After-School Programs

The Extended Day Program provides a fun and enriching child-centered experience for the post-school day between 2:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and is open to students in K-Grade 4 of dual full-time working parents, single full-time working parents, and RCDS employees.

Combining structure and flexibility, students have many opportunities to pursue their individual interests, learn new skills, and build relationships with students across the K-4 spectrum. 

Each day includes:

• Choice time: games, puzzles, STEM activities, and the "Project of the Week," which is a thematic art and/or craft project that gives students the opportunity to explore selected materials in depth and produce inspiring original creations
• Homework time (Grades 1-4) with support provided as needed
• Healthy snack
• Outdoor recess (weather permitting)
• Special activities, based on the interests of the students, occur throughout the year

After-school clubs are offered in the fall, winter, and spring sessions and run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Please note, parents must pick up their child promptly at 4:15 p.m. from the Lower School pick-up circle.

The fee is $225.00 per club (some clubs also include a $20 supplies fee). Both the club and supplies fee are charged to your school account. Each day, children are provided a snack, which is included in the price of the program.

Upper School students may stay on campus until 6:00 p.m. or later if they are participating in a school-sponsored activity such as play rehearsal or an athletic event. Even after the academic day is over, the RCDS campus is bustling with activities ranging from athletics and the arts to group work on assignments and club gatherings. The library offers a quiet place to work on assignments for students who do not have other scheduled activities.