HELPING STUDENTS THRIVE
The mission of ASK (After School for Kids) is to provide safe and effective after school and out-of-school time programming that inspires and empowers youth, aligns with the school day, supports families, and strengthens the community.
ASK serves over 200 students per year. We are in 6 elementary schools, including pre-school programs in three schools. We are in Title I schools where most students receive free or reduced lunch. We engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math programming. We provide homework help and healthy snacks after school. We go beyond what seems possible in an after school program. We inspire students to think big too.
We are also at Triumph high school, working with Cheyenne’s most underserved teen population. At the high school level, we provide a comprehensive curriculum that combines academic support, career readiness training, and life skills development. Our goal is to create a stimulating environment where students can explore their passions, build confidence, and prepare for a bright future.
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it’s our community
ASK supports families and the broader community of Cheyenne, by focusing on providing safe and meaningful space for young people after school and out of school. Most of our direct programming involves supporting academic growth, with a focus on project based learning. There are no program requirements. All families are welcome to apply.
Our staff includes former and current high school students, college students, young and middle age mothers, professional educators, and elders who are in the last stages of their careers. Our staff and the students we serve come from all walks of life and all corners of society.
In addition to daily after-school and summer programming, we host various community events throughout the year. Students' adult family members are invited to attend these events. We observe disability support guidelines and host events in accessible spaces. Grandparents are welcome. Military veterans and other folks who are often forgotten by society can be found in attendance at our events. Military veterans have MC’d and hosted some of our recent Eat Read Grow events, and continue to support the Parent ASK Organization.
data supports these findings
Classroom participation and homework completion improves when Title 1 students enter ASK programming.
ASK assessment results and in-school teacher-reported data show significant increases in Reading, English, and Math proficiency.
90% of parents report that their kids “love” ASK projects, activities, and events.
2025-2026 Project Highlights
Camp Invention
A program designed to help students create, collaborate and gain confidence through building prototypes and solving real-world problems.
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
ASK focuses on Integrating and finding connections between these academic fields. We love the challenge of making these subjects fun, relevant, and approachable for elementary kids.
ASK Mentoring Program and H.S. Creative Industries Training
Through our partnership with Triumph High School, we have identified strong H.S. and early college leaders who work with ASK to support elementary student programming. They are paid for their work, and they receive college prep and career readiness support from ASK.
Financial literacy / Small business pop-up venture
Students will design their own pop-up venture and discover how to attract customers, make strong financial decisions, and develop marketing strategies. Students are prompted to think about city planning, business management, marketing, energy, and design.
Stop Motion Animation
Project Based Learning
Students step into the mesmerizing world of optical illusions, where things aren’t always as they seem! They discover how special effects work in art, movies, theater and animation, and they invent moving props with inspiration from real-life inventors behind special effects technology. Students will learn how to capture and edit digital footage, and how to tell stories through film. Finally, they will learn how film television and film industries operate and how projects are funded.
