ASPIRE Centers

ASPIRE is an after-school program and learning area dedicated to the improvement in learning for Jacksonville youths. The goal of ASPIRE is for Children ages 6 - 12 to become better and more enthusiastic readers, develop strong basic skills, and become competent and confident creators and users of information.

What ASPIRE stands for:

• After
• School
• Programs
• Inspire
• Reading
• Enrichment

ASPIRE Centers are at the following branches: Brentwood, Graham, Eastside, and Westbrook. Hours of operation depend upon the branch, so please contact them for more information.

Activities include:

• Computer access for homework assignments and educational games.
• Guest speakers will be invited to talk about careers, personal safety, and other community services.
• Homework assistance.
• Playing board games to improve cooperation, team building and critical thinking skills.
• Simple craft projects to introduce the arts, and increase tactile skills and creative thinking skills.
• The award-winning ZooTREK (Teaching, Reading and Exploring with Kids) program.

ZooTREK

For ages 9 -12.

ZooTREK (Teaching, Reading and Exploring with Kids) is an after school program which provides enrichment activities about the natural habitat of our urban communities presented by the Jacksonville Zoo.