After School Program (ASP)

Daily ASP Schedule:

3:05 pm Check-in & attendance; Outside time

3:40 Snack & meeting time

4:00 Quiet reading, homework

4:30 Activity time

5:45-6pm Pick-up in the lobby

Central Park School for Children's After School Program (ASP) supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students through age-appropriate enrichment and recreational activities. It provides a safe, fun environment that is a natural extension of our child-centered school program. Staffing includes one counselor for every fifteen students. In 2009-2010 the program served an average of 75 children.

Fun Activities

ASP students are divided into three groups based on age/grade levels. Our afternoon includes a healthy snack and a mix of outdoor and indoor creative play — dramatic play, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, Kapla blocks, sports and playground games — plus a bit of rest and quiet reading.

Exploratoriums

Guest artists come in to lead hour-long classes over a period of time. Exploratoriums are generally arts-based and are offered free of charge to students enrolled in ASP. Last year our students enjoyed Djembe Drumming with Shannon Morrow and Creative Dance with Gaspard Louis, formerly of Pilobolus Dance Theater.

After School Clubs (ASCs)

New this year! After School Clubs offer lessons in music, foreign language, drama, or extra support (tutoring) in academic subjects. ASCs provide families the convenience of extracurricular activities at CPSC after 3:15 pm. ASCs are open to all CPSC students, not just those enrolled in After School. Clubs will be offered each quarter; information will be sent home with Weekly Updates. A one-time enrollment fee of $20 is due at registration, and full payment is due one week prior to start date of the club.

Hours & Days of Operation

After School operates from school dismissal (3:15 pm) to 6 pm. 

After School starts at 1:20 pm on our monthly Early Release days, and is offered at no extra charge for children who would regularly attend After School that day. Children not enrolled in ASP can attend until 4 pm or until 6 pm; see fees below.

On days when school is dismissed early due to inclement weather, there will be no After School.

To accommodate different families' needs, ASP offers flexible attendance options. We do ask that children be enrolled on a specific schedule set up in advance. 

New Emergency Care Policy for 2010-2011:

• Scheduled Guests:

  Children who do not regularly attend After School can be our guests if space is available that day. The cost is $25. Arrangements must be made with Esther at least 3 school days in advance.

• Unplanned Guests:

  Children who are not picked up by 3:45 pm will be sent to After School and will be charged the $25 fee for emergency care. Each family is allowed 3 such emergencies per year. Children who are Unplanned Guests more than 3 times will have quiet reading time with the ASP Director rather than playing with their friends!  Please call if you will be delayed in picking up your child.

• To Make Arrangements for Care:

  Please contact Esther Quinn at 682-1200, ext. 228 or at 919-672-9025.

Rates

After School Program Rates for 2010-2011:

• Rates are per month, based on 10 equal payments made from August to May, and not related to the number of days in any given month. Payments may be made by automatic bank draft.
• Attendance 1 or 2 days per week is offered if spaces are available. Please inquire after the first week of school. Automatic bank drafts are not offered; pay check monthly.
• An annual enrollment fee of $20 per child is due with registration form.
• Emergency care: $25/day (see above)
• Early Release Day care for children enrolled in ASP: included in fees above.
• Early Release Day care for children NOT enrolled in ASP: $20 (1:20-4 pm) or $35 (1:20-6 pm). Arrangements must be made with Esther by the previous Wednesday to guarantee space. After that date, spaces go first-come, first-served.
• Late Pickup Fee: pick your child up by 6:05 pm to avoid a late pickup charge of $20.
• Insufficient Fund Fee: $25. Repeated return of tuition payments will require cash or cashier's check for future payments.

Limited scholarships for ASP and ASC are available. Please contact the school for more information.

Quarterly After School Club Rates:

Total fees will vary depending on the club, and will range from $100 to $150 per quarter based on 6-8 sessions.  A one-time enrollment fee of $20 is due with club registration.  Siblings receive a 20% discount.

Students not picked up directly after ASC, who are not also enrolled in the regular After School Program, will incur a $20 late pickup charge.

Questions?

For further information about the after school program, please contact Esther Quinn, After School Program Director, through the school's main office at 682-1200 ext 228, 919-672-9025, or email esther [at symbol] cpsfc.org