Homework help, tutoring, STEM enrichment, healthy snacks, and caring supervision in a safe after-school setting. Students build confidence while families get peace of mind.
Afterschool & Summer Program Support that continuesAfter-school and summer support help students stay on track, prevent learning loss, and start each school year strong with tutoring, reading and math instruction, enrichment activities, and personalized care.
GED PREP & SUPPORT Take the next step toward your future.We provide guidance, study resources, test preparation, and encouragement to help individuals earn their high school equivalency diploma and achieve their educational and career goals.
Volunteers Needed Make a difference in the life of a child.Volunteers play a vital role in supporting tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, special events, and community outreach programs. Whether you can give a few hours or become a regular volunteer, your time and talents can help students succeed.
Child Care Certificates Affordable family supportWe accept Child Care Payment Certificates to help make quality after-school and summer programs affordable for families. Contact us today for enrollment information.
About
On April 10, 2019, Afternoon Adventure Learning Center was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
The mission is to help improve the lives and education of at-risk students in grades K-12 who live in low-income areas, while supporting and providing resources to their families. The center promotes academic enrichment, health and wellness, financial literacy, job readiness, and social engagement.
Afternoon Adventure is preparing and empowering target neighborhoods for leadership in their communities and success in their personal lives.
The center is centrally located at 306 North Main Street in Downtown Newton, a family-friendly area close to Newton Elementary School, Newton High School, and the Newton Public Library. Newton Elementary is about a 5-minute drive away, Newton High is about a 7-minute drive away, and the library is about a 3-minute drive away. Bus transportation is available for students attending Newton Municipal School District schools. Families of students attending other schools are responsible for arranging transportation.
Leadership
Kristie Temple graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Accounting in 2003 and has held a Certified Mississippi Teacher license since 2008. She has worked in the public school system for over 15 years, teaching English, Math, and Special Education.
Kristie's interest in afterschool programs began when her own son attended afterschool and needed that one-on-one, small group learning environment. She is passionate about creating enriching and supportive learning experiences for all children.
Her favorite thing about what she does is developing relationships with the children that she teaches and their families. She believes that small class sizes and the development of a strong community allow her and her team to really know each child as an individual and to provide a solid and supportive foundation in the early years.
All teachers are CPR certified, have undergone a background check, received health and safety training, and hold a degree in Elementary Education, either an AA or BS, and/or hold a Mississippi Certified Teacher's license.
Executive Director: Kristie Temple
Director: Nita Rambo
Preferred direct line: 601-934-8978
Afterschool program: 601-357-9024
Programs
Afternoon Adventure Learning Center's program was developed to teach high-risk, inner-city youth in grades K-12 and families the skills to become successful in life.
Afterschool and summer tutoring designed to improve academic, social, and personal development through one-on-one tutoring, small-group tutoring, homework help, enrichment and STEM activities, test preparation, mentoring and coaching, and parent engagement.
“Enrichment beyond the classroom”Exercise and physical activity classes, nutrition education, stress reduction and mental health resources, health screenings, community-based events, and daily healthy snacks, milk, and juice to help close the gap between lunch and dinner.
Budgeting and saving classes, debt management, investing and retirement planning, financial counseling, and consumer protection classes to help families make informed financial decisions.
Job search skills, career exploration, workplace readiness, professional development, entrepreneurship training, job placement assistance, job fairs, high school diploma and GED preparation, college preparation, and financial aid help.
Peer support groups, cultural and arts programs, community outreach, volunteer opportunities, cooking classes, celebrations, social events, Toys for Tots, Coats 4 Kids, back-to-school drives, and community support.
Afterschool & Summer Program
Afternoon Adventure supports students during the school year and through summer with homework help, academic tutoring, reading and math instruction, enrichment activities, and personalized support in a fun, safe learning environment.
GED prep & support
Take the next step toward your future with GED help and support. Afternoon Adventure connects older students with guidance, study resources, test preparation, and encouragement to help them earn a high school equivalency diploma and move toward their education and career goals.
The supporting flyer also includes youth workforce resources such as tutoring, job search support, work ethics training, paid work experience, life skills, transportation, childcare assistance, and other participation support.
Flyer contacts: Sandra Gallasp at sgallasp@smpdd.com and Jennifer Livingston at jlivingston@smpdd.com.
Learning spaces
Resources
Online enrollment form
Complete the family-friendly form below and the site will generate a filled copy of the official enrollment application. Your information stays in your browser until you choose to download the PDF or submit it securely to the center.
Original form source: Mississippi State Department of Health child care licensure packet, pages 32-33
Free reading evaluation
Families can schedule a free reading level evaluation to better understand where their child is now and what support would help next.
Contact the centerApply for Childcare Assistance
MDHS Child Care Payment Certificates can reduce the weekly cost for eligible families and may make care free. Open the flyer to learn how to apply and what information to gather.
IEP Help
Students with Individual Education Plans can receive focused tutoring, homework help, academic support, confidence building, and encouragement from caring tutors.
School transportation
Bus transportation is available for students attending Newton Municipal School District schools. Families of students attending other schools are responsible for arranging transportation.
Program basics
Center closures
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Community updates
Student achievements, partner appreciation, classroom projects, and center updates.
Your hard work, dedication, and achievements continue to shine bright. We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. Keep reaching for the stars — the best is yet to come.
#AwardsDay #ProudMoment #CongratulationsStormy
A huge thank you to Olive Garden for treating teachers and staff to pasta, salad, and lasagna during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #SupportTeachers
Sweet thanks to Star Donuts & Coffee, McAlister’s, Jack’s, and Wendy’s for treats, tea, coupons, and Frosty Key Tags for teachers and staff.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
Thank you to Pizza Hut, Jack’s, and Smoothie King for pizza, snack meal coupons, and smoothies for the Afternoon Adventure team.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #TeachersMatter
Thank you, Sonic, for providing teachers and staff with chicken wraps during Teacher Appreciation Week.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
A special thank you to the Norman Family for blessing teachers and staff with fruit and sweet treats.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
Teacher and staff appreciation content from the live gallery.
Students got creative for Earth Day with recycled art in Mrs. Parish’s classroom, turning everyday items into something beautiful.
#EarthDay #RecycleArt #StudentCreativity
Students showed imagination and commitment to helping the planet through a recycled art project.
#EarthDay #RecycleArt #StudentCreativity
Creative recycled art from Mrs. Parish’s classroom.
#EarthDay #RecycleArt #StudentCreativity
Another classroom view from the Earth Day recycled art project.
#EarthDay #RecycleArt #StudentCreativity
Afternoon Adventure enjoyed meeting people and making new connections at the 2026 East Central Job Expo.
#JobExpo #CommunityConnections
We’re proud of Cor’Myea for earning 2nd Place at the Reading Book Fair. Her hard work and love for reading shine.
#AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #StudentSuccess
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Marian Allen from the Jones County Black History Museum and Arts for educating, inspiring, and empowering students.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityPartnership #AfternoonAdventure
Afternoon Adventure appreciates community partners investing in future leaders.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityPartnership #AfternoonAdventure
Thank you to McDonald’s of Newton for sponsoring the Valentine’s Day Reading Event with Hamburger Happy Meals.
#CommunitySupport #ThankYouMcDonalds #AfternoonAdventure
McDonald’s generosity helped make the day extra special for students.
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Afternoon Adventure appreciates McDonald’s continued support of scholars.
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Community sponsorship helped make the reading event meaningful for students.
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A Valentine’s Day Reading Event photo from the live gallery.
#CommunitySupport #ThankYouMcDonalds #AfternoonAdventure
Thank you to McDonald’s of Newton for supporting Afternoon Adventure scholars.
#CommunitySupport #ThankYouMcDonalds #AfternoonAdventure
Congratulations to Daciona Bobbit for making the Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks at Newton Elementary School.
#HonorRoll #NewtonElementary
Thank you to Newton County Team Leaders Kristie Temple and Oliver Gray for making Toys for Tots possible for the community.
The crew helped bring smiles to 220 children across Newton County. Grateful for every volunteer, donor, and supporter.
#CommunityStrong #ToysForTots
Another Toys for Tots 2025 community photo celebrating the volunteers and supporters who helped make the day possible.
#CommunityStrong #ToysForTots
Students and staff wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with costumes and a strong reminder to make healthy choices.
#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #AfternoonAdventure
Afternoon Adventure joined Treat Street to hand out candy, take photos, and support a fun community night.
#TreatStreet #CommunityFun #NewtonMS
Students were recognized for academics, behavior, social skills, and the steady character traits that help the classroom thrive.
#StudentRecognition #StarStudents #AfternoonAdventureEvents
Reading and math tutoring, enrichment activities, snacks, and licensed teachers for summer learning support.
Summer tutoring
Child Care Payment Certificates can help make quality after-school and summer programs affordable for families.
Childcare supportDonations
Every gift helps Afternoon Adventure keep tutoring, enrichment, supplies, and family support available with practical, cost-conscious care.
All proceeds support educational and community enrichment.
Contact
Families can also send enrollment questions, reading evaluation requests, volunteer interest, or general questions through the form.
Preferred direct line: 601-934-8978 Afterschool program: 601-357-9024 ktemple@afternoonadventure.org 306 North Main Street, Newton, MS 39345