12 - 14 members each season.
Check the product below for availability and registration. If enrolling siblings, please create a separate registration for each member.
NLArts Afterschool Collective ASC
Collective Members - Kindergarten through 3rd
Collective Captains - 4th & 5th Grade
Monday - Thursday 3:30 PM–6:00 PM at 702 N 3rd Street in Northern Liberties
We Kindly ask for no drop offs after 4:00 and for prompt pick up by 6:00 pm
ASC Term Calendar
Memberships are by seasonal terms throughout the school year.
Monday - Thursday. Flexible 1, 2, 3, or 4 day weekly attendance per term (availability may vary).
$20 a day membership fee.
Drop in trials are $25 a day
Full day camps are not included in ASC term registration. All day camps are separate and can be found here
There is no ASC during the following weeks:
August 24th - 28th 2026
June 7th - 11th 2027
Full Fall Term | August 31st 2026 — November 24th 2026
1 day a week $215
2 days a week $430
3 days a week - $648
4 days a week - $864
Monthly Fall Term| October 5th - October 30th
1 day a week: $72
2 days a week: $144
3 days a week: $216
4 days a week: $288
Winter Term | November 30th 2026 — February 26th 2027
1 day a week $200
2 days a week - $415
3 days a week - $625
4 days a week -$832
Spring Term | March 1st 2027 — June 4th 2027
1 day a week $240
2 days a week - $470
3 days a week - $705
4 days a week - $944