After School Adventurers
After School Adventurers (ASA) is Country Day's unique after-school program. Students receive an all-inclusive experience to fit their individual needs and interests, without ever having to leave the CDS campus! Each day has one class (except Friday), homework help if needed, snack time, unstructured play, organized games and more! Rates are offered one to five days a week per term, or daily drop-in.
General Info
Kristen Link
After School Director
412-473-4375
Klink@shadysideacademy.org
- ASA is available from 3:30-6 p.m. every day Country Day is in session.
- Snack Included
- Programming also offered for in-service days
2019-2020 Dates and Rates
Term I (12 weeks): Aug. 27–Nov. 15
Term II (12 weeks): Nov. 18–Feb. 21
Term III (12 weeks): Feb. 24–June 1
5 days/week (per term): $1,250
4 days/week (per term): $1,040
3 days/week (per term): $830
2 days/week (per term): $570
1 day/week (per term): $310
Daily Drop-In Rate: $35/day
Please note: There is no longer a "Full Year" enrollment option. Students must enroll PER TERM. When a student enrolls in three consecutive terms, they will receive the "Full Year" discount, which will be reflected on the payment balance of Term III enrollment.
Each day includes the choice of attending the daily class, as well as snack, recess, games, sports and activities at play time, and access to homework help, if needed.
Late pick-up policy: After 6 p.m., a late pick-up fee of $10/child will be added for the first 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the late fee increases to $10/child per minute. Families who are late more than three times in one term will be charged $10/minute/child on subsequent late pick ups. Charges will be added to the end of term bill.
Program Features
Daily Schedule
3:30-4:00 p.m. Recess and Snack
4:00-5:15 p.m. Enrichment Classes and/or Homework Help
5:15-6:00 p.m. Structured Play
Play Time!
Play time includes the gymnasium and playground. Students begin each afternoon with recess and a snack before transitioning to the afternoon programming. Adventurers can enjoy play time for the entire afternoon or join in the daily class. In addition to unstructured play time, a staff member may lead a variety of daily games and intramural sports.
Enrichment Classes
A wide variety of enrichment classes are available Monday through Thursday, from sports to art to cooking to science. Adventurers have access to one enrichment class each day that they are registered in After School Adventurers, excluding Fridays. See tab for more information! Enrichment classes are not available for Drop-Ins. Most classes do have maximums and can sell out.
Be Kind Days!
Once a month our ASA students will have the opportunity to give back to others! A non-profit organization will be chosen to benefit from our students’ kindness and creativity.
In-Service Days/Break Camps
For the 2019-2020 school year, ASA will offer in-service day and school break programming on all days CDS is not in session (excluding the holidays listed below). These exciting day- and week-long camps are much more than six hours of day care. Each affordable program is centered on a theme; over the course of the year, students will have a variety of learning opportunities and adventures both on and off campus!
Rates & Details
In-Service Day Programs
Open to SSA CDS students only.
Full-day programs: $65
Lunch NOT provided
Snack provided during After Care
*See schedule to the right for in-service dates*
School Break Camps
Hosted at the SSA Jr. School in Point Breeze
Open to students from any school
Weekly rate: $375; Daily rate: $80
Families must provide lunches and snacks daily.
- Break Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SSA Junior School unless otherwise noted.
- FREE before care begins at 8 a.m.
- After care is available until 6 p.m. at an additional cost of $20 per child (free on in-service days for attendees who are enrolled in ASA the day the program occurs).
- A shuttle between the Junior and Senior School campuses is available for a fee of $5/child for Break Camps. Bus departs the Senior School at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m.
- All activities included in program cost.
- Late registrations are subject to a $20 fee. Some programs may not accept late registrations.
No programming is available on the following holidays:
- Sept. 2 – Labor Day
- Sept. 30 – Rosh Hashanah
- Oct. 9 – Yom Kippur
- Nov. 27, 28, 29 – Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 20 - Jan. 5 – Winter Break
- Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Feb. 17 – Presidents' Day
- April 10 – Good Friday
- May 25 – Memorial Day
In-Service Day Programs
Sept. 12 - Hopes & Dreams Conferences
Oct. 14-Faculty In-Service
Nov. 15 - Evaluation Day
Dec. 2 - Faculty In-Service Day
Dec. 6 - Parent Conferences
Feb. 21 - Optional Parent Conferences
March 30 - Faculty In-Service Day
May 18 - Evaluation Day
May 29 - Parent Conferences
Break Camps
Spring Break Week #1: March 16-20, 2020
Spring Break Week #2: March 23-27, 2020
Enrichment Classes!
Winter TERM CLASSES
November 18, 2019 - February 21, 2020
Monday
Little Medical School
Grades PK-1: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
No Classes on Dec. 2, Jan. 20, Feb. 17
At Little Medical School, students will assume the role of a doctor and learn how the body and organs work, how to use medical instruments, administer first aid, and even tie knots like a real surgeon!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Grades: 2-5: 3:45-4:45pm
No Classes on Dec. 2, Jan. 20, Feb. 17
Is your student curious about how movies are made? Here’s the perfect class for them to learn about all the necessary ingredients used to create their favorite films. Screenwriter and ASA Group Leader, Ms. Lesley Smith, will lead students through the movie-making process with a mixture of clips from their favorite animated features and hands-on activities. Popcorn included!
Tuesday
SNAPOLOGY: PTA and PTA JR (Planes, Trains and Automobiles)
Grades: PK-5: 3:45-4:45
PTA JR (Grades PK-K): Transportation is all round! Cars, buses, trains, and airplanes are all important for communities and the world to stay connected. In Snapology’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles, your little learners will explore the importance of transportation, build models of cars, trains, boats, and more. Most importantly, they will experience important social interactions while working with a partner and learning with the group. Get ready for your child to come home with a whole new set of transportation facts!
PTA (Grades 1-5): In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more.
Wednesday
TAE KWON DO
Grades PK-5 3:45-4:30
No class on Nov. 27
“Hi Yah”-“Pow”-“Kihaa”—however you say it, prepare to have some fun! Kick your shoes off and join us for a fun and exciting tae kwon do training session like none other. Join Master Brianne Norris from Young Brothers Tae Kwon Do in Fox Chapel, as we strengthen our minds and bodies. Students will learn discipline, respect, and the keys to staying safe anywhere they go. Prepare to yell, kick, punch, and break boards all while having fun with your classmates and friends!
Thursday
TENNIS
Grades PK-K: 3:45-4:15pm
Grades 1-5: 4:15-5:00pm
No class on Nov. 28
With 15 years of experience, Coach Mark Haffner combines exercises, positive encouragement and skilled training to help students advance to the next level as tennis pros. With an emphasis on agility and fun, Coach Mark pairs students of similar ability and age level. Tennis rackets are provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own.
FAQ
- How do I register?
- Do I need to send payment with my registration?
- If I'm running late, can my child stay after school?
- How do I pick my child up from ASA?
- Who can I contact with questions?
- What is the Tax ID number for tax purposes?
How do I register?
Do I need to send payment with my registration?
If I'm running late, can my child stay after school?
If you encounter an unexpected delay, the After School Adventurers program is available for a $35 daily drop-in rate per child. Students will have access to play time, snack, and homework help. Daily classes MAY be sold out and therefore unavailable. Drop-ins should be emailed to Kristen Link, klink@shadysideacademy.org and adventurers@shadysideacademy.org.
How do I pick my child up from ASA?
For the safety of your child, all doors to CDS are locked. You can reach us by calling or texting 724-594-2053 when you arrive, and we will open the doors for you to enter the building. If you need to arrange for your child to be ready to be picked up when you arrive, we ask that you call 5-10 minutes in advance of your arrival to allow sufficient time for your child to wrap up an activity and to retrieve their belongings.
Who can I contact with questions?
We welcome any questions regarding registration, billing and suggestions about future enrichment classes. Please contact Kristen Link at klink@shadysideacademy.org or 412-473-4375.
What is the Tax ID number for tax purposes?
Staff
Kristen Link, After School Director
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Kristen Link is excited to meet the SSA students and families this fall as the After School Director! For the past 11 years, she served as the director of Eeducation and accessibility for City Theatre, overseeing the growth of the company’s Young Playwrights and Arts Access Programs. Prior to her work at City, she spent several years working in various arts administration offices, schools, and classrooms across Pittsburgh and Boston. Ms. Link holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from Bethany College and a master’s degree in theatre education K-12 from Emerson College.
Register Now!
After School Adventurers Registration
After School Adventurers registration for Winter 2019 will open on October 22 at 12pm at the link below.
Note: After School Adventurers is only available to currently enrolled SSA CDS families.
In-Service Day & Break Camps Registration
Registration for in-service day programs and spring break camp is open at the link below. Future programs will be added throughout the year.
Note: Break camps are open to students in grades PK-5 from any school. In-service day programs are only available to currently enrolled SSA CDS families.