Overview
I will become independent as I create my own learning experience.
Catch the Wave® provides a unique before- and after-school learning experience to keep your school-ager motivated and focused in a fun and stimulating environment, even after school ends.
KinderCare® Learning Centers' innovative before- and after-school program was developed to meet the growing educational needs of children. They get to spend time with friends and enjoy activities that are relevant to school-age interests. To make it easy for your family's schedule, many centers provide transportation* to and from neighborhood schools. Our school-age program also aligns with school calendars to provide a fun-filled (and educational!) offering during holidays, teacher in-service days and other school breaks.
Program Features
- Homework support in the Homework Center
- Fitness activities to keep your child active and healthy
- Builds leadership and communication skills through Classroom Council
- A comfortable environment where your child will learn to build confidence, self esteem, character and social skills
- Daily communication between teachers and parents keep you informed about your child's day
Space in our programs is limited. Program availability varies by center.
Your School Ager's Day
Our experienced teachers provide a nurturing, stimulating environment for your child every day. To ensure your school-ager has a day balanced with both learning and fun, our teachers allow each child to choose his or her own particular area of interest. This is done to enhance your child's growing independence and, of course, make sure he or she is having the best day possible.
Homework Center
Our program provides a dedicated space for homework. Our committed teachers communicate with you about homework completed at the center and items that need completion at home. By spending time on homework at the center, your family will have more free time at home!
Workshops
Our workshops allow your child to explore exciting topics such as inventions or bridge building. Children will benefit from projects that test knowledge, build new skills and introduce community service.
Fitness
Daily fitness activities are critically important for children's developing bodies. In our program your child will participate in fun activities and adopt healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Classroom Council
For school-agers, the ability to help design their environment and have choices in their after-school program is important. The classroom council encourages children to work toward common goals by choosing weekly classroom activities together. Your child will learn to be a decision maker
who will not only shape his or her after-school program, but will also learn leadership and team building skills.
Clubs
Whether your child prefers to work independently or in a small group, there are diverse club activities that allow exploration and interaction with a variety of materials related to literacy, math, science, drama, art and music.
Summer Adventures
Where learning is the adventure
We know the best kind of learning happens when children are having too much fun to notice.
Our school-age summer program will keep your child engaged with an all-day, all-fun program. Our summer program also offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy summer, all in the safe, trusted, and familiar environment you have grown to expect from a KinderCare center.
Summer program features
- Variety of special programs and activities in a camp-like atmosphere
- Flexible program options so you can plan around family vacations
- Familiar setting combined with the familiar faces of friends and teachers creates a comfortable environment for your child
- Exciting field trips
- Safe and trusted environment