Athenaeum (ath-uh-nay-uhm):

Originally a school in Rome, founded by Emperor Hadrian in 133 A.D. for the promotion of literary and scientific studies. The purpose of the Great Hearts After-School Athenaeum is also to promote learning by offering our students a diverse array of culturally enriching, academically oriented activities.

About the Athenaeum After-School Program

Space is limited! Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space by signing up online now.

Note: Great Hearts does not prorate monthly Athenaeum fees

Program Hours: The program is available all days school is in operation from dismissal until 6:00pm. Hours vary per registration options (see chart above for more detail). Athenaeum includes all early release and/or half days. Pickup is as early as you wish, but no later than 6:00pm.

Grades Served: The program is open to all students in Grades K-5th.

What We Offer:

It’s not just “after-care.” It’s After-School Athenaeum.

While our programs are available after school until 6:00 pm, we are not simply an “after-care” program. In addition to daily supervised homework time, free-play with friends, and time for snack (snack not provided), our program features unique, high-quality, culturally enriching activities that complement our mission as a classical, liberal arts institution. Activities might include dance, soccer, painting, yoga, creative writing, martial arts, speech and drama, science activities, ceramics, illustration, architecture, gardening, music, and that is just the beginning! Our goal is to provide an exciting, engaging, and enriching program for all scholars.

We also offer a variety of special guest visitors periodically throughout the year. We work with teachers, parents, and vendors within the community who have specialized experience in a variety of areas and invite them to share their expertise with our scholars. All special activities are included in the regular tuition and are at no additional cost to you. Any special activities will be detailed on the monthly activity calendar.

For questions about the program, contact the Campus Coordinator at Programs.NorthPhoenix@GreatHearts.org.

Registration Fee & Automatic Billing

In addition to monthly tuition, a non-refundable registration fee is required annually in order to reserve your space in the program. This $200 fee is charged once per family per academic year. All Athenaeum options are recurring and billed automatically on the first of each month. 

For questions about registration and/or billing, please contact our Billing Specialist, Wendy Hood at Programs@GreatHearts.org

Note: Great Hearts does not prorate monthly Athenaeum fees