Join Our Community of Creative Kids!

JP KidsArts Afterschool offers a playful and creative environment for students ages 5-12 to relax, play with friends, and make art.

During Afterschool, kids have a snack, complete homework, play with friends, build community, and participate in creative art, music, and theater workshops led by our artists-as-teachers.

KidsArts offers a variety of workshops, ensuring that every student can find a class that’s right for them. All classes are taught by practicing artists, exposing kids to a variety of mediums and modes of creativity. Our year is divided into four session, with workshops changing every semester to keep kids curious and excited.

At the end of each session, KidsArts invites families to a week long showcase, where we celebrate off all the incredible things kids have created as a community!

Our program will start on Thursday September 5th and end on Friday June 20th.

We are currently at capacity for our 2024-25 afterschool year. Please click the above link to be added to our waitlist!

A Typical Day at KidsArts

3:00 – 4:15: Snack/Homework/Freetime 
Upon arriving by school bus, kids are greeted by our bus monitor before heading inside for the first part of our day. Kids begin the day at KidsArts by having a healthy snack before completing homework or playing with friends. 

4:15-4:30pm: Circle Time! 
During Circle Time our community comes together to play a game, shout each other out, hear announcements, and transition from free time into our art workshops for the day.

4:30 – 5:30pm: Workshop!
Each day KidsArts offers four different art workshops for kids to choose from. There is something fun for everyone, from laugh-out-loud comedy improv to meditative still life drawing!

5:30-6:00pm: Freetime/Clean Up/Pick Up We close each day with clean up and play before pick up! 

To set up BPS School Bus Transportation to our program, please see our Transportation Guide

Afterschool Tuition

1 day/week $1499 for the school year

2 days/week $2855 for the school year

3 days/week $4087 for the school year

4 days/week $5212 for the school year

5 days/week $6244 for the school year

Late Pickup Fee: $1 per minute for any late pickups after 6:05.

Prices all prorated based on enrollment date.

Payment plans are available at checkout.

We strive to make our program available to all students regardless of the ability to pay. Please reach out to info@jpkidsarts.org to inquire about sliding scale price options.

We Accept ChildCare Choices of Boston Vouchers!

COVID-19 Preparedness Efforts

KidsArts leadership regularly reviews the latest public-health guidelines, carefully following updates from health organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the Massachusetts Department of Health. We are committed to ensuring that all of our students, staff and the entire community remain safe and can continue to participate in the programming provided by Kidsarts.

Cancellation Policy

Payments and cancellations are prorated and refundable based on a 30 day notice of cancellation.

Switching days for after school are based on availability and waitlist, including a $10 fee past 8/16/2024.