Afterschool Program

Stage Stars-Take A Bow

Take a Bow- Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting with a skilled theater instructor. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics, and participate in interactive drama games. This class provides opportunities for students to have fun, express themselves, gain confidence, and interact with others, all within the context of theatre arts.

• Grades: K-6
• Weekday: Wednesday
• Start Date: April 12, 2023
• End Date: May 31, 2023
• Start Time: 02:45 PM
• End Time: 03:45 PM
• Length: 8 weeks
• Fee: $200 per student
• Minimum Enrollment: 8 students
• Maximum Enrollment: 16 students

Let's Code It-Tynkering Around:

Tynkering Around- In this exciting new coding class from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, take a deep dive into computer programming with the web-based platform Tynker!

• Grades: 2-8
• Weekday: Friday
• Start Date: April 14, 2023
• End Date: June 02, 2023
• Start Time: 02:45 PM
• End Time: 03:45 PM
• Length: 8 weeks
• Fee: $200 per student
• Minimum Enrollment: 8 students
• Maximum Enrollment: 16 students

Registration Policies and Procedures

Enrollment Min/Max: 

• Enrollment for the program must meet the minimum number of participants required by the registration deadline. If the minimum number is not met the program will be canceled. 

• Once a program reaches its maximum enrollment number, registrants will be placed on a waiting list. If space becomes available wait list participants will be allowed to join the program. 

Participant Pick-up/Aftercare:

• Students attending Afterschool Enrichment classes must be picked up promptly at 3:45 pm. Adults picking up students need to enter the Rider Center and retrieve their student(s) from the designated classroom.

• Students who are not picked up on time will be transferred to Aftercare and parents will be billed an additional fee. 

• If optional Extended Day is added at the time of registration, students will be escorted to Extended Day after class and parents will need to pick up by 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) in the Rider Center library. Parents will be billed an additional fee for extended day. ($10/hour per student)

Participant Cancellations:

• Cancellation requests prior to the start date of the class will be accommodated if the enrollment minimum can still be met. If granted a refund will be issued less 5% to cover the cost of credit card processing fees.

• Cancellations requests that occur once the program has begun will only be accepted in extenuating circumstances and if the enrollment minimum can still be met. If granted, a refund less 5% to cover the cost of credit card processing fees and prorated to exclude the class attended will be issued.

Elgin Academy Cancellations:

• If for any reason Elgin Academy cancels a program prior to the start date of the session the participant will be issued a full refund.

• If the school closes for inclement weather the class will be made up at the end of the session. Refunds cannot be issued if a student cannot attend the makeup session. 

• If it is not possible to schedule a makeup class, a credit will be issued to the participant.

Participant Absences:

• A refund cannot be issued for classes missed due to illness (including COVID) or absences from school.

• Refund requests will be considered for extended absences due to medical reasons, If granted the refund will be based on the pro-rated cost. In some cases, a physician's letter may be required.