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  • Hands-on year review

    The Year in Review Do you remember being a kid and the feeling you had knowing you would be going on a field trip?   Do you remember how fun it was especially if you went on a field trip that had a hands-on component and maybe someone leading it that was full of energy…

  • The reviews are in

    The reviews are in!   Here’s what families are saying about the after-school musical experience. You probably don’t remember me, but last fall, my kids and I attended the Keane Foundation Open House at the Pitkin Community Center. My shy daughter Leah was quietly singing in the gym and you [Judy Keane]walked up to her and…

  • Benefits of After-School Programs

    Benefits of After-School Programs Mindfully planned and appropriate after-school activities have great benefits. Here are eight reasons why after-school programs benefit children. Create a sense of belonging. If the program is local or at school, it may be a nice way for your child to connect with peers in a new setting. Kids in after-school…

  • Luminaria

    Let’s Light Up Wethersfield!

  • Keane Foundation 2024 Carnival!

    The outrageous rides, delicious food, games, and wonderful fun-filled family time. It’s all coming back to Cove Park this year: Oct. 13th-15th.

  • Winter/Spring 2024 After School Registration

    Winter/Spring 2024 After School Registration

    The Keane on Kids After School Program is BACK!!!  This school year we will continue to provide great programming. We will have most of our popular programs and a few new ones! Registration will open on January 3rd. You can register at: https://wethersfieldct.gov/recreation. Online registration is preferred to better ensure your student gets into the…

  • A Message from the Richard M. Keane Foundation President

    A Message from the Richard M. Keane Foundation President

    The Richard M. Keane Foundation recently received a $600,000 Grant from theState of Connecticut Bond Commission for an ARPA Grant, the American RescuePlan Act. This is (Funding to support organizations after COVID-19, providingfunding for worthy nonprofit organizations that lost revenue during thepandemic). The grant must be used by the end of 2026, and we are…

  • Direct Donations

    It takes a great deal of effort to make the goals of the Keane Foundation a reality. Every donation counts!

  • 10 Facts: Keane on Kids After School Programs

  • 9/11 Open House for After School Enrichment Program Kids and Families

    9/11 Open House for After School Enrichment Program Kids and Families Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House on September 11th. We appreciate everyone’s continued support of the Richard M. Keane Foundation. We we so glad everyone got to experience some of the enrichment programs that we provide to the children…

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