Since 1996 I ASA ‘My Home Away From Home, Here I Learn, Play and Grow’
Cribnr. 410240503 I C.O.C.I. 18946.0
About us
The No Kidding With Our Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides an afternoon school program for youngsters 4 to 13 years, mainly children from the diverse primary schools in St. Maarten. Through our very specific and balanced program based on morals and values and affordable rates, we are positive that not only is our program one of the best on the island but it is definitely needed as we continue to make steps into the future.
Our History
The Afterschool Activities (ASA) Program exists since 1996 and was founded by the Catholic School Board. After hurricane Luis, many children were not able to go to school. Because they lost their homes many of them sheltered in containers. Mrs. Merlyn Schaminee-Miguel took it upon herself to create an afternoon program for these children with the support of the community.
Years later the foundation is still operating and has facilitated many children of St. Maarten in the afternoon program. The program is under the jurisdiction of the No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation since 1999.
We are proud to be the pioneers of the concept of an afternoon school program in St. Maarten, in the community known as ’ASA’.
Our Team
We care for each child that is entrusted to us. Their personal growth matters to us. Together with the parents and guardians we strive to give each child the needed individual care and guidance. Our team consists of team coordinators, youth leaders, and homework teachers with compassion for youngsters.
Our Vision
Providing an afterschool activities program with creative, recreational, and educational activities to the youth leading to new impulses and getting acquainted with proper active ways of using leisure time.
Our Locations
Parents have the option to place their children at one of our 2 locations:
ASA Sucker garden
Sucker garden road # 13 (located in the Lions Building)
Upper Princess Quarter
ASA Retreat
Blue Berry Road
Retreat Estate (opposite the Ruby Labega School near St. Peters)
Banking Information
No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation
WIB account NAF 20092304
WIB account USD 20092306
