# VIBE Afterschool

> An open, twelve-week afterschool framework that teaches students in grades 7 through 12 to direct generative AI and ship real things with it, guided by working professionals from their local community. The entire framework is licensed CC BY 4.0 so any community can adopt and adapt it.

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## Core program

- [Homepage](https://vibeafterschool.com/): What VIBE is, why it exists, and how to start a pilot in plain language.
- [12-week curriculum](https://vibeafterschool.com/curriculum/): The session-by-session plan, written for the faculty advisor running a cohort.
- [Calendar](https://vibeafterschool.com/calendar/): Fall and spring scheduling guidance for US school systems.
- [Tools and setup](https://vibeafterschool.com/tools/): Recommended kid-friendly platforms (Lovable, Replit, Bolt) and the developer stack (Claude Code, GitHub, Vercel) for cohorts ready to graduate.

## Audiences

- [For Students](https://vibeafterschool.com/students/): What students actually do, what they leave with, and how to get their school to run a cohort.
- [For Parents](https://vibeafterschool.com/parents/): Safety, AI-specific safeguards, costs (~$20/month AI subscription during build phase, scholarships available), and how to talk to a school.
- [For Schools](https://vibeafterschool.com/schools/): What a pilot requires, how it differs from a coding class, and a step-by-step launch sequence.
- [For Guides](https://vibeafterschool.com/guides/): How working professionals can volunteer one 45-minute visit to a cohort.
- [For Sponsors](https://vibeafterschool.com/sponsors/): How sponsorships fund family scholarships, showcase materials, and program operations.

## Reference

- [Pathways](https://vibeafterschool.com/pathways/): Where students go after VIBE and how the framework supports portfolio-based recognition.
- [Resources](https://vibeafterschool.com/resources/): The complete list of downloads and shared materials.
- [Compliance and safety](https://vibeafterschool.com/compliance/): FERPA, COPPA, data handling, supervision, incident reporting, and liability.
- [About](https://vibeafterschool.com/about/): The team, the mission, and the press kit.

## Essay

- [The Gap](https://vibeafterschool.com/blog/the-gap/): The longer essay on why this program exists. Argues that the AI tools reshaping every industry are mostly invisible to current K-12 education, and that a small, focused afterschool program can close the gap. Published April 2026.

## Downloads (CC BY 4.0, free to share and adapt)

- [One-page pilot guide](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/one-pager.html): Seven-step launch sequence, twelve-week calendar, key outcomes. 8.5x11.
- [Parent and guardian consent form](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/parent-consent.html): Covers participation, AI tool use, and showcase media opt-ins. 8.5x11.
- [AI acceptable use policy](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/ai-use-policy.html): Student-facing AI use policy template. 8.5x11.
- [Guide volunteer agreement](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/guide-agreement.html): Volunteer professional agreement covering background check, supervision rules, and confidentiality. 8.5x11.
- [School memorandum of understanding](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/school-mou.html): Lightweight host-school MOU covering responsibilities, cost, data handling, liability, and the open license. 8.5x11.
- [Board and administrator brief](https://vibeafterschool.com/handouts/board-brief.html): One-page brief for principals and superintendents. 8.5x11.

## Canonical facts

- Program length: 12 weeks, one session per week, after school.
- Recommended session: 60 to 75 minutes per week, 45 minutes minimum.
- Cohort size: 8 to 15 students, grades 7 through 12, ages 13 and up.
- Guides: 3 to 5 AI-fluent professionals per cohort, each visiting once for 45 minutes.
- Cost: hosted as an after-school program, school is not funding it. AI tools start on free tiers; a paid subscription (~$20/month) becomes useful during the build phase, generally paid by the family. Scholarships available through the VIBE Fund.
- License: CC BY 4.0 for the entire framework, including all downloads.
- Funder: Initiative of Juno Maps, founded by Dustin Rauch.

## How to cite

VIBE Afterschool. (2026). VIBE Afterschool: An open framework for teaching students to direct generative AI. https://vibeafterschool.com. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.