The South End Children's Cafe is open Monday - Friday for dinner. Children join us from a variety of schools throughout the city of Albany. When the children arrive, they may get homework help from student volunteers, as well as teachers and other school personnel who volunteer at the Children's Cafe. After homework is finished, the children may participate in enrichment classes like dance, theater, and science. They can also create art or help with cooking and preparing the dining room for dinner. At 5:30pm the children, staff and volunteers.
Take a closer look at our program:
3:00 to 4:15
Children (ages 5-14) arrive at the Children’s Cafe and are greeted by staff and volunteers with a healthy snack and activities. Children receive 1:1 homework help.
4:15 to 5:30
Children go on a local outing. Others walk to a park or stay at the Children’s Cafe for enrichment activities.
5:30 to 6:00
Everyone sits down together for a meal, which includes green salad, a balanced dinner, and fresh fruit. The “littles” (children ages 5-7) love to serve dessert! Children are picked up to go home after dinner.
6:00 to 7:30
Children may stay for additional programs offered by the Children's Cafe or partner organizations. After-dinner programs include special clubs, cooking classes, sports programs, and more.
