Before-and-After School Enrichment Clubs

ASE Chair, Celeste Grupman, ase@rolandparkptsa.org

Discovery Garden Club (FREE)

Discovery Garden is a rain-or-shine, free, open-to-all, year-round morning club. Kids will explore and play in the garden while we treat dirt, water, plant, harvest, and compost. We'll discover critters, prepare foods with our harvests, and make crafts. Please register if you intend to participate on any date so we have information in case of an emergency. Register here

Session 2: Early Registration

Session 2 registration is now open. Registration will remain open until October 16th, and changes can be made anytime during the registration period. Register here

24/24 Before and After School Enrichment Clubs

Additional Enrichment Options

NEWSIES Jr. - Coming in the fall of 2024!

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Available only to MYP students. Auditions in August and performance in November dates TBA.

Disney's CAMP ROCK - Spring 2025
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney's Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake threatens Camp Rock's existence. Available to 3rd-8th grades, auditions will be held in December, with performances planned for April. Dates TBA.

Jr. Thespians Troupe 10232
This club is affiliated with the International Thespian Society. This honor society recognizes excellent theatrical work and achievement at the Middle and High School levels and advocates for theatre in our schools nationwide. Students prepare and compete with Individual, technical, small group, and short play categories at district and state-level competitions. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and coaching sessions will be available in the mornings on Wednesdays and Fridays. Many High Schools also have Thespian Troupes affiliated with ITS and have their own levels of competition so students can continue their journey and passion. It is a fantastic opportunity and resumé building activity. District competitions are usually in November and December, and State competitions are in February. Contact ruth.chiasson@hcps.net for more info.

3rd - 6th Music Ensembles
Chorus, violin, mallets, and drumming ensembles rehearse weekly before school and are open to students in grades 3-6. Participation is free, and auditions are held at the beginning of the school year. Mr. LD and Mr. Vans Evers send information out to all parents of 3rd-6th grade students with details. Ensembles perform yearly at school events, parent concerts, and community field trips.

Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind is a problem-solving competition that combines design thinking, engineering, and theatrical presentation skills to create an environment that teaches creative thinking. Students form teams to solve a problem and present and regional, state, and world competitions throughout the Spring.

Pack 19 - Cub Scouts open to all K-5 Students
Scouting in Pack 19 teaches students life values and respect for the outdoors and builds character all year long with our adventures. Meetings are held at Roland Park the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30-6:30 in the MPR. Dues for the year are $225 (new) or $199 (returning) Cub Scouts. Contact Britt Massing at 813-355-7373 or email at bmassing@srg-us.com for more information.

MYP Competitive Sports
All middle school students can try out for after-school interscholastic athletic programs. Tryouts, practices, and games are held after school over a two-month season.

Additional Care Options

HOST
The HOST Program is available from student dismissal to 6:00 PM on school days and from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on non-school days. The Before School Program opens at 7:00 AM.

Off-Campus Care Options

Loretta Ingraham Center (FREE) This City of Tampa Parks and Recreation facility is within walking distance of Roland Park. Program leaders walk students to the rec center after school each day. Registration opens in July. Check here for more information (not yet updated for 24/25)

Traditional Tae Kwon Do of South Tampa (Fee-based) Students are picked up from school daily by van and transported to the program location on Henderson Blvd. Click here for more information.

The Goddard School (Fee-based) Students are picked up from school daily by van and transported to the program location on Kennedy Blvd. Please reach out to the school for more information.

Enrichment Club Policies

Registration and Refunds

All students participating in our club program must register through Homeroom. Please make any necessary adjustments during the registration period. Once the registration period has ended, the rosters are final, and no further changes will be permitted. No refunds, additions, switches, or cancelations will be given after registration closes.

Payment

All fees must be paid through the Homeroom website. There will be no checks or cash accepted. Vendors are paid directly from the Homeroom App and cannot receive payments directly.

Pickup

When registering, please include all authorized to pick up your child, as our providers cannot access the school district emergency cards. Your child will not be released to any adults, not in the Homeroom registration form, so please be sure to document those individuals.

When picking up your child, please park in the lot and walk up to the school to check out your child with the club provider. Please do not enter through the circle - this is for your and other children's safety. If your child is enrolled in HOST, the club provider will take them to HOST after dismissal.

Please be on time to pick up your child. Clubs are released at 3:45 (Mondays) and 4:45 (Tuesday-Friday). If you are late more than three times, your student's registration will be withdrawn without a refund.

Capacity

Each club vendor has a minimum number of students required to hold that club open. If this number is not met and the provider decides to cancel the club, we will let you know as soon as possible so that you can make other arrangements.

Alternatively, once a club reaches maximum capacity, you will be put on a waiting list, and if a spot becomes available, you will be notified. Please stay attentive to your email during registration should these situations arise.

Behavior

Clubs are a privilege that we enjoy offering to our Roland Park families. Your child is expected to behave respectfully, with kindness (no bullying), and without disrupting the class. Repeated behavioral incidents may result in forced withdrawal from the club without a refund.

Needs-Based Club Scholarships

For inquiries regarding needs-based scholarships for Before-and-After School Enrichment Clubs, please contact Principal Cara von Ancken at cara.vonancken@hcps.net

Club Camp Weeks

Roland Park 8th graders (and teachers!) will host campers for these fun-filled weeks. Club Camp weeks are a fundraiser for the 8th grade International Service Learning trip.