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
