Milton Academy’s Lower School After School Program is a nurturing space where students are largely able to self-select how they spend their afternoons. Among other selections, our After School students can participate in:
- Enrichment clubs
- Private Music lessons
- Homework time
- Outdoor play
- Arts and Crafts
- Small and large group games
A majority of the Lower School population participates in our enrichment clubs, which provide avenues for students to explore their many interests. Students who are not in clubs fill their time doing homework, playing with friends, working on various arts and crafts projects, or engaging in different types of games.
After School Program Billing Information
Beginning this Fall, the After School Program will be returning to the billing structure that it used prior to adjustments that were made due to covid. Therefore, if a student signs up for a particular day of the week, they will be charged for attendance for that day throughout the Fall. days will not be billed individually unless the student is a bus rider or a drop-in. Students who are signed up for a club will be charged for the club on the days that the club is running and the 1 hour drop-in price for the days that they attend ASP and the club is not scheduled to meet. Students who are signed up for a club on a particular day will not also be charged the After School Hour charge on that day. Students who plan to stay regularly from 4 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. should sign up for After Care on the days they will plan to stay later. All ASP related billing is charged through the student’s IA account and is typically entered during the first week of each month for the month prior.
After School Hour
This option is available for all Lower School students and runs every day from 3:00–4:00 p.m. After School Hour is a time for Lower School students to hang out after school in a more unstructured environment. During these times, students can choose to do homework, play with friends, work on projects, and more. After School Hour is supervised by our ASP staff outdoors.
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Price: The cost for After School Hour is $30 per afternoon if they are registered for the Winter Term. Cost for students riding the 4 p.m. buses is $20 per afternoon.
|
Day |
Number of days |
Price |
|
Monday |
6 |
$180 |
|
Tuesday |
9 |
$270 |
|
Wednesday |
10 |
$300 |
|
Thursday |
10 |
$300 |
|
Friday |
8 |
$240 |
Sibling Pickup
This option is available for Lower School students who have siblings in both Milton’s Lower School and Middle School divisions. This coverage is available everyday and runs from 3:00–3:30 p.m. Students who elect this option can be picked up at the Junior Building just before Middle School dismissal at 3:30 p.m. This option is free to families who are picking up siblings in both the Middle and Lower School. Students who are not picked up by 3:45 will be charged the drop-in rate.
After School Program Bus
The following routes/stops will be available for ASP students in grades K–5:
- BOSTON (please note that the 4 p.m. route terminates at the Causeway stop)
- BROOKLINE (Newton, Brookline)
- DOVER (South Natick, Dover, Needham, Dedham)
- NEWTON/WELLESLEY (Newton, Wellesley)
- SOUTH SHORE (Cohasset, Hingham, Quincy)
All information regarding bus routes, registration, and schedules can be found here. Please reach out to courtney_hawkesgaidos@milton.edu if you have any questions.
Please note that the buses will be supervised by the bus driver. Therefore, all students must be able to follow directions and remain seated during the duration of the trip in order to maintain bus riding privileges.
Price: $20 per day for students not attending clubs
After Care
Students in After School Hour and Weekly Enrichment Clubs will have the option to extend the day by attending After Care from 4:00–5:45 p.m. This is an unstructured time that could include doing homework, playing outside, working on small craft projects, playing board games, reading, and playing sports with friends.
Time: 4:00–5:45 p.m.
Price: The cost for After Care is $35 per afternoon.
| Day | Number of days | Price |
| Monday | 6 | $210 |
| Tuesday | 9 | $315 |
| Wednesday | 10 | $350 |
| Thursday | 10 | $350 |
| Friday | 8 | $280 |
Drop-Ins
If a scheduling conflict arises and parents or caretakers are unable to pick up their child at 3 p.m., students are welcome to drop into ASP. We recommend that parents let us know ahead of time, if possible, so that we can ensure there is ample coverage.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Price: $35 for the first hour, $75 for the full afternoon
After School Program Pick-Up Protocol
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Parents can park in the Junior Building parking lot (right side if you are looking at the building) and walk down the stairs to the side door adjacent to the cafeteria, and ring the doorbell. Parents are welcome to come in to help gather their children’s belongings.
Early Dismissal from clubs – If a student is going to be picked up early from a club, their parents should contact Noah beforehand so that we can make proper arrangements.
4 p.m. Buses
All students riding the 4 p.m. bus will be gathered by an ASP staff member between 3:45 – 3:50 and brought to the bus pickup location on Academy Road. Please make sure to update the PickUp Patrol app accordingly.
4 p.m. Pick-Up
All students who are not staying after 4 p.m. can be picked up in the care line in front of the Junior Building. Two ASP staff members will bring these students to the front of the JB, and help them get into their cars.
After 4 p.m.
After the 4 p.m. pickup, we bring all remaining students back to ASP in the cafeteria. Parents can park in the Junior Building parking lot (right side if you are looking at the building) and walk down the stairs to the side door adjacent to the cafeteria, and ring the doorbell. Parents are welcome to come in to help gather their children’s belongings.
School Break Coverage
Winter Break Programming: Dec. 19, 22, 23 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily)
Friday, February 13 Early Release Day (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Friday March 13 Parent Teacher Conference Coverage (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
March Break Programming: March 16 – 19 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Full Day Coverage Price: $125 per day
Early Release Day Price: $75 for care from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (No After Care available)
Weekly Spring Enrichment Clubs
Weekly Enrichment Clubs will be offered to all Lower School students from 3:00–3:55 p.m. on Monday through Thursdays. Clubs are taught by Lower School faculty as well as highly reviewed outside vendors. Students will begin each club with a quick snack at 3:00 p.m. and will end at around 3:55 p.m. so that students can be dismissed at 4:00 p.m. Students will be transported by After School staff members to dismissal, the 4:00 p.m. Buses, or to our After Care Program.
*Due to anticipated demand, students may only sign up for one MineCraft class per session.
Monday Clubs
Chess Explorers (Grade K-2) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
Checkmate! Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to chess. Students learn the rules, piece movement and basic strategies through hands-on mini-games and guided play. Each week includes lessons and game time to build confidence, focus and good sportsmanship. Chess is a great way to develop strategic thinking, pattern recognition, concentration and self-confidence!
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 14 students
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $240
Stretchy Safari: An exploration of mindfulness and yoga (Grades K-2)
Dr. M is excited to be back to lead a fun-filled Mindfulness and Yoga enrichment club for students in grades K-2. Students will explore yoga through age-appropriate exercises designed to introduce them to yoga concepts and keep them entertained throughout the process.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $240
Instructor: Meaghan McLoughlin
Digital Art (Grades 1-3)
This club is perfect for students who love art and computer design! During the digital art club, students will have the opportunity to create art using technology. Ms. Kara will help students learn various ways of producing different art styles interactively.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 10 students
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $240
Instructor: Hulya
MineCraft SuperHeroes
After joining us for summer camp, CodeAdvantage will be teaming up with us again to run some technology based clubs throughout the school year. From their brochure: “The Minecraft world is in danger! In this class, students will learn coding fundamentals and use them to create powerful superheroes with special abilities. Each class creates a new opportunity for our coders to save the Minecraft world against a new danger! From traveling to a ruined city and exploring a frozen bunker to saving the White House and more! Students will have an amazing time putting their coding skills to the test!”
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $275 (includes $35 technology rental fee)
Pottery Club (Grades 3-5)
Students will join Ms. Furtado to work with clay and create pots of different styles. Students who participate will be able to mold and paint their projects and then completed projects will be able to be fired using the Lower School kiln. This club is perfect for students who are passionate about art and want to challenge themselves with 3d art design.
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $240
Instructor: Monica Furtado
Greenleaf Study Club
Available to third through fifth graders, Greenleaf Study Club provides a quiet, supportive study hall where students can focus on their homework assignments. With help available from our own teachers if needed, students are encouraged to complete their assignments independently. Tools will be provided that help them develop their organizational and time-management skills. Those who finish early can read quietly.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 2, 9
Price: $160
Tuesday Clubs
Art Innovators! (Grades K-2) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
This hands-on program is a great way to introduce future artists to art and innovation! Students draw self-portraits, mold sculptures, and create captivating collages—cultivating essential creativity and risk-taking skills. As students explore the world of art, from da Vinci to Kahlo, they’ll show their creativity and grow their confidence by sharing their work with others! “Art Innovators” empowers the next generation to envision, create and inspire through the transformative power of art!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10
Price: $320
MineCraft: World Adventure (Grades K-2) (A CodeAdvantage Club)
After joining us for summer camp, CodeAdvantage will be teaming up with us again to run some technology based clubs throughout the school year. From their brochure: “Grab your passports, we are off to explore new worlds within the Minecraft realm! Students will learn to move, explore, build, and code within Minecraft while visiting exciting places including ancient Egypt, Tokyo Disneyland, Chicago, the wizarding world of Hogwarts, and more! Students will use their knowledge and creativity to design projects on their own. Students do not need prior experience with Minecraft”
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10
Price: $355 (Includes $35 technology rental fee)
Bracelet Making Club (Grades 3-5)
Friendship bracelets are back in a big way, and Ms. Correia is here to help students make them! Students in this club will learn different ways to make friendship bracelets and more that they can wear and share with their friends!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Limit: 15 students
Dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10
Price: $320
Instructor: Sandra Correia
Greenleaf Study Club
Available to third through fifth graders, Greenleaf Study Club provides a quiet, supportive study hall where students can focus on their homework assignments. With help available from our own teachers if needed, students are encouraged to complete their assignments independently. Tools will be provided that help them develop their organizational and time-management skills. Those who finish early can read quietly.
Dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10
Price: $160
Wednesday Clubs
Stories and Crafts (Grades K-2)
In this club, students will join Ms. Stawarky and listen to stories then work on various art projects that will relate to them. This club is perfect for students who love books and crafting. Students of all reading abilities are able to join this club.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: $320
Instructor: Nancy Stawarky
Who’s Next? An introduction to improvisation and acting (Grades K-2)
Back by popular demand, Mrs. Burke is back to lead grade K-2 students into the theatrical world. Mrs. Burke challenges students to step out of their comfort zones with a variety of improv games, acting challenges, and scenes to portray. This is perfect for students who are interested in performing in the future and have a willingness to be a little bit silly.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: $320
Instructor: Kristan Burke
Sustainability Club (Grades 3-5)
Have you ever wondered how you can help the planet? Join Upper School students Dilan and Jocelyn to explore the world of sustainability through creative, hands-on projects! Each week, students will learn about topics such as recycling, renewable energy, and the importance of plants through fun crafts and experiments. From transforming recyclables into art to planting seeds and designing your own ovens, students will discover how creativity and care for the Earth can go hand in hand.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: Pilot Program – $120 for full session
Classics Club (Grades 3-5)
A few members of the Upper School Classics club have come together to create a fun, interactive introduction to the classical languages. During this Enrichment club, students in grades 3-5 will learn about the Greek and Roman empires, mythology, and other classics related topics. This club is perfect for students who are interested in history, story-telling, or mythology!
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: Pilot Program – $120 for full session
Maker’s Empire 3D Design and Printing (Grade 3-5)
Unleash your creativity in this exciting, hands-on 3D design class! Using Maker’s Empire, students will explore how to create digital 3D models, designing everything from playful shapes to innovative and functional objects. This class inspires imagination, builds problem-solving skills, and enhances spatial thinking. Best of all, students will have the opportunity to bring home a 3D-printed creation of their choice! Open to grades 3–5, with lessons customized to match each student’s skill level.
Limit: 12 students
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: $320
Instructor: Hulya Kara
Greenleaf Study Club
Available to third through fifth graders, Greenleaf Study Club provides a quiet, supportive study hall where students can focus on their homework assignments. With help available from our own teachers if needed, students are encouraged to complete their assignments independently. Tools will be provided that help them develop their organizational and time-management skills. Those who finish early can read quietly.
Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, (Make-up date) Mar. 4
Price: $160
Thursday Clubs
Little Inventors (Grade K-2) (A SPARK Business Academy club)
From the SPARK Brochure: “In this “inventive” program, students design and create solutions to problems, teaming up to identify the need for a new invention, and producing real structures and solutions. In one STEM challenge, students build bridges using a variety of materials and experiment with how much weight they can hold. Students will also learn about famous inventors, and discuss how inventions improve our lives.”
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 14 students
Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Price: $320
MineCraft: World Adventure (Grades K-2) (A CodeAdvantage Club)
After joining us for summer camp, CodeAdvantage will be teaming up with us again to run some technology based clubs throughout the school year. From their brochure: “Grab your passports, we are off to explore new worlds within the Minecraft realm! Students will learn to move, explore, build, and code within Minecraft while visiting exciting places including ancient Egypt, Tokyo Disneyland, Chicago, the wizarding world of Hogwarts, and more! Students will use their knowledge and creativity to design projects on their own. Students do not need prior experience with Minecraft”
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Price: $355 (Includes $35 technology rental fee)
What’s so Funny? A comedy class for Grades 3-5
In this playful class, students explore what makes people laugh through silly games, skits, characters, and creative storytelling. Together, we discover different types of humor, practice acting out funny scenes, and learn how to turn everyday moments into giggles. Get ready to think fast, be bold, and have fun—because in this class, everything is a joke waiting to happen!
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Price: $320
Instructor: Kristan Burke
Friday Clubs
Python: Game On (Grades 3-5) (A CodeAdvantage Club)
In this fun class, students will take coding to the next level by programming games and competitions using Python! With more advanced programming concepts, kids will create their own characters for head to head match ups including Pokémon characters, superheroes, famous sport teams, and their own original characters! Concepts covered include input/output, typecasting, variables, random number generation, and conditionals.
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 20, 27 Mar. 6
Price: $315 (Includes $35 technology rental fee)
Milton Academy Private Music Lessons
Sign ups for private lessons are separate from ASP Sign-ups. Please read the information below carefully!
Milton Academy offers private music lessons for students at all age and experience levels. Not only does music provide an outlet for social engagement and artistic expression, it has also been demonstrated that engagement with music lessons benefit a students’ mental health, cognition development, and overall improvement in academic outcomes. Starting early with musical lessons are useful for your child to access a wide variety of ensemble opportunities offered at Milton, K-12 (orchestra, jazz, chorus). Please see this link for more information and research about the benefits of music in a student’s education:
https://nafme.org/advocacy/what-to-know/all-research/
Your child will work individually with a private music instructor to develop fundamentals on an instrument of their choice. Instruction is available for voice, winds, brass, percussion, and string instruments, and no prior experience is required! Private music teachers hail from a variety of backgrounds, including classical, jazz, and pop style performance. Students will receive 12 30-minute lessons per semester. Music lessons are available Monday–Friday.
Time: Arranged with instructor, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Arranged with instructor
Price: $540 for 12 – 30 minute lessons
Instructor: Various
Instruments you can start K-5: violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, piano, voice, percussion
Instruments you can start in 2nd grade: flute
Instruments you can start in 3rd grade: clarinet
Instruments you can start in 5th grade: oboe, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, saxophone
Sign up here, this form also contains a plethora of information about the lesson program, including instructor bios. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Goode (Eric_Goode@milton.edu).
