Since 2005, the Wakeman Outreach at McKinley has provided after-school programs for McKinley's diverse student population and volunteer opportunities for area high school students. The Outreach focuses on improvement of students' social skills, general health/fitness and academic performance. The Outreach also helps open the door to participation in after-school programs and summer camps at the Clubhouses. Programs include hour long classes at McKinley three days a week in six-week sessions throughout the school year. Some recent classes: Fitness Fanatics, Field Games, Scooter Mania, Scoots & Chutes, Chess & Challenge Club and more. More than 85 McKinley students participated in fitness/athletic classes last year. The Wakeman Mentoring Programs serve nearly 100 McKinley students and 110 teen volunteers during the school year. Through after-school mentoring and tutoring, McKinley students gain a consistent role model and strengthened academic skills while teens develop patience, compassion and knowledge while exploring careers working with youth, fulfilling high school community service requirements or just giving back to others. 3rd-5th graders can also sign up for bus transportation from school to Wakeman's Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse After School Program.

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