Ketchikan Afterschool Program - KAP

Check out this article by Ketchikan Daily News about our awareness campaign project.

We'll start sharing the messages the kids recorded tomorrow, so stay tuned!

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The Alaska Afterschool Network just shared this info about summer programming in their latest e-newsletter.

We know that there is a critical shortage of affordable summer programming available for our kids here in Ketchikan. They grow up in the incredible beauty and bounty of our island, but too many of them are stuck inside during the best parts of the year.

That's why KAP offers our summer program completely free of charge. We believe that learning how to fish, going on hikes, and engaging in the arts should be available to all kids, and we want to do our part.

This school year, more than 300 youth in 6th through 9th grade stopped by our afterschool drop-in center. This summer, we are only able to serve about 70 kids. We had to shut down registration for summer after just a few days, and the waitlist for spots that might open up continues to grow.

This week, we're launching an awareness campaign called "Unplugged Summer" to support KAP's programming. Our kids have been working on recording awareness messages about the dangers of overusing devices and social media over the last few weeks, and the messages will start playing on the radio soon. We'll be sharing them here on our page as well.

All of the work that we do here at KAP is dependent on the support of our community. If you are able to make a gift, please consider supporting Ketchikan's kids this summer. You can give online at https://kapalaska.com/unplugged.

No kid in Ketchikan should have to wonder where lunch is coming from this summer. So this year, they won't.

Starting June 8, any school-age kid can get a free, healthy lunch at one of our partner spots around town. No cost and no sign-up. Just walk in and ask for Sunny's lunch.

It runs all summer long, through August 31. You'll find Sunny's Lunches available at Local Grounds (downtown and out at Knudson Cove), plus WF Maddens on Tongass.

Summer break is a long stretch when lunch isn't a sure thing. A good meal and a friendly face can make the whole day lighter for a kid.

Want to help keep these lunches coming all season? You can pitch in at sealevelketchikan.org/sunny. Every gift puts another lunch in the hands of a local kid. 🧡

And a big thank you to the partners powering this one: PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, Channel Electric, and Resilient Youth & Community, Inc.

KAP was live with First City Forum on KTKN last week! We talked about the dangers of overusing screens ahead of National Internet Safety Month in June and what families can do to help their kids.

Check it out on Spotify or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.

Stay tuned - we’ve been working on a fun project with the kids that we’ll be sharing more about in June!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qRUxvwidz2Qmor68fAXVD?si=P0fEz6TAR3qPA2c-2Afkkw

Kids & Screen Time w/RYC First City Forum · Episode

Hey parents and guardians who registered kids for Summer! Go check your emails-all Summer Camp 2026 info went out this week! We are soooo excited!!! As always feel free to reach out with questions. Pic credit: Marc Osborne Jr.

No KAP today Monday, May 11th due to no power at the Plaza!

Come work at KAP! Work during the day and then have your evenings and weekends off (yes, every single Summer weekend to enjoy)!

Resilient Youth & Community An accredited non-profit youth behavioral health provider, RYC offers a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet your child where they're at.

We are itching to get back outside again and it looks like Monday *might* not be terrible ;) To reserve your spot make sure your student is registered for KAP at www.kapalaska.com and email [email protected] to reserve your spot! 8 total spots available. Rides and lunch available upon request!!!