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

In our After-School Adventures (ASA) program, your child will have an opportunity to try new things in a safe and enriching environment.

After-School Adventures is a structured program designed to foster active exploration through standard daily programs as well as specialized workshops. To support working families, the program is available from dismissal until 6 p.m. To ensure we can provide a safe environment for all students and staff, parents must pre-register their students for ASA.

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 Melissa DeSantis at mdesantis@stpaulsmd.org.

Registration opened at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Standard Daily ASA Programs

Families register for ASA by trimester.

Trimester 1: August 28, 2024–November 27, 2024

Trimester 2: December 2, 2024–March 14, 2025

Trimester 3: March 25, 2025–June 4, 2025

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

Trimester Fees 24-25

Five days per week until 4:30 p.m.	$600 per trimester
One day per week (same day of the week) until 4:30 p.m. (ex: every Monday)	$120 per trimester

Five days per week until 5:30 p.m.	$1,200 per trimester
Five days per week until 6 p.m.	$1,500 per trimester

Drop-in single day charge
Any day until 4:30 p.m.	$12.50 per day
Any day until 5:30 p.m.	$25 per day
Any day until 6 p.m.	$37.50 per day

Late fees (after 6 p.m.)	$35 per 15 minutes

Drop-In Care Options

Although we are asking 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. We will bill your account the daily drop-in fee. Drop-in students can choose from any standard program offered that day but will not be able to attend workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. 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.

2. 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. ASA 4:30 p.m. carpool will be located at stop 1 (at the nurse’s entrance to the lower school). Workshop 4:30 p.m. carpool will be located at stop 2 (at the front of the lower school building). 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.

3. 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.

4. Do you offer sibling discounts?

No.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Can my payments be included in FACTS?

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

8. How do I get receipts for dependent care? Is this available in camp brain?

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

9. 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 be charged the 6 p.m. rate.

6 p.m. pick-up in the library: Students who are not picked up by 6 p.m. will incur a late charge of $25 for the first 15 minutes.

10. Is the nursing suite staffed until 6 p.m.?

No, we will not have a nurse staffed until 6 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

Students can take the 6 p.m. bus home, but those parents would register and pay for ASA 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Workshops

We are excited to offer specialized workshops for students to explore different interests. On our registration site, you will find information on a variety of offerings.

Art Club
MONDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 1–4

Want more time in the art studio? Excited to try a variety of art-making? Come hang out in Art Club, where you can switch between projects that Ms. G-H chooses and projects that you come up with on your own!

Stop Motion Animation
MONDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES K-2

Learn the basics of stop motion animation, trying out different styles and techniques with Mr. Wallace. Students will create a 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. All Equipment is provided.

Soccer Juniors
MONDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $235 | GRADES K–2

Level 5’s Soccer Juniors (K-2) program is designed to introduce or provide a continued path in and around the game of soccer. Our experience uses age-appropriate games and exercises from around the globe to deliver sessions that are healthy, informative, and fun. Our team atmosphere helps develop both social and life skills, even for our youngest soccer players. Our unique method of soccer instruction helps children become familiar with athletics to properly play the world’s most popular game early on. Our innovative, skills-based curriculum helps teach character-building and development while keeping children on their feet. We will expose your child to the fun of soccer and provide the foundation needed to get started in the sport. Equipment is Provided.

Soccer Stars
MONDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $235 | GRADES 3-4

Level 5’s Soccer Stars program is designed to introduce or provide a continued path in and around the game of soccer. Our experience uses age-appropriate games and exercises from around the globe to deliver sessions that are healthy, informative, and fun. Our team atmosphere helps develop both social and life skills, even for our youngest soccer players. Our unique method of soccer instruction helps children become familiar with athletics to properly play the world’s most popular game early on. Our innovative, skills-based curriculum helps teach character-building and development while keeping children on their feet. We will expose your child to the fun of soccer and provide the foundation needed to get started in the sport. Equipment Provided.

Clay Club
TUESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 1–4

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!

Belly Buttons
TUESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 2–4

Do you love to dance? Are you interested in learning the art of Belly Dancing? Join Kimura Sensei for this unique experience.

Outdoor Adventures
TUESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 3–4

Join Mr. Wallace for a hands on outdoor experience around campus. Students will learn about the 10 essentials for survival. Students will cook over an open fire, learn the basics of navigation and how to find north only using the sun, go on nature hikes, complete challenges on the low ropes course, set up different tents/tarps and make shelters out of natural materials.

Puzzle Club
WEDNESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 1-4

Does your 1-4th grader love puzzles? Join Ms. G-H on Wednesday afternoons for an hour of puzzle fun! We’ll have a few jigsaw puzzles running while also delving into puzzles like sudoku, wordle, logic problems, word finds, and more!

Lego Challenge
WEDNESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES K–4

Do you like building with Legos? How about a challenge? Join the Lego Challenge workshop with Mrs. Joseph. Work as a team or individually to build a structure out of LEGOs. It emphasizes group communication, leadership dynamics, conflict resolution, cooperation, patience, and problem-solving strategies.

Read All About It
WEDNESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $235 | GRADES 3-4

Join the staff of your very own newspaper, and develop time management and writing skills as you learn “who, what, when, where and why.” Students will learn to interview, write about local news, voice their opinions in op-ed essays and manage production of their digital publication. A must for aspiring school newspaper writers and editors!

Fit Kids
WEDNESDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $235 | GRADES 1-4

Level 5 Athletics provides an energetic, affordable, and fun sports environment for players to enjoy age-appropriate instruction from outstanding coaches. Fit Kids provide structured clinics to help kids become more coordinated and active. While the kids think it is “just fun” they are actually gaining lifelong skills. We will introduce a new topic and will play as many types of games that will help kids build confidence and social skills.

Belly Rolls
THURSDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES PRE-K–1

Do you love to dance? Are you interested in learning the art of Belly Dancing? Join Kimura Sensei for this unique experience.

My First Passport
THURSDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $235 | GRADES K-2

This fun program helps students develop a global mindset and build international awareness early in life! Explore cultural differences across countries, geography games, famous landmarks, world currencies, current global events, the role of international institutions like the UN, and more. Students role-play as diplomats and come up with solutions to key global problems like hunger, poverty and pollution.

Video Game Design
THURSDAYS, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. | $185 | GRADES 3-4

Students will use the programming language Scratch to create a video game with Mr. Wallace. Learning the basics of Scratch and then examine how different games work by comparing code. Each student will brainstorm a game concept and write the code, test/debug and use the design process to produce a “professional” game of their own creation. No previous experience in Scratch is necessary. All equipment is provided.

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Workshop Frequently Asked Questions

Workshop Frequently Asked Questions

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.

If a student wants to drop a workshop after week one, they will be charged a cancellation fee of $35. If that student dropping would reduce enrollment below 5 students, the workshop will be canceled, and all other families will be refunded in full. For workshops, there will be no refunds after week one.

2. How are students picked up from ASA workshops?

Workshop 4:30 p.m. carpool will be located at stop 2 (at the front of the lower school building). 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.

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.

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