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KidZone After School Program

About KidZone 

Operated by the VRD's Community Programming department, KidZone is fully licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care. Staff members are highly qualified youth professionals. KidZone's purpose is to provide a structured program during non-school hours that engages and challenges children so they may thrive socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. KidZone meets after school and on designated no-school days. Through sports, gym games, playground play, arts and crafts, group games, homework help, after school chores and relaxation time, KidZone's flexible schedule allows children to make choices, work and play cooperatively, develop a sense of responsibility and provides an experience full of imagination and activity.

The KidZone Philosophy 

The Kidzone Philosophy

VRD Youth Services provides engaging life experiences for young people that promote physical activity and cognitive development in an inclusive setting where kids learn to make positive choices. KidZone accomplishes this by:

  • Providing a safe, caring and accepting environment
  • Involving youth in developmentally appropriate activities
  • Encouraging creativity and curiosity
  • Modeling positive life skills
  • Staff members are active participants in children’s activities and openly communicate with children’s families. 

Registration for 2025/26 After School Programs will open on Monday, July 28. Paperwork applications will be available by July 7.

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After School Program Days (2025/26)

Monday through Friday School Days (after school)

No KidZone on: September 1, October 17, November 27, 28, December 25, Jan 1, April 24, May 25, 29.

Time: 2:50-5:30 p.m.

Ages: 5-12 years (AND in grades K-5)

Location: Red Sandstone Elementary School Gymnasium, Cafeteria and KidZone classroom above the gym. Enter through the gymnasium door on the East end of the school. Please call/text 970-331-2909 if you don't see us. 

Reservations, Drop Off & Pick Up: You must have a reserved and prepaid space for your child to attend KidZone. Call 970-479-2292 to see if space is available for drop-in.

  • Drop Off: Notify your child’s teacher that s/he will attend KidZone. Your child is not considered in attendance until s/he arrives at the program.
  • Pick Up: Before 5:30 p.m. You can enter through the school's gym door directly into the gym on the East end of the school by the dumpster. On nice days we will be at the School playground. You can text to find staff at 970-331-2909.

After School Program Fees

  • $17/day per season/weekday sessions with advance reservation
  •  $25 per day drop-in, if space is available

Paperwork required! Choose "Kidzone School Year Preregistration Application 2025/26" under "Programs" tab then Childcare at www.register.vailrec.com.

Registration

To set up an account and register for KidZone activities:

  1. www.register.vailrec.com
  2. Click on the “Create an Account” button at the top right and follow the prompts to setup your account - the parent should be the primary account holder and then add your child/ren as household members on your account
  3. Click on Programs, then click on Childcare.
  4. Select the “KidZone School Year Preregistration Application 2025/26” item (this is our KidZone form in electronic format and you’ll complete the fields as you proceed through checkout).
  5. Click blue “next” button.
  6. Choose your children to attend KidZone and proceed through the checkout process.
  7. Once you complete the preregistration application, VRD staff will review it and then give you access to register for KidZone activities.
  8. If your child has severe allergy or medication, please complete the paperwork linked here and have it signed by a physician (Permission for Medication Administration Form, EpiPen Care Plan Form, Asthma Care Plan Form). You will upload these documents to the preregistration application.

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Scholarships available. Please contact Community Programming for more information.

Call 970-479-2292 or email: community@vailrec.com for more information