Overview
QACPS has a rich history of high-quality out-of-school-time (OST) programs supporting young people. We are committed to collaborating with partner organizations to ensure an ecosystem of OST opportunities across Queen Anne’s County. If you are a young person or family member interested in enrolling in a program, a teacher or coach interested in working within OST, or a community member interested in supporting access and opportunity for students, please review the tables below to learn more about Elementary, Middle, and High School OST programs. For more specifics on each program, please click the name of the program to visit their website.
OST Options by Elementary School
| Name | Description | Partner Schools |
| AlphaBEST | AlphaBEST offers a wide variety of programming, including coding, robotics, art, drama, international languages, STEM, and recreation. Snacks, homework help, and student- choice clubs are also provided. The program operates five days a week before and after school. |
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| Boys and Girls Club | Boys and Girls Club 21st Century Community Learning Centers program offers structured programming four days per week that includes academics, STEM, recreation, enrichment, nutrition, and more. |
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| The Edge | The Edge offers a wide variety of opportunities for elementary age students from open play to sport specific clinics. Programs aim to help each participant grow as a child and as a potential athlete. Many courses follow the fundamentals of sport and motor movement as their building blocks for growth. | Open to all students |
| Partnering For Youth (PFY) | The PFY program offers a menu of after school clubs that span athletics, STEM, arts, and more. The type of clubs offered at each school each session are determined by student and teacher interest. The PFY program is managed by The Edge. |
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| Parks and Recreation | QAC Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of programs for elementary school-aged students including holiday themed special events, nature enrichment programs, and youth sports. For the youngest age group (3-5 years old), we offer various Start Smart Sports Developmental Programs through the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS). For QACPS summer break, we offer an 8-week traditional summer camp in two locations as well as a variety of specialty camps including cooking, marine science, STEM, and music to name a few. | Open to all students |
| YMCA | The YMCA offers a wide variety of programming for youth, including:
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OST Options by Middle School
| Name | Description | Partner Schools |
| The Edge | The Edge offers a vast array of programming for middle school aged kids. Camps and clinics focus on leadership, sport specific training, and much more. Through the course of the year, we compliment our offerings to where the needs are most. On a day where school is out of session you can come to our No School No Problem program. When school is in session we have fitness classes that encourage kids to keep moving after the school day has ended. | Open to all students |
| Partnering For Youth (PFY) | The PFY program offers a menu of after school clubs including competitive athletics, theater, STEM, arts, and more. The type of clubs offered at each school each session are determined by student and teacher interest. The PFY program is managed by The Edge. |
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| Parks and Recreation | QAC Parks and Recreation program offerings for middle school-aged students include youth sports and nature enrichment programs. Our youth sports offerings include: Field Hockey, Flag Football and Indoor Volleyball in the fall; Basketball and Indoor Soccer in the winter; and Beach Volleyball in the spring. For QACPS summer break, we offer an 8-week traditional summer camp in two locations as well as a variety of specialty camps including cooking, marine science, STEM, and music to name a few. | Open to all students |
| YMCA | The YMCA offers several programs for middle-schoolers, including:
| Open to all students |
OST Options by High School
| Name | Description | Partner Schools |
| Dual Enrollment | QACPS, in partnership with Chesapeake College, Anne Arundel Community College and Washington College, offers opportunities for eligible students to participate in a Dual Enrollment program in which students will earn both high school and college credit at the same time. |
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| General Clubs | High schools have a variety of clubs that students can participate in after-school. Students can check with their guidance counselor for more information on the clubs offered at their school. |
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| High School Athletics | QACPS offers 20 sports for students to participate in at the freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity levels. QACPS is part of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). |
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| Parks and Recreation | QAC Parks and Recreation offers sports leagues for the 14–17 years old age group for both basketball and indoor soccer in the winter season. To further prepare young adults for the future, we offer part-time job and internship opportunities where students can work to develop personal and professional skills while working to improve their community. | Open to all students |
| The Edge | The Edge’s high school programming allows students to focus on areas they are interested in. Whether it be exploring their inner entrepreneur or improving their fitness levels to prepare them for their high school sports team, we carry many programs that look to support these needs for our budding adult community. To further enhance student’s growth, we extend our community outreach arm to the school level to provide them with leadership training and community service project opportunities. | Open to all students |
| YMCA | The YMCA is available for high schoolers to use in a variety of ways, including a dedicated afterschool space for teens in the gym. Youth 16 years and older can participate in all classes and use all of the equipment, including the free weights. They are also invited to apply to work at the YMCA in a variety of areas. | Open to all students |
District Contact
For questions about specific programs, contact the program administrators via the links above.
Ms. Amy Cummins is the district liasion with OST partners. If you are an OST program interested in partnering with QACPS, please contact Ms. Cummins.
Amy Cummins
(410) 758-2403, Ext. 194
[email protected]