Why Choose Our After-School Program?

Have you ever dreamed of an after-school program that offers daily activities such as tutoring, guitar, piano, art, baking, cooking, individual and group therapy, caregiver and sibling therapy, life skills, and skill-building? Jacob's Mission Community Center, a progam of ASA Now, is thrilled to partner with Living and Balance Wellness Center to offer an exceptional after-school therapy program, designed to meet the unique needs of your household.

We understand the importance of creating a safe, structured, and inclusive space where every child feels valued and supported. This program is thoughtfully designed to foster emotional resilience, build essential life skills, and help your child thrive in school, at home, and beyond.

To view last semester's after school music choir click HERE and forward to 11 minute mark. Students sang along internationally renowned singer Alex Boye. 

Empowering Your Child for Success:

We understand that every caregiver wants the best for their child and loved ones in their household. Our after-school program is designed to provide the tools, support, and community needed to help your child succeed. Join us in creating a brighter future for your household.

Living and Balance Personalized Coaching & Care:

Our Monday and Thursday small group and one-on-one sessions with behavior coaches provide personalized support, helping your child, their siblings, and caregivers reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and understanding environment. Group sessions will be capped to five students per clinician. Dinner is provided for every student in attendance.

Jacob's Mission Community Center:

Our center is open Tuesday and Wednesday, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Snacks and dinner is provided for every student in attendance. Each K-12 school-aged child is welcome to receive services anytime between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Monday and Thursday is behavioral health services through Living and Balance and Tuesday and Wednesday is community based services through Jacob's Mission Community Center.

We are honored to serve children in grades K-12 and their caregivers at our community center, located in East Mesa at 7830 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85207, between Sossaman and the 202 Red Mountain Freeway.

Program Details:

• Program runs Monday through Thursday 2 - 7 p.m.
• Each class will be 45 minutes long.
• Please let us know which services you would like your child, caregivers, and any siblings to attend. This interest form helps us understand your availability and the services you are interested in. Once the classes and schedules are finalized, we will send you a follow-up email with more details.

Important Dates:

• The program begins on Monday, January 27, 2025
• Caregiver Workshops start in February 2025.

• No classes the week of March 10th, 2025 for JMCC students. Living and Balance will have a Day Program. 

What does the program include?

• Fun and engaging activities

• Life skills workshops

• Emotional and therapeutic support

• Snacks for participants (we are working on getting Dinner)

• Caregiver workshops starting in February 2025

Cost to Participate:

• Therapeutic services provided by Living and Balance will be billed through the child's insurance. If child does not have insurance, there may be eligibility for financial assistance through other programs. If you have selected for your child to receive therapeutic services, your information will be shared with them and they will reach out to do an intake. 
• JMCC Tutoring - services are covered through scholarships and there is no cost to the family.
• JMCC Classes - services are covered through scholarships and there is no cost to the family.

What is the attendance requirement?

Students must attend at least 2 days per week to remain enrolled in the Living and Balance therapeutic program Services. Once a week are available for students participating in tutoring or activities only.

How is transportation handled?

Transportation may be requested and coordinated for therapeutic services offered by Living and Balance based on your insurance provider's rules and regulations. Living and Balance will provide additional information during intake. Please note that for students attending tutoring or classes through JMCC only, transportation will not be provided.

Who can I contact for more information?

For questions or assistance with therapeutic services or transportation, please reach out to Living and Balance at:

📧 Email: referrals@livingandbalance.com

📞 Phone: 602-847-2221

For questions or assistance with tutoring or classes, please reach out to Jacob's Mission Community Center at:

📧 Email: events@asanow.org

📞 Phone: 623-428-1592

 

Enrollment Information:

Please note that this complete enrollment form will only need to be filled out once for each child in your household. Below is the required information for each child:

• Photo or File of Notice To Provider (NTP), Tribal or DCS Guardianship Paperwork for Foster Children in your Care or Health Insurance Card for Biological or Adopted Children to verify age and identity.

If you select for your child or household to attend therapeutic services, your submission information will be shared with Living and Balance. 

Volunteer Information:
Please note that any volunteers working with children and youth at our community center must pass a background check and attend an orientation and trauma training before volunteering with your child.

We look forward to supporting your child’s growth and success through our after-school program!

With Gratitude,

 

Anika Robinson

President

Current Program Schedule:

JMCC - Classes run 45 minutes long

Tuesday:

2 pm - Gardening

3 pm - Tutoring

3 pm - Sports Clinic - basketball, pickleball, volleyball, tennis and football

4 pm - Tutoring

4 pm - Art

4 pm - Cooking

5 pm - Tutoring

5 pm - Piano

5 pm - Cooking

6 pm - Tutoring

 

Wednesday:

2 pm - Gardening

3 pm - Tutoring

3 pm - Sports Clinic - Sports Clinic - basketball, pickleball, volleyball, tennis and football

4 pm - Tutoring

4 pm - Cooking

4 pm - Dance

5 pm - Tutoring

5 pm - Music Class - Guitar, Ukulele or Piano

5 pm - Art

6 pm - Tutoring

*PENDING -

TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY 4 PM OR 6 PM JMCC CHILDREN'S CHOIR - PERFORMANCE WITH MCKENNA BREINHOLT IN SEPTEMBER. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE TELL US WHAT DAY OR TIME WORKS BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY.

TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY 4 PM OR 6 PM JMCC SPORTS CLINIC - BASKETBALL, PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND/OR TENNIS. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE TELL US WHAT DAY OR TIME WORKS BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY.

 

LIVING AND BALANCE - Classes run 60 minutes long

Monday:
3PM–4PM: Game Changers – Build teamwork,
communication, and leadership through fun,
interactive sports activities.

4PM–5PM: Artistic Expression – Explore emotions
and creativity through hands-on art projects.

5PM–6PM: Whisked Away – Learn cooking basics,
teamwork, and healthy habits in the kitchen.

6PM–7PM: Lyric Lab – Use music and songwriting
as a creative outlet for self-expression and
emotional growth.

Thursday:
3PM–4PM: Cool, Calm & Collected – Practice coping
skills like deep breathing and grounding for
emotional regulation.

4PM–5PM: Lyric Lab – Turn thoughts and feelings
into lyrics while learning musical skills.

5PM–6PM: Whisked Away – Cook, create, and
collaborate while building practical life skills.

6PM–7PM: Social Stars – Develop communication,
friendship, and conflict-resolution skills through
engaging activities.

We are required to gather data about the children, youth, and families we serve. The next question will ask if your family falls below following income levels based on household size:

1 person: $22,590

2 people: $30,660

3 people: $38,730

4 people: $46,800

5 people: $54,870

6 people: $62,940

7 people: $71,010

8 people: $79,080

9 people: $87,150

10 people: $95,220

11 people: $103,290

12 people: $111,360

13 people: $119,430

14 people: $127,500

 

Description of Service Opportunities

We offer many different after-school activities at Jacob's Mission Community Center. Each K-12 school aged child and their caregivers in the household is welcome to attend Monday through Thursday between 2 pm and 7 pm for as little or as long as they'd like.  For therapeutic services offered on Monday and Thursday, children must attend at least 2 days per week to remain enrolled in the program.

Services offered through Jacob's Mission Community Center are tutoring, guitar, piano, art, baking, cooking, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, football, dance, ukelele.

Services offered through Living and Balance are Game Changers, Artistic Expression, Whisked Away, Lyric Lab, Cool, Calm & Collected, Gardening, Social Stars 

 

Fill Out Detailed Request For for EACH Child and Caregiver attending our after-school program in order of youngest to oldest based on grade level (K-12).

Liability Release - I do hereby release ASA Now, Jacobs Mission Community Center, their agents, employees, personal representatives, affiliates, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed to be liable, whether or not herein named, from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any way relating to injuries and damages, as a result of being present on Jacobs Mission Community Center. I recognize that there may be inherent risks associated with attending or participating in this event. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE, WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK - Click HERE to view waiver.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 - Click HERE to view waiver.

By attending or participating in this event, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by ASA Now and Jacobs Mission Community Center. Images, photos, and/or videos may be used to promote similar ASA Now events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of ASA Now. You release ASA Now, its officers and employees , and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitalizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by ASA Now, Jacobs Mission Community Center or the person or entity designated to do so by ASA Now. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

GRANT OF RIGHT TO USE LIKENESS - Click HERE to view waiver.

Medical Authorization and Consent to Treat: I hereby authorize ASA Now, Jacobs Mission Community Center, their agents, employees, personal representatives, affiliates, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed to be liable, whether or not herein named, to consent on my behalf to any x-ray or other diagnostic examination, anesthetic, medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care, which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general or specific supervision of any physician licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction where such diagnosis or treatment may be given, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician, at a hospital, or at any other location, in the event my child requires urgent medical care. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific treatment or diagnosis, but is given to provide authority and power of treatment or hospital care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of best judgment may deem advisable. I understand and agree, for myself, the child, the Parents, Foster Parents, and any other Caregiver or Guardian, that neither the School nor ASA Now, Jacobs Mission Community Center, their agents, employees, personal representatives, affiliates, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed to be liable, whether or not herein named, shall be liable in any way in connection with any medical care provided to your child.

Accommodations for Children With Disabilities: Each child is an individual, and Jacob's Mission Community Center welcomes open and effective communication about a child’s particular needs as part of the enrollment process. Jacob's Mission Community Center is committed to complying with state and federal law regarding students with disabilities. It is very important for the child’s safety that Parents, Foster Parents, Caregivers and Guardians to fully inform the Jacob's Mission Community Center of any disability that may require an accommodation by the School during the enrollment process and before the child attends School. If your child has a disability that may require an accommodation by Jacob's Mission Community Center, please describe the disability and the proposed accommodation in the space below. Jacob's Mission Community Center will review this information and contact you to discuss whether reasonable modifications to the School’s policies and practices are available to accommodate your child’s needs. If the child requires an accommodation that the Jacob's Mission Community Center is unable and not required by law to provide, or if Jacob's Mission Community Center determines that the child’s presence poses a direct threat to the health or safety of any person, Jacob's Mission Community Center may rescind this offer of enrollment or request Parents disenroll the child and make alternative arrangements.