After-School Athenaeum is focused on the liberal arts and promotes learning by providing students dedicated homework time in addition to a diverse array of culturally enriching, academically oriented activities beyond the classroom. Our activities and lessons are aimed at improving students’ scholastic performance by reinforcing the lessons, virtues, and curriculum of the classroom.

But it’s not all academics! Athenaeum scholars also enjoy time for recreation, games, socializing, and just plain fun. Athenaeum runs daily from the dismissal bell (even on early release and half-days) until 6:00 pm. Flexible and affordable options are available to fit any family’s after-school needs.

*The Athenaeum (ath-uh-nay-uhm) was originally a school in Rome, founded by Emperor Hadrian in 133 A.D. for the promotion of literary and scientific studies.

Athenaeum is open to Grades K-5.
2024-2025 Options and Pricing:
Options One (1) Child Two (2) Children Three (3+) Children
A
5 Days per week until 6:00 pm
1A
$440/month
2A
$775/month
3A
$1,060/month
B
5 Days per week until 5:00 pm
1B
$390/month
2B
$690/month
3B
$950/month
C
3 Days per week until 6:00 pm
1C
$365/month
2C
$635/month
3C
$7875/month

*Registration for the current 2024-25 school year program has reached capacity. Please click the link below to add your name to the waitlist for the 2024-25 school year program.*

2024-25 Athenaeum Waitlist

Registration for the UPCOMING 2025-26 school year begins on March 3, 2025.


Questions? Please contact the Campus Coordinator, Katie Rogers, at Programs.Cicero@GreatHearts.org or 602-740-6468.

For questions regarding billing and/or the registration process, please contact the Billing Specialist, Wendy Hood at Programs@GreatHearts.org or 602-396-7574

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Is tutoring provided during After-School Athenaeum?

A.

No. Athenaeum is not a tutoring program. We provide supervised homework time that includes teacher-led Spalding dictation for the applicable grades.

Q. Is a snack provided for After-School Athenaeum?

A.

No. Scholars are given time to eat a snack. However, we are not able to provide the snack. We encourage you to pack a snack specifically for the after-school program daily.

Q. What if I am on the waitlist for the Athenaeum After-School Program?

A.

View the PDF version of The Athenaeum After-School Program Waitlist Policy and Procedures.