Afterschool Program

Summit Afterschool strives to engage the whole child with a carefully designed schedule that gives students plenty of time to create, play, move and learn. Experienced staff members supervise all programs and diligently oversee the safety and well being of each child. Students have the chance to experience school with a little less structure and enjoy an extra dose of hands-on indoor/outdoor activities. There is a built-in study time for older students and opportunities for each child to explore and develop his or her own interests. Parents and students can choose from a variety of program options to create the ideal schedule.

Afterschool enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year for Summit families is accessible through their Veracross Parent Portal. Please register by August 19. See program descriptions below. Enrollment is required for regular, consistent use. Enrollment is not required for occasional drop-in use.

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Programs

Beforeschool, 7 to 8 am (Eaglets - 9th Grade)

This program is designed to give students a positive start to the school day. The instructor is sensitive to the individual needs of younger and older students as they make the morning transition from home to school. The program is a relaxing place to make new friends, catch up on homework and enjoy the quiet activities. Students are dismissed or escorted to their classrooms at 8 am. Students will be grouped according to grade for this program.

*Eaglets are students enrolled in our program for 3-year-olds.

Bathroom policy. All students enrolled in Afterschool must be potty trained. We request that children come to school in underwear – no diapers or pull-ups. If a child needs to be changed while at school, a parent or guardian may be asked to come to school to do so.

Eaglet's Bridge 12:30 to 1:30 pm (Eaglets)

This hour-long program is designed to bridge the 12:30 pm Eaglet dismissal until 1:30 pm. This allows Eaglets to be picked up with JrK and K siblings. It also connects Eaglets with the extended Afterschool day. Children are supervised by the same teacher each day.

Early Childhood Afternoon, 1:30-3 pm (Eaglets, JrK and K)

Eaglets, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students may participate in this 90 minute program. Children socialize and work together as they build, create, relax, and play. This early afternoon program ends with a play period on the front playground followed by dismissal at 3 pm. All Eaglets have a rest time on mats during the second half of this program.

To enroll in this program Eaglets should also register for Eaglet’s Bridge.

Early Childhood Full Day, 1:30 to 5:15 pm (Eaglets, JrK and K)

This option includes the features of our Early Childhood Afternoon program for Eaglets, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students. Children socialize and work together as they build, create, relax, and play. They also spend time enjoying the front playground including the music station and sand boxes. All Eaglets have a rest time. At 3 pm, these children enjoy a story time before splitting up into teacher-led activity groups including art, outdoor exploration and games. The program ends with more time on the playground or in the gym.

To enroll in this program Eaglets should also register for Eaglet’s Bridge.

Lower School Full Day, 3 to 5:15 pm (1st - 5th Grade)

Three-Thirty Express, 3 to 3:30 pm (Eaglets - 5th Grade)

This program is designed to supervise Lower School students until the Upper School dismissal time. The Three-Thirty Express is a helpful service to parents who prefer one pick-up time for Lower and Upper School students. At 3 pm, children gather in a designated room to relax, socialize or work on homework. At 3:30 pm, our Three-Thirty Express teacher supervises their dismissal. Eaglets, JrK and K students are eligible for this program, but rather than moving them to the Three-Thirty Express room, they remain with their Afternoon group until the 3:30 dismissal.

Late Stay, 5:15-5:45 pm (Eaglets - 5th Grade)

Extended Day Program, 3:30 to 5:45 pm (6th - 9th Grade)

This is a supervised drop-in Afterschool program for Upper School students who are not involved in athletics or other school-sponsored activities. At dismissal time, students report to the Dining Hall for check-in and snack. Students have plenty of time to study, socialize and engage in outdoor activities under the supervision of the Afterschool Extended Day teacher. This is the perfect place for athletes on seasonal break or students waiting for a late ride home. Students can join this program throughout the afternoon as clubs and sports come to an end. Parents can sign-out students by calling the main Afterschool room.