After-School Programs

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year can be done in person only, please call to check availability.

About

YAS is an after-school program for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) that provides a safe and inclusive recreation-based environment for children of working parents. The activities are designed to develop confidence by building leadership, decision making, fitness and collaborative skills.

Hours

  • From school dismissal until 6:15 p.m.

Locations

  • Belmont Ridge MS
  • Blue Ridge MS
  • Brambleton MS (offers transportation to Stone Hill MS via ParentVue)
  • Eagle Ridge MS
  • Farmwell Station MS
  • Harmony Middle (offers transportation to Blue Ridge MS via ParentVue)
  • Harper Park MS
  • J.L. Simpson (offers transportation to Harper Park MS via ParentVue)
  • Lunsford MS (offers transportation to Mercer MS via ParentVue)
  • Mercer MS
  • River Bend MS
  • Seneca Ridge MS
  • Stone Hill MS
  • Trailside MS
  • Willard MS (offers transportation to Mercer MS via ParentVue)

Transportation

  • All LCPS alternate transportation requests for the 2023/2024 school year need to be made through ParentVue beginning June 12, 2023, through July 14, 2023, by 5 p.m. Alternate transportation requests reopen for the remainder of the school year on September 27, 2023. LCPS advises transportation availability is not guaranteed, and a parent/guardian must apply for approval.

Fees

  • Monthly fee: $50/child
  1. CASA & CASA Academy: Grades K-5

About

CASA is a licensed, after-school program for elementary school students (K-5) that provides a safe, fun environment for children of working parents. The activities are designed to enhance recreation, behavior, social and physical skills.

Hours

  • From school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Programs operate with the LCPS calendar. 

Registration Fees

  • Monthly fee: $360/child
  • Non-refundable deposit: $50/child (due at registration)
  • For the remainder of the current school year, you may register your child if there is space available.  Please call 703-777-0343 and speak to a Customer Service Assistant to check availability and get registration instructions.
  • The last day to register to start on the first day of school 2023-24 is August 17, 2023.  Once the school year begins, CASA enrollments have a 3-school day waiting period for the start date.

Transportation

  • All LCPS alternate transportation requests for the 2023/2024 school year need to be made through ParentVue beginning June 12, 2023, through July 14, 2023, by 5 p.m. Alternate transportation requests reopen for the remainder of the school year on September 27, 2023. LCPS advises transportation availability is not guaranteed, and a parent/guardian must apply for approval. 
  • Please refer to 2022-2023 Locations, Fees and Registration Numbers (PDF) to determine if your CASA or CASA Academy location requires arrangements to be made with LCPS transportation. 

Absence

CASA programs use a software app called Brightwheel to track attendance and communicate with parents. To report an absence, please refer to the app.

  • How to use Brightwheel (link)

Contact

For any questions or concerns please use the CASA Customer Service Request Form.

Get Involved! 

Parents are encouraged to take an active role by volunteering at sites and participating in special events. Please email us if you are interested in volunteering or job opportunities.

CASA, CASA Academy & YAS

Registration Instructions & Required Forms