Whitko
After-School Central
Whitko ASC
What To Expect
After School Central (ASC) offers enriching experiences that help your student thrive. All of what we do is designed to nurture their potential and prepare them to become future leaders, providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to grow.
Grades 6–8
Free. Every Center program is free to local youth.
The Old Brownstone (2nd floor), 105 S. State Street, South Whitley.
Mondays through Wednesdays, 3:10 to 5:40 PM
Getting Started
How Do I Sign Up?
Registration is required for After-School Central. You can register using the button below.
Transportation after school is provided by the ASC-Whitko van. Students may be picked up using the rear entrance by 6:00 PM or may use the Whitko shuttle bus.
What A Day Looks Like
Monday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (at South Whitley Public Library once a month)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Tuesday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (Purdue Extension)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Wednesday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (Cooking)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Our Team
Meet Our Staff
At The Center, we believe students need healthy role models. Learn more about our ASC-Whitko staff below.
Shawna Balsiger
Director of Programs and Whitko PartnershipsShawna graduated from Huntington University in 2018 with degrees in Missions and Youth Ministry and joined The Center later that year. She loves interacting with students at After School Central and hearing their laughter, as she believes in the transformative power of the teenage years. In her free time, Shawna enjoys country walks with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Frannie.
Isaiah Humiston
Director of Whitko ProgramsIsaiah graduated from Grace College with a degree in Counseling and a minor in Business, and joined The Center to pursue his passion for serving and loving students. He appreciates the supportive, welcoming environment The Center creates for both students and staff, and is especially excited to grow the Ground Zero program while connecting with new students and families. Outside of work, Isaiah enjoys disc golfing and spending time outdoors.
What Students Tell Us
Caring Adults Make the Difference
99%
Say adults here help them see future possibilities
98%
Say adults here help them learn from setbacks
99%
Say they can trust and count on adults here
98%
Say adults here show them how to act in positive ways
Source: 2025–26 Mission Impact Report, 115 student surveys across Center programs.
What Are They Saying?
“I feel like I am constantly being heard and loved.”
After-School Student“It’s the one place I can go where I don’t feel indebted to someone.”
After-School StudentReady To Join Us?
Registration is required for After-School Central. Sign up below and allow 48 hours for processing.