After School

The EXPLORE Program operates at two school campuses in the Rio School District, at Rio Real and Rio Plaza. Funding for the program at Rio Real comes from the California After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program grant. Beginning in the school year 2021-2022, Rio School District increased expanded learning program availability through funding from After School Education and Safety (ASES) as well as additional new funding from the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). After school, Saturday, Summer, and Spring EXPLORE programs are provided through a combination of funding from After School Education and Safety (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).  Enrichment opportunities include homework assistance, arts, music, physical fitness, and recreation. Program staff provides homework assistance during the daily “Power Hour”, and the after school program staff and Rio School District staff coordinate to provide academic intervention. After school site supervisors and youth development professionals meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and the after school program maintains a 20:1 student to staff ratio. The program operates each day that students are in school and runs until 6 p.m. The State of California requires participating students to meet the attendance requirements as outlined in the application packet.

Enrollment is open throughout the year, depending on availability. Priority is given to homeless and foster youth and students at risk of not meeting state and district benchmarks. To apply, complete the application below and submit to the after school program site coordinator.

• After School Applications

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a space wehere every student feels safe, discovers their potential, and grows into a confident, capable, and successful individual. 

Our Mission

To provide students with a safe, positive, and enriching afterschool environment where they receive academic support, explore their creativity, build meaningful relationships, and develop the skills they need to thrive. 

Our Purpose

To nurture and empower the next generation by providing the guidance, encouragement, and positive role models. Every student deserves to grow, believe in themselves, and build a brighter future.