Before and After School

Before and After School at City and Country

At City and Country School, our commitment to holistic education extends beyond the classroom through a variety of before and after school programs, collectively known as C&C+. Programs are available to students from Pre-K through eighth grade and offer a rich array of disciplines, including martial arts, language, yoga, art, athletics, animation, science, and chess.

In our Afterschool Program for third grade and beyond, children have the opportunity to explore their interests daily. One day, they might choose to work in the Shop, honing their skills in craftsmanship. On another day, they could be found experimenting in the Science Room or creating in the Technology Lab. This flexible, interest-driven approach ensures that every child can find and pursue their passions, making learning an exciting and continuous adventure.

Lower School Options

Extended Day (for children in IVs-VIIs)
To start their day early, IVs-VIIs have the option to gather in the Library to enjoy books, games, and arts and crafts starting at 8:00 a.m. At 8:40 a.m., they will be brought to their Group classrooms by the early morning drop-off teacher. This program is available as needed. When you arrive at school in the morning, please bring your child to the Library on the first floor of the 13th Street Building. Available M-F, the cost is $20/day. Extended afternoon runs each day until 5:45 p.m. and offers a warm and nurturing after-school time with Yard play and indoor activities such as art, playing games, and sharing stories. As with Early Morning Drop-off, extended is something your child may attend on a day-by-day basis. Extended is something your child may attend on a day-by-day basis. Available M-F, the cost is $40/day.
Add-In Classes and Other Activities
For children in Vs-VIIs all year; and offering options for IVs starting in winter, there are a number of add-in classes available for your child that cater to individual interests. In addition to cherished returning favorites like Capoeira, Steady Minds Yoga, Chess, and Cooking, there are impressive new Add-In choices lined up for our fall term. Schedule and pricing varies by offering. Details and registration to come August 23. For children in the Vs and up, private music lessons are available after school for piano, violin, cello, viola, guitar, bass, ukulele, and voice. Please reach out to James, our Music Department Coordinator, at jamesy@cityandcountry.org to schedule and learn more details. Space is limited, and FA is not available for these offerings. The cost is $80/30-minute session.

Middle and Upper School Options

Extended Day (for VIIIs-XIIIs)
To start their day early, VIIIs-Xs children can join a program at any point from 8:00 until 8:30 a.m. Morning programs begin in the Yard and Library. Students have the option to attend math practice and math extension. Upon arrival, children sign in at the Front Desk and go directly to the appropriate location. This offering runs M-F, is free of charge, and begins the first day of class. Extended afternoon runs each day until 5:45 p.m. for our older students as well, directly following Flex and Add-In Classes. Extended is something your child may attend on a day-by-day basis. Available M-F, the cost is $40/day. This program begins the first day of class.
Add-In Classes and Other Activities
Flex is a long-standing tradition for students, VIIIs-XIIIs, to complete, continue, or get assistance with their school work and projects, including specials. They can work on their homework, receive learning support, and play a game in Yard. If your child stays for Flex then they must remain for the entire period until the 4:00 p.m. dismissal. The program is available each weekday except Wednesday and is free for all who participate. It will begin on Monday, September 9. There are a number of add-in classes available for VIIIs-XIIIs that cater to individual interests. In addition to cherished returning favorites like Capoeira, Steady Minds Yoga, Chess, and Cooking, there are impressive new Add-In choices lined up for our fall term. Schedule and pricing varies by offering. Details and registration to come August 23. Private music lessons are available after school for piano, violin, cello, viola, guitar, bass, ukulele, and voice. Please reach out to James, our Music Department Coordinator, at jamesy@cityandcountry.org to schedule and learn more details. Space is limited, and FA is not available for these offerings. C&C sponsors team sports for our older students, Xs-XIIIs. Fall sports are volleyball and soccer. Click HERE for details and registration info from Todd, our Sports Coordinator. Please note – the fall sports sign up deadline is August 28. There is no cost to participate on a C&C sports team.

Other Important Notes

We understand that there may be a gap between dismissal for lower school children and their older siblings. If you have an older child, please pick up your lower school child at dismissal time and wait for your older child.
Financial assistance is available for all offerings except private music lessons.

More About Community Roots

Community Roots is an immersive service learning class tailored for children aged 8 to 13, designed to cultivate a deep understanding of social responsibility and community engagement. Through interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on projects, participants embark on a transformative journey exploring the essence of empathy, teamwork, and the significance of giving back to their local community.

Community Roots compliments City and Country’s mission beautifully. In the class, children actively identify community issues through discussions and activities. They explore local challenges, share concerns, and propose project ideas aligned with their interests. Through group decision-making, they select projects they’re passionate about solving. Facilitators guide this process, enabling children to take ownership of chosen initiatives. This approach empowers them to address community problems they care deeply about, fostering a sense of responsibility and showing them they can make a meaningful impact.

This program serves as a nurturing ground where young minds develop critical thinking skills, foster a sense of belonging, and sow the seeds of compassion, empowering them to become active contributors to a better, more interconnected world.

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Before and After School