
Extended Day Program



Westside's Extended Day Program provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can learn, play, build friendships, and explore new interests beyond the school day.
Our inclusive, multi-age program offers a variety of activities designed to meet the interests of every child while supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth. We offer before care starting at 7:30 am, aftercare until 5:30 pm, expanded care on school closure days, and enrichment classes for students in Kindergarten-8th grade.
Registration for Before Care, Aftercare, and Enrichments is Now Open
- Aftercare & Before Care: Enrollment is guaranteed for all registrations received by Tuesday, September 1.
- Enrichment Classes: Enrichments have limited space and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For Questions about the Extended Day Program, please contact Scott Herman at scotth@westsideschool.org.
2026-2027 Extended Day Program
- BEFORE CARE
- AFTERCARE
- DROP-IN AFTERCARE (K-8)
- EXPANDED CARE ON SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS
- ENRICHMENT CLASSES (K-8)
BEFORE CARE
Before Care is available to students in PS-8th grade and begins at 7:30 am each morning, with drop-off available anytime between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Before Care runs until 8:15 am, when classroom doors open. Families must register for the full five days per week at a cost of $172 per month.
| Days Per Week | Cost |
| 5 Days |
$172/month |
AFTERCARE
Aftercare is offered for PS-8th grade and runs from dismissal to 5:30 pm. Each afternoon includes time for outdoor play, snacks (provided by Westside), and choice activities.
Aftercare (PS & PK)
| Days Per Week | Cost |
| 5 Days |
$575/month |
Aftercare (K-8)
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Days Per Week
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Cost
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5 Days
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$575/month
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4 Days
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$460/month
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3 Days
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$345/month
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2 Days
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$230/month
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1 Day
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$115/month
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DROP-IN AFTERCARE (K-8)
Due to student/teacher ratio considerations, only a limited number of drop-in spaces will be available per day. The drop-in fee is $46 per afternoon; the hours are not prorated. We ask that you register no later than noon on the day of care so that we may staff the program accordingly. Drop-in care is currently only available for students in K-8th grade.
EXPANDED CARE ON SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS
Expanded Care on Non-School Days
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Westside will offer expanded childcare coverage on teacher workdays and select school closure days to better support family schedules throughout the year. Led by Westside teachers and staff, our daily schedule will include arts and crafts, lunch, group games and activities, snacks, library time, neighborhood excursions, opportunities for homework support, and free play.
Expanded Care will be offered from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Aftercare is available until 5:30 pm for families who are signed up for extended day.
Register for Semester 1 Extended Care
Expanded Care Offerings
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Expanded Care Dates
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School Event
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Deadline to Register
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August 17-21* (No Preschool)
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Summer In-Service Weeks
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August 9
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August 24-28* (No Preschool)
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Summer In-Service Weeks
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August 9
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August 31 (No Preschool)
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Day Before Meet the Teacher Day
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August 17 |
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October 9
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In-Service Day
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September 28 |
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October 29
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Fall Conference Day |
October 15
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| October 30 | Fall Conference Day | October 15 |
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November 23
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Fall Break |
November 9
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November 24
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Fall Break
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November 9
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November 25
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Fall Break
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November 9 |
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December 18
(Dismissal-3:30 pm)
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Early Dismissal
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December 4
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December 28-31*
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Winter Break Week 2
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December 7
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January 4
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In-Service Day
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December 14
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January 15
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Report Writing Day
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January 4
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February 16-19*
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Mid-Winter Break
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February 2
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March 19
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In-Service Day
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March 5
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April 12-16*
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Spring Break |
March 29
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April 29
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Spring Conference Day
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April 15
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April 30
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Spring Conference Day
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April 15
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June 11
(Dismissal-3:30 pm)
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Half Day
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May 28
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June 14-17*
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Gap Between School Year and Camps |
May 31
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*Week-Long Camp
Childcare will not be available during:
- Meet the Teacher Day (September 1)
- Federal Holidays
- Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday (November 26-27)
- Winter Break Week 1 (December 21-25)
- Building Maintenance Week (June 21-25)
Additional details about hours, registration, and staffing for childcare coverage days will be shared with families closer to the start of the school year.
Expanded Care Cost
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Program
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Tuition
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Non-Refundable Deposit
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5-Day Camp
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$500
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$175
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4-Day Camp
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$400
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$140
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1-Day Childcare
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$100
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$35
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1/2 Day Childcare
(12/18 & 6/11 Only)
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$60
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$20
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| Aftercare Options | ||
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5-Day Camp Aftercare
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$150
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$50
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4-Day Camp Aftercare
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$120
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$40
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1-Day Camp Aftercare
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$30
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$10
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Withdrawals & Refunds
Westside School recognizes that families may have a change of plans. A refund of the childcare tuition (minus the non-refundable deposit/cancellation fee) is granted if a written request is made 14 calendar days prior to the camp start date. Requests made less than 14 calendar days prior to the childcare start date will result in complete forfeiture of fees for the week. New registrations made within 14 calendar days prior to the childcare start date are 100% non-refundable.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES (K-8)
Enrichment classes are designed for Kindergarten-8th grade students and offered once a week after school.
Transition & Snack: All students enrolled in an enrichment class will have a brief transition period between their grade level dismissal and the enrichment class start time. They will be supervised and served a Westside-provided snack.
Dismissal & Aftercare: Families with an aftercare contract who need both enrichm
Students not enrolled in aftercare on their enrichment class day are expected to be picked up at the class end time. Students who are not picked up within 10 minutes of the class end time will automatically be enrolled in aftercare and asked to pay the standard drop-in fee of $46/afternoon.
Registration Period: Registration opens on Tuesday, August 25 (4 pm) and closes on Monday, September 7.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy
Enrichment Catalog
MONDAYS
- Dates (13 classes): 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
- No Class: 11/23 (November Break)
- Reserved Make-Up Date (for canceled classes): 1/11
Wonder Lab (K-2)
Get ready to wonder, experiment, build, mix, test, and discover! In Wonder Lab, young scientists explore the world through hands-on investigations and playful challenges. Over 13 weeks, students will investigate chemical reactions, forces and motion, engineering and design, and food science through engaging experiments such as fizzing reactions, balloon rockets, marble runs, bridge building, egg drops, popcorn investigations, and homemade ice cream. Students will make predictions, ask questions, test ideas, observe changes, and redesign their creations. No prior science experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy!
- Teacher: McKenzie Craig, Kindergarten Teacher
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $495
Clay Club (5-8)
Children will be working with clay and encouraged to make their own unique ceramic creations such as cups, vases, and sculptures of all kinds. Each class, the instructor will demonstrate a project for students to hand-build.
Fired ceramic pieces will be ready 4-6 weeks after creation. Pieces created in class are not guaranteed to come out finished; work sometimes breaks in transit or in the kiln despite careful handling. Student work is not guaranteed to be fired before the end of the session and those pieces will be available later for pickup.
- Teacher: Rain City Clay
- Times: 3:30-4:45 pm
- Cost: $585
TUESDAYS
- Dates (13 classes): 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
- No Class: 11/24 (November Break)
- Reserved Make-Up Dates (for canceled classes): 1/5, 1/12
Hand Sewing (K-2)
In this camp, young learners will delve into a world of stitching, crafting, and creating with their own two hands. From mastering the basic whip stitch to confidently fastening buttons and adding beautiful embroidery, this class offers a diverse range of techniques. Our experienced instructors will guide students through each step, ensuring they not only learn valuable sewing skills, but also develop fine motor abilities and enhanced finger dexterity. Most importantly, this camp is designed to ignite their imagination and give their creative muscles a fun and invigorating workout!
- Teacher: Little Hands Creations
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $469
Clay Club (K-2)
Children will be taught the basics of working with clay and encouraged to make their own unique ceramic creations such as cups, vases, and sculptures of all kinds. Each class, the instructor will demonstrate a project for students to hand-build.
Fired ceramic pieces will be ready 4-6 weeks after creation. Pieces created in class are not guaranteed to come out finished; work sometimes breaks in transit or in the kiln despite careful handling. Student work is not guaranteed to be fired before the end of the session, and those pieces will be available later for pickup.
- Teacher: Rain City Clay
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $585
Chess Club (2-4)
Join the Chess Club! Learn chess tactics and strategies, solve chess puzzles, and play the game with your friends. Orlov Chess Academy's mission is to share a passion for the game of chess that children can carry through life and build friendships that last a lifetime. All materials are provided; just come ready to learn!
- Teacher: Orlov Chess Academy
- Times: 3:15-4:25 pm
- Cost: $459
Dungeons & Dragons (5-8)
Engage with a world of fantasy, adventure, and team-building in Dungeons and Dragons. Students will create a character, embark on an adventure, and gain role-playing and team-building skills in a collaborative setting. Players of all experience levels welcome.
- Teacher: Chad Tenwick
- Times: 3:30-4:45 pm
- Cost: $495
WEDNESDAYS
- Dates (12 classes): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
- No Class: 11/11 (Veteran's Day), 11/25 (November Break)
- Reserved Make-Up Dates (for canceled classes): 1/6, 1/13
Bricks4Kidz: Space Adventures (K-2)
Learn about space exploration and build motorized LEGO® Bricks models related to the NASA space program! We will build astronaut training equipment, space robots, rockets, and more. We'll learn about what it's like to be an astronaut in space and talk about the coolest missions to outer space. Let's get ready to launch!
- Teacher: Bricks4Kidz
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $420
Comic Sketching: Wonder Worlds (K-2)
Sketch new characters into a new world in every class, from castles and candy houses to pirate storms, and storyboard each adventure into a finished comic page! Teachers model real techniques like thumbnails, character design, shot choices, composition, and panel sequencing. Every class ends with a mini-premiere, and families receive an email home with photos of their student’s story.
- Teacher: Lando Learning
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $445
Code, Build, and Invent with micro:bit (2-4)
Students will become programmers, engineers, and inventors as they use micro:bit computers to bring their ideas to life. Through hands-on challenges, students will learn how coding can control lights, sounds, sensors, motors, and eventually simple robots. Students will design, build, test, and improve creations while learning foundational computer science concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, inputs, outputs, and debugging. No previous coding experience is necessary. Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to experiment are encouraged.
- Teacher: Michael Le, Director of Technology
- Times: 3:15-4:25 pm
- Cost: $432
THURSDAYS
- Dates (12 classes): 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
- No Class: 10/29 (Conferences), 11/26 (November Break)
- Reserved Make-Up Dates (for canceled classes): 1/7, 1/14
Every Kid Can Cook (K-2)
Every Kid Can Cook is a fun and tasty enrichment where young chefs will mix, measure, chop, and create delicious recipes they can make all by themselves! Students will learn simple kitchen skills while making snacks and meals that are easy to recreate at home and fun to share with family and friends. Each session is packed with hands-on cooking, creativity, and plenty of opportunities to try new foods and flavors. Along the way, kids will build confidence, independence, and teamwork skills in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the enrichment, every chef will leave with new recipes, new skills, and the confidence to say, “Every Kid Can Cook!”
- Teacher: Jennifer Cortez and Meghan Harshman, LS Learning Specialists
- Times: 3:00-4:10 pm
- Cost: $467
STEAM Lab (2-4)
Kong Academy’s STEAM Lab is a hands-on building and design program. Students work on multi-week projects that bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life through making and experimentation. Students build, test, troubleshoot, and improve their creations while practicing teamwork, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Projects vary and may include Da Vinci bridges, hydraulic systems, optical illusions, working science models, animation, and art.
- Teacher: Kong Academy
- Times: 3:15-4:25 pm
- Cost: $515



