Welcome to the Forest Ranch Explorer's Club, our after-school care program.  Direct line 891-3154 ext 3.

For school year 2023-2024, Aftercare will be provided free of charge due to funding through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). Our current ELO-p Plan can be found under Forms & Docs.

Only available to currently enrolled FRCS students, this quality program is an integral part of a complete education for many families. The Explorer's Club is thoughtfully designed to be a safe, engaging environment, offering:

-  Staff trained and experienced in safe and effective childcare practices
-  Staff CPR/First Aid Certified, background checked, and TB cleared
-  Program held onsite at FRCS
-  Seamless transition between school day and Explorer's Club activities
-  Daily homework hour and staff trained to assist with homework
-  Organized daily activities and “free play” time
-  Enrichment activities

Schedule and Hours

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm       Supervised play/snack time/Homework club for
                                   those signed up
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm       Organized Enrichment Activities or Creative Free Choice
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm       Homework or quiet reading time, Clean-up/prepare for                                                 departure

HOURS OF OPERATION
Our staff is onsite from 2:45pm to 5:30 pm. We are closed on all school vacation days and on Parent/Teacher Conference Day. Children must be picked up by 5:30 pm. Out of consideration for our staff and their families, we ask your cooperation in adhering to this schedule. Late pick-ups (after 5:30 pm) will be billed at a rate of $1.00 per minute. For the safety of our children, you or the person you have authorized to pick up your child will be required to sign out your child and show photo identification.

Explorer's Club Enrollment

​STUDENT GUIDELINES

At FRCS, our students are expected to strive for excellence, both personally and when working in groups. The same expectation applies to students enrolled in the after school program. Therefore, students are reminded that school rules, policies, and procedures apply at all times. Active participation in the activities is also encouraged and students are accountable for demonstrating appropriate behavior and lifeskills while attending the Forest Ranch Explorer's Club. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about our Before and After School Care Programs, please call the school office at 891-3154.  

 View and download the After School Care Program Registration Form