ARISE — After-School Programs · DMV · Summer 2026
ARISE After-School Programs
After-school programs that help kids rise
Movement
Tennis
Beginner tennis that builds coordination, footwork, and focus
An introductory tennis program that gets kids moving with purpose, building hand-eye coordination, agility, and confidence through age-appropriate drills, games, and rallying.
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Youth Yoga
Mindfulness and movement for focus, calm, and connection
Playful, accessible yoga and breathwork that helps kids regulate, focus, and build emotional resilience, offered in schools, after-school programs, libraries, and daycares.
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Family Yoga
Yoga and breathwork that parents and kids do together
A calming, playful practice families share side by side, building connection, co-regulation, and a sense of calm that travels home with them.
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Movement, mindfulness, and discovery, woven through every ARISE program.
Literacy
Literacy in Motion
Science of Reading–aligned tutoring and literacy enrichment
Small-group and one-on-one instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, designed to close gaps and build confident, capable readers.
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Reading Tutoring
Individualized literacy support for striving readers
Targeted, data-informed tutoring for students who need extra support, built around each child’s specific reading needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
(13)Movement
Mighty Movers
Movement-based learning that builds strength, coordination, and focus
An active, games-based movement program that gets kids moving with purpose, building gross motor skills, coordination, and the focus they need to learn.
(14)Kids weave through a cone-and-block agility course, building coordination, balance, and focus.
Health & STEM
The Body Talks
Hands-on health science that explores the body, anatomy, and medicine
A hands-on health-science program where kids explore anatomy, how the body works, and the basics of medicine, from listening to a heartbeat with a stethoscope to mapping the body’s systems. It builds real curiosity about how we stay healthy.
(15)Seasonal
Summer Camp
A balanced summer of movement, mindfulness, and discovery
A balanced mix of yoga, mindful movement, and active play that builds strength, flexibility, and focus, with breathwork, self-regulation, and a weekly DC museum field trip.
(16)Celebration
Birthday Parties
Joyful, fully-guided yoga celebrations kids remember
Celebrate with a joyful, engaging yoga session that captivates every kid in the room. Warm, playful, and unforgettable.
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Partner with ARISEFor Schools, Districts & Organizations
Bringing ARISE to your site is simple.
Tell us about your site
Share your school or organization’s goals, schedule, and student population.
We build a custom proposal
Program mix, cadence, group sizes, and staffing tailored to your site.
Kids start rising
ARISE-certified instructors deliver consistent, high-quality programming your school, library, or daycare can count on.
For Families
It's just as easy to book for your own child.
Choose a program
Pick the class, camp, or party that fits your child and your schedule.
Book in seconds
Reserve a spot online or book a quick call, and we’ll confirm by email.
Watch them rise
Your child builds focus, calm, and confidence, one mindful breath at a time.
FAQ
Questions from schools & families
Everything schools, libraries, and parents ask before getting started.
ARISE offers five core programs: Literacy in Motion, Mighty Movers, Reading Tutoring, Youth Yoga, and The Body Talks, covering literacy, movement, mindfulness, and STEM.
Yes. ARISE partners with public school districts and charter networks across the DMV, including PGCPS, Two Rivers PCS, and AppleTree Early Learning, delivering before- and after-school programming.
Yes. ARISE runs family-friendly Youth Yoga and literacy programming at schools, libraries, and daycares, including an ongoing series at the Alexandria Library (James Duncan Branch).
All ARISE programs are led by certified instructors, including a Certified Reading Specialist and Science of Reading Certified Educator, and certified Youth Yoga & Wellness instructors.
Reach out through “Request a Proposal,” and we’ll learn about your site and build a custom program plan covering schedule, group size, and pricing.
ARISE programs are designed for PreK through Grade 8, with formats tailored to each age group and setting.