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Riseup Stars Afterschool Programs

Leading provider or afterschool programs for children focused on Dance, Yoga, Movement & Sports

07/22/2026

"It's just stretching."

That's what yoga looks like from the outside. From the inside, it's nervous system training — and for developing brains, it might be the most underrated hour of the week.

Stress regulation isn't a personality trait; it's a trainable skill.
Focus isn't something kids have or don't have; it's something they practice.
Even sleep — the thing every parent asks about — is built during the day, not at bedtime.

None of it can be shortcut. That's the point. Swipe for the three biggest myths we hear ➡️

07/10/2026

Recess never has to end 🙌

From pickleball rallies to buzzer-beaters, our after-school sports programs help students stay active, build confidence, and discover what they love — all in a fun, supportive environment right at their school.

Swipe to see all the ways our students are getting in the game 👉

🏓 Pickleball — the fastest-growing sport in America, and the fastest way to get kids hooked on movement!
🏀 Basketball — teamwork, confidence, and skills built one layup at a time.
🏐 Volleyball — bump, set, spike! Communication and coordination in action.
⚽ Soccer — the world's game, right on campus. Footwork, fitness, and friendships.
🎾 Tennis — serving up focus, agility, and a love for the game that lasts a lifetime.
🌟 Multi-Sports — a little bit of everything, so every student finds the sport that makes them shine!

Which sport would YOU pick? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

07/08/2026

AND THAT'S A WRAP ON SUMMER SOCCER CAMP!⚽🏆🔥

Hundreds of kids. One GIANT World Cup celebration🌍

This summer we didn't just run soccer clinics — we brought the World Cup energy straight to the pitch:

🏟️ Every session ran like match day — warm-ups, skill stations, live coaching, then full scrimmages with team cheers
🌎 Kids repped their "teams" World Cup–style, learning positioning, spacing, and real game play
🥅 Dribbling, passing, first touch, shooting — 1v1 finishing drills where even our kindergartners were scoring GOLAZOS
🤝 And the best part? The sportsmanship. When one player got frustrated after the goalie kept blocking his shots, a teammate stepped in and helped him score. THAT'S the World Cup spirit🥹

So many kids touched a soccer ball for the very first time this summer… and discovered they're absolute naturals. First-time players out here becoming team MVPs by the end of the hour⭐

This is what it's all about: free, high-quality coaching on campus, big confidence, and every single kid getting their moment💛

Huge thank you to our incredible coaches, partners, students, and families — you made this one to remember🙌

See you next season. The pitch will be waiting⚽✨

06/26/2026

🤖 Our Robotics & LEGO Building Program is officially LIVE for elementary and middle school students! 🚀

This week our students became engineers — wiring solar robot kits, building rovers, testing, troubleshooting, and lighting up when their creations finally moved. ⚡

This is what hands-on learning looks like: focus, problem-solving, and the pure pride of "I built this." 💡

Every kid deserves access to this kind of learning — no matter their zip code. And this is just the beginning. 💫

So proud of our students, instructors, and partners! 👏

06/24/2026

The truth about cognitive decline and AI

There is a lot of talk about AI causing the cognitive decline, but the truth is that AI didn’t cause it. We've been in cognitive debt for decades.

There's a term called “cognitive debt” – every time we google instead of remembering, every time we skim instead of reading, every time we choose the shortcut.

The reality is that it’s our natural tendency. Our body is lazy by design.
So is our brain. We're wired to take the path of least resistance biologically.

Our innate tendency is to lay on the couch and minimize physical effort. That’s why we had to build the habit of going to the gym as a way to keep our bodies developed and strong.

AI could actually help us reverse the decline if we design it that way.

It’s called Socratic method when instead of giving you straight answers, AI guides you through the thinking process, makes you reflect and exercises the brain instead of replacing it.

This is what we're building Luno, a system intentionally designed to exercise our students brains the way a good coach pushes you further than you'd push yourself.

Critical thinking. Structured reasoning. Intellectual independence. Because preserving human intelligence has to be an explicit design goal.

05/11/2026

We wrapped up an amazing Cheer Club season in the San Bernardino area! 📣🎉

Our elementary students brought incredible energy, dedication, and school spirit to every session. They grew stronger, more confident, and more connected as a team.

This program combined athleticism, creativity, and teamwork—helping students build coordination, flexibility, discipline, and supportive friendships along the way.

We’re so proud of every participant, from beginners to advanced athletes.

Can’t wait for the next session!

04/28/2026

This spring we officially launched the pilot of the Surf Club - 10 weeks of paddling, popping up, wiping out, and getting back on the board.
Balance. Breath. Patience. Courage.
The kind of learning you can’t fit inside four walls.
This unique afterschool program was designed exclusively for Think Together - one of the most innovative afterschool providers in California as part of our partnership.
Stoked doesn’t begin to cover it 🤙

04/22/2026

This year we launched Pickleball at our elementary school sites - and the kids are OBSESSED! 🏓

Our students are already rallying, learning the rules, and, most importantly, having a blast. Watching elementary kids light up on the court reminds us exactly why we do this work.

This is what after school looks like when we invest in the whole child.

We're so proud to bring this to public schools across our communities. Every kid deserves to play, move, and thrive.

08/18/2025

Cupertino Student Hackathon: Empowering Young Innovators in the Heart of San Francisco

On July 21 & 22, we hosted a two-day Hackathon that brought together 150 elementary students (grades 4–6) from 11 Cupertino schools for an unforgettable field trip — their very first with the ELOP program!

Students collaborated in teams to build 35 coding projects, presented their work to real tech professionals, and engaged in inspiring conversations with engineers and founders from companies like Google, YouTube, Waymo, Facebook, and more.

Hackathon Highlights:
👩‍💻 Hands-on STEAM workshops
🚀Mentorship from tech leaders
🎤 Career Inspiration Panel
💡Project Showcase with 35 student-built apps, games, and AI ideas

💬 "It was amazing to see students present their first-ever tech projects with so much confidence and creativity!"

📍The event marked the culmination of our Summer Coding Program and showcased what’s possible when you combine access, mentorship, and imagination.

🙏 Special thanks to all of our mentors, partners, and school staff who helped make this powerful event possible:
Megan Van Welie
Nayan Varma Alluri
Mark Sacket
Ethan Lipman
James Win
Anya Eydman
Priscilla Young
Chris Conway
Ram sharma

Together, we're showing kids that their ideas can shape the future💙

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San Diego, CA

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+16197923004

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http://risingstarsprograms.com/

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