ABGC After School


Registration Information

2026-2027 School Year

CURRENT Family Registration

Occurs in March.


NEW Family Registration:

For New Families the Lottery will be open April 10th-13th for any spaces remaining after Current Families have completed registration.


New Families will register for the lottery online:


  • Please complete lottery information using the link for the elementary school your child will attend in the 2026-2027 school year. The link will be on the website April 10th Your child does not need a membership to enter the lottery. 
  • IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT DAY / TIME YOU REGISTER FOR THE LOTTERY all registrations are treated the same.
  • Please select only the days that you need child care. We do not give preference to a 5-day schedule.
  • Families will be asked to provide their child's name, school, grade and choose the days they need care along with a parent/guardian name and email address. Please make sure the email address is correct so that you receive the results of the lottery.
  • If you are in a buffer zone and have not received your school assignment, you may register at each school and note that you are in a buffer zone.
  • The lottery will take place April 14th. We will fill any available spots and begin a waitlist. Families will be notified as to whether we can offer your family a spot or if you have been placed on the waitlist. Families will be notified as quickly as possible and no later than April 20th.
  • If we can offer you a spot and you choose to accept it there will be additional paperwork to complete and return along with a non-refundable $75 registration fee which includes a child membership of $35. The fee is due within 24 hrs. The bill for September will be sent in July. 


2026-2027 ABGC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RATES:

Bills are run July 1st for the month of September and September 1st-May1st for the months of October-June

Rates are 10 equal Monthly Payments:


  • 5-day rate w/ van transport- $685.00 rate for parent/guardian drop off $595.00
  • 4-day rate w/ van transport- $550.00 rate for parent/guardian drop off $475.00
  • 3-day rate w/ van transport- $450.00 rate for parent/guardian drop off $390.00
  • 2-day rate w/ van transport- $325.00 rate for parent/guardian drop off $285.00


Questions? Email the after school program at afterschool@abgclub.org 



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Additional Info


Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 

2:30-6:00. Wednesday 1:00-6:00


Early Release Days:

We follow the Arlington Public School Calendar and pick up on additional early release days.


No School Days:

We offer care on school vacation week for those that choose to register through the seasonal registration.


Please email any questions to the after school program at afterschool@abgclub.org 

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About ABGC After School

The Arlington Boys & Girls Club offers a EEC licensed after school program for children enrolled in grades Kindergarten-5. The ABGC After School Program is designed to enrich the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of school age children.  We are open from September-June and offer care on school vacations and selected holidays.


OBJECTIVES

  • To provide an environment of social adjustment in a peer group setting.
  • To assist in the development of self-awareness and independent thought.
  • To instill a sense of positive self image within each of our children.
  • To promote development of physical skills through activities requiring coordination and motivation.

HOURS OF OPERATION


  • The ABGC After School Program operates from September through June.
  • The daily schedule is 2:30-6pm or 1:00-6:00pm on early release days.
  • Early Release hours are offered. This schedule coincides with the Arlington Public Schools calendar.
  • Selected full days are offered when Arlington Public Schools are closed. The after school program sends a monthly newsletter with upcoming full day offerings and upcoming program closures.


DAILY PROGRAM

Includes outdoor and indoor active play, arts & crafts, snack, activity time, and homework time, special events, and free swim in the pool (with parent/guardian permission).

REFERENCE

For detailed information on the After School Program please consult the Parent Handbook.

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Contact Information:
ABGC After School
60 Pond Lane
Arlington, MA 02474
781-648-1617 x 219