Now 5 days a week! After school programs are moving to 5 days a week under the New Haven Afterschool Initiative.
Register hereProgram Site Launch Days
Important launch information for staff and volunteers at all program sites.
The program is for students in Grades 3-8
Programs are open to students in other schools across the districts who commit to both math and sports and maintain a monthly attendance of 75% or higher
Free for students who live in New Haven and/or attend a New Haven Public school
Limited bus transportation to programming can be coordinated from school to school
No evening transportation is provided. All families must pick up students from programs
Site Launch and Program Schedule
🍂 Fall Season
Fall Site Launch
September 2025
Fall Programming
September through December 2025
🌸 Spring Season
Spring Site Launch
Last week in January 2026
Spring Programming
February through May 2026
School Staff Information
- After-School Building LeadSupports all after school programs in the building
- Math SupervisorLeads NHC math programs
- Sports SupervisorLeads NHC sports programs
- Site CoordinatorCoordinates across NHC staff, interns, volunteers, and families of students in both math and sports programs
NHC Staff Information
- 203-208-9249Ron Coleman JrCo-Founder and Lead Program Designer
- Bob DurandLead Math Coach
- Joan MeehanVeteran Math Coach
- Wanda FaisonLead Family and Tutor Coordinator
- Dan HicksCo-Founder and Lead Sponsorship Creator
Virtual Materials
Step 1: Browse Playbook
- Open and review each tab
Step 2: Review Playbook
- Check to make sure the off-site team has properly populated your playbook with the site roster and attendance sheets.
- Check to make sure everyone understanding how to use the attendance sheet and communication log
Step 3: Update playbook
- Add missing information where possible
Physical Materials
Step 1: Unpack Staples Boxes
There should be nine items in total:
- 2x Black Plastic File Boxes
- 2x File Folders
- 2x Pencil Cases
- 1x Pre-Sharpened Pencils
- 1x Folder Labels
- 1x Fine Tip Permanent Markers
Step 2: Assemble Student Portfolio
- Create a folder for each student
- Use one black bin for students in Grades 3-5
- Use one black bin for students in Grades 6-8
- Write student names on the front and back of each tab
Planning and Communication
Communication Between Staff
Details coming soon
Communication with Families
- Notify families about start dates and program hours
- Confirm families contact information
Communication with Tutors
Details coming soon
Site Playbook
- Student Roster, Staff and Tutor Roster
- Attendance Sheets
Math Tutor Resource Folder
Sports Coach Resource Folder
Supervisor Resource Folder
Student Portfolio Bins
- Student Folders
- Student Goal Sheets
- Student Trackers
- Student Reflection Sheets
- Tutor Logs
Game Bins
- NBA Math Hoops
- MLB Player STEM
- MLS STEM GO
- Math Games
- Math Flash Cards
- Connect 4
*Chromebook Cart
- Chromebooks
- Tablets
*School owned with arrangement for use in after school program