Almost Home: (grades K-6) is a warm,
safe, stimulating, professionally supervised after school enrichment
program, which offers age appropriate activities in an educational,
recreational and social setting. Children participate in a variety of
activities including arts and crafts, games, clubs, computer activities,
and homework help.
Children can choose to participate in a variety of cool activities,
contests and clubs which vary from day to day. There is always something
new going on.
New Opportunities:
Special education
professionals assist children with developmental and learning
disabilities within the Almost Home program. all activities are
available to all students enrolled. an intake interview is required.
This program is made possible through a grant from the Hudson Valley
Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Extra curricular activities are available at the JCC during
Almost Home hours. Many offer discounted AH rates which only
apply if the class is on a regularly scheduled Almost Home
day. staff escort children between activities.
Hours:
Monday-Friday from full-day school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Follows the
Tarrytown and Irvington school calendars.
Almost Home Kindergarten (AHK):
Children attending half-day kindergarten bring a bag lunch to the JCC,
where they participate in music, crafts, cooking and playground
activities until 3:00 p.m. when Almost Home begins. Flexible
scheduling for half-day kindergarten. Phase-in fee: $25 per day. Call for package discounts.
Almost Home Extensions:
Almost Homers are welcome at the JCC from
noon to 3:00 p.m. on half-days for an additional fee of $25
per day. Pre-registration is required.
Almost Home After Hours:
Children can remain with a staff member in
the Tech Center or Game Room, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00-6:30
p.m.
Fees: Call for fees.
Transportation:
Provided to the JCC by the Tarrytown and Irvington schools at no
additional fee.
