Welcome to the Caroline After School Program (CASP)!
CASP offers a semi-structured program in a fun atmosphere primarily for children attending Caroline Elementary School. A balance of quiet and active play opportunities is available each day as well as a variety of arts, crafts, drama/music, group games, and team sports. Objectives of CASP: - To provide a safe environment
- To provide enjoyable and recreational activities
- To provide engaging and enriching activities
- To encourage children to assume individual responsibility
- To foster both group and individual cooperation
- To facilitate development of social interactions
- To foster student health and wellness through a combination of physical activity and adequate nourishing food
- To provide a quiet place for all children to do their homework
- To help children develop a sense of identity and self-worth
- To promote caring and friendship
- To assist children in finding appropriate outlets for anger and frustration; to re-direct harmful and/or destructive tendencies
- To help encourage autonomy
- To provide contact with the larger community
- To reduce gender-stereotyping tendencies
CASP offers — - A variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, structured and free play, science, multicultural activities, music, clubs, and more!
- Special guests including Dan the Snake Man, Mike the Magician, musical performances by local individuals or groups, DJ Jerry Ladd and many more!
- Theme parties and special events for children and families to enjoy!
CASP follows the Ithaca City Public School
Calendar and is open on all regular school days from 2:00-5:30 P.M. CASP is also open on Staff Development Days and most school holidays and
vacation days. Program hours on these days are 7:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Our Mission
The mission of the Caroline After School Program (CASP) is to provide high-quality, full and part time after school care and supplemental full-day care to area children in kindergarten through fifth grade. CASP will provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for enjoyable recreational activities that will foster: - Social skills (sharing, consideration, respect, sportsmanship and cooperation)
- Sense of identity and self-worth
- Individual responsibility
- Emotional growth
- Creative and artistic expression
CASP is a private, non-profit, parent-governed organization serving children and families in the Tompkins County area. Children are admitted to CASP on a first-come, first-serve basis. No student will be excluded solely on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, income, or special needs. |
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