21st Century Community Learning Centers

Mentasta Lake/Katie John, Tetlin, Tok, Walter Northway

Gateway Afterschool Program (GAP) provides quality K-12 afterschool programming for local youth. GAP is designed to support the regular school curriculum, reinforce social and emotional resilience, and help students establish a positive personal network of support for students who face difficult challenges. They integrate Athabascan culture into their program by collaborating with tribal councils and elders in the community to offer afterschool activities that are culturally relevant such as beading and fur sewing. 

Alaska Native Cultural Charter, Fairview Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, William Tyson Elementary, Lake Otis Elementary, Muldoon Elementary, Ptarmigan Elementary, Willow Crest Elementary, Wonder Park Elementary

The Anchorage School District 21st CLCC program provides expanded learning opportunities for children and their families outside of regular school hours at eight Title I Schools. Eligible students participate in activities designed to increase academic success in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

Nikiski North Star Elementary & Mt. View Elementary (both housed at the Kenai Club) and Nikiski Middle/Senior High

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula operate 3 sites (2 elementary and 1 middle high) that are supported by 21st CCLC. All sites serve a USDA meal and transportation home. Their weekly programming consists of small group tutoring with certified teachers, art, STEM, SEL, and structured physical games (SPARK). We also operate 2 other sites. Soldotna Club housed at Redoubt Elementary and the Kenai Teen Center. Neither of these Clubs are CCLC.

Anne Wien Elementary, Arctic Light Elementary, Denali Elementary, Hunter Elementary, Ticasuk Brown Elementary, University Park Elementary, Weller Elementary, EAST Summer Program

The 21st CCLC Afterschool Program in Fairbanks and North Pole operates seven sites-all at the elementary level. An additional site dedicated to the summer program-all supported by the 21st CCLC grant. Located within school sites, these programs offer a comprehensive experience, including snacks, structured recess or fitness activities, academic sessions, social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions, and a diverse range of enrichment classes. Actively engaging with community partners and members, these programs create a supportive and enriching environment. The EAST Summer program extends the learning opportunities into June each year.

Collectively, the 21st CCLC sites in the Fairbanks area annually serve over 700 youth.

NEST Center for elementary and middle at Sidney Huntington School Galena City School District – NEST & FLIGHT Afterschool Programs

Galena’s NEST (K–8) and FLIGHT (9–12) programs expand academic support and enrichment opportunities for students who often face limited access due to geographic isolation. With 21st CCLC funding, both programs provide tutoring, hands-on activities such as coding, digital art, and robotics, and—at the high school level—credit recovery options to keep students on track for graduation. Together, they offer meaningful learning experiences for Galena youth and students from partner communities across Alaska.

Dillingham Elementary/Middle/High School

SERRC partners with the Dillingham City School District and Bristol Bay community organizations to offer afterschool programs serving 120 students in grades K–12. Held four days a week for two hours, the programs provide academic support, STEAM learning, credit recovery, dual-credit opportunities, and hands-on CTE activities. Students also engage in regular lessons and field trips that highlight Alaska Native cultural traditions. Both sites emphasize student well-being and strong family and community involvement through consistent communication and shared activities.

Burchell High School, Redington Jr/Sr High School and Valley Pathways School

LEAD Afterschool provides socially and economically disadvantaged students an opportunity to take a leadership role in project-based learning; step into a career field in the form of a CTE course; learn how to live and think with healthy habits; dream about a future after high school; and demonstrate technical skills that prove they have a future.

Nenana City School

The Nenana City School District serves a K-12 population of 211 students, most being 9-12 and boarding at the Nenana Student Living Center. Youth K-8 attend classes four days a week in activities such as cooking, art, STEAM, active play and community building. Other activities include Taekwondo (twice a week) and Driver's Education is offered twice a year to students ages 14 and up. We are continuously growing to accommodate our students' interests and needs.