A place where kids grow, play, and connect—in Spanish!
Our after-school program welcomes children from Kindergarten through 5th grade, whether they’re just starting out with Spanish or already speak it at home. Everyone’s welcome.
We create a fun, hands-on environment where kids learn by doing—through art, science, cooking, sports, and more. It’s full immersion, but it doesn’t feel like work. Spanish becomes part of the experience, not a subject to study.
Our caring teachers get to know each child and help them build confidence, friendships, and language skills at their own pace. The goal? A space where kids feel seen, supported, and excited to learn.
Come see how bilingual learning fits naturally into a joyful, active afternoon.
Join us—let’s grow together. 🌻
Program Details
The program runs Monday – Friday from school dismissal to 6:00pm. Although children from all elementary schools and homeschooled students are invited to attend, we are pleased to provide complimentary bus transportation from several local elementary schools (Ashburton, Farmland, Garrett Park, Luxmanor and Wyngate). To add bus service, we need a minimum of 4 full-time kids from that school. Want to help spread the word? Here is our flyer!
Outdoor Time
As soon as children arrive, they head directly to our playgrounds for some much-needed fresh air, exercise and time with friends.
Snack
Following outdoor play, children enter their large, light-filled classroom to enjoy a healthy, nutritious snack.
Spanish Enrichment
Each week, children work towards Spanish learning goals through the use of “I can” statements, such as “I can say where I went” or “I can describe an object”.
Fun Activities
Children will engage in a wide variety of kid-favorite activities including weekly sports and games (Capture the Flag, kickball, ping-pong and board games), art exploration, STEM projects (taking apart an old printer, testing our Raspberry Pi skills, working with Lego Robotics kits or trying a new trick with Makey Makey) and loads of opportunities for hands-on cooking projects!
Free Time
After our activity, children are given free time to explore their interests. They can choose from a fun LEGO wall, building center, woodworking area, coding center, art and makerspace, open-ended play area, cozy reading corner, board games and a ping-pong table.
Homework
A designated table is available for children that want or need some quiet space to complete their homework. Counselors are on hand to answer questions or guide children through a challenge.
Communication
We use Playground which is an app that lets our counselors send you updates and photos in real-time about your child’s day. You’ll also receive important information and more photos in our weekly newsletters every Friday.
MCPS Half Days and In-Service Days
We are open on all Montgomery County Public School half days and in-service days, and we provide an option to join us for camp over spring break. On full days, we typically venture out on a pre-planned field trip, and on half days, we often include an in-house field trip or special guest.
Tuition Options
Whole Kids After School offers several enrollment options to meet every family’s scheduling needs and budget. We currently provide an annual option, which offers the most significant cost savings of 5%! The second option is monthly enrollment, which still provides cost savings while allowing flexibility from month to month. Lastly, there is always the option to drop in when availability allows. Please note that students enrolled in annual and monthly plans have first priority. Please see pricing information below.
Annual Tuition
| Days Per Week | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| Annual Cost | $1,436 | $2,825 | $4,168 | $5,511 | $6,251 |
Monthly Tuition Payments
| Days Per Week | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| Per Month Cost* | $155 | $305 | $450 | $595 | $675 |
*August will be prorated at 35% of the monthly fee and June will be prorated at 50%.
Additional Rates for Drop-In & Camp Days
| Unscheduled | Scheduled | |
| Regular Drop-In Day | $45 | – |
| Half Camp Day | $70 | $35 |
| Full Camp Day | $100 | $65 |
All camp days are included at no additional cost for children enrolled full-time/5 days per week. For students with a part-time schedule:
- If a camp day falls on your child’s regularly scheduled day, it is billed at the Scheduled rate.
- If it falls on a non-scheduled day, it will be billed at the Unscheduled rate.
- Schedules are selected at enrollment and will remain in place unless a Schedule Change Form is submitted by the 15th of the month prior. Assuming space is available, changes will take effect on the first of the following month and will be billed accordingly.
Spring Break
Please note that Spring Break (3/10-4/2) is an additional cost of $100/day or all 4 days for $300!
Tuition Schedule
| Annual | Full payment due by July 30th |
| Monthly | – |
| August* | July 30, 2025 |
| September | August 27, 2025 |
| October | September 24, 2025 |
| November | October 29, 2025 |
| December | November 26, 2025 |
| January | December 24, 2025 |
| February | January 28, 2026 |
| March | February 25, 2026 |
| April | March 25, 2026 |
| May | April 29, 2026 |
| June* | May 27, 2026 |
*August will be prorated at 35% of the monthly fee and June will be prorated at 50%.
Drop-In & Camp Days
Calendar of Events
Enrollment Instructions
Registration – Parents will begin by creating or logging into their Playground profile and completing the Whole Kids After School Registration for the current year and paying the non-refundable activity fee of $150. This must be completed at the start of each school year.
Paperwork – Once your registration is submitted, the next step is to complete the required forms in Playground. Some forms in the health section may require input from your child’s healthcare provider, so we recommend planning ahead.
Please note: your child may not begin attending until all required paperwork has been submitted and approved through the Playground admissions process.
Below is a brief breakdown of what’s required.
If there are any changes to your child’s health or contact information, please inform us so we can provide the correct update forms.
General
Photo/Video Release Form
Child Photo
Emergency Form
Health
Health Inventory
Immunization Record
Medication Administration Forms
Agreements
Parent Handbook
Billing Agreement
For children with allergies
Allergy Intake Form
Medication Administration – Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Thanks for choosing Whole Kids After School
