After School

Fall 2023 Information

The After School Program provides enrichment learning including physical activity and fitness, homework assistance, STEAM-based activities in the areas of science, engineering, art, music, and much more. The program operates from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session. After School follows Orange County Schools Traditional Academic Calendar for Students.

Transportation

After School serves students enrolled at Central, Grady Brown Elementary, New Hope, Pathways, and River Park Elementary schools. The program is located at the Central Recreation Center in downtown Hillsborough. Transportation from your child's school to the Central Recreation Center is provided via County-owned and -operated 15-passenger vans. Enrolled participants are to be picked up from the Central Recreation Center by 5:30 p.m.; transportation is not provided to home at the end of the program day.

Schedule

Daily schedule will include physical activity (2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.), snack (4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.), homework help or quiet, self-directed activity (4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.), theme/enrichment activity (4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.), and activity centers (5:15 p.m.-5:30p.m.). Snack is provided.

Registration

Priority registration is given to returning students. For August enrollment, any open spaces will be first-come, first-served beginning May 5 at 4:00 p.m.. For all subsequent months, enrolled students must confirm enrollment with payment by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of each month (or first business day following in the event of weekend or holiday). At 5:00 p.m. any remaining spaces will be available for open enrollment online or in person with payment due at the time of enrollment. Registration is not confirmed and student may not begin attendance until a welcome notice is received in writing from After School staff in order to ensure transportation arrangements are secured.

Program Requirements

Enrolled participants must be potty-trained. Diapers or pull-ups are not acceptable in After School.