
After School Matters
Performing Arts & Creative ExpressionHelping 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

collaboration

mentorship

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 TeamEmail
info@thekleocenter.orgPHONE
773.363.6941
Partners
After School Matters
Chicago Public Schools
Community Arts Partners
