Before/After School Programs
In response to the needs of Merrick's many working parents, there are opportunities at each school for both Before and After School Programming. We have three providers who have programs to help serve our community.
Merrick Before/After School Program (BASP)
This program has been providing quality School-Age Child Care service to the children and parents in the Merrick UFSD since September 1982. The Merrick Before/After School Program Inc. (BASP) is an independent not-for profit organization governed by a Parent Board of Directors.
The Before School Program is in session at each elementary school and is open on all school days from 7 a.m. until the start of school. There is a minimum of three days participation per week. Parents must bring their child or children into the school and sign them in each day.
The after school program runs daily from 2:55 p.m. – 6 p.m. at each of the three elementary schools in the district. Time and assistance are offered for completion of homework assignments. Students are also provided with a variety of supervised activities which include arts and crafts, physical education and computers. Snacks (milk and cookies, etc.) are provided daily to the students. Children must attend a minimum of three days per week.
Parents interested in the Before and/or After School Program are invited to call the Program Office at 379-4245 or click here to view their web site: http://www.merrickbasp.com
SCOPE Enrichment Program, K-6
The after school enrichment program is designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and build essential skills in a fun and engaging environment. Families register for every day of the month for an amazing program that provides daily enrichment activities, physical activity, creative exploration
- Curriculum designed for k-6 students
- 3:00pm (dismissal) to 5:00pm daily
- Birch, Chatterton and lakeside locations
- Operates every full school day lessons in STEM, fine arts, & movement
- Activities in robotics, coding & gaming
- Taught by skilled & experienced staff
- Minimum of 15 students needed to run a class
Click here to visit the website for more information: www.SCOPEONLINE.US
Chabad Afterschool Program
This program runs from 3:00-5:00 at the Chabad. They offer a multitude of scheduled programs for children in grades K and 1st grade. Programming is offered in the following areas:
- STEAM
- Sports
- Woodworking
- Kosher cooking
- Crafts
- Music
- Hebrew
For more information, please click here to visit their website: www.ChabadJewishLife.org/AfterSchool