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KidZone School's Out Camp

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 provide an experience full of imagination and activity.

KidZone Philosophy 

The KidZone Philosophy

VRD Community Programming 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
KidZone 2025/26 Policies & ProceduresChild Behavior Plan

 How Sick Is Too Sick?

    Schools Out Camp Days (2025/26):

    • August 18
    • October 13, 14, 15, 16 
    • November 24, 25, 26
    • December 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, Jan 2, 5
    • February 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
    • April 20, 21, 22, 23

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

    Drop Off (7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.): Park at the school parking lot. Walk your child into the school gymnasium using the east entrance doors (by recycling dumpster). Call 970-331-2909 to locate staff.

    Pick Up (4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.): Park at the school parking lot. Walk into the school gymnasium using the east entrance doors (by recycling dumpster). Call 970-331-2909 to locate staff.

    Location: Red Sandstone Elementary School Gymnasium, Cafeteria and KidZone classroom above the gym and daily field trips.

    Ages: Children 5 years old (AND in kindergarten) through 5th grade will enjoy a variety of activities. Advanced registration is required.

    School's Out Camp Fees

    • Cost: $57 per day

    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