Enrichment Clubs

Leeds Enrichment Afterschool Program

Our Late Bird program provides after school enrichment clubs for our Leeds Elementary School students in grades 1-5. Clubs focus on Visual Arts, Crafts, Sports, Performing/ Movement/ Sound Arts, Computer Programming, Robotics, Engineering, Science, Languages, Movement/ Meditation/ Mindfulness, Cooperative Group Games, and Nature. Clubs are facilitated by our Teachers, Paraeducators, Late Bird Staff, Caregivers, and Community Members, and generally hold between 8-12 students, or more for larger group activities and team sports. The program aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children get to try new things and get to know other students and staff. We believe that enrichment opportunities and social emotional work are key to supporting intellectual growth. Through our Enrichment program, we aim to engage students in new experiences, physical and creative outlets, building new relationships, practicing communication skills, and challenging themselves. We prioritize getting to know each individual student, and we take a restorative approach to conflict resolution.

Program Goals

To offer quality afterschool enrichment activities that provide students with experiences beyond the regular school day
To provide a structured and safe environment that fosters responsible behavior, respect for others, and positive attitudes
To provide a caring staff who are responsive to each child’s needs and build lessons around the children's interests and strengths
To provide a warm, welcoming, and celebratory space for children to be themselves

Program Dates

Our enrichment clubs generally run consecutively throughout the school year, beginning in October.

Fall: October 6th - December 19th (Enrollment Deadline: September 15th)

Winter: January - March (Enrollment Deadline: December 15th)

Spring: April - June (Enrollment Deadline: March 15th)

Daily Schedule

2:10 Dismissal to Cafeteria

2:10-2:30 Check In with Enrichment club, Time for Snack/ Bathrooms

2:30-3:30 Club Activity

3:30-4:15 Clean Up / Play Time / Join Late Bird

4:15pm Dismissal or additional Late Bird hour until 5:15

Pricing/ Payments

Pricing

Each club is held one day per week and will be charged at an hourly rate of $7 per hour ($14 per day) for all scheduled days. Some clubs carry an additional materials fee, as indicated on the registration form.

Payments

Payments are charged on a monthly basis at the end of each calendar month. You will receive an email toward the end of each month with your payment amount, and all payments are due by the last day of each calendar month. Materials fees will be charged at the beginning of each session.

You may make an online payment via UniPay or pay by check. Checks must be made payable to: City of Northampton. No refunds or credits will be given if your child does not attend their club because your child was absent from school that day or because school is delayed or cancelled. Should you decide not to participate in the program, written notification is required seven (7) days in advance for any refunds or credits.

Here is a link to the directions for online payments: (*Note: the online payment system is not currently compatible with Visa cards.)

Arrival/ Dismissal

Arrival

At 2:10pm, students are dismissed to the cafeteria where their instructor will be waiting to greet them and check them in at a table designated for their club. Students will have time for a quick snack/drink before their clubs begin. Please remember to pack an extra snack/drink for your child(ren) on those days. We do not provide snacks or drinks, but students will always have a chance to fill their water bottles at the fountains.

Dismissal

Most enrichment clubs will end by 3:30pm, and come clubs will end at varying times between 3:30-4:15pm. Upon completion of clubs, all students will join Late Bird choice activities including Free Play on the Playground or in the Cafeteria, Gym Games, or Quiet Activities. Students may be picked up at any time between 3:30-4:15pm.

Enrichment Club Descriptions

Current:

Upcoming:

Fall 2025 (October 6th - December 19th)

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Registration

In order to participate in our Enrichment Clubs, all families will need to complete an annual registration through MyProcare.com (or the paper registration form for those who are not able to access the online registration). For any students not already enrolled in Late Bird, you will need to fill out a Late Bird registration form, which you can pick up in the main office, or email ghollender@northampton-k12.us.

Fall 2025 registration forms have now been sent out. The registration deadline for Fall 2025 Enrichment Clubs will be September 26th. We will do our best to get everyone into at least one club of choice.

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