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PARAkids Extended Day Program:

Ages 4-12

Current School Year: 8/11/25 - 5/21/26


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, enrichment activities, STEM projects, optional field trips and much more!

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 9:00 AM  ($3.00 late fee applies for attending prior to being enrolled.) Space is limited, so register early to save your child's spot! 

 

View 2025 Parent Handbook
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LOCATIONS

Phelps Center
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AGES

4-12

COST

Extended Day (weekly):
PARA All-Inclusive 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 15 minutes

 
 
 

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