Before & After School Programs

Keep your child safe with a quality after school program that will enrich and enhance their school age years. During the 2017-2018 school year the Recreation and Parks Department will be offering seven after school programs located throughout the City. Each of the seven locations for the program includes:

  • Qualified staff
  • Ratio of 1:16
  • Group activities


  • Homework time
  • Snack time
  • Arts & crafts
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Program Locations

Before School Programs are located at:

  • Carolina Forest Elementary (Grades K - 5)
  • New Bridge Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

After School Programs are located at:

  • Carolina Forest Elementary School (Grades K-5)
  • Jack Amyette Recreation Center (Grades K - 5, operates on the year round calendar for Clyde Erwin Elementary)
  • Jacksonville Commons Elementary (Grades K - 2)
  • Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center (Grades 3 - 5)
  • New Bridge Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
    • Special Note: In an effort to give the middle school After School Program participants more space, the Recreation and Parks Department will be busing the participants to the Jacksonville Youth Center. Participants will need to be picked up at the Youth Center instead of New Bridge Middle School.
  • Northwoods Recreation Center (Grades K - 5, operates on the year round calendar)
  • Parkwood Elementary School (Grades K - 5)
  • Bell Fork Elementary (Grades K - 5)

Qualified & Certified Staff

Each location has qualified and experienced staff members with first aid and CPR certifications and approved background checks. The staff to student ratio is 1:16.

Before School Program Cost (for traditional calendar schools)

Type of Membership
Cost Per Child Per Month
Residents
$30
Non-residents
$60


After School Program Cost (for traditional calendar schools)

Type of Membership
Cost Per Child Per Month
Cost Per Child Per Month
Residents
$75
Non-residents
$150


Year Round Program Cost at Northwoods Elementary & Clyde Erwin Elementary Schools

Type of Membership
Residents
Cost Per Child Per Session
Non-residents
Cost Per Child Per Session
After School Only
(School is in session)
School Dismissal - 6 PM
$110
$165
Track Out Only
(School is not in session)
7:30 AM - 6 PM
$225
$337.50
After School & Track Out
$300
$450


Register

If you have more than two children, each additional child after the second is half price. Annual registration for this program begins in July before the school year begins.

Enrollment in Draft Payments

We now offer Draft Payments for Before/After School Fees! Simply complete the enrollment form (PDF) and submit to the Administration office with a cancelled check.

For additional information or questions regarding registration, please contact the administrative office at 910 938-5312.