The Club's Elementary After School Program, our flagship offering, is a fun and engaging out of school youth enrichment and recreation program open to students enrolled in grades K - 5. While our schedule follows that of Dayton School District, students from any school and those who are home schooled are welcome to participate.
DATES & TIMES: The After School Program operates on school days until 6:00 PM, including early release days at Dayton School District. There are typically no programs on holidays and school closures. Additional programs during spring and summer break are offered separately and require separate registration. You can find the full program schedule HERE.
COST: Thanks to generous support from our partners and the community, there is no cost to participate in The Club's after school program.
MEALS: A substantial, healthy snack is served daily and is provided at no additional cost. Snacks consist of items such as fruit, yogurt, cheese sticks, whole grain-rich items, 100% fruit juice, and milk.
ACTIVITIES: Daily activities are designed to encourage creativity, cooperation, positive self image, and self-responsibility. Examples include art in various forms, cooking/baking, sewing, music, outdoor recreation, and much more. Additionally, some offerings encourage academic development, like reading and homework support.
PROGRAM CAPACITY: There is currently no cap on the number of students permitted to enroll in The Club's Elementary After School Program. Enrollment is open throughout the school year, and students can be enrolled at any time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I enroll a student?
Simply complete the online form, linked below and on the Programs tab. Once your information is reviewed a staff member will be in touch by email with further instructions. Please note that students who participated in The Club's 2025 Summer Program have been automatically enrolled in the 2025-26 After School Program. No further registration is required.
How old does a student need to be to enroll in the Elementary After School Program?
Students must be at least five years old and enrolled in grades K - 5. The Club is not a licensed childcare facility, so we are not able to offer programs or services to infants, toddlers, or preschool students.
How will my student get to The Club for the Elementary After School Program?
Dayton School District provides a bus to transport students to The Club from Dayton Elementary School. Starbuck School District will also bring students to The Club after school upon request. For students in Waitsburg School District, Columbia County Public Transportation (CCPT) has a route from Waitsburg to Dayton after school, and will bring students directly to The Club. There is currently no cost to ride a CCPT bus. You can schedule rides by calling CCPT at (509) 382-1647.
Is attendance mandatory?
No. All of The Club's programs are voluntary, and may be used as often or as little as needed. It is also not required that students remain until 6:00 PM. There is no need to inform us if a student will be absent.
Does my child need to bring anything to participate?
No. We have supplies, games, toys, snacks, and everything students will need to participate. Much like at school, we ask that the personal items like toys, stuffed animals, blankets, phones, tablets, etc., either remain put away while at The Club, or are not brought in the first place. Personal items tend to create distractions or get lost or damaged.
The use of personal electronics by students during program hours is not permitted. Students will be instructed to stow away phones, connected watches, tablets, etc., in their backpacks. Parents/guardians of students are welcome to call The Club if you need to reach your student during program hours.
Is The Club a childcare provider?
No. The Club does not provide childcare, nor should our programs be used for that purpose. The Club operates a youth enrichment and recreation program. As such, students that are overly disruptive and/or aggressive may have their parent/guardian contacted, and in extreme cases, we may send students home for a break. This is not common, though, and we will go to every effort to redirect poor behavior in a more positive direction.
If you have a question not addressed here, please contact us.