For many children, Before and Afterschool care are significant parts of every school day. The Berkwood Hedge Extended Care program offers a wide range of engaging activities and a relaxed social environment.
The Beforeschool program offers a variety of arts and crafts projects, as well as opportunities for free play. Spanish language and culture are integrated into daily life in Afterschool.
The program offers arts and crafts and cooking projects, as well as daily sports and games including: basketball, kickball, capture the flag, soccer, cooperative games and other special activities.
In Afterschool we also offer a daily supervised Homework Club, weekly organized sports league, and our Latin American music ensemble, Los Mapaches. Field trips are sometimes scheduled during conference and vacation days.
Staffing
Our Beforeschool Director administers and staffs the Beforeschool program. Our staff is experienced and fully First Aid/CPR trained and certified, and consists of the Afterschool Director, two teachers and a Homework Club supervisor.
The School's Director serves as the administrative liaison.
Hours and Days of Operation
Beforeschool is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 8:30AM.
Afterschool runs from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, except on Wednesdays when we start at 2:00PM because of early dismissal.
Childcare is also provided on staff development days and conference days if there is sufficient enrollment. For vacation weeks (Winter, February, and Spring Breaks), Monkey Business Camp provides childcare.