After School

The Chestnut Ridge After School Program is an environment where children can enjoy natural fun and just be a kid. While time and space is provided for homework, there is also plenty of time for play and healthy interaction. We believe our students creativity is enhanced through a mix of structured activities and unstructured play.

Our after school students learn to entertain themselves without electronics. In exchange, they have the opportunity to enhance their self-esteem and social skills, increase personal responsibility, and develop good learning habits in a positive community.

We believe children need an after school environment that invites them to explore, create and experience the gifts of nurture and care. Our students are learning to live in Christian community as they learn by the example of our staff and through intentional activities. By coming together as a community after school each day, our students are learning through experience to put their faith into action.

Chestnut Ridge offers a special environment for our students. After being released from indoor classrooms, spending the afternoon outdoors provides many benefits.

Mission and Goal

The Chestnut Ridge After School Program provides a safe, fun and exciting Christian based environment for children in grades K-8. We are committed to providing children a place and a program that enhances self esteem and social skills, increases responsibility, and reinforces good learning habits in a positive community. The ministry is focused on meeting the informal learning needs of children in non-school hours. We believe children need an after school environment that invites them to explore, create and experience the gifts of nurture and care. To achieve this goal, the program will be facilitated by experienced staff, gifted in working with and teaching children.

Read Rhonda’s March 2008 parent presentation about the After School program.

Learn more about Amanda, Director of the After School program.

Please Click Here to Register Online for After School, Intersession Camp, Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, Holiday Camps, and Teacher Workdays.

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We are excited to offer after school students access to many of the same programs that make our summer camp the best. After school students will have opportunities for swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, hiking, games, volleyball, basketball and much more. Occasionally after school students will also get to do special activities such as hayrides, pony rides, s’mores, storytelling, and more to cap off a great week. Snacks and an optional home work time will be provided daily.

Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10

Faith Practices

Each week, we’ll have a special theme for discussion. Some examples of Faith Practice themes are: Gratitude, Encouragement, & Grace. We’ll talk about the meaning of the theme, and how we can incorporate these practices into our lives.

Transportation

Transportation via camp van or bus is available from:

  • Grady A. Brown Elementary

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  • Hillsborough Elementary
  • Cameron Park Elementary
  • Orange Charter School
  • New Hope Elementary
  • Stanford Middle School
  • Stanback Middle School

Transportation via school bus is available from:

  • Efland-Cheeks Elementary
  • Gravelly Hill Middle School

Schedule and Fees

Now enrolling full- and part-time students!

Regular after school hours are from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. Additional camps will be available on teacher work days, early release days and full week breaks if there is sufficient demand.

We will follow Orange County’s inclement weather policy and be closed if Orange County Schools close or dismiss early.

Upon acceptance, a $40 non-refundable annual supply fee per student and the first month’s tuition are due.

Full time elementary students on traditional school calendars:

  • Monthly tuition is $235 per student, September through May
  • There is no monthly tuition for August and June

Full time students at Hillsborough Year Round:

  • Annual tuition is the same as traditional school students
  • Monthly tuition is $176.25 per student, July through June
  • After school will be available year round

Part-time elementary students:

  • The daily rate is $15 per day
  • Students must enroll for specific days (ex: Mondays and Wednesdays) on a monthly basis

Full-time middle school students:

  • $165 per month if riding school bus to camp
  • $195 per month if riding Chestnut Ridge transportation to camp

Part-time middle school students:

  • $10 per day if riding school bus to camp
  • $12.50 per day if riding Chestnut Ridge transportation to camp

For all students:

  • Tuition is due monthly by the 5th of each month
  • Late tuition payments will receive a $20 late payment fee
  • A month’s notice is requested for any child discontinuing the program

For Early Dismissal days:

  • We will pick-up from Grady A. Brown, Hillsborough Elementary, Cameron Park, New Hope Elementary, and Orange Charter
  • Cost is $20 for students not already in our After school program
  • Campers need to bring their own lunch, but snacks will be provided

Intersession Camp:

  • Intersession Camp coincides with the intersession dates for Hillsborough Elementary Year-Round school
  • For intersession camp, drop-off on these days will be 7:30am – 8:30am and pick-up will be 5pm – 6pm
  • Cost is $180 per week or $40 per day.
  • Campers need to bring their own lunch, but snacks will be provided
  • To register your child for Intersession Camp, please Click Here to Register Online.

Holidays and Teacher Workdays:

  • Holidays and Teacher Workday camps coincide with Orange County Schools
  • For full day camp, drop-off on these days will be 7:30am – 8:30am and pick-up will be 5pm – 6pm
  • Cost is $40 per day.
  • Campers need to bring their own lunch, but snacks will be provided
  • To register your child for Teacher Workdays, please Click Here to Register Online
  • Late registration will require a $10 late fee.

Inclement Weather Policy:

Chestnut Ridge will follow the lead of the Orange County School system in considering closing or cancellation due to inclement weather. For example: If Orange County Schools cancel school for snow, then we will cancel school for snow.

More Info and How To Register

Complete and return the  After School application . After receiving the application, you will receive a confirmation letter with health and permission forms to return.

Our food allergy policy.

As always, please share this information with other parents. Your “word of mouth” is our best advertising!