https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:39:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429523 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:40:19 +0000 mrsjazz 2429523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: yeah. That's what I'm weighing right now. Do I want her to be commuting to another location? But then again not sure I want her to be at her school the entire time. Right now I'm exploring school afterschool program with maybe 1 or 2 days of another program. It would be great if her school had language immersion or music lessons in the building. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429501 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:30:43 +0000 lawbee11 2429501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a program at her elementary school run by the YMCA so we're planning to do that. I'm more comfortable with her staying at school than being shuttled around to a different facility. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429489 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:24:14 +0000 honeybear 2429489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: @T.H.O.U.: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429391 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:41:39 +0000 looch 2429391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know yet. I hope my son shows some specific interests and we would want to leverage that, rather than just more time at his school, with the same staff and kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429271 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:41:31 +0000 Mamaof2 2429271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and you can add extras like Young Rembrandts, Science Explorers, or Language Class - its 1 day a week but costs extra $$</p> <p>Last semester DS did the science explorers - he liked it but said he prefers free play after school </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429263 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:38:41 +0000 blackbird 2429263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>probably not after care, because school gets out at 4pm and Dh and I are both off by then, but they will go to before school care, probably at the place E goes to now. It's just free play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429258 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:34:55 +0000 Mamaof2 2429258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: my DS had homework 1 day a week in K</p> <p>In 1st grade its 4 days a week </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2429251 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:30:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2429251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: Some in K but since its an elementary school they offer homework time for all kids. They can just sit and read or whatever if they want. I think its only a few minutes required (10-15) and then kids can stay if they have more work or go outside to play if they want to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428815 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:45:27 +0000 Mamaof2 2428815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I pick him up at 5- 5:15 and it takes us 10 mins to get home - he does his homework while I make dinner - it takes him 5 mins (no joke) to complete- he doesn't need help - </p> <p>Once he gets older and homework takes longer I might encourage him to do some of it at aftercare </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428803 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:39:07 +0000 regberadaisy 2428803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They very likely will be. I imagine It'll be a snack, play time, help with homework environment. </p> <p>@Mamaof2: what time do you get home? We get home at 5 now and I can't imagine having enough time to help them with homework! I imagine when she starts school bedtime will get moved up as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428762 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:23:52 +0000 Mamaof2 2428762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ds goes to after school and he loves it! He is in 1st grade this year</p> <p>They get a snack and milk when they 1st arrive and then they can choose where to go - homework station, computers, gym, arts and crafts, games, etc.</p> <p>twice a month they make a special snack - apple turnovers was this month</p> <p>I never have him do his homework - I actually prefer that he run around and play and get his energy out and then once home we do his homework </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428400 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:21:35 +0000 mrsjazz 2428400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I think it depends on the kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428384 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:07:03 +0000 daniellemybelle 2428384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I SAH but if I go back to work after LO is in school, we will have a babysitter. After reading about the Bees' experience with after school programs, I really feel like it is overstimulating for younger kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428379 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:04:41 +0000 misolee 2428379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is in preschool and does ballet after school program. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428368 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:57:58 +0000 honeybear 2428368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Is there homework in K? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428325 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:30:11 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2428325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Next year when she goes to K she will just do school after care which is half structured (snack and homework) and half free play </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-type-of-after-school-program-for-your-los#post-2428283 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:56:57 +0000 mrsjazz 2428283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your LO is or will be in after school, what type of program is it?</p> <p>LO's in preschool so after school right now is just more outside time and free play--nothing structured. Next year she'll be in pre-k so we're looking into after school programs. She wants to play guitar and we want her to learn Spanish so it's between guitar classes or a Spanish language immersion program. </p>