School's Out Options

Find local after school programs, school’s out and no school day programs in Central KY. Holiday? Snow Day? Summer Break!

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After School Programming in FCPS

Many schools offer a program within the school for after school care. Some schools run the program themselves but many are offered through Lexington Parks and Recreation. There are also programs that will pick up after school or if you need before school care they will drop off your children at their school. You can ask at your child’s school about what programs are available for them.

ESP is regulated by the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (922 KAR 2:090, 2:120, and 2:280) and adheres to strict staff-to-student ratios. The activities offered include homework assistance along with recreation and leisure activities. ESP operates from time of dismissal (2:35 p.m.) to 6 p.m. during the school day, or 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on full day camps. Each year, students must reapply to be accepted into the programs.

The Extended School Program is currently offered at the following elementary schools:

Coventry Oak Elementary (After school, Summer Camp)
Started: 2025 – 2026
2441 Huntly Place
Lexington, KY 40511
Site phone: (859) 351-0700 (2 – 6 p.m. only)
Contact: Leslie Adams

Garrett Morgan Elementary (After school)
Started: 2016 – 2017 (Limited Availability)
1150 Passage Mound Way
Lexington, KY 40509
Site phone: (859) 489-9852 (2 – 6 p.m. only)
Contact: Leslie Neimeier

Millcreek Elementary (After school)
Started: 2023 (Limited Availability)
1212 Reva Ridge Way
Lexington, KY 40509
Site phone: (859) 489-9831 (2 – 6 p.m. only)
Contact: Erika Schlarb

Stonewall Elementary (After school, full days, summer camp)
Started: 1993 – 1994 (Waitlisted)
3215 Cornwall Dr.
Lexington, KY 40503
Site phone: (859) 224-8045 (2 – 6 p.m. only)
Contact: Sarah Pigg

The Recreation Enrichment and Learning Program is an after school program for middle school students. The REAL program is affordable, maintains a low staff to student ratio, and offers a range of both recreational and educational activities for students. Each year, students must reapply to be accepted into the programs.
Morning session: 7 – 9 a.m. (Start of school)

The program is currently offered at the following middle schools:

EJ Hayes Middle
Started: 2004 – 2005 school year
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
Site phone: (859) 457-8286 (7 – 9 a.m.)
Contact: Erika Schlarb

Mary E Britton Middle
Started: 2025 – 2026 school year
2185 Polo Club Blvd
Lexington, KY 40509
Site phone: (859) 249-2401 (7 – 9 a.m.)
Contact: Erika Schlarb

Jessie Clark Middle
Started: 1997 – 1998
3341 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
Site phone: (859) 457-1960 (7 – 9 a.m.)
Contact: Leslie Adams

Programs in Central KY for After School Care

All About Kids

YMCA of Central KY

The Academy Gymnastics and Cheer

Childcare Network

Kidz Konnection

Kids R Kids

Common Good After School Program

Martial Arts USA

Elite Martial Arts

Lexington Elite After School Program

Holiday/No School Day Options

When school is out for one or two days or for spring break and you need care for just a day or for the week these programs are available at many local kid-friendly spots.

Living Arts and Science Center

Explorium

Overtime Athletics

The Little Gym

YMCA of Central KY

Newton’s Attic

Lexington Children’s Theatre

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning

CREATE Studio

All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center

Legacy Gymnastics

The Academy Gymnastics and Cheer

D-Bat Lexington

Childcare Network

Kindercare

KidStrong

Deardorf Stables

Lexington Elite After School Program

Snow Day

School is cancelled – now what!? Check out these great options. Some are added the day of so be sure to check that morning and see if Lex Fun 4 Kids has a special Snow Day Deals post up! Some of the above programs may also offer programming.