Extended Day Before & After School Program

The DPS Before and After School program is offered through Champions at 10 sites across DPS. 

The Champions program is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to the start of school, and from the end of school until 5:30 p.m. No-School Day programs are available from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

It's offered at 10 site locations across the District: Parsons Elementary, Franklin Grove Elementary, Elsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, Hope Academy, Johns Hill Magnet School, Dennis Lab School, South Shores Elementary, Baum Elementary, Muffley Elementary and Montessori Acadmey for Peace.

Tuition rates are based on a Before School, After School, or Combination rate. Champions accepts Illinois CCAP child care subsidies.

 

The Champions Before & After School program offers students and families:

(1) Safe, Secure, Supportive Environment

(2) Academic Assistance

(3) Hands-on Activities (STEM, art, games)

(4) Book Clubs & Literacy activities

(5) Indoor & Outdoor play

(6) Nutritious snacks