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Welcome to the Bear Canyon Before & After School Enterprise Program (BASE)!
Hours of Operation
Before School------------------------------------6:30am - 8:30am
Before School (PLC Fridays '26-'27 SY)-----6:30am - 9:15am
After School---------------------------------------3:30pm - 6:00pm
Full Days / Breaks / No School Days---------7:00am - 5:30pm
(Please see BASE Closure Dates Listed Below)
90 Minute Delayed Start: The B.A.S.E. program will open at 8:00 am for Before School --- OR 8:30 am on Full Days
Contact Information:
Program Cell: 303-519-9847
Questions email: jbruf@dcsdk12.org or lmlewis@dcsdk12.org
Address:
9660 Salford Lane, Highlands Ranch CO 80126
Mission Statement:
Promoting safety, well-being and development of every child while partnering with schools and community to be the best choice for families.
Vision Statement:
A safe community where exploration and growth are encouraged and celebrated.
It is important to note that just being registered with the BASE program does not guarantee a spot is available in our before, after, or full day sessions. You must sign your child(ren) up for the days you need care through the School Care Works parent portal. Unfortunately, if your child(ren) are not signed up and we are capacity, we will not be able to provide care.
If you are needing drop in care, please contact the BASE program directly at (303) 519-9847 to see if there is availability. If you have any questions please contact John Ruf at jbruf@dcsdk12.org or Lisa Lewis at lmlewis@dcsdk12.org
Programs that we offer:
Before & After School Care LINK
Full Day Care (School Break/No School Days) LINK
Monthly Activity Calendar LINK
HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES
Monday, May 25th, 2026 - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 19th, 2026 - Juneteenth Holiday
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - July 4th Holiday
OTHER CLOSURE DATES
Monday, June 1st, 2026 - BASE Professional Development Day
HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES
Monday, May 25th, 2026 - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 19th, 2026 - Juneteenth Holiday
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - July 4th Holiday
OTHER CLOSURE DATES
Monday, June 1st, 2026 - BASE Professional Development Day
Future Closure Dates for 2026 - 2027 School Year
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - 4th of July Holiday
Monday, September 7th, 2026 - Labor Day Holiday
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26th and 27th, 2026 - Thanksgiving Holiday (2 days)
Thursday-Friday, Dec. 24th and 25th, 2026 - Christmas Holiday (2 days) Observed
Friday, January 1st, 2027 - New Year’s Day Holiday Observed
Monday, January 18th, 2027 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
Monday, February 15th, 2027 - Presidents’ Day Holiday
Monday, May 31st, 2027 - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 1st, 2027 - BASE Professional Development Day
Friday, June 18th, 2027 - Juneteenth Holiday
Additional Closures
Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 21st, 2026 - Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2026 - Christmas Holiday
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2026 - Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 28th, 2026 - Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 29th, 2026 - Christmas Holiday
Please remember to re-enroll for the 26-27 school year on SchoolCare Works
Returning Families Re-enrollment LINK
New Families Enrollment LINK
This enrolls you for the entirety of the 2026 - 2027 School Year (July 1st, 2026 - June 30th, 2027)
July / August Itinerary will be released late May / Early June
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