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2000s

2000

Programs open at IPS #2

Program opens in Westfield at Oak Trace

Program opens in MSDWT at Northview

Parochial programs open at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School

AYS receives grants from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for PDC, Inland Foundation for arts education, Indiana Arts Commission, and CICF for arts education

Northview is accredited by National School-Age Care Alliance

Program opens at IPS #39

Programs open in MSDDT at Lynwood and Valley Mills

Parochial program opens at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

AYS receives grants from The Indianapolis Foundation, Lilly Endowment Fund, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Clowes Fund, and The Freedom Forum fund arts education

Grants from Pulliam and Inland continue

AYStars arts education is implemented and Summer Arts Academy opens at Broad Ripple High School/Harrison Arts Center

AYS holds first Mardi Gras parade on Mass Ave.

AYS provides RN consultant with Community Hospital partnership

Hinkle Creek is accredited National School-Age Care Alliance

PDC moves to 4755 Kingsway Dr., Indianapolis, IN

2001
2002

Key Learning Community program opens in IPS

Program opens in MSDWT at Wyandotte

AYS receives grants from Indianapolis Star Season for Sharing funds inclusion project, Fox 59 Community Fund for counselors-in-training, Lilly Endowment for PDC expansion

Grants from Pulliam and Clowes continue

IPS #91 is accredited by National School-Age Care Alliance

Arts education division partners with Putumayo World Music for multicultural arts initiative

AYS drum ensemble performs at Indianapolis Lights On Afterschool celebration

RN consultant continues through Community Hospitals

Programs open in North Montgomery School Corporation at Lester Sommer, Pleasant Hill, and Sugar Creek

AYS receives grants from Indiana Arts Commission and CICF for arts education

Grants from Pulliam and Clowes continue

AYStars arts programs are showcased at the opening ceremony of World Basketball Championship, International Festival, Brazilian Capoeira Encounter in Bloomington, performance at Indiana Historical Society, and Lights On Afterschool event

Hazel Dell, Pittsboro, and Shamrock Springs are accredited by National School-Age Care Alliance

AYS hosts third annual Mardi Gras Mambo parade that includes a benefit concert by Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Mavris Cultural Center

2003
2004

Two kindergarten programs open in North Montgomery

Programs open in MSDDT at West Newton and 21st Century CLC at Lynwood

Bank One sponsors extended Kindergarten programs at IPS #84 and #106

Alternate day kindergarten programs open in MSDWT at Greenbriar and Nora

AYS receives grants from IN Arts Commission/CICF for arts education, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, and Anthem Foundation for Wellness Initiative

AYS becomes an SES provider

AYStars arts program is showcased at the International Festival, Lights On Afterschool, Indianapolis Art Center, and MSDDT School Board

FMHPC is accredited and Harcourt EC is reaccredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children

AYS celebrates 25th anniversary

SES provides funds for K+ program at IPS #92

Mardi Gras Mambo parade expands to Noblesville

PDC trains 28 community clients and an additional 22 home-based providers of child care

AYS is accepted as a United Way agency

12 employees receive Indiana Youth Development credential

Crooked Creek is accredited and Hinkle Creek and North are re-accredited by National Afterschool Association

2005
2006

Programs open at St. Francis & Clare of Assisi in Greenwood

AYS’ Peace Posse Violence Prevention Initiative earns Mayor’s Character Achievement Award

AYS receives United Way agency diversity award

Mardi Gras Mambo includes floats for the first time

NAEYC: Wyandotte, Stony Creek, and North Salem are accredited

IPS #91 is reaccredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children

Five employees receive Indiana Youth Development credential and nine employees
receive Child Development Associate credential

First Diva Fashion Extravaganza fundraiser is held to raise money for financial assistance

AYS’ Organizational Sustainability and Capacity Building Project (funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc.) committee presents its recommendations report to the board

Five interns from IUPUI Solution Center provided arts enrichment in Speedway and Decatur

Children’s artwork is displayed at Speedway Public Library

Ten community participants joined the Mardi Gras Mambo parade and reception, including Girls Inc., Kids BMV, Habitat for Humanity and the YMCA

2007
2008

AYS board develops strategic plan for 2008-2011

Third Diva Fashion Extravaganza fundraiser yields $9,000

Four interns from IUPUI Solution Center provided arts enrichment, and 13 interns and service learning students delivered health enrichment curriculum

Mardi Gras Mambo in Noblesville enters the street for the first time

Nora is accredited and Hazel Dell is reaccredited by National Afterschool Association

The Journey joins AYS

AYS retires logo for a “refreshed” look

“Refreshed” AYS website is launched in fall

AYS has the first Camp Morehak: a week-long sleep-away camp option at Versailles State Park

Program at Valley Mills receives NAA accreditation

SES is approved for second five-year period

2009
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