On October 20, BlackRock will participate for the third consecutive year in the Lights On Afterschool program. The nationwide program was launched to draw attention to outstanding afterschool programs. During the Lights On program, children can participate in ballet, ceramics, drama/musical theater, and piano classes offered at BlackRock for free. The classes will run from 4 to 8 p.m.
BlackRock offers exceptional visual and performing arts classes throughout the school year to more than 500 children a session.
About Lights on Afterschool
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In America today, 1 in 4 youths - 14.3 million children - are alone and unsupervised after school. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and inspire learning. They provide opportunities to help young people develop into successful adults.
Today more than 7,500 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting 1 million Americans and media coverage nationwide.
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Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs.
“BlackRock Center for the Arts is delighted to participate and be part of this important event,” said Rene Schecker, education director. “Please share this invitation with your friends and perspective new families who might welcome the opportunity to come visit our wonderful facility and sample a few of our exciting classes.”
