IKIGAI AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

A Purpose-Driven Alternative to Traditional Afterschool Care

Hosted by Molalla Striking Arts | Kindergarten Through 5th Grade | Launching Sept 1, 2025

Why Ikigai?

Ikigai means "reason for being" — and that’s exactly what we help your child discover. This isn’t babysitting. This is a character-based youth development program that integrates:

  • ✅ Martial arts (twice per week)

  • ✅ Active physical games and structured challenges (three times per week)

  • ✅ Life skills (respect, responsibility, leadership)

  • ✅ Mentorship from consistent adult role models

  • ✅ Emotional regulation and confidence-building practices

We’re not just supervising your child — we’re actively helping them grow.

Program Highlights

  • Structured Games & Movement Challenges on non-training days

  • Daily Life Skill Focus built into all activities

  • Transportation Provided from Molalla River School District

  • Always Supervised: students are under direct adult care at all times — never left to self-manage

  • Program Hours: From school dismissal until 6:00 PM

Pricing

Monthly Tuition $325/month or $2,700 paid in full (save $225)

Hours Mon–Fri, school dismissal–6 PM

Compare that to:

  • Local Child Care Center: $425/month

  • Molalla Aquatic Center: ~$360/month for equivalent care hours

  • MRA (Molalla River Academy): $10/hr ≈ $500/month for equivalent care hours

Ikigai isn’t just more affordable — it’s more enriching and consistent.

Support Your School While Supporting Your Child 🎓

For every student enrolled in the Ikigai Afterschool Program, we pledge to donate $25/month directly to the Parent Teacher Group at your child’s school.

✅ Enroll your child in a transformative program
✅ Help fund classroom supplies, field trips, and teacher support
✅ No extra cost to you — just positive impact all around

We’re committed to being more than a business — we’re partners in our children’s futures.

Enrollment

Space is Limited!
We’re capping enrollment at 24 students max to ensure every child receives attention, mentoring, and a consistent experience.

About Us

Molalla Striking Arts is a community-rooted martial arts academy led by Jimmy Thompson — a father, mentor, and lifelong martial artist committed to developing strong, confident kids through purpose-driven training.

The Ikigai Afterschool Program represents a unique blend of movement, mentorship, and moral development — unlike anything else offered in Molalla.