SHADES of Development
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SHADES Keeps the Lights on After School!
SHADES of Development is a private non-profit organization that provides Extended Learning Programs during out-of-school-time to students in PreK through 8th grade in the Knoxville, Knox County area. Our programs are in a school-based settings and focus on an adventuring learning approach to support social, emotional and cognitive growth. Inquire today about enrollment. By shopping through Amazon Smile, you are making a difference for kids! Amazon Smile works with your Prime membership and you will receive the same great benefits. Thank you for making a difference!
About Us
https://www.shadesofdevelopment.org/contact/We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing afterschool and summer programs to
Locations
SHADES of Development is proud to be serving families and children at nine Knox County School locations.
Parent Portal
Be sure to check out the SHADES Parent Portal to pay fees, update contact information, and access receipts.
FACEBOOK FEED
Come rain or more rain, field day must go on! Thank you Ms. Hailee for always showing up for the SHADES kiddos and being their biggest cheerleader! We appreciate the time and love you invest in your students 💚 #shadesofdevelopment #brickeyshades #fielddayfun #afterschool4all #easttnafterschool #weareafterschool #afterschoolalliance #tnafterschoolnetwork #AfterSchoolFun #shades #afterschoolmatters #lightsonafterschool
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to young mothers, old mothers, grandmothers, step mothers, biological and nonbiological mothers, aunts, those with babies in heaven, those with mothers in heaven, those who have stepped into the role and to all those who have a mothering heart 🌼🩷 #shadesofdevelopment #happymothersday
Our hearts are full💚 We celebrated Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week last week. This is an event that requires planning, collaboration, solicitation, and time. We were blessed with the results of everyones hard work. With the help of our wonderful board members and local companies in our community we were able to shower our employees with tokens of appreciation. We have so many people and businesses to thank for this week. Starting with our SHADES board members: we would like to thank Tyler Morrow for donating #panera gift cards, Liz Turpin for items to complete charcuterie boards, Allison Bray for getting bagels donated from #potchkedeli, ice cream from #CruzeFarm and gift bags from #BuffCitySoap and for providing our directors and Central Office members lunch from #Jimmyjohns, PJ Hoskins for the treats from #NothingBundtCakes, Adam Kornegay for gift cards to #chickfila, Carney Ivy and Tate Cantrell for the beautiful floral arrangements (donated by #sjcknox) and putting together 4 amazing gifts baskets filled with thoughtful gifts, and Melina Bowers for the delicious Chick-fil-A cookies and also her self-less donation of time and help at SHADES Central Office. We appreciate each of you and your contributions that helped make the week extra special.![]()
We would also like to send a huge shout-out to our site directors for the donations they were able to acquire. They worked hard to make calls, send emails, and drive around town to pick up donations. They went above and beyond to make our staff feel appreciated. We hope you all felt the love last week and please know that we see each one of you and realize that the work done at SHADES would not be possible without all of you! ![]()
And we are so thankful to all of the local companies that donated items to help recognize and acknowledge thanks to our staff!💚#shadesofdevelopment #71southknox #865axe #andersonashboutique #CarolinaAleHouse #coffeeandchololateknox #crumbl #duckdonuts #dunkin #Hamngoodies #KnoxvilleIceBears #knoxvillecoffeeco #zooknoxville #thekrackenscupknox #longevity_wellness #museknox #nothingtoofancyknoxville #properpopcorn #sir_gooneys #topgolf #traderjoes #wonderworks_tn
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Stay up to date about events, curriculum, in-service days, holidays, inclement weather days and much more. Be sure to visit the SHADES Event Calendar to be in the know about important dates.
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Testimonials
Our Students Love Us
“My son has been going to SHADES for 5 years now and I have always been happy with SHADES, and more importantly my son has been happy.”
“The single most important factor in my decision to use SHADES is the way they partner with Karns Elementary. Having knowledge of what goes on in the school and supporting school activities is paramount.”
“I have been so pleased with SHADES over the last 6 years. The staff has been fantastic. Our overall experience has been very positive and we definitely recommend the program to those entering elementary school or any new students.”
“SHADES puts my child and their safety first.. The staff makes me very comfortable discussing all areas concerning my child.”
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