Aftercare Programs
Before/after school care, enrichment, and extended day programs for K-6
City of irvine programs
City of Irvine β Kids Club
City-operated recreation program at community parks. Features flexible schedules, transportation from schools, daily registration options. Scholarship funding available.
City of Irvine β Kindy Cove
Recreation-based program specifically for Kindergarteners. Open until 2:30 PM daily with flexible schedules and transportation option.
City of Irvine β Enrichment Classes
Classes offered through yourirvine.org including art, movement, and Parent & Me options at Fine Arts Center.
School-based programs (iusd)
IPSF ACE Program (After-school Classroom Enrichment)
IUSD-partnered enrichment at select schools. Classes include art, chess, languages, sports, coding, math, science, homework help. Small class sizes (12-16).
IUSD ELOP (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program)
Free after-school, summer, and intersession learning programs on IUSD elementary campuses. For students qualifying for Free/Reduced Meals, Foster Youth, English Learners.
Private aftercare providers
Rainbow Rising
Established 1989. Located at 15 Irvine elementary schools. Provides homework club, enrichment, recreation, arts, music, dance, science, math. Full-day care during breaks.
Dolphin Club (Eastshore)
Private non-profit founded by Eastshore Elementary families in 1985. On-campus care with community focus.
Catalyst Kids
On-campus program with community meetings, academic enrichment, 30+ min daily physical activity (30 Fit), family-style meals, and interest-based clubs.
Kids Stuff Center
Safe and nurturing environment with choices to support individual growth. Open 7 AM until school starts, resumes after dismissal.
Enrichment-focused aftercare
Stemtree of South Irvine
Picks up from local elementary schools. One-on-one instruction in science, coding, robotics, and electronics. Personalized, self-paced curriculum.
Turtle Rock Preschool β After-School Academy
Complements regular school with homework time, hikes, outdoor games, creative art, computers, cooking, science projects. Pickup from Turtle Rock & Bonita Canyon schools.
Everbrook Academy of Irvine
STEAM-focused early learning center in Oak Creek. Infant through school-age programming. Hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, math.