Programming

Discover. Develop. Amplify.

After 3 Amplified provides after-school extracurricular programs to students, giving them access to activities in sports, arts, music, and more. We fill the critical hours between 3 PM and evening with structured, engaging, and enriching programs that develop skills, build confidence, and unlock potential that the traditional school day cannot.

Student-Led Extra-curriculars Focus Areas

  • A student focused on a painting project

    Visual Arts

    From painting to mixed media, our visual arts programming gives students a creative outlet to express themselves and build fine motor and design skills.

  • Students explore instruments, rhythm, and performance, building discipline and confidence one note at a time.

    Music

    Students explore instruments, rhythm, and performance, building discipline and confidence one note at a time.

  • Students playing basketball together after school

    Sports

    Team sports build physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie in a safe, structured environment.

  • A woman with curly hair leaning over a table to examine a row of colorful dominoes, with another person standing nearby, in a room with wood-paneled walls and educational materials on the table.

    Academic Enrichment & Strategy Games

    Chess, reading clubs, and creative writing sharpen critical thinking and give students a competitive academic edge outside the classroom.


  • A student focused on a hands-on classroom enrichment activity

    Creative Workshops

    Design, illustration, and hands-on craft workshops led by community mentors and volunteers.

  • Students supporting and lifting each other up

    Student Leadership Track

    Beyond participating, students who show initiative can move into A3A's leadership track, where they're trained and mentored to organize their own clubs, run programming for their peers, and mentor younger students coming up behind them. This is how A3A multiplies impact: not just by handing out opportunity, but by growing the next generation of student leaders who create it for others.

How we provide support and provide access to students

Structure & Schedule

Programs run directly after the school bell rings (3 PM to evening) on campus, filling the critical after-school hours with structured, hands-on enrichment.

Age Groups Served

Designed for students aged 12–18 in Title I schools across Washington, DC. Fully funded with zero cost barriers for participating families.

School Partnerships

We partner directly with public and charter school administration to provide safe spaces, materials, and experienced community mentors.

Leadership Track for New and Potential Student Leaders

A3A offers a Leadership Track for students who want to take on greater roles within their program. Student leaders will be trained on how to help guide peers, support younger participants, and build skills in communication, responsibility, and teamwork.