According to data from a 2011 Census study, 32.5% of children ages 12-14 provided self-care during after school hours. If that’s not frightening enough, then consider the children that are alone and do not participate in after school programs are at a greater risk of violent crimes, substance abuse, antisocial behavior, poor academic performance, and dropping out of school. So when approached by the Bracken County School system on becoming a partner agency with a 21^st Century Learning Center at Bracken County Middle School, the Bracken County Extension Service hopes to increase children’s involvement in after school activities and not allow them to go home to an empty house after school. Although the program just began in August of 2018, the 4-H agent and FCS Agent are teaching classes once a month to on average 40 children. The topics covered thus far range from team building, public speaking, kitchen safety, and above all children are gaining knowledge of the 4-H and CES programs.