After School Program
Edgewood Campus School offers care after school care from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Our After School Program provides a safe and fun environment for students in grades K4-8. Our mission is to support families by offering quality care in alignment with the values of our Dominican Catholic school community. The After School program is open to students in 4K through grade 8. Campus School faculty members staff the program with support from students from Edgewood College, UW-Madison, and Edgewood High School.
Enrollment & Costs
Yearly Registration Fee: $50 per family
This fee is non-refundable after September 1st.
Hourly Fee: $15.00/hour per child until 5:00 pm
New for 2025-2026: A late fee of $25.00 is charged for late pickup past 5:00 PM.
After the fourth late pick up, you may be asked to leave the program.
Families are billed at the end of each month for After School fees accrued via FACTS.
New for 2025-2026: All children are enrolled under a probationary period of thirty days from the first day of attendance. After that time, if the Coordinator and School Administration feels that the child is not a good fit or that we cannot meet the needs of the child, there will be a meeting with the parents. If there is not a good resolution, the parents will be asked to find alternative care for their child(ren).
Pick-Up Procedures (updated Aug. 2025)
Parent(s)/pre-authorized pick up person(s) must ring the doorbell at the Lower Campus School Main Office, stating their name and the name(s) of their child(ren) they are picking up.
They will be let into the vestibule to sign out their students. Students will meet them in the vestibule to leave for the day.
Parents are not permitted to enter the building without prior appointment or teacher/administrator approval. This includes going into the building to retrieve student materials (snow gear, boots, band instruments, textbooks, homework, etc…)
No child will be allowed to check themselves out or exit the program unattended.
Contact information for pre-authorized pick up person(s) for student(s) need to be shared with the School by parent(s) and updated frequently. (i.e. nannies, grandparents, friends).
After School Daily Schedule for Students
Check-In & Snack: Students arrive to after school program spaces unescorted from classrooms. Students check in and receive their snack. One peanut/tree nut free snack is provided daily.
If a student does not like the provided snack, they may bring a peanut/tree nut free snack from home.
Late arrivals (i.e. arriving after a sports practice/tutoring) may receive a snack upon arrival.
Outdoor Play: Supervised outdoor activities, weather permitting.
Quiet Time/Homework: Designated time for older students to work on homework and quiet play for younger students.
Indoor Activities: A variety of games, crafts, and activities are offered.
After School Program Testimonials
“Our family is very thankful for Edgewood’s after-school program. Our girls enjoy a safe, dependable, and fun transition at the end of their school day from their classroom to after-school. Our girls love after-school because they get to play with schoolmates that they might not see during the day, as well as having an opportunity to get a jump on their homework. We also have enjoyed the optional programs such as chess and guitar.” Meghan T.
“We are a household of two working parents, and the Edgewood after-school program affords us the ability to see out a full work day while our kids are socially engaged, enriched with numerous activities, and above all, safe. Our kids view being at after-school as a treat. From their vantage point, they get to have more fluid free play, extended interaction with their peer group, quiet time to accomplish homework, and enrichment opportunities throughout the year that are really special: guitar lessons, chess club, science explorers, etc. For us, the parents, there is no pain point around coordinating their care after the school day ends. This program is well attended, well staffed, organized for the entire school year, and is a seamless extension of their day and ours. We highly recommend this wonderful value-add program that Edgewood Campus School has thoughtfully structured.” Bob G. and Sara T.
“We love the after-school program and how it seamlessly integrates with our sons’ experience at ECS. It’s nice that it’s staffed by teachers we are already familiar with. We also appreciate the flexibility to vary their schedule each day to accommodate other activities. The boys love the extended time to play with their friends.” Porter and Carren M.
“The after-school program is a fun and safe child-care option for our working families. After-school is a great way for our students to make friends across grade levels. All students are encouraged to engage in creative play and exercise on our outdoor playground. On bad weather days, the students play indoors with a variety of activity options. Many of our older students use this time to work on homework, both independently or collaboratively with fellow classmates. The after-school program provides children with an equal amount of academic and social skills that helps them thrive inside and outside of the classroom. All students are welcome in our after-school family.” ECS after-school staff member Jessica D.
