Empowering happy kids with skills for life We do this through Safe, Healthy, Adventures that Develop Essential Skills. Out-of-school-time is a time to enhance learning, promote relationship building, and exercise conflict resolution techniques in a relaxed, nurturing and fun environment.  The SHADES Out-of-school-time programs bridge the school day and home life.  SHADES further believes that it is essential to create an environment of mutual respect where adults and children can share, laugh, and learn together by setting goals, communicating, developing trust and holding ourselves and each other accountable.