Welcome to the Forest Ranch Explorer's Club
direct line 891-3154 extension 234

The Forest Ranch Explorer's Club is the after school care program for Forest Ranch Charter School.

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
-  Competitive pricing

Schedule and Hours

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm       Supervised play/snack time
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm       Organized Enrichment Activities or free play time
4:15pm – 5:15 pm       Homework Club/quiet reading time
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm       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.

Pricing and Payment Options

PRICING

After school care ONLY
(prepaid monthly rates are based on a school year commitment of care regardless of attendance):
Five days/week: $230 per month         
Four days/week: $195 per month
Three days/week: $155 per month
Two days/week: $110 per month
Sibling discount of 30% available for pre-paid monthly care

Drop In Care (space available basis): $5/hour rounded to the next half hour

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Pre-paid monthly payments for fulltime or part-time care
One simple annual payment at the beginning of the school year (receive an additional 10% discount)
Auto pay option will automatically deduct your balance due each month (download form)

PAYMENT GUIDELINES

All payments are to be made in person at the school office between the hours of 8AM and 3PM OR payments can be placed in a secure payment box located in the Forest Ranch Explorers Club classroom. Please make checks payable to: ForestRanchCharterSchool. If paying with cash, payments must be made at the school office between 8AM and 3PM so a receipt can be provided. For students enrolled in monthly care, no credits will be given for early pickups, late drop off, absences, vacations, or illnesses. For those parents who have opted to pay for full or part-time care on a monthly basis, fees not received by the 15th of the month will result in a late fee of $15.00. Late fees will be billed via invoice and should be paid upon receipt. Students will not be able to attend the program if payments have not been received by the 15th of each month.  Once past due balance has been paid, students are welcome to return to the program.  

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