Our Mission is to inspire and cultivate the creative genius in young people through the heart, mind, and imagination.

Our program provides students challenging and fun ways to express their creativity and develop new skills across a variety of areas, including art, recreation, and science and engineering-oriented projects. In addition, the program focuses on nurturing intuitive thinking, mindfulness and cooperative relationships in the context of universal core moral values. Creative Connections enables students to explore their passions, creativity and interests outside the regular school day. 

At Creative Connections

  • We Learn through playful exploration that develops individual and cooperative skills.

  • We Focus on instilling foundational values that develop strong character and leadership.

  • We Delve into a theme and explore it from playful perspectives: art, science, engineering, math, theater. 

  • Our Staff are dedicated and experienced  educators

  • Our Ratio of teacher to student allows for personalized attention

  • Our Fully State Recorded Program assures excellent quality and a safe learning environment

Meet Our Creative Connections Team

Our staff are trained educators who are fun, imaginative, compassionate, dedicated, and much more! 

Together these remarkable teachers have 70 years of wisdom and experience.

Click here to see their bios.

Hours and Details

Our schedule follows the Ashland School District Academic calendar. 

Our first day of operation for the new 2025-26 year will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 3 to 5:30 pm, and early dismissal Wednesdays from 1:45 to 5:30 pm.

Tuition: $ 330/month

Scholarships are available based on need.

Contact us by phone at 541-292-9814 or email at creative97520@gmail.com  

Registration and Documents

ALL paperwork must be complete and signed before your child will be accepted into the program

Registration
Parent's Policy Handbook
Transportation Agreement

How to Contribute to Creative Connections

  • If you're interested in donating food items to our program, please contact our staff at creative97520@gmail.com to inquire about what is currently needed. Snacks and healthy treats keep our students energized and ready to learn. We’re grateful for every granola bar, piece of fruit, and healthy snack you provide!

  • If you're interested in making a monetary donation, please click Here to use the donation portal and label your gift as "Creative Connections - Donations". Thank you for your generosity! Your donations help sustain Creative Connections by providing materials, snacks, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference.

  • Our program thrives thanks to caring adults who share their time, or talents, or knowledge of a subject with our students. Carol, in the picture to the right, comes in once a month to share her art expertise. Whether you enjoy leading activities or simply being a positive presence, your involvement means so much. If you would like to volunteer, please click Here and fill out the survey with your name, email address, a brief message about why you'd like to volunteer, and any relevant background information.

Creative Connections Testimonials

  • “We cannot imagine an afterschool program better than Creative Connections. An amazing, loving and patient team that works extremely hard every day to teach the kids in a fun and entertaining way. The kids have a great time while learning science, and art. As parents, we could not ask for more!”

    ~Laura Sanglas (Parent)

  • "My son is incredibly happy with Creative Connections. He looks forward to going there every day and even complains when we pick him early. The degree of dedication and the amount of energy shown by everyone at CC is impressive to say the least. I can honestly say that CC is exceptional."

      ~Lee Sanderson (Parent)

  • "It is one of the best places I have ever been. I hope I can keep going for a long time. I love that we focus in something "sciency". 

    ~Second-grade student

  • "Creative Connections is a phenomenal program that integrates fun, creative arts and science-based learning projects. As a parent, I always know that my child is well cared for, supported and encouraged while in the program. Dorita and her loving teaching staff has always given our child and family the best opportunity to grow and learn in a safe and loving environment."  

    ~ Sarah Razzano Smith (parent)