Create moments of peace & calm this new year. Learn how to
practice quieting your mind.
Our meditation sessions will be an opportunity to learn simple
methods that anchor your mind around proven techniques
that help reduce your level of anxiety, calm your heart rate,
and, if practiced regularly, will improve your overall health.

The Community Afterschool Program (CAPS) is a free recreation based program for youth in kindergarten through 6th grade that is offered at nine local community centers across the City of Raleigh. The program includes recreational games, arts, crafts, and various specialty activities. A light snack is provided daily. Program participants will also have time to work on homework with some assistance; however we do not provide tutoring services.

CAPS is available Monday through Friday afternoons following the Wake County School System’s traditional school calendar. While there is no program on teacher workdays, holidays or when schools close early due to inclement weather we do offer alternate programs to assist in these times. Please make sure to ask about our Weatherbound program for inclement weather days and Youth Escape School (YES) program for teacher workdays. Transportation is not provided. Program hours vary by site. For more information, please contact a participating community center.

The After School X-Press Program is offered at local community centers and select elementary schools. This recreation-based program gives your child a chance to explore interests in many areas, including arts and crafts, sports and fitness, nature, music and food experiences. Participants will also have time to work on homework. Members of the program staff have completed training in areas such as first aid, behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning. This enables them to ensure that children have a safe environment to play and learn.