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After School Matters

Performing Arts & Creative Expression

Helping young people discover their voice through music, performance, storytelling, and creative collaboration.

Program Goals

Our Mission

KLEO’s After School Matters programming creates safe, expressive environments where youth can develop confidence, communication skills, and artistic discipline through performing arts and music production.

Designed to help students uncover and elevate their gifts, the program combines artistic exploration with mentorship, teamwork, and real-world creative exposure. Participants engage in activities that strengthen creative expression, public speaking, stage presence, and cultural storytelling.

Focus Areas

  • Music production
  • Theater and performance
  • Spoken word and storytelling

  • Creative collaboration

  • Audio and recording fundamentals

  • Confidence and communication building

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collaboration

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mentorship

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teamwork

intended outcomes

  • Increased artistic confidence

  • Leadership and teamwork skills

  • Exposure to creative career pathways

  • Youth engagement through positive expression

Contact

  • Program Coordinator

    KLEO Programs Team
  • Email

    info@thekleocenter.org
  • PHONE

    773.363.6941

Partners

After School Matters
Chicago Public Schools
Community Arts Partners

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