Hello everyone, Marie here! The following post is written by Guest Blogger Daniela from CreditDonkey on how to promote your after school club. Thinking of starting an after school club or already have and want to publicize it? Check out Daniela’s ideas below.

After school clubs are a lot like after school programs, but tend to be more short-term, often around 4 to 6 weeks, and are usually centered around fun themes. They help kids make friends, enjoy themselves, and stay out of trouble.

According to Safe and Smart: Making After-School Hours Work for Kids, a publication of the U.S. Department of Education, kids involved in supervised after school activities benefit in many ways. Supervised after school groups help reduce the juvenile crime rate, decrease the number of kids who smoke or take part in other risky behaviors, and cut back on the number of hours kids spend watching TV.

The Department of Education has also found that after school activities boost children’s self-confidence, grades, and social skills.

With all of these benefits, there are plenty of reasons to start an after school club in your area. But how can you promote the club in a way that draws in both kids and parents? These 5 strategies should help make your club the most popular after school hangout. Continue reading »