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.
Winter 2026 Enrichment classes are below.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 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
January 26 - March 30 (8 Weeks) No Class February 16 and March 9
Fridays: K/1 2:30 - 3:30
January 30 - March 27 (8 Weeks) No Class February 20
Cost: $295
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 8 Students
K-POP Demon Hunters - Dance Program
Instructor: Digital Dreamers STEAM Academy
Step into the world of K-Pop with this high-energy class inspired by the bold style and storytelling of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Students will learn fun, age-appropriate choreography while building confidence, rhythm, and stage presence. Each session blends dance practice with light cultural exploration, helping students understand how movement, music, and performance come together in K-Pop.
Students will work individually and in groups to learn choreography, practice formations, and perform together, encouraging teamwork and self-expression. The class is designed for all experience levels and focuses on having fun while learning the basics of performance and coordination.
Tuesdays: K-5 3:30 - 4:30
January 27 - March 24 (8 Weeks) No class February 17
Cost: $375
Minimum 5 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Middle School Art Club
Instructor: Julie Pollack (Aurora’s Art Specialist)
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: 6-8 2:00 - 3:15 (1.25 hrs)
January 28 - March 25 (8 Weeks) No Class February 18
Cost: $325
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Culinary Adventures
Instructor: DD STEAM Academy
Culinary Adventures: Taste of the World (K–5)
Explore global cultures through food in this hands-on culinary journey around the world. In this program, students will “travel” to a new country each week and learn about its culture, traditions, and flavors while preparing kid-friendly recipes inspired by that region. Children will practice safe, age-appropriate cooking skills as they measure, mix, assemble, and taste their creations.
This class encourages curiosity, teamwork, and creativity while helping students build confidence in the kitchen. Along the way, kids will learn about ingredients, cultural traditions, and how food connects people across the globe.
Wednesdays: K - 5th 2:00 - 3:15 (1.25 hrs)
January 28 - March 25 (8 Weeks ) No class February 18
Cost: $545 (includes all food costs)
Minimum 5 Students / Maximum 12 Students
Sewing & Textiles
Instructor: Julie Pollack (Aurora’s Art Specialist)
Explore the world of textiles and sewing through creating both 3D and 2D projects. All kids in this class will learn and use hand-sewing techniques. The class will incorporate basic sewing techniques, beading, and embroidery. Second and third grade students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of machine sewing and block printing on fabric. Fourth through eighth grade students will have the opportunity to explore all of the above along with crochet and some self-guided textile projects.
Thursdays: K/1 2:30 - 3:30 and 2-8 3:30 - 4:30
January 29 - March 26 (8 Weeks ) No class February 19
Cost: $295
Minimum 4 Students / Maximum 12 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, January 21, 2026 at noon, the class will be cancelled.
Classes start the week of January 26, 2026. 4See 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.