Free food. Good people. Priceless fun.
At Bright Futures After School, mentors join a dynamic group of 5th graders at the Park County Library twice a month for enriching after school activities. Each event is packed with crafts, games, ice-breakers, movement, meditation, informative speakers, character building, small group conversations and, of course, pizza. Mentoring relationships develop organically rather than through assigned matches. After School provides opportunities to connect, find purpose and develop self-worth.
To ensure that meaningful mentoring relationships can develop, enrollment is limited to twenty 5th grade students. We work closely with schools to intentionally deliver this program to those who need us the most. 5th grade participants must receive an invitation and submit a completed registration form.
What: Fun, inspiring programs featuring enriching topics from local experts and insightful activities from Character Strong (www.characterstrong.com).
Who: Cody 5th graders ▪ By referral only
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:15
Where: Park County Library
How: Students may ride the school bus to events. Parents/Guardians arrange for student pick up at 5:15 pm.
Cost: The events are FREE and food is provided. Pizza, fruit, veggies, granola bars, and juice.
Expectations: We expect participants to be kind, respectful, engaged, and cooperative.
“It was an amazing experience and it helped me make new friends to keep through middle school and high school.” - 5th Grade Girl
Program Topics
(subject to change)
NWC Rodeo Team (Cowboy Code of Ethics), Body Care, Creating Artwork Gifts, Yellowstone Quake Hockey Team (Ice Skating), Self-Defense, Disabilities 101, Healthy Eating, Financial Health, Anxiety and Coping Skills, Creating a Vision, Yoga and Stress Management, NWC International Students, Giving Back to our Community, Yellowstone Wildlife, Leadership, Habitat Conservation, Sources of Strength, Fun and Games at the Rec Center
Character Strong Themes
Respect, Kindness, Selflessness, Commitment, Honesty and Forgiveness
“Bright Futures teaches me to care for myself and be responsible and safe. The food is great.” - 5th Grade Boy
For Mentors
For Parents
Thank you for supporting your student’s involvement with Bright Futures After School!
We expect participants to be kind, respectful, engaged and cooperative. Please inform us if your child has special needs in order to succeed in this environment. Bright Futures After School implements best practices to ensure your child’s safety. We are not a child care program, therefore, we cannot be responsible for your child getting to the program or leaving the program unattended should they choose. The parent/guardian is fully responsible for making the proper arrangements for getting the child to the program, giving instructions to their child to remain at the program and for picking up their child at the conclusion of the program.
“The character building lessons were always inspiring and our son continually left in a great mood and looking forward to the next time.” - Parent
After School Leadership Team
Lindsay Shaw
After School Program Manager