Kindergarten-5th Grade
Before & Afterschool Enrichment Program
at Forest Park Elementary School
Monday - Friday
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Our Mission
Our programs are dedicated to the care, education, and development of children and youth during
their out of school time. We emphasize life skills through community service and enrichment-based
programming.
The Kidspace Philosophy
Enrichment-based programming. Kidspace follows a philosophy of teaching developed by the
National AfterSchool Association (NAA).
Child-friendly environment. At Kidspace we create an atmosphere where children socialize,
prosper, learn and enjoy themselves. We provide all types of sports equipment for physical play,
inside and outside.
Parent involvement
We create a partnership between parents and teachers for the benefit of every child. Our doors
are open to parents at all times and we welcome families to drop in and observe, have snack, and
hang out with their children.
Dedicated and caring staff
The strength of our program is in the dedication of our teaching staff. Kidspace supports
teachers with many training opportunities and resources to grow professionally. Teachers have
freedom to create unique learning experiences for the children.
Kidspace Kindergarten
A positive kindergarten experience can pave the way for your child's success as he or she
proceeds through school. We offer a kindergarten curriculum that respects children. The program
also helps to promote independence and self-confidence. Although the Kindergarten program is in a
separate space, the Kindergarteners may also join the older children for games and projects in
the main play areas.
The Kindergarten program may include: social and empathy skills in a child-centered environment,
creative art and theater games, language experiences, reading lessons, large motor and fine motor
play times, music and story times and mathematics foundation skills.
Enrichment-Based Programming and The Kidspace Environment
We encourage children to become responsible, self-confident, independent, active explorers and
enthusiastic learners by stressing the process of learning and discovery through developmentally
as well as age-appropriate activities that meet their interests. The activities and environment
at Kidspace are specially structured to address the interests and development levels of children
in Kindergarten through 5th grade by offering:
Unique daily projects
Well-equipped indoor activity centers
Areas for reading and relaxing
Large outdoor play area and play structure
Leadership roles for older children
Enrichment activities may include: arts and crafts, group games, homework center, science
projects, cooking projects, language and culture study, community service, music, story time and
indoor games. Kidspace offers children a variety of choices to explore their personal interests.
Vacation Day Programming
In addition to our regular afternoon programming at Kidspace, we offer special programs for
holiday breaks, school conference breaks, teacher in-service breaks and school vacations.
Vacation Day Programs are held on site or at Kidscorner at Portland Jewish Academy. Please refer
to our calendar for more information.
Hours -
7:30 am - 6:00 pm on full days
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm on half days
Fun & educational field trips
Morning and afternoon snacks provided
Transportation services included
Use of community center facilities
Full day fees per child:
Kidspace Vacation Day Package Members - Free
(included in increased monthly tuition)
Kidspace Non-Vacation Day Package Members - $40
Non-Kidspace Members - $50
Half-day fees per child:
Kidspace Vacation Day Package Members - Free
(included in increased monthly tuition)
Kidspace Non-Vacation Day Package Members - $20
Non-Kidspace Members - $30
For more information on all Kidspace Vacation Day Programs, please contact the Kidspace Office,
503-203-8587.
All federal holidays and break camps will be held at the Kidscorner program located at the
Portland Jewish Academy with transportation provided to and from the Forest Park school.
All other inservice Vacation day program will be held onsite at the Forest Park school Kidspace
program, and joined by Skyline Elementary's Kidsplace Afterschool Program.
Separate Registration is required for all
Quick Facts
Hours of operation:
PM Care 2-6:00PM
AM Care 7:00 - 8:00 AM
