Philly311 Mobile App Now Has After School Activities Widget

Want to learn more about after school activities in Philadelphia?

Then check out the City of Philadelphia’s new After School Activities widget.

The After School Activities widget, the winning idea in the 2013 Philly311 Widget Contest, is accessible through the Philly311 Mobile App.

“In the face of so many daunting challenges around education, it’s great that technology can help spread the word about vital after school programs to help our children make progress and further their education,” said Managing Director Richard Negrin.

“At Code for Philly, we’re always looking for ways technology can amplify the hard work already being done by Philadelphians to improve our community,” widget creator Chris Alfano said. “We know a mobile app widget can’t replace the shortage of resources facing Philly students. But we can at least help those working to close the gap, by making their programs easy to access and easy to discover by students and their parents.”

According to a press release from the City of Philadelphia, the widget makes it easy for residents to find clubs, games and activities for kids happening nearby.

“Philadelphia has an abundance of high-quality after school activities that offer safe and engaging opportunities for youth of all ages and interests. To help families find the right program for their child, ASAP’s directory looks to share information on all of these activities – from Arts & crafts to Zumba – in a format that is comprehensive yet easy-to-use,” said Justin Ennis, Executive Director of the After School Activities Partnership. “The launch of the new After School widget on the City’s 311 mobile platform represents a huge leap forward in ASAP’s effort to provide families quick access to this vital information so that they can make informed decisions.”

The Philly311 Mobile App, which houses the After School Activities widget, is available for free download on any iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.