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After School Extended Day Program:

Ages 4-12

Current School Year: 8/7/24 - 5/22/25


The Extended Day After School Program at the Phelps Activity Center is designed for students at Rock Quarry Elementary School (RQE). The program is open to all students, but parents are responsible for providing transportation for their child to the Phelps Center if they do not attend RQE. 

Monday-Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Students will be walked from RQE to the Phelps Center)


Students will be given time to complete homework assignments with assistance from staff, outdoor/playground time, and other activities such as indoor rock climbing, visits to indoor playgrounds, swimming, and more! Fee also includes a daily snack.

Extended Day is open to ALL students, but at this time PARA is only able to provide transportation for children who attend Rock Quarry Elementary School. Parents are responsible for transportation arrangements for any child participating in the program who attends a school other than Rock Quarry.

 

Please sign up by Friday the week before your child attends ($3.00 late fee applies for signing up after that). Space is limited, so register early to save your child's spot! 

 

Students must be registered before being dropped off. The parent handbook form must be printed out and turned in on the first day your child attends any PARAkids program.

 

2024 Parent Handbook
Fill out your child's information online
Printable Information Form

LOCATIONS

Phelps Center
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AGES

4-12

COST

Extended Day (weekly):
PARA members:

$60.00/week 
Non-members:

$70.00/week 

 

Extended Day (daily):If space allows: $17.00/day


$30.00 registration fee per child (covers administrative costs)
 

Sibling discount available*

*Discount applies to weekly rates only.(no discounts on registration fees)
*$1.00 off for second child

*$2.00 off for third+ child

Late pick up charge:
$10.00/every 10 minutes

 

Kids Night Out

Ages 4-12

Drop the kid(s) off for engaging activities and recreational fun! A dinner consisting of pizza (or something similar), juice, and dessert is included for each child. The location, cost, and amount of time varies. Please see the description for each Kids Night Out event for more details!

 

Upcoming Dates & Location:

 

Kid's Night Out | Pizza & Playground

AGES: 4-12

WHEN: Friday, November 22 | 6PM-8PM

WHERE: Bobby Miller Activity Center

COST: $20/PARA *All Inclusive Family* Members | $25/Non-members
*Sibling Discount Available!

PARAkids Extended Day Student of The Month Attends FREE!

Get ready for an exciting adventure at our Pizza & Playground Party! Kids will love exploring the colorful playground and making new friends. We’ll also enjoy delicious pizzas and snacks.

LOCATIONS

Varies (see description)

AGES

Varies (see description)

COST

Varies (see description)

 

Girl's Night Out | Slumber Party

 

AGES: 4-12

WHEN: Friday, January 31 | 6PM-9PM

WHERE: Phelps Activity Center

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 30


COST: $15/PARA *All Inclusive Family* Members | $20/Non-members
*Sibling Discounts Available!*

PARAkids Extended Day Student of The Month Attends FREE!

Join us for an unforgettable Girls' Night Out Slumber Party!
🎉✨

Girls ages 5-12 are invited for a night filled with fun activities, games, and plenty of giggles. We’ll have games, karaoke, cookie decorating, bead necklaces to unleash your creativity, and more!


Girls will also have a chance to win a $50 Starbucks gift card for wearing the best PAJAMAS!
Chick-Fil-A will be provided.

 

Come ready to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime! 💖🥳

 
 

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