After School
Our 2011-2012 After School Program is open for registration!
Please note that girls cannot start after school until their paperwork has been processed. Once you register your child, please call the office at 373-4475 to verify that we can begin transporting your child.
Click here to access our After School Program Guide for Parents and Guardians
Parents are required to understand and abide by this guide.
OVERVIEW:
The Girls Place After School Program transports girls from many Alachua County schools to Girls Place for an afternoon of exciting, structured activities. Girls will participate in arts and crafts and field trips, interacting with special guests, and much more. Events emphasizing sports and athletic development include volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer, and softball. A study period is staffed each day with counselors and volunteers. The After School Program runs during the regular Alachua County Public School year calendar.
TRANSPORTATION:
Girls Place provides transportation from:
Lawton Chiles Elementary We have reached capacity. Please email christi@girlsplace.net to be put on a waiting list.
Glen Springs Elementary
Talbot Elementary
Hidden Oak Elementary
Terwilliger Elementary
Littlewood Elementary
Metcalfe Elementary
Norton Elementary
Rawlings Elementary
Stephen Foster Elementary
Fort Clarke Middle School
Hoggetowne Middle School
Howard Bishop Middle School
Westwood Middle School
We share some transportation responsibilities with the Boys and Girls Club. Each Club sends drivers to the following schools and drops off members at the appropriate club.
* If 5 or more families show an interest in a school not listed above, we will consider transporting girls from additional schools
PICK UP PROCEDURE:
• Girls must be picked up by 6:00 pm
• Parents and guardians must come in the lobby to sign out the girls
• A staff member will call your child to the front desk
• If a staff person is not at the front desk, please go directly to the office
• Anyone who comes to pick up a child will have their ID checked until the staff person becomes familiar with the parent or guardian
• Girls cannot be sent home with someone who is not on their pick up list
• Please contact the office immediately with any changes to a child’s pick up list (verbal messages from the girls will not be accepted.
SNACK:
Girls Place has a snack program that offers complimentary snack to all girls attending our programs. Snacks are based on a menu posted weekly at the snack stand. In addition to having snack available complimentary, we also sell other snacks during snack time as well.
• Snack begins on arrival and “last call” generally occurs by 3:00 pm (1:00 Wed)
• Girls can bring their own snack if they prefer
What’s For Sale?
• Items will vary, but may include juice, Gatorade, water, candy, chips, or fruit bowls
• Items range from $0.25-$1.00 Accounts
• We prefer that an account is established to avoid any issues with missing money
• An account can be set up and spending limitations can be set
• We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen money
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the activities during the After School Program, please consult our After School Guide for Parents and Guardians or contact us. We would be more than happy to assist you.
