The CLAAE Foundation
Children Learning through Arts, Athletics, and Enrichment.
A new kind of space for the next kind of kid. Hands-on programs in creativity, movement, and critical thinking that feel more like a small campus than a classroom.
Our Mission
The CLAAE Foundation (Children Learning through Arts, Athletics, and Enrichment) was built on the belief that kids shouldn’t have to wait until college to discover their passions or meet people who share them. We create bold, hands-on spaces where youth explore interests across art, sports, tech, logic, and creativity—becoming confident, curious, and future-ready.
Children Learning through Arts, Athletics, and Enrichment isn’t just our name—it’s the blueprint for how we design every club, camp, and workshop.
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After School
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Summer Camp
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Events, Workshops, & Mentorships
Create, Design & Explore
Whether it’s filmmaking, music, 3D printing, or graphic design, CLAAE empowers youth to express themselves through real tools and real-world skills—no experience needed, just curiosity.
Challenge the Way You Think
With logic, public speaking, and collaborative strategy games, kids build confidence in reasoning, perspective-taking, and communication—skills they’ll carry for life.
Building Through Vision and Tools
From soccer and gymnastics to mechanics and tech exploration, CLAAE’s athletic and vocational sessions get kids active and thinking differently about their futures.
Stories
Latest in Community
CLAAE—Children Learning through Arts, Athletics, and Enrichment—is rooted in community development and expanded learning, bringing college-style opportunities into neighborhood spaces.
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The Power of Arts, Athletics, and Enrichment in Youth Development.
Programs that integrate arts, athletics, and enrichment are gaining momentum in youth development circles—and for good reason. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, students engaged in the arts are more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and participate in math and science fairs. Meanwhile, team sports are proven to foster discipline, leadership,
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Why Community-Based Programs Are Key to Closing Opportunity Gaps.
Local programs rooted in community are uniquely positioned to address the opportunity gaps many youth face. From transportation barriers to culturally relevant content, national solutions often fall short of meeting kids where they are. Community-driven models recognize that equity starts with access—and access starts with trust, familiarity, and flexibility. Whether through mobile services, after-school clubs,
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The Rise of Youth-Driven Learning: Why Interests Matter.
Across the U.S., education leaders are embracing a shift: from curriculum-first to youth-first programming. Studies show that when students are invited to explore their personal interests—like music production, coding, or esports—engagement and outcomes improve dramatically. In cities like Pittsburgh, where youth face disparities in access to enrichment, interest-driven models provide both agency and equity. Instead
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Opportunities bloom when embraced. Let’s plant them freely, so every young mind has the chance to rise.
Terry Morris
Founder/Executive Director
The CLAAE Foundation 