Your information about out-of-school time programs sounds insightful! Could you elaborate more for me?

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Afterschool programs have a variety of structures, content areas, and goals but the programs also have common elements. As their name implies, afterschool programs operate during the hours when school is not in session. The programming may occur before school, after school, on the weekends, or during school vacations. Some programs are located on school property while others are in community settings. Programs may be operated by schools, parks and recreation departments, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, churches, or other community organizations. The primary focus of programming may range from academic remediation, support, or enrichment to skill building to recreation; however, they all share a common goal of providing a safe and supervised environment for children.