The Lights Are On At DPR!

On Thursday, October 24, the Durham Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Unit and the National After School Alliance celebrated the 20th Annual 'Lights on After School' event!

What is 'Lights on After School'?

Did you know that today in America, a total of 11.3 million children are unsupervised and alone after school!? In October 2000, 'Lights on After School', created by a nonprofit organization called Afterschool Alliance, launched in over 1,000 communities around the nation. The event was created to highlight the importance of providing places for kids to be safe, learn new things and assist with the busy schedule of working families. The program continued to grow across the Nation and now more than 8,000 rallies are held every year!

What is offered in Durham Parks and Recreations's After School Program?

Continue the fun and learning after school at one of our After School program locations! We offer a balanced mix of academic support, sports, recreational and cultural activities for elementary, middle and high school for traditional and year round students depending on the site.

Here are some fun facts about our School-Age Care Unit and their awesome After School program...

• In the past two years, the program has increased participation by 57% (and still growing)
• More than 50 participants are transported daily from nine (9) different Durham Public Schools to four (4) of our After School Program locations 
• Our Sliding Fee scale saved families $435,940 in fees in FY2019 
• All program areas have been transformed to be kid- friendly with kid created environments. 
• Staff go through intense and specialized training to enhance the quality of programming
• Staff host and participate in several large events for participants and their families (Check them out at the Durham Holiday Parade on December 14) 

Where can I learn more?

For details on our sliding fee scale, transportation, inclusion services and more, visit our website. A full list of the available After School Program Sites can be viewed on our website as well. Have even more questions? Feel free to call us at 919-560-4355 or visit our Administration Building at 400 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 27701.