2022-2023 Before & After School Program Registration
Our After School Programs have currently reached capacity, to join our waitlist, please see waitlist below.
PLEASE NOTE that the City of Escondido is committed to serving individuals registered on the wait list. We are diligently working to hire qualified, quality staff members to increase our capacity and serve each school community. We will continue to update the families on our wait lists as more staff becomes available. Should you have any questions, please contact the City of Escondido Before & After School Program office at 760-839-5483.
In partnership with Escondido Union School District, the City of Escondido will offer a no cost before and after school program that focuses on expanding academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students before and after the regular school day. Our goal is to provide an environment with a wide variety of hands-on enrichment activities, physical recreation opportunities, academic assistance, and supportive supervision.
Schools
Bernardo School, Site Lead: Jessica Miranda, Location: MPR
LR Green School, Site Lead: Sydnie Parrott, Location: Afterschool Building
Miller School, Site Lead: Lucy Hernandez, Location: Room 29
North Broadway School, Site Lead: Vanessa Miranda, Location: Room 32
Reidy Creek School, Site Lead: Gwendalyn "Gwen" Kernion, Location: MPR
Participants
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
We do not accept Transitional Kindergarteners. EUSD provides for transitional kindergarten students through CHAMPIONS, by Kindercare. You can reach CHAMPIONS at 800-246-2154 for more information.
Program Dates & Times
Monday – Friday, school days, excluding breaks and holidays
Before School Program*: 6:30a – start of school
After School Program: end of school – 6:00 p.m.
Program Cost
Before School Program: No cost to families who are registered with EUSD
After School Program: No cost to families who are registered with EUSD
Registration
For those families that have been accepted into the program, registration will be available no later than Monday, August 1.
Program Approach
The City of Escondido is committed to a simple yet comprehensive approach focused on each student’s individual wellbeing.
- Be safe
- Encourage learning
- Build positive relationships
- Make it fun!
Be Safe
City of Escondido is committed to providing the safest possible environment to participants. This is accomplished through appropriate safety and supervision training for the staff and safety-related activities for the participants. The PAL Safety Academy (stranger danger), fire safety, and daily reinforcement of the program rules contribute to maintaining safe surroundings.
Encourage Learning
The program is dedicated to encouraging learning by providing each student with a successful foundation of knowledge through a curriculum that integrates recreation, education, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. This is accomplished through specialty activities and clubs that encourages hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Build Positive Relationships
Relationships are critically important in today’s world. The prevalence of electronics has fostered an environment in which developing relationships is more difficult. The After School Program promotes building positive relationships with peers and adult staff through character building activities and utilizing appropriate conflict resolution strategies when issues arise.
Make It Fun!
As a recreation-based program, fun is an inherent part of all planned activities. This is especially important for students with a full day of school. In planning activities, it is vital to give the participants a choice. By doing so, it creates greater acceptance, involvement, and student voice in activities. This leads to higher satisfaction levels, increased participation, and fewer behavioral issues.
Activities/Curriculum
This program is designed to provide safe, recreational, and educationally enriching activities to youth during non-school hours (after school until 6:00 p.m.). Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Academic Assistance (dedicated homework time)
- Special Events and Spirit Days
- STEAM Programming
- Safety Awareness
- Physical Activity Challenges and Competitions
- Games & Sports
- Arts & Crafts Projects
Sample Before School Schedule
6:30a
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Program Begins (sign-n throughout program)
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6:30a – 7:00a
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Quiet Games/Activity Box
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7:00a – 7:10a
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Restroom/Water Break
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7:10a – 7:30p
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Group Game/Craft Activity
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7:30a – 7:50a
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Group Game/Craft Activity
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7:50a – 8:00a
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Clean-up and Prepare for school
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8:00a
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Start of School
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Sample After School Schedule*
2:30p
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School Dismissal
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2:30p – 2:45p
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Sign-in/Snack (provided by school)
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2:45p – 2:50p
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Daily Announcements
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2:50p – 3:10p
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Recess
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3:10p – 3:20p
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Restroom/Water Break
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3:20p – 4:20p
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Homework Time/STEAM Activity
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4:20p – 4:30p
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Restroom/Water Break
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4:30p – 5:00p
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Group Game/Craft Activity
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5:00p – 5:30p
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Group Game/Craft Activity
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5:30p – 6:00p
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Group Game/Craft Activity /Activity Box
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6:00p
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End of Program
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*Thursday, early release will vary but retain a similar format
Contact Information
Program Office:
City of Escondido Community Services Department
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: 760-839-5483
Email: BASP@escondido.org
Administrative Staff:
Robert Rhoades, Deputy Director of Community Services
Annabel Jamison, Community Services Supervisor
Dirk Rittinghaus, Recreation Coordinator
Jennifer Perez Lara, Recreation Specialist
