Programming
CASP follows the Ithaca City School District academic calendar and is open on all regular school days from 2:00pm - 5:30pm. CASP is also open for Full Days on most school holidays, vacation days, and staff development days. Program hours on these days are 7:45am - 5:30pm.
CASP offers a semi-structured program in a fun atmosphere. A balance of quiet, active play, and a wide variety of activities to enrich your child's after school experience are available each day, including:
Arts and crafts
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Social Skill building including friendship, empathy, communication, sharing, anti-bullying, kindness, growth mindset, self-awareness, coping skills and more
Mindfulness
Nature and gardening
Music and theatre
Large motor games
Multicultural activities
Foods and nutrition
Cooking
Sewing
Community service projects such as food drives and fundraising for local charities
Themed parties such as Halloween, Valentines Day, a live DJ and dance party, end-of-year carnival, and more
Special guests including magicians, musicians, puppeteers, scientists, storytellers, actors, animal learning specialists, and more
Homework Club