Extended Day

EXTENDED DAY

The Extended Day Program at GCS is pupil-centered and grounded in joyful exploration. After-school activities are a treasure trove of play-based, athletic, creative, and exhilarating experiences.

After enjoying an after-school snack, all children have access to unstructured daily play, space to study or read quietly, as well as special age-appropriate explorations in movement, art, science, sports, storytelling, leadership, and more. Both regular and drop-in options are available. Information, registration, and specialty classes are accessed through our online management platform.

Preschool

Our youngest pupils expand their social horizons in a warm and caring environment with activities led by familiar preschool staff members. They have outdoor and indoor play options – to run, dig, build, swing, and imagine in the preschool’s dedicated play yard, or to engage in games, create art, and experience STEAM in the classroom.

  • Optional fee-based speciality classes led by GCS staff and outside vendors
  • Available 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-6:00 pm 

Lower School

Pupils enjoy an after-school club model that includes a snack, enrichment activities, time to relax and play in our many outdoor spaces, homework support, and socializing with other friends. 

  • Private music lessons in violin, cello, trumpet, or guitar
  • Available 7:30-8:30 am and 3:15-6:00 pm
  • Pupils’ choice of games, crafts, and activities each day
  • Optional fee-based specialty classes led by GCS staff and outside vendors

Middle School

After a snack in the courtyard, study time is available. Pupils work quietly or collaborate on their homework, relax with friends, and/or read. Frequently, opportunities for service learning activities, leadership, and assisting with younger pupils are offered. 

  • Available 7:30-8:30 am and 3:30-6:00 pm

Special Programs

GCS offers childcare during teacher conferences as well as on professional development days. These fun and adventurous days frequently involve excursions into the city, introductory sports lessons, or wildly creative campus activities.

There are also fun-filled, themed Friday evenings for preschool to 5th grade pupils called Adults’ Night Out, these childcare events give parenting adults a child-free evening while the kids are having a blast on campus! For a nominal fee, pupils participate in creative and energetic pursuits, snacks and dinner, a movie and special activities for a very memorable time with friends.