REGISTER HERE FOR EXTENDED DAY 2026-27
EDP 2026-2027
Hours: Please be considerate of our staff and arrive before closing.*
Monday-Thursday: 3 pm - 6 pm
Fridays: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
*A $1.00 per minute late fee will begin immediately. Please be considerate of the staff and allow enough time to meet the pickup deadline.
How do I pick up my child after 3:00 pm? (or after 12:30 pm on Fridays)?
Drive past the main entrance and continue into the Faculty Lot*—the same area used for the regular dismissal turnaround. Pull as far up as possible toward the Primary Gym.
*The faculty parking lot is located at the end of our campus and can be accessed off of Sandy Valley Road. If using GPS, the best address is 121 Sandy Valley Rd. The parking lot is across the street from this address, at the bend in Sandy Valley Road.
Once you’re parked, please text our direct EDP line at 781-708-5592. We will notify your student of your arrival, and they will come out to meet you in the Faculty Lot. Younger students will be escorted by a staff member to ensure they get to you safely.
If you’re also picking up a Middle School student along with your EDP child at 4:30, feel free to continue using the Middle School dismissal line—there’s no need to make an additional stop. We will have your child meet you in the middle school dismissal line.
What will my child be doing?
We hope to have students outside to play in the fresh air whenever possible. However, New England weather seldom cooperates. When children are inside, they will be in the Primary Gym or Main Building with Mrs. Saia, Mrs. Crugnale and Mrs. DiClemente. We will have tech time, games, activities, and socialization time. Most Enrichment activities will start in October. Homework club will be available at EDP starting September 9th from 3-4:30 pm for grades 3-5. This is a great opportunity for children to get some homework done in a quiet environment.
Is there anything my student needs to bring?
Students should bring a labeled water bottle to EDP. If students plan to attend EDP on Fridays, they will need to bring a NUT-FREE lunch, as the school does not serve lunch on Fridays. We provide snacks for students, but some families prefer to send a snack from home. If you choose to send a snack, please ensure it is NUT-FREE, as we are a NUT-FREE campus.
PreK students should bring an extra pair of clothes, including underwear, in their bag daily for EDP. This is in addition to the extra pair kept in the classroom, to ensure they are prepared in case of accidents.
There’s been a last minute change in my schedule, who do I contact?
Please let your child’s homeroom teacher know as well as Megan Saia (msaia@dcds.net) and the main office (attendance@dcds.net) if there is a last-minute change in your pick-up plans. To add/change your registration, email Megan Saia.
Important Dates to Remember:
There will be No EDP on the following dates:
11/24/26 (Thanksgiving break)
12/11/26 (Faculty/Staff holiday party)
12/18/26 (Winter Break)
1/19/27 (Winter LS Conferences-No EDP for Middle School)
3/5/27 (Spring Break)
4/16/27 (Grandparents/Special Friends Day)
5/7/26 (Teacher Appreciation Day)
6/9/27 (Last day of classes)
Fall Enrichment Offerings: Enrichment Registration Link
Lego Club (Grades 3-5)
In this hands-on LEGO class, students explore creativity, problem-solving and teamwork through fun building challenges. Each session introduces a new theme—from shapes and patterns to towers and bridges. Students design,
test and share their creations while learning basic STEM concepts such as measurement and balance. The class encourages collaboration, imagination and presentation skills, as students build both individually and in groups.
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Dates: 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 (no school 10/12)
Cost: $300
Fire & Knives: Outdoor Adventure & Survival Skills (Grades 1-5)
Fire & Knives is a hands-on outdoor adventure program where students build confidence by learning practical skills through play, exploration, and teamwork. Each week, students tackle engaging challenges while learning safe knife handling, fire building, knots, shelter construction, navigation, first aid, and outdoor problem-solving.
Led by trained instructors in a safe, structured environment, every class emphasizes responsibility, resilience, creativity, and collaboration. Students develop real-world skills while spending meaningful time outside, working together, and discovering what they're capable of.
Whether they're mastering a new knot, building a small fire, or solving a team challenge, students leave each class more confident, more capable, and eager for the next adventure.
Eyes off screens. Hands in the dirt. Confidence earned.
www.fireknives.club
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Cost: $300
14 Maximum Students
Sew Much Fun (Grades 4 & 5)
Get creative with our beginner’s craft class, where you’ll explore a variety of hands-on projects using different materials and techniques! From fabric crafts and paper art to fun DIY projects, you’ll develop fine motor skills, boost creativity, and enjoy the satisfaction of making something unique. This class is all about having fun, making new friends, and bringing your ideas to life through handmade crafts. Plus, each student will receive a craft kit with all the supplies needed for the course. We can’t wait to get started! This class is open to all students in Grades 4 and 5. Minimum 8 students, Maximum12 students
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 plus 15 minutes for cleanup
Dates:10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
Cost: $375
iCode Minecraft(Grades 2-5)
iCode of Wellesley is the premier STEAM after school and summer camp with programs offered all throughout the year. We offer classes on all 7
days a week with a very flexible schedule, allowing our students to gain a variety of skills on the hottest and newest topics of interest at
reasonable pricing. Our STEAM curriculum is accredited and certified by STEM. Minecraft is one of the most popular platforms in the world for kids to learn a variety of concepts – including but not limited to, art, architecture, creativity, navigation, math concepts, and animation.
Min: 7 to Max: 15
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:20-4:20 pm
Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 (No school 11/11 and 11/25)
Cost: $300
Create a Graphic Novelist Notebook!(Grades 2-5)
Scholastic Graphic Novelist Jonathan Todd, author/illustrator of Timid brings his notebook everywhere! From jotting down ideas for future comics to sketching his dog lying by the door, Mr. Todd uses his notebook to collect ideas for stories and drawings for future graphic novels. At the start of this class you’ll receive a blank journal, which you’ll use in class—and between classes—to practice fun writing and drawing exercises that’ll help you become a more experienced cartoonist. Exercises will include journaling in the form of comics, creating comic strips and longer comic stories, sketching from photos and your surroundings to realistically draw whatever you want to make a comic about, and studying how your favorite cartoonists write/draw by copying their drawings. On the last two days, you can use your awesome journal to create a finished comic for the world to enjoy!
Minimum 9 students. Max 15 students
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/14,10/21, 10/28, 11/4 and 11/18 (no class on 10/7)
Cost: $305 includes art supplies
SPARK's Dinosaur Club
(Grades K-2)
Stomp, Roar, Explore! Calling all little paleontologists! Join us for an exciting 8-week dinosaur adventure where young explorers will travel back to the age of the dinosaurs through hands-on activities, creative crafts, games, stories, and imaginative play. Each week, children will discover a new dinosaur, dig for fossils, create prehistoric art, learn fun dinosaur facts, and enjoy interactive STEAM activities designed just for TK–1 learners.From erupting volcanoes and dinosaur egg experiments to building dinosaur habitats and going on exciting fossil hunts, every session is packed with learning, creativity, and fun. Campers will develop problem-solving, fine motor, and social skills while making new friends and bringing the prehistoric world to life. Get ready to roar, stomp, and discover—because every week is a dino-sized adventure at SPARK Dinosaur Club!
Day:Wednesdays
Time: 3:20-4:20 pm
Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 (no school 11/11 & 11/25)
Cost: $300
Fall Chess Wizards (Grades 1-5)
Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing fun, informative and challenging chess lessons to students in PreK-8th grade. Our program is made for children at every step of their chess journey – no matter the skill level – with classes that build upon each other, starting with the basics and moving toward more advanced lessons as your child progresses from one session to the next. Chess Wizards teaches children how to problem solve, think critically, win graciously, and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. At the end of this session, each student would have had the chance to participate in a mini-chess tournament.
Maximum Students: 14
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:20-4:20 pm
Dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 (No class on 10/22)
Cost: $300
Cartooning Club:Sea Creatures, Magic Animals and Furry Friends! (Grades K-2)
Cartoonist Jonathan Todd, the author/Illustrator of the graphic novel Timid (Scholastic/Graphix), will coach you in drawing sea creatures, fantasy creatures and land animals, such as sea horses, unicorns and pandas! Every week he’ll coach you in drawing 2-3 cartoon-style animals, including suggestions from the class. Then, we’ll use our drawings to create special projects, including a picture book, stickers and a greeting card. You’ll also have a chance to finalize your drawings and special projects using felt-tip pens and colored pencils.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Dates: 9/17, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10 (no class on 9/24,10/1,10/22, 11/5, 11/12)
Cost: $300 includes art supplies
Creative Film (K-2)
Lights, Camera, Action! Become a Director, Actor, Cinematographer, and Editor at CinemaKidz. Utilizing professional equipment and technology, kids will work together and learn how to use cameras, audio equipment, and editing software, while creating completely original video projects. Kids will get creative as they try their hand at various special effects techniques: building props, combining claymation and live-action video, experimenting with the potential of green screens, practicing various camera tricks, utilizing stock videos, video filters, and much more! Participants will learn how to make movies from start to finish as they plan, write, film, act in, and edit an original project together.
Day: Fridays
Time: 1 pm- 2pm
Dates:10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
Cost: $300
Spanish (Grades 1-3)
Build global awareness and communication skills through Nexplore Language!
Nexplore’s interactive language classes ignite curiosity and build enthusiasm for different languages and cultures. Through games, songs, and engaging activities, students develop essential language skills like greetings, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Language learning helps students develop focus, improve memory, and boost creativity. Join Nexplore Language for an exciting educational journey that will broaden students’ horizons and introduce them to the richness of different cultures.
Day: Fridays
Time: 2-3 pm
Dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 (alternate date of 11/20 if needed)
Cost: $300