The Cool Kids Comedy Club, which operates out of the Tempe Public Library, is making serious strides in imparting life and literacy skills to kids by making them crack up, according to ABC15.

Founded by former teacher and comedian Kayla Howard, the club inspires at-risk and underrepresented students by merging classroom teaching methods with comedic timing and punchlines; not only does this method keep the kids engaged, but Howard says, "It's about learning in disguise," confirming that the club's unique approach involves cooperative learning, speaking skills, respect, and listening while fostering an environment of support and growth, in a statement obtained by ABC15. The club isn't just any after-school haunt; it's a launching pad for a brighter educational journey - and, possibly, the next generation of comedy stars.

And it's not just the organizers who laud the program - the kids themselves, like Josiah White-Mann and Karianna Padilla, testify to the confidence gained from performing and the joy derived from the sound of laughter in response to their jokes, as reported by ABC15. For parents interested, the monthly classes cost $50 which, considering they're four hours long and include snacks and lunch, seems a small price to pay for such substantial personal development.

For those looking to chip in and keep the chuckles coming, the Cool Kids Comedy Club is hosting a fundraiser at Stir Crazy Comedy Club on the 28th of April - this, on top of a GoFundMe for online donations; because when it comes to cultivating the minds of the next generation, every dollar - and every laugh - counts, as fleshed out on the club's official website. As society often reminds us, children are the future, and at Cool Kids Comedy Club, that future is filled with glee, wit, and an unshakable foundation of confidence and skills that will resonate far beyond the moment the curtain falls on their comedic debuts.