Lewis & Clark Middle School Trailblazers Afterschool Academy

Civic Nebraska is the lead agency and is responsible for the Trailblazers Afterschool Academy.

We offer FREE afterschool programming with a hot meal for all students at Lewis and Clark with the goals of improving student learning, school attendance, and performance.  The Trailblazer Afterschool Academy provides quality out of school time programming.  We exemplify innovation and optimism while being civically engaged in our community.

We utilize Social Emotional Learning daily to empower youth and cultivate a culture of kindness.

Community partners (see below) and certified teachers deliver programming on site to the students.  These programs are tied to the school day curriculum and focus on academics, STEM, recreation, nutrition, arts, and civic activities.

ENRICHMENT PARTNERS:

Omaha Public Library
Wisdom House-Mindfulness
Omaha Girls Rock
Rabble Mill - Skateboarding
Brigit St Brigit Theater
Courteous Kids
Focus on Health (Creighton University)
UNO STEM 4 U
Young Entrepreneurs
Girl Scouts
Center for Holistic Development
Truck Farm
Why Arts
Future Kids - Soccer
Nebraska Writers Collective
4H iCivic
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab

EXPECTATIONS:

We expect students to attend the program a minimum of 3 days a week.  If students are participating in sports or other school activities, inform our office to hold their space in the program.

We adhere to the same Student Code of Conduct from Lewis and Clark Middle School.

Transportation:  We do not offer transportation.  If your student receives busing from OPS, they may be eligible for transportation on the Activity Bus from Lewis and Clark.  If you have any questions please contact the Lewis and Clark main office at 531-299-2400.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT/SUPPORT:

To promote family engagement, at the end of each 8-week sessions we will host a group family event free of charge with our families in the program.

Where: Lewis and Clark (TAA students meet in the cafeteria after 3:05 dismissal)

When: Monday - Friday

Time: 3:05 - 5:30

3:05 - 3:20 Meal Time

3:15 SEL Moment/Mindfulness

3:30 - 4:30 Enrichment (Various Community Partners)

4:30 - 5:30 Homework/Tutoring