STARS After School Program
Main Clubhouse
STARS JK - Grade 4
The STARS After School Program at St. Alban's offers an enriching and engaging experience for children in grades JK-4. Our diverse range of activities includes hands-on cooking, swimming, drama, arts & crafts, computer time, and a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Your child will have the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and create lasting memories in a safe and nurturing environment. Join us for an exciting and well-rounded after-school adventure!
ROCKETS Grades 5 & 6
The "Rockets" program is a specially designed experience for children in grades 5-6, bridging the gap between our STARS and Youth Compass programs. Offering a blend of engaging activities such as swimming, cooking, and recreational sports, this program keeps children active and entertained. In addition to these fun pursuits, the "Rockets" program places a strong emphasis on fostering community engagement and developing essential leadership skills, helping participants grow into well-rounded, confident, and compassionate individuals.
Program Details
Program time
School dismissal - 6:00pm
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent please call or email the front desk so we can inform the staff,
Shuttle
Walking Shuttle:
Palmerston: Pick-up at side door by black fence.
Essex/Hawthorne
Junior: Side door by the preschool,
Senior: Pick-up in the back of the school
Junior: Side door by the preschool,
Senior: Pick-up in the back of the school
Bus Shuttle:
Humewood
Huron P.S.: In school lobby at front.
Humewood
Huron P.S.: In school lobby at front.
École Sacré-Coeur
What to bring
Snack, weather appropriate clothing for outdoor play, indoor shoes in winter months, swimsuit and towel (on pool days), drink or water bottle.
P.A. Days and Holidays
Monthly fees
2025/26 school year
IMPORTANT NOTICE - REGISTRATION PAUSED UNTIL SEPT. 15, 2025
Beginning at 8 p.m. on August 22, registration will be temporarily paused to allow preparations for the upcoming school year. Registration re-opens at 9 .a.m. on September 15.
Children must be registered
the week prior to attendance to allow for necessary administration and preparation. Registration for the following week opens at 9 a.m. every Monday and closes on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
| Full Time (5 day/wk) | Part Time (3 day/wk) | |
|---|---|---|
| No shuttle | $470 | $310 |
| Walking shuttle | $530 | $360 |
| Bus shuttle | $550 | $370 |
PAYMENT INFORMATION
You will be charged a flat fee each month (Full Time or Part Time rate). The flat fee is calculated based on an average number of program days per month.
Upon registration we require a void cheque or bank information which is used for Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) to withdraw payments. Payment will be withdrawn on the 30th of each month. If you choose not to pay with EFT, a 10% administration fee will be added to your bill.
Late fees: $1/minute. You will be charged one dollar for every minute that you are late to pick-up your child. This charge will be added to your invoice.
2024/25 school year
| Full Time (5 day/week) | Part Time (3 Days/week) | |
|---|---|---|
| No Shuttle | $460 | $300 |
| Walking Shuttle | $520 | $350 |
| Bus Shuttle | $540 | $360 |
Weekly Schedules
No two weeks are exactly the same in the STARS program, but these sample weekly schedules will give an idea of what the kids do in the program.
Click on any schedule to see an enlarged version.
Example 4
Asset Building
Research by the Search Institute has identified 40 “Developmental Assets”, which have a tremendous influence on young people’s lives. Mastering these assets helps children and youth make wise decisions, choose positive paths, and develop into competent, caring, and responsible adults. We follow a weekly schedule based on Asset Building themes.
C.A.T.C.H. Kids
C.A.T.C.H. Kids is a recreation program designed to promote behaviours that assist in developing and maintaining health in school-age children. The primary goal is to promote healthy physical activity behaviours.
HIGH FIVE
BGC St. Alban's Club is a proud partner in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s HIGH FIVE® program. This program provides agencies with tools for measuring the success of their recreation programs for children in the area of healthy childhood development. Through our programs we strive to provide activities and environments where children feel safe, welcome, competent, connected, empowered and special.
STAFF
We hire well-trained and experienced childcare workers into our children’s program. Our staff bring an outstanding experience and knowledge base with them. Our staff have qualifications in High Five, First Aid/CPR, CATCH Training and Rock Climbing wall certification. Our counselors are fun, energetic and have a strong commitment to quality children’s programming.
For more information:
Kassandra Crooks
Children's Program Coordinator
(St. Alban's Main and Kensington sites)
416-534-8461 ext 223
