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After School Learning Hubs

What are Learning Hubs?
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What are Learning Hubs?

At our After School Learning Hubs, youth connect with peers and engage in hands-on creative activities facilitated by Dallas City of Learning community partners.

Currently, After School Learning Hubs are offered at two locations:

Nash Davis Recreation Center (3710 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX)
Arts and crafts activities provided by Epic Domain
Thursdays | 4-7 pm
Grades K-8

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation (7110 Holly Hill Dr, Dallas, TX)
Podcasting activities provided by Smith Media Company
Wednesdays | 5-7 pm
Grades 7-12

Ready to jump in? Register here.

Learning Hubs in action

Ms. Jo recently led an awesome resin pour activity at Nash Davis – take a look!

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