By advocating for policies that strengthen afterschool programming and helping local programs build their capacity to provide high-quality activities and experiences to youth, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance supports afterschool programs at both a systemic and individual level.
Our Work
Americorps
The Iowa Afterschool STEM AmeriCorps Program places members in afterschool programs across the state of Iowa. Members will utilize the Dimensions of Success program development tool to develop high quality lesson plans in STEM areas, integrate lesson plans into afterschool programming, conduct outreach to promote BIPOC youth participation and facilitate day-to-day STEM activities for youth to explore STEM learning. Please contact Elva Griffin at egriffin@iowaafterschoolalliance.org with questions or for more information.
2023-24 Afterschool Host Sites
Iowa Children's Museum – Coralville
Girls, Inc. – Sioux City
Campfire Iowa – Des Moines
The Science Center – Des Moines
Jewels Academy – Des Moines
Tanager Place – Des Moines
Blank Park Zoo – Des Moines
Burlington Community School District – Burlington
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Apply Today!
Interested in applying? Click on the links below to apply to be a Iowa Afterschool STEM AmeriCorps member at one of our 2023-24 Afterschool Host Sites!
Iowa Children's Museum – Coralville
The Science Center – Des Moines
Burlington Community School District – Burlington
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AmeriCorps Alumni Success Stories!
L. Dragon - Quarter-time member at Jewels Academy
K. Collins - Half-time member at Tanager Place
K. Dukes - Half-time member at Tanager Place
M. Schaeffer - Half-time member at Girls, Inc