Our Programs

We offer programming for K-8 youth during the school year and summer. Each day is filled with a variety of activities for the youth to participate in, including recreational games, service learning, leadership training, art activities, cooking classes, field trips, mentorship and academic support.

After School Elementary

During the school year, CPY offers programming, a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn some new skills and make some new friends in our safe, secure setting.

Who: Students in grades K-5 from Bel Air Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary, and Pike Lake Education Center (early start schools)

When: Monday through Friday from 3:30pm until 5:30pm

Free transportation from Bel Air, Sunnyside, and Pike Lake to CPY
A nutritious meal/snack each day
Transportation home for those who live in 55112 ZIP code
Academic support
Regular field trips
Service projects
Hands on learning
Recreational activities
Cooking classes
Arts programming
Reading support from Friends of the Ramsey County Library

Cost

The cost is very reasonable – just $120 a month. Scholarships and sliding fee scale available for families who qualify for educational benefits.

Just interested in programming a few times a month? We also offer drop-in after school programming for just $10/day.

Register For Elementary Program

After School Middle School

Who: Students in grades 6th - 8th from Highview Middle School

When: Monday through Friday from 2:45 - 5:30pm

Located at Christ the King Lutheran Church, just 2 blocks from Highview Middle School – within easy walking distance
Transportation home available for those who live in 55112 ZIP code
Daily Snack
Academic support
Regular field trips
Service projects
Hands on learning
Recreational activities
Cooking classes involving menu planning and budgeting
Arts programming
Boys and Girls Leadership Clubs
Mentoring from positive, caring role models
Special Events (Moonlight Fever, Sporting Events)

The best part? It’s all FREE! Bring a friend and come see what we’re all about!

Register For Middle School Program

Summer Program

Summer Fun Starts Here!

Ummm…isn’t it too early to be thinking about this? Absolutely not! We start planning our summer months ahead of time, making sure we have a location and many of the details worked out long before spring flowers start blooming. Summers bring some of our wildest fun, and it takes some time to make that kind of fun happen! We’d love to have you join us, so stay tuned here as we post our plans. Our plans for summer include programs 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday. Our afternoon programs run from 12:00 pm until 5:30 pm…a great match with summer school.

Just a few of our program features:

Daily lunch and snack
Weekly field trips
Once-a-week trip to the splash pad/park
Age-appropriate enrichment activities
Daily outdoor activities (as weather permits)
Transportation available for afternoon program – includes, to and from home or summer school for those who live in the 55112 area *Additional fees may apply.

Our “on-site” (non-field trip) days are spent doing various activities such as recreational games, arts and crafts, cooking, and a lot of hands-on fun. Your kids will have a blast!

Worried that our rates don’t work with your budget? There are a limited number of full scholarships and many partial scholarships available for families who qualify for Educational Benefits, so give us a call!

Don’t qualify for Educational Benefits, but have financial concerns? All Families…

Can take advantage of our sibling discounts (10% off the regular weekly fee) – great for larger families.

Have access to limited, partial scholarships and our sliding fee scale. Proof of income is required. Please call to inquire about our sliding fee scale rates.

We hope you’ll consider joining us this upcoming summer as we plan to shatter the record for the most fun you can have in one day!

Register for Summer Program

Long Program Days

When school is out we’ve got you covered! Join us for fun-filled days that include field trips, tasty treats, games, open gym, and opportunities to get crafty! And no need to pack a lunch, all for a reasonable fee.

Who: Youth in K-8th grades

When: 12pm-5:30pm

Past field trips included…

Zero Gravity
Bowling
Movies
Corn mazes
Indoor Playground
Science Museum
History Center
Children’s Museum
Grove Cove
Grand Slam
Skyzone
And many more!

Pease note: Current Registration Form (including registration fee), Waiver and Consent Forms Required for all Long Program Days - scholarships and sliding fee scales do not cover Long Program Days.