Fall Afterschool 2026 (Sept 10th - Dec 23rd)

About this event

FALL MCP Afterschool Program 2026 Dates: September 10, 2026 – December 23, 2026 (69 days) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM or 3:30 pm - 5:30pm (**3:30 pm afterschool does not include pick up, extended care or homework help.) The MCP Afterschool Program is a hands-on enrichment experience where students explore science, engineering, history, culture, food science, and creativity through themed daily learning. Each weekday focuses on a different specialty area designed to build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections. Mondays – Materials Around the World Jewelry making, art, design, fabrics, mosaics, and global materials exploration. Tuesdays – Life Science Biology, deep sea exploration, life in extreme pressure environments, star life cycles, space science, and NASA-related topics. Wednesdays – Kitchen Chemistry Food science experiments inspired by global cuisines (Italy, Thailand, France, Mexico). Thursdays – Tech & Tools Game design, LEGO & K’NEX engineering, wheels, gears, transportation systems, and material design. Fridays – Builders & Discovery Pirates of the sea science, ancient civilizations, world wonders, and archaeology exploration. Jr. Scientists: K–2nd Grade Jr. Scientists: 3rd–5th Grade Students receive age-appropriate instruction, differentiated worksheets, and advanced project extensions for older learners. Each session includes: MCP-provided snack Water breaks 30 minutes homework help One theme-based project experiment Free play or outdoor time MCP provides a creative, engaging environment where students learn through: Hands-on projects Experiments Collaboration Discovery-based learning across disciplines Due to system limitations, additional material charges cannot be added for Wednesday food science activities. However, in select months, a small additional fee may be requested to support specialized supplies. Full semester payment option includes daily program participation. If you would like pick up and extended care until 5:30 PM, it must be added during checkout. By selecting the full semester payment, you acknowledge that MCP will be closed on all DOE holidays. If your selected days fall on a closure or holiday, no credit or make-up day will be issued. Monthly billing option is designed for added family flexibility provides for program participation with pickup included. By selecting this option, you acknowledge that your child is enrolled through June 28, 2027 unless officially withdrawn. Early cancellation is only permitted under extreme circumstances. Unauthorized cancellation may result in restriction from future MCP program enrollment. P ayment flexibility for a full-year enrollment commitment , rather than function as a month-to-month enrollment. You also acknowledge that MCP is closed on DOE holidays and no credits or make-up days will be provided for closures that fall within your selected schedule.If you would like extended care until 5:30 PM, it must be added during checkout. Daily Pricing option allows you to select specific attendance days for your child. All DOE holidays are automatically blocked off. This is the most flexible option for families who prefer to choose attendance on a daily basis.If you would like pick up and extended care until 5:30 PM, it must be added during checkout. Please note: November 5th and March 3rd are early dismissal half-days for students and are included in the program package. Families selecting these dates will automatically be placed in early afterschool pickup adjusted half-day coverage as part of their enrollment option. School pickup: +$10 per day (for daily and semester pricing) Late pickup (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM): +$15 per day (Due to system limitations, unable to add for monthly pricing. Email: admin@makechempossible.com for further assistance.) PS 889 - Mon - Fri PS 139 – Mon - Fri PS 217 – Mon, Tues, Thurs PS 130 – Tuesday PS 230 - Monday Pickup schedules align with school dismissal times to ensure safe transportation to MCP.