A & A Rising StarsCharlotte, North Carolina

After-school program · Ages 5–16 · 4:00–7:30 PM

A & A Rising Stars after-school program

Structured activities that support children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically — every day, in the same dependable order.

What children do here

  • Homework assistance
  • Reading and educational activities
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development
  • Life-skills activities
  • Fitness and exercise
  • Sports and recreational games
  • Team-building activities
  • Arts and creative activities
  • Character development
  • Community involvement
  • Healthy snacks and meals when available
Program hours run 4:00–7:30 PM. For operating days, location, tuition, and transportation, call Angela Ray at 704-280-0058.
Enroll your child

A day in the program

4:00–4:30 PM

Arrival & snack

Students arrive, check in, have a snack, and transition from the school day.

4:30–5:30 PM

Academic support

Homework assistance, reading, tutoring, and educational activities.

5:30–6:15 PM

Fitness & recreation

Exercise, sports, games, fitness challenges, and team-building activities.

6:15–7:00 PM

Mentoring & enrichment

Life skills, leadership development, character-building discussions, creative activities, and mentoring.

7:00–7:30 PM

Wrap-up & pickup

Group reflection, cleanup, announcements, and parent pickup.

Youth mentoring

Role models who show up

We connect young people with positive adult role models who encourage them to set goals, make responsible decisions, build confidence, and understand the value of education and community.

Become a mentor

Mentoring topics

  • Goal setting
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Responsibility
  • Self-confidence
  • Academic achievement
  • Career exploration
  • Financial literacy
  • Healthy decision-making

Fitness & recreation

Move every day, compete with yourself

Physical fitness is a core part of our programming. Activities are age-appropriate and focused on participation, teamwork, confidence, and healthy lifestyles — not on who is fastest.

Enroll your child

Activities may include

  • Strength and endurance exercises
  • Running
  • Agility drills
  • Football-related activities
  • Relay races
  • Team sports
  • Fitness challenges
  • Outdoor games
  • Family and community workouts