After School

After School Program

After School Program starts August 7, 2023

World Upside Down nonprofit partners with us to deliver our after school program. We start on August 7, 2023.

2023-24 Special Sale

The first 15 families to sign up for our full-time program will get 25% off the entire 2023-24 school year. Use this coupon code at check out: WUDAfterSchool

After School Program

We offer full-time and part-time options for elementary and middle school students. Students receive one hour of homework assistance daily.

Mondays – Thursdays students receive two hours a day in music, visual arts, dance, or theater. They participate in themed shows which integrate all of the arts and rotate throughout the year.

Fridays are for Show & Tell and Guest Speakers from the community. Family and friends are always invited to attend.

Community Performances
Students are invited to perform at local schools, retirement homes, and public events throughout the year. Participating in performances is optional.

Full-Time and Part-Time After School Options

2 Days a Week After School

PreK-8 | 3PM-6PM | $209/month

Students attend two days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). They receive one hour each day of homework assistance and two arts classes each day they attend for a total of 4 hours of arts classes per week.

3 Days a Week After School 

PreK-8 | 3PM-6PM | $300/month

Students attend three days a week (Monday – Friday). They receive one hour each day of homework assistance and two arts classes each day they attend for a total of 6 hours of arts classes per week.

Full-Time After School

PreK-8 | 3PM-6PM | $429/month

Students attend 5 days a week (Monday – Friday) and have 1 hour a day of homework assistance and 2 hours of arts classes with a total of 10 hours a week in the arts: music, visual arts, dance, and theater.

After School Program Details

Why our After School Program is so special

Integrated Arts Training

Our after school programming options are fundamentally unique because of how we integrate all of the arts into our programming. Students in both our full-time and part-time programs take classes in music, visual arts, dance, and theater.

Show & Tell

On Fridays, we host Show and Tell so students can show what they’ve learned with performances or presentations for their peers. Parents are always invited to observe. Show and Tell is limited to families in our full-time after school program.

Guest Speakers

On Fridays, we invite guest speakers from the community to share their stories with students in our after school program. This gives students exposure to diverse career industries and inspires them to make wise life choices for their future. Guest speakers are invited from a variety of backgrounds and industries including local business owners, engineers, scientists, physicians, artists, public servants, educators, and more. Students are coached on active listening skills and trained on how to ask good follow-up questions after the presentation. Guest Speakers event are limited to families in our three-day and full-time after school program.

Transportation

Parents with students attending Mauldin Elementary and Mauldin Middle School can sign up for free public transportation by filling out this form. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with parents who carpool to save time and money on transportation.

Policies & Pricing

Go to Policies & Pricing for details on hours, pricing, and payments.

Discounts & Scholarships

Sign up for our e-newsletter to get a 5% discount.
Use this code at check out for Siblings Discounts: 5%SIBLINGS
If you are in financial need or need a monthly, fill out this scholarship form.

2023-24 Special Sale

The first 15 families to sign up for our full-time program will get 25% off the entire 2023-24 school year. Use this coupon code at check out: WUDAfterSchool

World Upside Down After School Program Teachers

Milca Puello

Music Teacher

Milca is an amazing vocalist and plays saxophone and has recorded vocals for several indie artists. She is a social media influencer and leads worship at NewSpring church. She has a BS in Special Education from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Enrique Ureña and is excited about offering classes and services to students with special needs. She teaches music classes and private voice lessons at the studio.

Elizabeth Espinoza

Photography & Graphic Design Teacher

As a graphic designer and photographer, Elizabeth loves to create innovative designs for my clients. She is a passionate dancer and visual artists and loves helping students express themselves through the arts. Elizabeth is a photographer at Jostens JPIX and loves to capture the perfect yearbook photo for students. She has an AA in Graphic Design from Greenville Technical College. Elizabeth teaches photography and graphic design at our studio.

Abigail Aeschliman

Visual Arts Teacher

Abigail is an artist, musician, teacher, and above all, a missionary for the gospel of Jesus Christ. She developed her skills for art, music, and teaching as a missionary kid in the beautiful islands of Fiji where she was inspired to bring glory to God through art. As an art teacher, she helps students unlock their artistic creativity. She has an AS in Early Childhood Development from Bob Jones University. Abigail teaches painting and drawing at our studio.

Megan Puello

Program Assistant

Megan is a talented vocalist. She has recorded background vocals for indie artists like Jairo Puello and Charlee Buitrago. She loves to lead worship for Fuse at NewSpring church and is passionate about mentoring young artists. She plans to study Front End Development at Bethel Tech bootcamp. At the studio, Megan manages graphic design, birthday parties, camp counselor, and customer service.