Lower School Aftercare & Enrichment

St. Paul’s offers care and enrichment programs as an enhancement to our robust curriculum. These adventures allow our young learners to try new challenges and explore new interests.

After-School Adventures

After-School Adventures (ASA) provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where students can explore their interests, build friendships, and develop their own unique strengths. ASA is committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning through hands on, engaging activities and community partnerships. Through collaborations with experts in our community and our talented faculty, we maximize both learning and play through our incredible workshop offerings. At St. Paul's learning is an adventure. Join us and become an After School Adventurer!

To support working families, the program is available from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. To ensure we can provide a safe environment for all students and staff, parents must pre-register their students for ASA. Although we ask all families to pre-register, we understand emergencies happen. In the event you need a drop-in session after school, we ask that you make this request 24 hours in advance by emailing afterschooladventures@stpaulsmd.org. Drop-in students can choose from any standard program offered that day but will not be able to attend workshops.

Please find more detailed information below, as well as the link to sign up using our CampBrain registration platform. If you have questions, please email afterschooladventures@stpaulsmd.org.

After-School Adventures Policies & Dates

ASA Workshop Cancellation Policy

For all ASA workshop programs, cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the start date of the workshop will be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or credits for any cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of a workshop. Late workshop registrations will not be accepted.

Late ASA Registrations

Please note: A $25 registration fee will apply to all late ASA registrations submitted after the closing date. This does not include drop-ins.

Quarter 1

ASA & Workshop Dates: Aug. 31 through Oct. 30, 2026
Registration:
- Aug. 17, 2026, at 10 a.m.: ASA and workshop registrations open
- Aug. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m.: Workshop registrations close
- Aug. 26, 2026, at 10 a.m.: ASA registrations close

quarter 2

ASA & Workshop Dates: Nov. 2 through Dec. 18, 2026
Registration:
- Oct. 5, 2026, at 10 a.m.: ASA and workshop registrations open
- Oct. 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.: Workshop registrations close
- Oct. 26, 2025, at 10 a.m.: ASA registrations close

quarter 3

ASA & Workshop Dates: Jan. 4 through Mar. 12, 2027
Registration:
- Nov. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m.: ASA and workshop registrations open
- Dec. 14, 2026, at 10 a.m.: Workshop registrations close
- Dec. 18, 2026, at 10 a.m.: ASA registrations close

QUARTER 4

ASA & Workshop Dates: Mar. 23 through Jun. 2, 2027
Registration:
- Feb. 22, 2027, at 10 a.m.: ASA and workshop registrations open
- Mar. 8, 2027, at 10 a.m.: Workshop registrations close
- Mar. 10, 2027, at 10 a.m.: ASA registrations close

ASA FAQs

Why do I need to register my child for After School Adventures?

Parents need to register their student for ASA to ensure the safety of students and to be properly staffed.

What are the pick-up times in other divisions? How will I coordinate pick-up if I have a child in middle school or upper school?

Dismissal in the lower school is at 3:30 p.m. and student must be picked up by 3:45 p.m. or the family will be charged as a drop-in for the day.

There will be a second carpool at 4:30 p.m. for students being picked up after the first hour of ASA or after a workshop, located at stop 1 (at the nurse’s entrance to the lower school). Any students not picked up by 4:45 p.m. will be asked to report to the library for the continuation of ASA and charged the drop-in fee.

Students in ASA picked up after 4:45 p.m. will be picked up by a parent or guardian entering the lower school library. Other middle and upper school division times can be found by contacting that division directly.

Can my middle or upper school student pick up my lower school child?

We do not allow middle school students to pick up their siblings unless a parent is present. Upper school students may pick up their siblings as long as we know ahead of time with permission from parent.

Do you offer sibling discounts?

We do not offer sibling discounts.

If I pay for ASA until 5:30 p.m. but pick up early, can I get money back?

No. To ensure the safety of students, we need to be properly staffed.

Who will staff ASA?

We will use current pre and lower faculty to staff our ASA program, in addition to college and high school students as aides.

Can my payments be included in FACTS?

No, payment for ASA will be through CampBrain and paid separately from your tuition.

How do I get receipts for dependent care? Is this available in CampBrain?

Yes, you can print your statement from CampBrain showing all fees paid for ASA. If you need assistance, Mrs. Grillo can print a copy for you.

When am I considered late for carpool pick up?

3:30 p.m. carpool pick-up: Students who are not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will go to ASA. Parents will be charged for the first hour.

4:30 p.m. carpool pick-up: Students who are not picked up by 4:45 p.m. will be charged for the next hour.

5:30 p.m. pick-up in the library: Student who are not picked up by 5:30 p.m. will incur a late charge of $40 per 15 minutes.

Is the nursing suite staffed until 5:30 p.m.?

No, we will not have a nurse staffed until 5:30 p.m. We will have a basic first aid kit handy for any significant injuries. Staff members are first aid/CPR trained and epi-pen certified. In the event of an emergency, we will call 911 and our security team.

If I need to reach someone during ASA, who do I call and what number?

The ASA phone number is 410-821-3061 or afterschooladventures@stpaulsmd.org.

Do you provide snacks?

ASA does not provide snacks, however, we will provide snack times. Students should bring additional snacks for the day if staying late.

Is the bus service coordinated with ASA? When can my child get a ride home?

Students registered for one of the 4 p.m. bus routes should report to After School Adventures at the end of the school day. There is no charge for After School Adventures if riding the 4 p.m. bus.

If a student attends ASA or a workshop past 4 p.m., parents will be responsible for picking up their children.

Workshop FAQs

1. What is the refund/cancelation policy if a child does not enjoy the workshop?

Workshops need a minimum of five students to run. If minimum registration is not met, the workshop will be canceled and families refunded in full.
For all ASA workshop programs, cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the start date of the workshop will be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or credits for any cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of a workshop. Late workshop registrations will not be accepted.

2. How are students picked up from ASA workshops?

Workshop 4:30p.m. carpool and regular ASA 4:30 p.m. carpool will be located at stop 1 (at the nurse’s entrance to the lower school). Any students not picked up by 4:45 p.m. will be asked to report to the library for the continuation of ASA and charged the drop-in fee.

Standard Daily ASA Programs

NEW THIS YEAR: Families will register for ASA by quarter. We are transitioning to a quarter model to ensure we have more opportunities for more of our ASA students

Quarter 1: Aug. 31 through Oct. 30, 2026
Quarter 2: Nov. 2 through Dec. 18, 2026
Quarter 3: Jan. 3 through Mar. 12, 2027
Quarter 4: Mar. 23 through June 2, 2027

During our standard ASA program, children may choose from a variety of activities each day, including:

Outdoor/Indoor Playtime
Quiet Playtime
Drawing
Arts & Crafts
Guided Study Hall
Games

2026–27 Fees

Standard Daily ASA Rate	$12.50 per hour
Drop-in Single-Day Rate	$15 per hour
(Offered daily in hourly increments)
Late Fees (after 5:30 p.m.)	$40.00 per 15 minutes

Quarter 1 Workshops

Aug. 31 through Oct. 30, 2026

Mondays

Stop Motion

MONDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $200 | GRADES 1–2

Instructor: Mr. Wallace

Participants will first learn the basics of stop motion animation, trying out different styles and techniques using an iPad. Each participant will then story board, stage, and produce a short animation of their own. The final class will be a “film festival” where we share and celebrate our animations

Chess Club

MONDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $240 | Grades K–2

Instructor: Chess Wizards

Your brain is your superpower… Are you ready to use it? Join the Chess Wizards community today for fun, friendship, and some serious chess skills. All experience levels welcome.

Chess Wizards make chess fun for everyone! Chess Wizards offers challenging lessons, fun group activities, exciting tournaments, and more! If your child is brand-new to chess, we'll teach them the basics and get them playing right away. If they're a seasoned checkmate artist, they'll learn new ways to show their creativity on the chess board.

Tuesdays

Building Magic

TUESDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES 2–4

Instructor: School of Magic Arts

School of Magic Arts, one of the world’s only 365-day-a-year stage magic schools, is excited to bring the magic back to St. Paul's Schools. This fall, we are debuting our brand-new program: “Building Magic.” Students will focus on the creative mechanics of engineering magic props and effects, including full-class coordination to create large stage props for use in our final show. The program is fun and fast-paced.

Belly Buttons (Quarters 1–2)

tuesDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $450 | GRADES 3–4

Instructor: Kimura Sensei

Do you love to dance and express yourself through movement? Are you interested in exploring a vibrant, captivating art form that combines rhythm and grace? Discover the beauty of Belly Dancing with Kimura Sensei! This unique experience will introduce you to the fundamentals of Belly Dancing. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and dance with passion!

Try-Tones

TUESDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES K–2

Instructor: Common Tone

Try-Tones™ is a community of early elementary students who will learn to celebrate confidence and build essential skills through singing, movement, and playing authentic musical instruments in an ensemble setting. Every student will have the opportunity to explore engaging musical concepts on the guitar, piano, and various percussion instruments. These concepts will be applied in class as students learn how to play a collection of captivating songs for a culminating performance at the end of the session.

Wednesdays

Flag Football

WEDNESDAY, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES 2–4

Instructor: Dynasty Sports Academy

We will teach the fundamentals of flag football through this program. Students will learn how to run with the football, throw and catch as well as go through agility drills that will help increase overall speed and quickness. Defensive drills will also be incorporated into the program.

Classes will be structured around flag football skills, drills and other football activities. The goal of this class is to work up to the playing of an actual flag football game through fun drills and exercises over the course of the season. Game play will be a big part of the class!

Story Makers!

WEDNESDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES K–1

Instructor: Common Tone

Story Makers™ brings early elementary students together to experience a story through movement, song, and crafts. Each week, students explore a different children's book through the lens of fine arts. They will sing, play music, dance, and create a craft or prop that pairs with the weekly tale. By the end of the session, children will have learned different ways to tell a story, how to create a narrative through music, and how to express their imagination in different ways with the help of their Story Maker community. Come and help breathe life and creativity into beloved children’s literature and let your imagination run wild!

Thursdays

Clay Club

THURSDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $225 | GRADES 1–4

Instructors: Ms. G-H

Do you like sculpting with clay? Do you love using play dough? Do you want to learn how to make cool ceramic pieces and then glaze them? This is the club for you! Join Ms. G-H in the Art Studio to learn some new clay techniques!

Soccer

THURSDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES K–1

Instructor: Dynasty Sports Academy

The Soccer program is designed for your child to build self-esteem, develop core motor skills, technique and ball control all while teaching sportsmanship, character and teamwork. We will focus on dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting and small sided soccer games throughout the season. The goal is to improve upon basic soccer skills each week along with playing the real game to make this a fun after-school Soccer program to enjoy!

Belly Rolls (Quarters 1–2)

THURSDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $450 | GRADES K–2

Instructor: Kimura Sensei

Do you love to dance and express yourself through movement? Are you interested in exploring a vibrant, captivating art form that combines rhythm and grace? Discover the beauty of Belly Dancing with Kimura Sensei! This unique experience will introduce you to the fundamentals of Belly Dancing. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and dance with passion!

Tone Tours

THURSDAYS, 3:30–4:30 P.M. | $245 | GRADES 2–4

Instructor: Common Tone

Let your child shine like the rockstar they’ve always dreamed of becoming! Tone Tours™ is a unique group lesson class for late elementary students, providing them with an exciting opportunity to delve deeply into the captivating world of music through hands-on learning of a single instrument. Students will embark on an inspiring musical adventure where they will learn beginner techniques on the ukulele, guitar, or keyboard. This isn't just about individual practice; it's about embracing the joy of playing music together in an ensemble setting.

Music Lessons

Lower school students have the option to sign up for instrumental music lessons after school. In the past, we have offered piano, violin, guitar, and voice lessons. In the fall, we plan to continue offering piano, violin, guitar, drums, bass, and voice lessons. We are still confirming lesson times and instructor availability for the fall.

If you have a particular interest in after school music lessons, please email Alys Keretses at akeretses@stpaulsmd.org and we will reach out once lesson times have been finalized. Then you can register for the music lessons of your choice and the after-school care you will need.

If your student is enrolled in a music lesson, a staff member will walk your lower school student to the Ward Center for the Arts for their lesson. Parents will pick up directly from the Ward Center following their lesson time.

Lower School Aftercare and Enrichment

St. Paul’s offers care and enrichment programs as an enhancement to our robust curriculum. These adventures allow our young learners to try new challenges and explore new interests.

After-School Adventures

Music Lessons