Extended Care
Aurora’s Extended Care program is more than just a way to keep our students occupied after school. Our Extended Care team offers students fun, educational activities that allow all ages to interact and learn what it means to step up as active allies and playmates outside the confines of the school day. Many alums remember this as fondly as any of their classroom experiences.
Throughout the year, Aurora specialists teach Enrichment Classes for students who wish to further explore interests like art, woodworking, and sports.
Rates & Hours
Before Care: Students can be dropped off starting at 7:30am.
Before Care is free for the 15 minutes before classes begin.
After Care: Available from dismissal until 6pm.
Students not picked up within 10 minutes of dismissal will be sent to After Care.
Hourly Drop-In Rate: $15/hour, charged by the half hour.
Unlimited Care: $525/month. The monthly fee covers all Before and After Care for the month. The monthly fee is prorated in months with 5 or more weekdays without school. All Day Care is offered at 50% off if a month is not pro-rated. The Unlimited Care plan requires pre-payment through an ACH withdrawal, generally on the 20th of the month prior to usage. Families who are not already using ACH payments should reach out to the Business Office at accounting@auroraschool.org to sign up.
All Day Care: Half and Full Days of Care are offered on certain days off from school. Click here to go to the Days Off Page for all the details.
Available for February Break and Spring Break
Click here to go to the Break Camp Page for all the details.
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Enrichment Classes
Three times a year, Aurora has seven to eight-week afterschool classes for students. Some examples of enrichment classes are woodworking, art, and soccer. Students can attend After Care before or after their class at the hourly or monthly rate.
Spring 2026 Enrichment classes are below.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 1 at Noon
Woodshop
Instructor: Casey Nutt (Aurora Woodshop Specialist)
In the woodshop we let students take the lead, designing and building individual or group projects ranging from simple to complex. The results are often unique and always empowering. We teach safe techniques of basic woodworking and let our students’ imaginations soar! It’s fun, challenging, and inspiring.
Mondays: 2nd - 8th 3:30 - 4:30
April 20 - June 1 (5Â Weeks) No Class April 27 and May 25
Cost: $185
Fridays:Â K/1 2:30 - 3:30
April 24 - May 29 (4Â Weeks) No Class May 1 and 22
Cost: $150
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 8 Students
Circus Arts
Instructor:Â Otillia Hoops (Aurora P.E. Specialist)
This class introduces students to the world of circus arts. We begin with a tumbling-based warm-up and cover different circus props such as hula hoops, juggling, spinning plates, and more. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in the final class during a circus show.
Tuesdays: K/1 2:30 - 3:30 and 2-8 3:30 - 4:30
April 21 - June 2 (7 Weeks)
Cost: $260
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Mural Painting (2nd-5th)
Instructor: Julie Pollack (Aurora’s Art Specialist)
Murals are a great way of bringing people together and building community. Students will build upon the mural created in the Fall session on Aurora’s playground through collaborative efforts across grade levels. This collaborative process will build relationships and foster a sense of ownership along with inspiring pride in our community and… simply put, it is really fun to paint on walls!
Tuesdays: Â 2nd - 5th 3:30 - 4:30
April 21 - June 2 (6 Weeks) No Class May 19
Cost: $250
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 10 Students
Middle School Art Club & Mural Painting
Instructor: Julie Pollack (Aurora’s Art Specialist)
We will be alternating weeks, one week in the art room doing the art club, and the next outside on the yard painting murals. For the art club weeks: Middle school art club is an opportunity for students to hang out and create art together. Students will have free range to explore any 2D or 3D art mediums available in the art room including ceramics. If you can imagine it you can create it. Come join the art club and let your imagination run wild.
Wednesdays: 6-8Â 2:00 - 3:30 (1.5 hrs)
April 22 - June 3 (6 Weeks) No Class May 20
Cost: $345
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Culinary Arts
Instructor: DD STEAM Academy
Culinary Arts (K–5)
Our Culinary Program gives students the chance to become young chefs while building confidence in the kitchen. Each week, children will explore new recipes, learn how to safely use age-appropriate tools, and discover the joy of creating food from scratch. From measuring and mixing to tasting their delicious creations, this program blends fun with valuable life skills that students will carry beyond the classroom.
What Your Child Will Learn:
- Hands-on cooking skills and kitchen safety while preparing fun, kid-friendly recipes
- Teamwork, responsibility, and creativity through collaborative cooking projects
- Confidence and pride as they bring home dishes to share with family
Wednesdays: K - 5th 2:00 - 3:15 (1.25 hrs)
April 22 - June 3 (7 Weeks ) No class February 18
Cost: $475 (includes all food costs)
Minimum 5 Students / Maximum 10 Students
Ultimate Frisbee (4th-8th)
Instructor: Lynsey Kamine (Aurora’s Head of School)
Join our After-School Ultimate Frisbee enrichment class for an exciting blend of teamwork, strategy, and high-energy fun! Players of all skill levels will develop throwing, catching, and defensive techniques while learning the fundamentals of the game in a supportive and active environment. Get ready to run, strategize, and compete in friendly matches that build athleticism and sportsmanship!
Thursdays: 4-8Â 3:30 - 4:30
April 23 - May 28 (5 Weeks) No Class May 21
Cost: $185
Minimum 6 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Ceramics (K/1)
Instructor: Julie Pollack (Aurora’s Art Specialist)
Students will build their knowledge of ceramics methods and be given time to practice the basics of pinch, coiling and slab building.
Thursdays: K/1 2:30 - 3:30
April 23 - June 4 (5 Weeks ) No class April 30 & May 21
Cost: $205
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 10 Students
Registration
All registrations are done online only. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, until the maximum number of students for each is reached. A wait list will be created if a class fills. If any enrolled child decides to drop out, families on the wait list will be notified by the second class of the session. If your child is enrolled and decides after the first class that they do not wish to participate, you will receive a refund or credit for 75% of the remaining class tuition. You must inform the Extended Care Director before the second class to receive this refund. No refunds are available after the second class of the session.
If the minimum number for a particular class is not reached by Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at noon, the class will be cancelled.
Classes start the week of April 20, 2026. See the class descriptions for specific start and end dates, and for any days class will not be held.
Please make sure to sign out your child even if they are just attending for the enrichment class. You are not charged for time while in the enrichment class, but signing out is essential for us to know who is here after school and who is already picked up. Failure to sign out will result in you being charged for the full day (until 6pm) The normal hourly rate will apply for time in after care past the class end time (more than 15 min).
For more information you can email our Extended Care Director Josh Johnson at joshj@auroraschool.org.