Beyond the Classroom is a home away from home

Beyond The Classroom is an After School Enrichment Program designed to provide a safe, nurturing environment for school-aged children, K-5, during after-school hours. The space aims to offer children a truly enriching experience by providing various opportunities to participate in activities and classes that are often overlooked in the standard school curriculum.

To complement the increasing emphasis on textbook-based learning in schools, children at Beyond the Classroom will engage in hands-on, project-based learning experiences. They will continue their educational journey beyond the confines of the classroom, participating in field trips related to their projects. While homework is not the primary focus of the program, children will have dedicated time during the day to work on their assignments.

Beyond The Classroom will also serve as a nurturing environment for families to grow. Parents will have the opportunity to discuss their children's development through monthly parent education meetings facilitated by a parent educator. These meetings will provide a forum to address relevant issues such as setting limits, media and children, and more.

Owned by two South Pasadena Moms with children in the South Pasadena Unified School District, Beyond The Classroom's founders are former teachers holding Master's Degrees in Education and Human Development, respectively. Drawing from their experiences and expertise, they are committed to providing enriching childhood experiences beyond the traditional school setting.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Beyond The Classroom is a year- round program and will be open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6:00pm.  It is also open during most school holidays and local school vacations, such as spring break, winter break and summer break.