Extended Care Programs

We offer after-school care for children in Grades TK–5, as well as morning care for children in PUSD's afternoon TK program. These programs are offered onsite at all PUSD elementary schools.

Registration Dates

Save the date! Online registration for the 2026/2027 school year opens:

  • Camp Kaleidoscope (Grades TK–5): Wednesday, July 8, at 6:00 pm | Camp Dates: August 10–September 4, 2026
  • Minimates (Grade TK): Wednesday, July 8, at 6:00 pm
  • Schoolmates (Grades TK–5) & The Hangout (Grades 4–5): Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 pm

Enrollment Quick Guide

Avoid overbooking your child. Explore your options based on your child's incoming grade: 

Grade Level Hours Needed Sign Up! Program Options & Hours
TK AM (in school) Afternoon care until 3:00pm
  • Minimates PM (Sunset): 11:40/11:45 am–3:00 pm (1:45 pm on Wednesdays); until 2:00 pm Aug 10–Sept 4
TK AM (in school) Afternoon care after 3:00pm
  • Minimates PM (Sunset): 11:40/11:45 am–3:00 pm (1:45 pm on Wednesdays); until 2:00 pm Aug 10–Sept 4
  • Schoolmates: 3:00–6:00 pm
TK PM (in school) Morning care until 11:45 am only
  • Minimates AM (Sunrise): 8:30–11:40/11:45 am (10:20 am on Wednesdays)
TK PM (in school) Morning care before school and continued care after TK dismissal
  • Minimates AM (Sunrise): 8:30–11:40/11:45 am (10:20 am on Wednesdays)
  • Schoolmates: 3:00–6:00pm
Kindergarten 2:00–3:00 pm only
Kindergarten Afternoon care after 3:00 pm
1st–5th Full afternoon
1st–5th Flexible or partial afternoon
  • Schoolmates Flexi-Care: Book by the hour between 3:00–6:00 pm
 4th–5th  Flexible or partial afternoon
  • The Hangout : Book by the hour between 3:00–5:00 pm
 

Schoolmates & The Hangout

September 8, 2026–June 3, 2027*

After school care for Grades TK–5 (The Hangout Grades 4–5).

Minimates

August 10, 2026–June 3, 2027*

Before or after school care for Grade TK.

Camp Kaleidoscope

August 10–September 4, 2026; November 2–6, 2026; March 25, 2027*

PRD afternoon camps during PUSD early release days for Grades TK–5 (Schoolmates/Minimates/Hangout programs are closed on these days).

*Subject to Change

Parent Handbook

Schoolmates/Minimates Parent Handbook

About

For more than 40 years, the Piedmont Recreation Department has been the heartbeat of after school fun, offering affordable, high quality, play-based programs that families trust and love. We know families have busy and complicated schedules, and we’ve carefully designed our programs to be as flexible as possible. Our dedicated team ensures every child feels welcome, valued, included, and excited to play. 

Schoolmates programs are designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children from TK to 5th grades. Each afternoon transforms into an adventure filled with enrichment from arts and crafts, cooking projects, group challenges, scavenger hunts, and outdoor games—all in a safe, nurturing environment. 

Space is very limited.

Beach

  • [email protected]
  • (510) 420-3077
  • 100 Lake Avenue (portable located next to play structure on Linda Avenue)
  • Schoolmates Site Coordinator: Sarah Normart
  • Minimates Site Lead: Damario Glenn

Havens

  • [email protected]
  • (510) 420-3078
  • 323 Highland Avenue (Room 333: Access to classroom on Vista Avenue)
  • Schoolmates Site Coordinator: Julia Shotz
  • Minimates Site Lead:  Lalonnie Price

Wildwood

  • [email protected]
  • (510) 420-3076
  • 301 Wildwood Avenue (portable located behind upper play structure on Wildwood Avenue)
  • Schoolmates Site Coordinator: Miles Lawrence
  • Minimates Site Lead:  Porschia Louis

The Hangout

  • thehangout@piedmont.ca.gov
  • (510) 388-5091
  • Piedmont Community Church: 400 Highland Avenue
  • Beach Elementary Auditorium: 100 Lake Avenue

Supervisors and Program Information

  • Schoolmates Recreation Supervisor: Katrina Morris
  • Recreation Program Coordinator: Kenny Wong
  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday from 8:30 am–5:00 pm

Program Withdrawal Requests

  • [email protected]
  • Withdrawal Deadline: 15th of each month preceding the next month's service dates