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After-School Programs
About
CASA is a licensed, after-school program for elementary school students (K-5) that provides a safe, fun environment for children of working parents. The activities are designed to enhance recreation, behavior, social and physical skills.
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- 2022-2023 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF)
- 2023-2024 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF)
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Hours
- From school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Programs operate with the LCPS calendar.
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Registration Fees
- Monthly fee: $360/child
- Non-refundable deposit: $50/child (due at registration)
- For the remainder of the current school year, you may register your child if there is space available. Please call 703-777-0343 and speak to a Customer Service Assistant to check availability and get registration instructions.
- CASA enrollments have a 3-school day waiting period for the start date.
Transportation
- Any LCPS transportation requests need to be made through ParentVue beginning 9/13.
- Please refer to 2022-2023 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF) to determine if your CASA or CASA Academy location requires arrangements to be made with LCPS transportation.
Absence
CASA programs use a software app called Brightwheel to track attendance and communicate with parents. To report an absence, please refer to the app.
Contact
For any questions or concerns please use the CASA Customer Service Request Form.
Get Involved!
Parents are encouraged to take an active role by volunteering at sites and participating in special events. Please email us if you are interested in volunteering or job opportunities.
About
YAS is an after-school program for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) that provides a safe and inclusive recreation-based environment for children of working parents. The activities are designed to develop confidence by building leadership, decision making, fitness and collaborative skills.
Hours
- From school dismissal until 6:15 p.m.
Locations
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Fees
- Monthly fee: $50/child
CASA, CASA Academy & YAS
- 2022-2023 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF)
- 2023-2024 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF)
- PRCS After-school Programs FAQs
Early Registration
Week 1 for returning families in CASA, CASA Academies, and YAS starts Tuesday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. and ends Friday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Week 2 for returning families in CASA, CASA Academies, and YAS, rising kindergarteners in PRCS Preschool or Childcare, and families eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch, who are enrolled in PRCS’ Fee Reduction Program, starts Tuesday, April 18 at 8:30 a.m. and ends Friday, April 21 at 5:00 p.m.
- Students enrolled in CASA or YAS in the current school year and their siblings are eligible for early registration.
- Rising Kindergarteners enrolled in PRCS preschool or childcare in the current year are eligible for early registration.
- New families eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) are eligible for week 2 registration.
- If you are eligible for the FRL, complete and submit the Fee Reduction Application. You must upload your School Meal Eligibility Notification from the school nutritionist’s office. If you need a copy of your letter, contact Claudia Suarez by email.
- Registration Steps
- PRCS After-school Programs FAQs
Open Registration
Starts April 25, 8:30 a.m. and ends June 30, 11:59 p.m.*
- Open registration for all other new CASA, CASA Academy and YAS families.
- *To register after June 30, visit the PRCS office.
Registration Instructions & Required Forms
- Registration steps (PDF)
- Step-by-step how to register (video)
- Register, make payments and request ID/password online.
- Required forms and document submission
- Licensed Childrens Programs Fee Reduction Program (PDF) - Spanish version (PDF)
- A complete Health and Skills Form (PDF)
- Long-Term Medication Form (PDF)
- YAS Permission-to-Walk-Home Form (PDF)
- Cancellation policy (PDF)