Extended Day Program for Kids
When the school day ends, the adventure begins
Serving the Irmo, SC Community Since 2009
Putting Safety First
We take extra measures to ensure your children are safe while attending our program.
What's Included:
The After School Zone Academy is a community based extended day program, committed to taking a leadership role in child care services and direct its activities toward student success.
Homework Completion
Homework is an important aspect of our after school program for students, and our staff work our kids, and their parents to ensure the children complete their homework Monday - Thursday during our dedicated homework time and extended times when needed.
After School Pickup
Free pickup from the following Lexington/Richland District 5 Schools:
Irmo Elementary
Nursery Road Elementary
Leaphart Elementary
Seven Oaks Elementary
Harbison West Elementary
Dutch Fork Elementary
H.E. Corley Elementary
Crossroad Intermediate
Irmo Middle School (6th Grade)
Green Charter of the Midlands
Academic & Enrichment Activities
Students are given opportunities to learn through hands-on activities and experiments. They engage in fun activities that create a desire to learn through a mix of traditional and nontraditional topics including STEM, arts and crafts, cooking sessions, and leadership and financial training.
Daily Physical Activities
Students are encouraged to be physically active daily to enhance their physical well-being. Our staff helps them identify activities they enjoy and might engage in long term. Physical activity keeps kids’ bodies and minds from becoming sluggish and unproductive.
STEM Maker Lab
Students receive weekly in-person STEM enrichment from our partner A Hand in Learning STEAM Experience in our STEM Maker Lab. Students enhance their critical thinking by learning about programming, robotics, electronics, drones, virtual and augmented reality.
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Mindfulness Yoga
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Each pose and meditation technique enhances students' physical well-being, and fosters mental resilience as children learn to focus and cultivate mindfulness. This skill can be applied throughout their lives. Furthermore, yoga helps kids lead a healthy lifestyle, which contributes to improved focus and academic performance.
Leadership Training
Pretty Pennies, Every Penny Counts trains and molds young creatives into future leaders by teaching in subject areas of Financial Literacy, Communication 101, Table/Social Etiquette, Introduction to Acting, Dance Fitness & Health Nutrition. Activities aid in developing positive self-esteem, develop awareness of fine arts, learn to interact socially, and display a good personality.
Camps
We offer camps during the Winter, Spring and Summer. Students participate fun-filled camps, which offer a variety activities that are educational; integrating the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of children. Our camps are designed to enhance self-esteem, and promote individual creative expression in fun and exciting ways! Our camps consist of "3" weekly field trips and tons of exciting activities to keep children busy and happy!
As a visible and viable part of its Irmo, SC community, The After School Zone Academy continues to increase its effectiveness through the establishment of balanced programming, which allows children to play, explore, learn, and create by planning activities daily through a variety of learning resources, materials and games in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Our open door policy embraces all who desire a better quality of child.
WE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Quality Programming
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Our program meets the needs of every child and understands child development.
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Our parents feel respected and involved in our program.
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Children select activities and materials that interest them and they learn by being actively involved.
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Our staff shows concern and respect for children's needs and ideas and talk with them in caring ways.
Diverse Scheduling
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Fexible After School Care Registration
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After School Activities Shuttle Pick-up and Drop-off
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No Time Limit Homework Assistance with Accuracy and Completion
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Creative Enrichment Programs
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Relaxing Reading Time
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Indoor Sports and Fun Arcade Games
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Daily Power Snack
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Outdoor Recreation
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Lexington County Bookmobile
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Healthy Cooking Sessions
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STEM based Activities
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Exercise/Movement Sessions
oUR PROGRAMS
After School
Ages 4 - 12
Pre-K to 6th
Shuttle Service
Transportation to and
from after school activities
Fitness Program
Fun dance exercise & etiquette lessons
Summer Camp
Ages 4 to 12
Spring Break Camp
Ages 4 - 12
Winter Break Camp
Ages 4 - 12
Kids' Nite Out
3rd Friday of Every month
Extra-Curricular Activities
Every Mon - Thur