Enrollment/General Information
* Fifth and Sixth Grade Middle School Students will bused to the After School Program of your choice *
The Program provides care for children in Kindergarten through 6th grades. The program is designed to accommodate any children who are physically handicapped, providing they normally ride school buses.
The program operates daily 2:45 – 6:00 pm (KES, BES & HES). On scheduled 1/2 days of school, the afternoon program begins at 12:45 PM and ends at 6:00 pm. Children may be registered to attend the afternoon sessions on a part-time or full-time basis. A special vacation child care program is offered on most school holidays and vacations (Veteran’s Day, President’s Day Break and April Vacations). The program does not meet on days when school is delayed, canceled or dismissed early due to weather or other circumstances.
The program curriculum is realistic and diversified. The types of activities offered include: arts and crafts, organized sports and games, free play (indoor and outdoor), homework assistance, computer education, dance, special rainy day activities, and periodic field trips. The curriculum strives to meet the varying needs of the different children and their respective ages.
Registration is restricted to those children attending District #17 Elementary Schools. Those who choose to register on a part-time basis must notify the HK Recreation Department a month in advance and specify what day of the week the child will be attending.
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The fee structure is as follows: Click on the month to download a copy in pdf. format.
Full-time: Fees are calculated each month, based on the number of school days. If you register full-time (4 or 5 days/week), the fee (based on 20 school days) would be $300 per month (1st child), $240 (2nd child).
Part-time:
The Recreation Department must be notified a month in advance of specific days your child will attend. Adjustments in the days a part-time child attends may be made by contacting the Site Director! If you register part-time (1, 2, or 3 days per week) the fee is $17 per day (1st child)/ $14 per day (2nd child). Additional discounts available for additional siblings.
All payments are due towards the end of each month and will cover the following month.
There is a $5.00 per day late payment fee for any payments not received by the due date each month. Payment notices will be handed out by third Friday of each month and parents have at least seven days to submit payment.
There is a late pickup fee of $1.00 per minute (6:00-6:15) and .50 cents per minute thereafter, paid directly to the staff on the day of late pickup.
There is an annual processing fee of $20 per child. (Maximum of $40 per family)
Recreational Scholarships are available for families in need. For information to see if you qualify, please call 860-345-8334. All inquiries are strictly confidential
