Before & After School Programs

Philosophy

At BSR & ASR, we believe in fostering a positive and playful atmosphere. Children enjoy a balance of structured activities and free time where they make new friends, discover new passions and relax after a busy school day. Our program features a diverse range of activities, including art, sports, games, creative play and dedicated homework support.

New, Customizable Schedule!

You know your schedule better than we do—with BSR & ASR, you can select the exact days your child will attend. Your registration and installment payments will reflect the chosen attendance days. Please note, to allow for proper coordination with our school district partners, we require that you choose a consistent schedule for your child’s attendance.

• Your selected schedule will remain in effect for the entire year, unless a schedule change request is submitted (due by the 25^th of the previous month). Changes requests will take effect the following month.
• Requests to attend additional days are dependent upon the availability of the program(s).
• Select multiple ASR locations based on days of the week! If your child regularly attends an afternoon program at the Community Recreation Center, consider registering for ASR at the Community Recreation Center on that day in addition to their school location on alternate days.

Payments

At the time of registration, you may choose to pay in full immediately or join our Monthly Payment Plan, which auto-debits starting August 1.

If you elect our Monthly Payment Plan, there is no payment/deposit due upon registration. Your deposit for BSR &/or ASR will be auto-debited on August 1, and installment payments will be withdrawn on the first of the month for the next nine months, September-May.

• • BSR Deposits amount to $20 for each day of the week your child will attend ($100 for 5-day attendance).

  • ASR Deposits amount to $40 for each day of the week your child will attend ($200 for 5-day attendance).

  • Monthly payments can be calculated by dividing your remaining program balance (total payment minus deposit amount) by nine.

Refund/Withdrawal

Notice of withdrawal from BSR & ASR must be submitted to the Park District by the 25th of the month and will be effective the first day of the following month.

• In order for registration changes and drops to be effective on the first day of school, changes must be submitted no later than July 25, 2025.
• Dropping BSR &/or ASR from your child’s schedule will not change the monthly installment for the month in which the schedule change request was submitted. Billing changes will take effect on the first day of the month following the written notice, and the future monthly installments will be adjusted accordingly.
• Wilmette Park District will not deduct fees for missed days. Should you have an unusual circumstance arise regarding payment, please discuss this with the Recreation Supervisor of School Age programming.

Transportation

For Central and Highcrest BSR students and for all Community Recreation Center ASR students, transportation is provided by District 39 and Wilmette Park District school buses for an additional fee of $568.

• BSR Transportation is required for all BSR students who attend Central and Highcrest.
• ASR Transportation is required for all students attending ASR at the CRC.
• Fee is due upon registration.

Early Dismissal Fridays: District 39

Both 5-day ASR and single-day Friday ASR enrollment cover District 39’s Early Dismissal Fridays. On Early Dismissal Fridays, your ASR fees cover care for your child from the time of the early release through 6 pm. Pick up your child from ASR anytime.

• Inform your Site Director if your child will not be attending the Early Dismissal Day. Children must be enrolled on Fridays to be eligible for early dismissal day care.

ePACT

Required Electronic Paperwork

The Wilmette Park District uses ePACT to securely collect and manage critical emergency information. ePACT replaces the need to fill out multiple paper forms and ensures we have the most up-to-date and accurate contact and medical information in an emergency.

• Each child’s profile through ePACT must be submitted prior to attending the program.
• ePact forms must be submitted by August 15 to begin at the start of the school year.
• Information regarding ePACT is sent to families via email following enrollment.