Academic success and meaningful enrichment are the goals of the elementary after-school services offered in the Somerville Public Schools. Every elementary school offers a diverse mix of learning and enrichment activities for youth in grades PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8. that complement the school day and provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and attitudes through high quality, developmentally appropriate enrichment activities. In addition, students benefit from daily academic support including homework assistance and targeted tutoring services if needed. Students will be allowed the opportunity to strengthen their English, organizational abilities, and teamwork skills.

Please download club offerings by school for each session of the of current school year below.

•MG program will still be offered as a District-wide program for students in grades 6,7 & 8

•The program will be located at the Winter Hill Community School

•The program will be offered M-F from 3pm-5:30pm and will be aligned with the three enrichment sessions starting on October 1st and ending June 14th

•Cost of the program is $6.00 per day or $25 per week.

•6th grade only is optional. For families with 6th graders choosing not to participate in the MG program, they may choose to stay at the K-5 program and pay $120 per week.

•More information will be distributed to families about "info session" and club options in September-when other grids are distributed.

Enrichment Club Session dates are as follows:

Session One: October 1, 2012-December 14, 2012

Session Two: January 7, 2013-March 28, 2013 

Session Three: April 1, 2013-June 14, 2013. 

Please note: the District-Wide Middle Grades Program will follow the regular Enrichment Club sessions listed above.  Students may choose to attend their home schools starting September 5^th at the current K-5 tuition rate. Additional information regarding the Middle Grades Enrichment Club activities will be distributed in September.

Sample daily schedule in the Somerville Public Schools' elementary after-school program. Activities vary by site.

Our program seeks to be a continuation of the school day continuing to develop important early education skills. We provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Our Lead Teachers all hold Bachelor's Degrees or beyond in education or a related academic field with many years of experience. The milieu encourages children to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Curriculum is thematic and based on Massachusetts Pre-school and Kindergarten Standards and Benchmarks for learning. Learning is embedded in curriculum, spontaneous play, structured centers, and of course by each other. After school enrichment clubs are also incorporated into the schedule with age appropriate activities. Classrooms are set up to be thought provoking and stimulating. There are currently two mixed pre-school/kindergarten classrooms and one kindergarten only classroom.

Classrooms are designed to be bright, inviting, and full of developmentally appropriate materials. Centers and activities include dramatic play, manipulative learning, painting, arts and crafts, computers, obstacle course and physical activities, reading/circle time, and an introduction to science, social studies, health and math topics.

The pre-school option begins at 1:40 and kindergarten at 2:30 PM. The program ends at 5:30 PM. Students must be 4 years of age before August 31. The cost for the Pre-School Afterschool Program, which runs from 1:40 PM -5:30 PM is $130.00 per week with a 5 day option only. The Kindergarten Afterschool Program, which runs from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM is  per week with a 5 day option only. Learn more about fees and scholarships on our website. These fees will increase slightly for the 2012-2013 school year.  Please see the flyer for more information.

We offer full day programming during all school vacation weeks at the Kennedy School and a summer program for eight (8) weeks at the Healey School determined by the school year calendar. We also have three (3)  sites open from 8:00 AM -4:00 PM for any professional development days if needed where the school itself may be closed for day classes.  This year care will be provided if enrollment is sufficient enough to open a classroom on October 7 and November 8, the two Fall Staff Professional Development days where there is no school. Registration forms when ready for distribution will be found on the afterschool main page and at your afterschool program.  Please check with coordinators for more information.

Vacation Camp Schedule

December 26, 27, 28

Febuary 19, 20, 21, 22

April 16, 17, 18, 19

Download the attached multilingual guide to learn more, or visit our frequently asked questions page,  Afterschool FAQ

Ready to enroll?  Download the attached enrollment forms or visit www.somerville.k12.ma.us/afterschool_enroll .