School Year Programs
School Year Programs
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Description
Students will take an FRC shuttle bus from their home school to the FRC each day. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate 3- or 5-day weeks, as well as pick-up at 5 or 6 p.m.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9
Times: 2:25 – 6 p.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [5 day/3 day] 2:25-5 p.m.
- $525/$366
- [5 day/3day] 5-6 p.m.
- $210/$147
Sessions:
August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9
Daily Schedule
- 2:30 | Arrival
- 2:35 | Snack [K-2] Recess [3-5]
- 3:05 | Snack [3-5] Recess [K-2]
- 3:35 | Homework or Reading
- 4:00 | Project
- 4:45 | Choice Centers
- 5:30 | Clean Up & Combine
- 6:00 | Last Pick Up
The after-school program only operates on regular school days, not on early dismissal days or when school is closed.
Description
Students will take an FRC shuttle bus from Gemini to the FRC each day. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate 3- or 5-day weeks, as well as pick-up at 5 or 6 p.m.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9
Times: 3:25 – 6 p.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [5 day/3 day] 3:25-5 p.m.
- $315/$220
- [5 day/3day] 5-6 p.m.
- ???????$210/$147
Sessions:
August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9
Daily Schedule
- 3:40 | Arrival
- 3:45 | Snack
- 4:05 | Recess
- 4:25 | Homework/Project
- 5:00 | Choice Centers/Project
- 5:30 | Clean Up & Combine
- 6:00 | Last Pick Up
The after-school program only operates on regular school days, not on early dismissal days or when school is closed.
Description
Students may be dropped off at the FRC beginning at 6:45 a.m. and will take an FRC shuttle bus to their home school. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate an early or express schedule, as well as a drop-in option.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9
Times: 6:45 – 7:20 a.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [Regular] 6:45 a.m.
- $406
- [Express] 7:05 a.m.
- $243
The before-school program only operates on regular school days and on early dismissal days, but not when school is closed.
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August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9
Daily Schedule
- 6:45 | FRC Opens
- 7:20 | Elementary Buses
- 8:10 | Gemini Bus
Description
During each of the nine early dismissal days in the school year, Expanded Learning offers fun programs to extend your K-8th grade child's day! We provide transportation to the Family Resource Center (FRC), childcare, a snack, and engaging activities from dismissal until 5 p.m. We plan to have special guests, go on field trips, or have fun themes on-site. Below you can see the plan for this year's Early Dismissal Day programs. Separate registration is required for EDDs and space is limited.
Please note that there is no regular After School Program on District Early Dismissal Days.
Time: Dismissal until 5:00 p.m. - *Pick up anytime before 5 p.m. unless other instructions are provided
Cost: $42/day
Grades: K-8
2026|27 Early Dismissal Days Dates:
- Tuesday, September 15 | Field Trip – [K-2] River Trail Nature Center [3-5] The Grove [6-8] Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
- Wednesday, October 7 | Field Trip [K-2] Wagner Farms [3-8] Didier Farms
- Thursday, November 12 | On Site – Fall Fun Activities
- Tuesday, December 8 | On Site – Winter Fun Activities
- Wednesday, January 13 | Field Trip – [K-8] Movies
- Thursday, February 11 | On Site – Friendship Carnival
- Tuesday, March 9 | [K-2] Kohl Children’s Museum [3-8] Sky Zone
- Wednesday, April 7 | [K-2] The Grove [3-8] Botanic Gardens
- Thursday, May 13 | On Site – Field Day
Description
Students can participate in fun and engaging activities in a safe environment at the Family Resource Center during parent/teacher conference days. Below you can see the plan for this year's School’s Out Day programs. Separate registration is required for SODs and space is limited.
Please note that there is no regular After School Program on District School’s Out Days.
Time: 7 a.m – 5:00 p.m. - *Pick up anytime before 5 p.m. unless other instructions are provided
Cost: $77/day
Grades: K-8
2026|27 School’s Out Days Dates:
- Friday, November 20 | Special Guest – JD Traveling Reptile Show
- Friday, March 19 | Special Guest – Magician Show
Description
Break Camp days are filled with fun, engaging activities promoting social-emotional growth through experiential learning. Activities vary throughout the day and may even include a field trip.
Times: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Fall Break Camp | $110 – November 23 and November 24
- Winter Break Camp | $363 – December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
- Spring Break Camp | $330 – March 22 – 26
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Description
Students will take an FRC shuttle bus from their home school to the FRC each day. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate 3- or 5-day weeks, as well as pick-up at 5 or 6 p.m.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9Times: 2:25 – 6 p.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [5 day/3 day] 2:25-5 p.m.
- $525/$366
- [5 day/3day] 5-6 p.m.
- $210/$147
Sessions:
August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9Daily Schedule
- 2:30 | Arrival
- 2:35 | Snack [K-2] Recess [3-5]
- 3:05 | Snack [3-5] Recess [K-2]
- 3:35 | Homework or Reading
- 4:00 | Project
- 4:45 | Choice Centers
- 5:30 | Clean Up & Combine
- 6:00 | Last Pick Up
The after-school program only operates on regular school days, not on early dismissal days or when school is closed.
- [5 day/3 day] 2:25-5 p.m.
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Description
Students will take an FRC shuttle bus from Gemini to the FRC each day. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate 3- or 5-day weeks, as well as pick-up at 5 or 6 p.m.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9Times: 3:25 – 6 p.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [5 day/3 day] 3:25-5 p.m.
- $315/$220
- [5 day/3day] 5-6 p.m.
- ???????$210/$147
Sessions:
August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9Daily Schedule
- 3:40 | Arrival
- 3:45 | Snack
- 4:05 | Recess
- 4:25 | Homework/Project
- 5:00 | Choice Centers/Project
- 5:30 | Clean Up & Combine
- 6:00 | Last Pick Up
The after-school program only operates on regular school days, not on early dismissal days or when school is closed.
- [5 day/3 day] 3:25-5 p.m.
-
Description
Students may be dropped off at the FRC beginning at 6:45 a.m. and will take an FRC shuttle bus to their home school. We offer flexible programs, customizable to accommodate an early or express schedule, as well as a drop-in option.
First Day: August 25
Last Day: June 9Times: 6:45 – 7:20 a.m.
Cost Per Session:
- [Regular] 6:45 a.m.
- $406
- [Express] 7:05 a.m.
- $243
The before-school program only operates on regular school days and on early dismissal days, but not when school is closed.
??????????????Sessions:
August 25 – November 19
November 30 – March 8
March 9 – June 9Daily Schedule
- 6:45 | FRC Opens
- 7:20 | Elementary Buses
- 8:10 | Gemini Bus
- [Regular] 6:45 a.m.
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Description
During each of the nine early dismissal days in the school year, Expanded Learning offers fun programs to extend your K-8th grade child's day! We provide transportation to the Family Resource Center (FRC), childcare, a snack, and engaging activities from dismissal until 5 p.m. We plan to have special guests, go on field trips, or have fun themes on-site. Below you can see the plan for this year's Early Dismissal Day programs. Separate registration is required for EDDs and space is limited.
Please note that there is no regular After School Program on District Early Dismissal Days.
Time: Dismissal until 5:00 p.m. - *Pick up anytime before 5 p.m. unless other instructions are provided
Cost: $42/day
Grades: K-82026|27 Early Dismissal Days Dates:
- Tuesday, September 15 | Field Trip – [K-2] River Trail Nature Center [3-5] The Grove [6-8] Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
- Wednesday, October 7 | Field Trip [K-2] Wagner Farms [3-8] Didier Farms
- Thursday, November 12 | On Site – Fall Fun Activities
- Tuesday, December 8 | On Site – Winter Fun Activities
- Wednesday, January 13 | Field Trip – [K-8] Movies
- Thursday, February 11 | On Site – Friendship Carnival
- Tuesday, March 9 | [K-2] Kohl Children’s Museum [3-8] Sky Zone
- Wednesday, April 7 | [K-2] The Grove [3-8] Botanic Gardens
- Thursday, May 13 | On Site – Field Day
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Description
Students can participate in fun and engaging activities in a safe environment at the Family Resource Center during parent/teacher conference days. Below you can see the plan for this year's School’s Out Day programs. Separate registration is required for SODs and space is limited.
Please note that there is no regular After School Program on District School’s Out Days.
Time: 7 a.m – 5:00 p.m. - *Pick up anytime before 5 p.m. unless other instructions are provided
Cost: $77/day
Grades: K-82026|27 School’s Out Days Dates:
- Friday, November 20 | Special Guest – JD Traveling Reptile Show
- Friday, March 19 | Special Guest – Magician Show
-
Description
Break Camp days are filled with fun, engaging activities promoting social-emotional growth through experiential learning. Activities vary throughout the day and may even include a field trip.
Times: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Fall Break Camp | $110 – November 23 and November 24
- Winter Break Camp | $363 – December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
- Spring Break Camp | $330 – March 22 – 26
Financial Assistance
We are a license-exempt school-age childcare center and accept Action for Children.
For children who receive free or reduced lunch and/or receive a fee waiver from the District, we offer discounted rates.
Payment plans are available and can be entered into in person at the Family Resource Center. Initial payments are required in order to begin a payment plan.
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We are a license-exempt school-age childcare center and accept Action for Children.
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For children who receive free or reduced lunch and/or receive a fee waiver from the District, we offer discounted rates.
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Payment plans are available and can be entered into in person at the Family Resource Center. Initial payments are required in order to begin a payment plan.
Learn About Our Leaders
Our staff participates in professional development before and throughout the school year and maintains First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Red Cross. Beyond their certifications, our staff are passionate youth development professionals who make an impact on the lives of children and their families each day.