Afterschool Programs
TraxSolutions® was launched more than 20 years ago as KidTrax, to help eliminate the administrative burden of operating afterschool programs using paper-based systems. Since then the capabilities of TraxSolutions have expanded significantly, as have the number and variety of customers. Now thousands of out-of-school time (OST) programs rely on TraxSolutions afterschool software daily.
Single location, multi-chapter, and national networks, OST programs of every shape and size find Trax’s flexible and scalable architecture is just the right fit!
Jamie Summers
Data Outcomes and Analytics Manager
Case Study: Participant Management
Executive Summary
The largest childcare provider in the greater Phoenix Area, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley empowers kids and families by providing high quality and affordable programs including summer camps, afterschool enrichment activities, arts, physical fitness, character development, education and academic support, and leadership training.
Having served more than 19,343 youth, the organizations fills a critical after school service need that focuses on outcome-driven experiences. To achieve this, the organization’s mission depends heavily on the right data to prove the right outcomes. By incorporating TraxSolutions® integrated software across all of its sites and leveraging Participant Management, the organization can efficiently and effectively demonstrate academic success, community philanthropy, health and wellness progress, socio-economic benefits, operations and volunteer data, and more.
Client
A recent merger of two larger organizations resulted in what is now Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.
Challenge
The merger created the opportunity to integrate data across the organizations and streamline operations.
Solutions Used
Outcome
Alignment of the data across all sites supports accurate reporting at the site and enterprise level.
Keisha Caruthers
Director of Program Initiative
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
St. Louis
Case Study: SurveyTrax
Executive Summary
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The organization provides afterschool, teen, sports, and summer programs in a safe environment where youth can learn and grow.
Serving more than 4,000 youth annually, the organization plays an integral role in the area’s youth development and afterschool programs. For the most significant impact, the organization leverages the power of TraxSolutions® afterschool software to prove its outcomes, and support a data-driven programming approach. Supporting this strategy is the organization’s use of SurveyTrax, a key component to collect and analyze important feedback from those served.
Client
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
Challenge
Gathering feedback from a broad-based sample of participant families.
Solutions Used
Outcome
The organization regularly connects with participant families using custom surveys to gather valuable input that drives important programming decisions for its priority outcome areas.