Shades of Development

Shades of Development SHADES supports child success by offering enrichment opportunities through an afterschool program.

SHADES of Development is dedicated to provding safe, healthy, adventures afterschool that help students develop skills for life. SHADES offers STEM, Creative Arts and Healthy Lifestyles adventure learning opportunities during out of school time.

📚✨ Happy First Day of School! ✨📚The backpacks are packed, the pencils are sharpened, and a brand-new school year is offi...
08/10/2026

📚✨ Happy First Day of School! ✨📚

The backpacks are packed, the pencils are sharpened, and a brand-new school year is officially here! 🎒✏️

To all of our amazing students: GOOD LUCK on your first day! 💚 We hope your day is filled with new friends, exciting adventures, great learning, and lots of reasons to smile! 😊

Remember, every new school year is a chance to learn something new, try something brave, and discover just how much you can accomplish. 🌟

We are cheering you on every step of the way! You’ve got this! 💪📚🎉

Here’s to an incredible school year! 🍎✏️

As another incredible summer comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing site directors who made this ...
07/31/2026

As another incredible summer comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing site directors who made this season so special for the children and families we serve. Their leadership, dedication, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts created safe, fun, and enriching environments where kids could learn, grow, and make lifelong memories.

Today, our directors came together for a leadership retreat to celebrate a successful summer and begin preparing for the upcoming school year. We collaborated, shared ideas, and planned intentionally to ensure a smooth transition into our after-school programs for our staff, students, and families.

We also took time to enjoy some fun team-building games and laughter-filled breaks, strengthening the relationships that help us work together so effectively. After all, the best teams are built not only through planning, but through connection, trust, and a shared passion for serving others.

To our directors—thank you for your servant hearts, unwavering commitment, and the incredible impact you make every single day. We are grateful for each of you and can’t wait to see all that this new school year will bring! 💚

🦖 Meet one of our Junior Paleontologists! This week at SHADES, our explorers are digging into all things dinosaurs with ...
07/14/2026

🦖 Meet one of our Junior Paleontologists!

This week at SHADES, our explorers are digging into all things dinosaurs with hands-on activities, fossil discoveries, and prehistoric adventures. It's going to be a ROAR-some week of learning and fun! 🌿🦴🦕

07/14/2026

🦖🌿 Welcome to Jurassic Week! 🌿🦕

This week, our afterschool program has been transformed into a prehistoric adventure! Campers are becoming junior paleontologists as they dig for fossils, create dinosaur-themed crafts, tackle exciting STEM challenges, and roar their way through games inspired by the world of dinosaurs.

From towering T. Rex discoveries to creative dino fun, every day is packed with hands-on learning, imagination, and adventure. We can't wait to see where this Jurassic journey takes us!

Stay tuned all week for photos of our explorers in action! 🦕🦴✨

🌟 NOW HIRING! 🌟Join the SHADES of Development Afterschool Program and make a difference in the lives of students every d...
07/14/2026

🌟 NOW HIRING! 🌟

Join the SHADES of Development Afterschool Program and make a difference in the lives of students every day!

We're currently hiring part-time team members who are passionate about working with youth in a fun, positive, and supportive environment.

✨ Why join us?
✅ Part-time positions available
✅ No nights or weekends
✅ Rewarding work with children and teens
✅ Great opportunity for students, retirees, and anyone looking for flexible afternoon hours

If you're dependable, energetic, and enjoy helping young people learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today on Indeed or email you resume and letter of interest to [email protected]

07/13/2026

🌙🍪 Learning has never been so sweet!

Our SHADES of Development Afterschool Program students had a blast exploring the phases of the moon through a hands-on (and delicious!) Oreo Cookie activity. As they learned about the lunar cycle, they carefully scraped the cookie filling to recreate each phase—from the New Moon to the Full Moon and everything in between!

This fun lesson combined science, creativity, and a tasty treat to help our students better understand how the moon changes throughout the month. Activities like these make learning interactive, memorable, and exciting!

At SHADES of Development, we're committed to creating engaging experiences that spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning—one Oreo at a time! 🌕✨

07/13/2026

🧪🎨✨ 🧑‍🚀🌍Curiosity was on full display during SHADES of Development's field trip to The Muse!

Our students had an incredible time exploring, creating, experimenting, and discovering through hands-on STEAM activities. From science and engineering challenges to creative art experiences, every exhibit encouraged our young learners to ask questions, solve problems, and let their imaginations soar.

At SHADES of Development, we believe some of the best learning happens through exploration and play. We're grateful for opportunities like this that help our students build confidence, think creatively, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

A special thank you to The Muse for providing an engaging environment where science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics come to life in exciting and meaningful ways!

Here's to inspiring the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders—one adventure at a time! 💚

07/13/2026

Learning came to life on our fieldtip to WonderWorks!

Our SHADES of Development students had an unforgettable day exploring, discovering, and learning through hands-on experiences during our field trip to WonderWorks! From interactive science exhibits to exciting challenges that sparked curiosity and creativity, every moment was filled with educational fun.

We love providing opportunities that inspire our students to ask questions, think critically, and learn beyond the classroom. Watching their excitement as they explored and experienced STEM in action was truly priceless!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this amazing day possible. We can't wait for our next adventure!

🍦☀️ Sweet summer fun at Shades of Development! ☀️🍦When the summer sun is shining bright, sometimes the next best thing t...
07/09/2026

🍦☀️ Sweet summer fun at Shades of Development! ☀️🍦

When the summer sun is shining bright, sometimes the next best thing to eating ice cream is creating your own! 🎨✨ Our campers had a blast crafting colorful paper ice cream cones, using their creativity and imagination to design the sweetest treats around.

As they glued, colored, and decorated their masterpieces, there was plenty of talk about everyone's favorite ice cream flavors—and lots of dreaming about enjoying the real thing on these hot summer days! 🍨💕

We love activities that spark creativity, encourage conversation, and bring smiles to every camper's face. After all, summer is all about making sweet memories! 💚

🌟 Celebrating Our Leaders in Training (LITs)! 🌟At Shades of Development, we couldn't be more proud of our amazing Leader...
07/09/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Leaders in Training (LITs)! 🌟

At Shades of Development, we couldn't be more proud of our amazing Leaders in Training! These outstanding older campers are stepping up to become positive role models for our younger campers, leading with kindness, patience, responsibility, and enthusiasm every single day.

Our LIT program is about so much more than lending a helping hand—it's about building confidence, developing leadership skills, and preparing our youth for future success. By giving our older campers meaningful responsibilities, they learn the value of teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leading by example. These are skills that will benefit them not only at camp but throughout school, future careers, and life.

Our younger campers look up to their LITs, and it's inspiring to watch the friendships and connections they build. Seeing our older campers encourage, mentor, and support the next generation reminds us why this program is such an important part of the Shades of Development family.

To our LITs: Thank you for your hard work, your positive attitudes, and for showing what true leadership looks like. You are making a difference every day, and we are so proud of each and every one of you! 💚

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Knoxville, TN

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Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm

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+18659389164

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