Cambodian Cultural After-School Program

The CMAA Cambodian Cultural After School Program (CCASP) provides culturally responsive educational and enrichment programming for youth ages 7 through 13. The program is designed to support students’ learning, personal development, and connection to Cambodian culture and heritage.

The Cambodian Cultural After School Program runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM during September through June in accordance with the Lowell Public School school year. The after school program offers the following classes to our students.

After School Activities

Khmer Language Classes

Khmer language lessons are offered to students so that they can learn how to read, write, and speak the language. Youth of any proficiency level are welcome to participate. These lessons not only help youth communicate better with their parents and grandparents but also teach them to be proud to know their family’s mother tongue.

Khmer Popular Dance

During the after school program, traditional Cambodian dance lessons are offered so that youth can learn popular dances such as Bopha Lokei (របាំបុប្ផាលោកីយ៍​) and the Coconut Dance (របាំគោះត្រឡោក). The dance lessons also focus on practicing flexibility, structure, and discipline in addition to learning the dances.

Traditional Instruments

CCASP youth are provided with the opportunity to learn about the various traditional instruments used in traditional Cambodian music. Youth are allowed to learn whichever instrument interests them and are encouraged to learn more than one if they would like!

Folk Songs

Various age appropriate folk songs are taught to youth to allow them to practice their Khmer language skills and develop a love of Cambodian music. Staple folk songs that youth will learn include Sarika Keo Euy (សារិកាកែវអឺយ) and Arapiya (អារ៉ាប់ពីយ៉ា). It does not matter if you can sing well or not – we encourage everyone to sing along and have fun!

Tuition and Financial Assistance

At CMAA, we believe every young person should have the opportunity to participate in CCASP, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

Financial assistance is available for eligible Lowell families who need support with tuition.

If tuition is a concern, we encourage families to reach out to us. We are committed to helping make the program accessible to the community.

Program Tuition

Full Academic Year: $275 per student

Tuition covers the full academic year, including the Fall and Spring semesters, in alignment with the Lowell Public Schools academic calendar.

Payment Options

Annual Payment: $275

Monthly Payment Plan: $27.50 per month for 10 months (September to June)

Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card.

All payments are nonrefundable.

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For more information, please contact

Please email CMAA at youth@cmaalowell.org or call (351) 500-6450.

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