Sterling House After School Program

Licensed by the State of Connecticut

About our program

Sterling House is pleased to offer an After School Enrichment Program for children in Stratford. The program runs during the school year:

Monday – Friday until 6:00 pm.

Sterling House After School in Stratford

The purpose of the Sterling House Community Center After School program is to serve students and families of Stratford by providing a quality educational, recreational, and social program. Our team is committed to the development of the whole child through meaningful experiences with their peers.

We want to empower our students to succeed beyond the classroom.

Mission

Philosophy

Our Afterschool Programs provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment that gives families peace of mind when they cannot be there themselves.

Goals

Provide a healthy, safe, and enriching environment that supports healthy behavior and physical well-being.
Foster consistent and positive relationships with adults, peers, and community members.
Complement and integrate the child’s educational experience with a well-rounded schedule of activities that fosters an appreciation for diversity.
Help students cultivate essential life skills that subsequently help to improve academic performance.
Support the needs of working families by remaining open and serving as much as possible.

After school structure

Free Time

Students get time to relax and play with friends! Students play on the playground, on our Pavilion, Gazebo, backfield, or in the auditorium when we are inside.

Meeting & Snack Time

During the afternoon meeting time, students eat snacks, while each small group will get a chance to reflect on their day, discuss norms and expectations, as well as answer a question of the day.

Choice Time

This is when the counselor will prepare CHOICES for the students in one of the rooms of our historic House. Students may be able to draw, color, and play with Legos or manipulatives.

Active Time

This is where the students get a chance to be ACTIVE. They will participate in organized sports games in Erin’s Gym (our indoor turf facility) or outside on our field or back pavilion.

Study Time

Students who have assigned homework will work on homework assignments and other students will work on some other kind of skill. This space is quiet, focused, and dedicated to student work.

Activity Time

In this station, where students get to participate in special activities such as theater, STEM, arts & crafts, and more!

Important information

Upon enrollment, we will contact the Board of Education to request your child be added to the bus that drops off here at Sterling House from your school. Upon approval from the Board of Education, we will notify you with the date the bus will begin bringing them.
Note: there is currently no transportation available from Franklin Elementary School
All children must have a current Physical Examination form, Emergency Treatment form and a Release Authorization form on file. These forms must be returned before a child starts the program. This is a State requirement and no child will be able to start until all Emergency/Medical forms are on file and up to date.
We follow the Stratford School Calendar for all half days and days off.
Storm Cancellations:
If the Stratford Public Schools call an early dismissal or closure, our After School program is closed.
PUBLIC SCHOOL HALF DAYS: On predetermined, weather unrelated, public school half days, the children will be welcomed at Sterling House starting at 12:30 for an afternoon of fun and enrichment

Kids On Campus: School’s Out? We’re In!
This is a program you can sign your child up for if you need coverage during days off from school. This is an additional cost to the regular After School program.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no reduction in fee for part-time attendance due to illness, vacations or snow cancellation days.
2023-2024 Tuition: $300 per month.
Financial Aid is available