Ongoing Support
TFS students don’t just have fun, they get things done! That’s why we offer designated time in which students can receive ongoing support in order to complete homework. In fact, […]
Building Basic School Success
Our Life Skills lessons encompass the all-important soft skills students need to become successful in the world. Students explore themes that help to build basic school success and social/emotional skills, […]
Fostering Creativity
Designed to boost self-confidence, foster creativity, promote physical activity, and teach team building, our clubs are an integral component of our programming. The Fishing School offers our students choices in […]
Eliminating the Achievement Gap
Research shows that 3 to 6pm are the peak hours in which youth commit crimes; become victims of crimes; and experiment with drugs, alcohol, and sex. The risk of exposure […]
The Dynamics of Fitness and Healthy Living
TFS’ Fitness Club is comprised of six units, each lasting six weeks. The units are: Cooperative Games, TFS Boot Camp and Healthy Living, Yoga/Meditation, and Aerobic Dance. In TFS’ Fitness Club, […]
Reinforcing Reading
In 2014-2015, only 25% of DC Public Schools (DCPS) students met or exceeded expectations on the grades 3-8 English language-arts (ELA) assessments. In an effort to target the negative impacts […]
Teaching With Technology
Disparities in access to technology can lead to disparities in educational and economic outcomes in the future. TFS knows that it is imperative for youth to have access to a […]
The TFS Step
TFS’ Daily Rally is completed as a class or site at the start of each program day and comprises of three sections: the Creed, the TFS Step, and Stretching & Breathing. […]
The TFS Creed
TFS’ Daily Rally is completed as a class or site at the start of each program day and comprises of three sections: the Creed, the TFS Step, and Stretching & […]
Developing Life Skills
Within our Elementary Afterschool Program, youth have various opportunities to develop life skills and leadership. For example, Site Managers will select students to become Executive Helpers. In this role, students […]