64 Campus Lane
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
KESD AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (KEAP)
Registration for the 2023-2024 Afterschool Program is open. There are limited spaces available in each grade band for session one, which will begin on August 28th and end on October 18th. To ensure the most equitable process for signing up, registration will be based on a lottery system. You will receive an email, by August 21st, confirming if your child can start afterschool on the first day of school, or if they will be placed on the waiting list.
KEAP Registration Forms
Please click your schools icon listed below to fill out the 2023-2024 KEAP Registration Form
We are excited to share the early release afterschool program dates for the 2023-2024 school year. If you would like to sign your child up for any of these programs, please click on the registration link below.
The K-4 program will include a variety of presenters and interactive programs. There will be live animal interactions with Vermont Institute of Natural Science, hands-on STEAM labs with White Mountain Science Institute, and many more artists, musicians, and storyteller performances throughout the year.
K - 4th Grade Early Release Sign Up Links:
Click your school name below to view the 2023-24 Early Release Sign Up form for grades K-4.
New this year, 5th-8th graders will have two off-campus options. Spring Early Release trips for KESD Middle School students will take place April 5, April 19, May 10, May 24.
Option 1: Evergreen Sports Center (leave school at dismissal, return at 5pm for PPU)
Activities will include: swimming/rock climbing/gymnastics) Students will choose two of these to rotate through for 90 minutes each.
Option 2: Heartspace Yoga Center (leave school at dismissal, return by 3pm for PPU)
Activities will include: 45 min yoga class, 15 min sound bath, healthy snack, wellness circle.
5th - 8th Grade Early Release Sign Up Link:
Other Summer Camp Opportunities
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CIT Program: For Graduating 8th Graders
Register NowWe are offering a counselor in training program for rising 9th graders. These students will not be considered campers, they will be considered volunteers and will work with younger grades for the entirety of their day, this includes field trips. In this program CIT's will work on building a resume, complete an interview, learn skills necessary to working with kids & work with younger kids daily to improve the skills they learn.
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Humanities Camp: For Rising 5th Graders
Register NowThis year Mrs. Park and Ms. Skrabely will be running Humanities Camp for rising 5th graders. This camp will happen at LTS, during the regular KESD Summer Camp (same place, dates and times, we will just do our own activities). We will become Vermont Explorers and explore the land, art, music, and so much more that our Green Mountain State has to offer! Students will spend their mornings learning about Vermont through reading, then engage in fun activities that bring their books to life! Please note: Students who sign up for Humanities Camp will still attend their afternoon choice activities and participate in Friday field trips.
Kingdom East Afterschool Bike Club
We are excited to announce that registration for KEAP Mountain Bike Club is now open for 5th-8th grade students. This year we are partnering with Adaptive Sports Partners who will provide adaptive support to students in need during KEAP Bike Club!
KEAP News & Events
KEAP SITES:
Our Goals:
- To create a safe and enriching environment for students and staff.
- To engage students in creative academic, enrichment, and recreational out of school experiences.
- To improve students’ academic achievement in mathematics and literacy.
- To build student social skills, developmental assets, and increase positive relations between students and their school.
Afterschool is free for all district K-8 students!
A 21st Century Community Learning Center investment makes our high quality programs possible. Each Sign Up sheet provides an opportunity to make a donation. Donations from families and businesses will help us to expand our programs!
WHY Afterschool?
Studies show that quality afterschool programs boost kids' school attendance, engagement in learning, and likelihood of attending college. They also help kids develop social and emotional skills, like problem solving and cooperation — and they help prevent risky behaviors. We welcome you to visit our program any time to learn more about the exciting learning opportunities that are available with KEAP.
KEAP Fast Facts
Past & Present Enrichment Activities:
Jr. Iron Chef Competition
Red Clover Book Club
Lyndon Institute Dance Program
Girls on the Run
Gardening
Robotics
Local Fishing Trips
Mountain Biking
Community Service Projects
Balkan Chorus
Cross Country Skiing
Theater Productions
Learning Kitchen
Chess & Strategic Games
And Many More!
Past & Present
Community Partners
- Northwoods Stewardship Center
- Green Mountain Farm to School
- Lyndon State College
- Siskin Ecological Adventures
- Catamount Arts
- UVM Extension Service
- Hulbert Outdoor Center/The Aloha Foundation
- Cobleigh Library
- Evergreen Sports Center
- Fairbanks Museum
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Kingdom Trails
- Lyndon Institute
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