Programs

Note:

WHO?
-Open to Chester Residents in grades K-6 who have successfully completed the registration at http://chester.recdesk.com

WHERE?
-Chester Elementary School, 23 Ridge Rd Chester CT 06412. The Afterschool program uses the CES lunchroom, gym, fields, nature trail, woods, and playground.

HOW MUCH?
-Parks and Rec Afterschool fees:
If your child is a ‘regularly scheduled’ participant = $20 per day
Paid monthly $360 per month for 5x a week; $288 per month for 4x a week; $216 per month for 3x a week; $144 per month for 2x a week; $72 per month for 1x a week

If your child is a ‘drop in’ = $25 per day (if space allows)

“Regularly scheduled” definition: Our staff is aware of your child’s attendance at least one week in advance.

A $25 deposit is required for all registrations, which is applied to any balance.

Payment of monthly balance is due by 5th of the month.

Payment can be made by check to "Town of Chester" (no fee); by credit card one time or with recurring payments (2.5% fee); or by recurring ACH payments (1% fee). All credit card fees or ACH fees are non-refundable.

WHEN?
-Parks and Rec Afterschool meets at Chester Elementary School from 3:00p to 5:45p daily at Chester Elementary School. NOTE: We are NOT open on Half Days, Professional Development Early Dismissals, Vacation Days, or Snow Days/Inclement Weather Cancelled Days.
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-An authorized caregiver or pickup provider must sign out for dismissal. Only adults authorized on your child’s registration form or through written permission may pick up your child.

- Families are charged $1 per minute per child after 5:45p for late pickups. If a child is not picked up by 5:45pm, our staff will attempt to contact all authorized caregivers listed on the registration form. If no contact is made with an authorized caregiver or pickup provider by 6:00pm, our staff will contact the State Police for assistance.

-Children are welcome to be picked up from the program anytime after 3:00pm.

-Children who walk or ride their bikes home may sign themselves out with prior written permission from their caregiver.

WHAT?

-Park and Rec Afterschool is a free-play, screen-free program. Children are supervised by at least 2 staff members for a maximum 10-1 ratio of students to counselors. The program is overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department and follows our staff training, background checks, and first aid/cpr certification requirements identical to our summer camp program.

-Afterschool programming includes: homework help, unstructured play, nature hikes, crafts, games. Seasonal structured activities are included in the daily fee and may include: Yoga, Zumba™, Martial Arts, STEM, and more.

-Children may not bring guests to the program. Adults not employed by the Town of Chester may not participate in the program, unless approved by the Chester Park and Recreation Commission.

-Children who are disruptive and negatively affect the experience of other students will be withdrawn from the program. Children who are unable or unwilling to respect the directions of our staff will be withdrawn from the program. Bullying and harassment are not tolerated in our program.

-Our staff or local newspapers may photograph children in the program. If you do not wish your child's name or photograph to appear in a newspaper, on the Town web site, in Parks and Recreation program flyers, social media, or e-mails, or on bulletin boards, please notify the Parks and Recreation Director.

-According to the Connecticut State Statutes your child’s physician must complete a medication authorization and emergency action plan for each prescription, including inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, and oral over-the-counter medication that you wish our staff to administer, or you may bring them to our site at the time your child needs them and administer them yourself.

-Bring the completed authorization form(s), with the medication, to the program the first day it is needed.


ACCORDING TO CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTE 19a-77 WE ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THAT TOWN OF CHESTER PROGRAMS ARE NOT LICENSED BY THE STATE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.