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School Age Programs

School Age Programs

Before and After-School Program

    The Before and After-School Program is offered Monday –Friday during the school year, except on Federal Holidays.  This program is open to all eligible patrons, who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten thru 12th grade.  These programs offer homework assistance, a computer lab, and an opportunity for participants to participate in various games, crafts and other activities.  As National affiliates of 4-H and Boys and Girls Club of America, we incorporate many of their activities into our daily programming.  Operating hours are from 6-8 a.m. for before school program and 3 to 5:15 p.m. for the after school program.

School-Out Program

    The School-Out Program is available during planned school closures of the nine major public school districts; Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Geneseo, Sherrard, Davenport, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley and North Scott.  These full day programs are for participants enrolled in Kindergarten through age 13.  Breakfast, Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided on these days.   There are planned morning and afternoon activities, as well as the opportunity for participants to choose their own activity ranging from simple crafts to computer games.  Registration for this program is on a month by month basis, based on priorities for care.  Payment for this program is due at the time of sign-up. Operating hours are from 6 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 

Inclement Weather Program

    The Inclement Weather Program is offered for when requested school districts close due to inclement weather.  We send out a pre-sign up form in the fall and based on returned forms, we offer this program to those districts we receive enough interest from.  This program is similar to the School-Out Program.  Payment for this program is not due at the time of sign-up, however it is due when you bring your child in for an inclement weather day.   

Transition Camp

    Transition Camp is available for the time frame between the end of our summer programs and the beginning of the school year.  This program is similar to the School-Out Program.