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Thank you for your interest in PRD's after school extended care programs. To receive department announcements and to keep your family up-to-date, subscribe to PRD's eNews! 

COP & PUSD Employees: If you are employed with the City of Piedmont or Piedmont Unified School District, and your child is participating in a PRD program, please contact PRD during office hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm) to review your account settings prior to enrollment.

Enrollment 2024/2025: Save the Date! 

Online Enrollment is scheduled for the following dates via Community Pass*. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. 

  • Camp Kaleidoscope: Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 pm
  • Minimates: Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 pm
  • Schoolmates: Wednesday, July 31, at 6:00 pm

Mid-Year Enrollment: Effective September 2024, and pending availability, online enrollment will be available via Community Pass between the 20th (at 6:00 pm) and the 25th of each month throughout the 2024/2025 school year.

*Schoolmates Programs are not viewable to the public until its scheduled online enrollment time. See SM Enrollment Page for further details.

Camp Kaleidoscope 2024

August 12–30, 2024*: Camp Kaleidoscope (Camp K) returns to support PUSD's early dismissal time during the month of August! In partnership with Schoolmates Staff and PRD's popular Independent Contractors, PRD offers engaging activities to spark your child's imagination and an opportunity to play with friends. Camp K promises a safe, vibrant, and energetic environment where your child can thrive. Children will have the opportunity to rotate through various activities including arts & crafts, cooking, games, scavenger hunts, minute-to-win-it challenges, engineering, water games, sports, outdoor play, and more!

*Includes early dismissal for PUSD's Back to School Night (date TBD)

Stay tuned for program details closer to enrollment. Future sessions of Camp Kaleidoscope will be available during PUSD's Conference Week, Early Release Dates and Holiday Breaks.

Schoolmates/Minimates Programs 2024/2025

Due to SM Staff development training and school year site set-up, extended care programs are not available Monday–Friday, August 5–9, 2024.

Schoolmates (Grades TK–5)

Schoolmates is a play-based program that provides after-school care for elementary school-aged children (TK–5th Grades) during the academic school year. At Schoolmates, children learn teamwork and cooperation, while developing intellectually, physically, and creatively through structured recreational and educational activities.

Click to view PRD's current Schoolmates Parent Handbook.

Schoolmates programs are located at each of the three elementary schools in Piedmont: Beach, Havens, and Wildwood. Child to Staff Ratio is 18:1.

Minimates  (Grade TK*)

PRD's Minimates program is designed specifically for PUSD transitional kindergarten (TK) students.

Participants will continue to learn, grow, and have fun through age-appropriate games, crafts, and sports led by PRD's experienced Schoolmates staff. Throughout the year, we'll have creative themes and activities that keep kids engaged and having fun, while they continue to make friends, learn, and adjust to their school day schedule.

Click to view PRD's current Minimates Parent Handbook.

Minimates is located at Havens and Beach Elementary. Child to Staff Ratio is 7:1.

PRD is Hiring!

PRD is currently hiring for after-school Recreation Leaders for shifts, Monday–Friday, from 1:30–6:00 pm.

For a complete list of hiring opportunities with the City of Piedmont, please visit the Open Positions page under Careers and Human Resources.

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