Scottsdale's After-School Program

2023-2024 Scottsdale After-School Programs

2023 - 2024 Registration begins at 8 a.m. July 31 for residents, and August 1 at 8 a.m. for everyone else.

After-School programs run Monday - Friday from school release until 6 p.m., (start times vary due to school schedules). Programs start and end in correlation with the Scottsdale Unified School District calendar, including all regular school breaks.  

Visit our online registration system, Activenet, to sign up! 

Our trained recreation leaders conduct daily activities including:

• Arts & crafts
• Sports, fitness & games
• Educational programs
• Gardening & nutrition
• Drama
• Cookouts
• Homework help
• Guest speakers
• Special events

Who Can Attend

Youth in grades K-6, depending on location. The cost is $650 for the year; $65/ month payment plan is available. Programs are located at the following locations. 

•  Echo Canyon School (Grades K-5)
• Navajo Elementary School (Grades K-5)
• Yavapai Elementary School (Grades K-5)
• Hohokam Elementary School (Grades K-5)
• Mountain View Community Center ( Grades 1-6)
• Horizon Community Center (Grades 1-6)

Scottsdale's After-School programs may have limited registration based upon the school your student attends. Please contact Scottsdale Youth Development at 480-312-2329 to locate the closest after-school program location where you can register your child. 

Drop-in Policy

During most program days, participants may arrive at any time after the program begins and they may depart at any time without signing in or out. 

Special Needs

If your child has special needs relating to disability, please contact Adaptive Recreation Services at 480-312-2218. Inclusion services for participants with disabilities are available at no extra charge. Staff will discuss your child’s needs and determine appropriate accommodations. Children with disabilities are included into existing programs with their non-disabled peers.

Learn about the benefits of Scottsdale's After-School Program in these videos from the perspective of:

• A Parent
• A Participant
• A Staff Member

Review Youth Development After-School Program guidelines for important information regarding our programs.