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The City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Department offers quality School-Age Childcare for children grades kindergarten through 5th grade, including Before & After School and Summer Camp programs. Email jjennings@cityofeastlansing.com for additional information.
The Before & After School Program (B&A) is available to children (kindergarten through 5th grade) enrolled in the East Lansing Public Schools. The program is offered in certain elementary schools during the academic calendar year.
Summer Camp reservations begin on Monday, April 17, 2023. Camp will begin on Monday, June 12, 202.
Winter Break Childcare is offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center for children enrolled in the Before & After School Program. Childcare will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Participants are eligible for enrollment the month before break. The deadline for signup and payment is two weeks before break. For more information, email Julie Anne Jennings.
All B&A programs are closed when the East Lansing Public Schools are closed for inclement weather. If schools are dismissed early for this reason After School Care will not be offered.
Program | Days | Time | Details & Activities |
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Before School | Mon-Fri | 7 a.m. - school | Free choice, games, homework |
After School | Mon-Fri | School - 5:45 p.m. | Arts & crafts, homework, outdoor play, gym. |
Half Day | Available on half days | 12:15 - 5:30 p.m. | Arts & crafts, homework, outdoor play, gym. |
Break Care | Winter, mid-winter & spring breaks | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Arts & crafts, outdoor play, seasonal activities |
Summer Camps | One-week sessions | Arts & crafts, outdoor play, seasonal activities |
Please email Julie Anne Jennings at jjennings@cityofeastlansing.com if you would like to be added to our distribution list for registration materials. Registration begins the week of April 17, 2023 and the first day of camp will be Monday, June 12, 2023.
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.