Safe Haven After School Program 2026-2027
SAFE HAVEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
2026–2027 School Year
Please Register Your Child BEFORE They Attend!
All children must be registered for the days they will be attending Safe Haven.
Please register by the Friday before the following week that your child will be attending.
Advance registration helps us:
- Know how many children to expect each day
- Schedule the appropriate number of staff
- Keep attendance and billing accurate
- Plan activities and supplies
Paying by cash or check?
You can still register ahead of time!
Add the days you need to your MyRec cart and leave them there. We can process the registration from our end, and you can then drop your cash or check in the black box.
Please do not send your child to Safe Haven without registering them first.
Rates
Regular daily rates:
- Lancaster Residents: $10/day
- Non-Residents: $12/day
Sibling discounts:
- $3 discount for the first sibling
- $5 discount for the second sibling, per day
2026–2027 Program Dates
We follow the SAU-36 school calendar.
First Day: August 31, 2026
Last Day: June 16, 2027
Safe Haven will be CLOSED:
9/7, 9/25, 10/9, 10/12, 11/5, 11/6, 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 11/25, 11/26, 12/23–1/1, 1/15, 1/18, 2/4, 2/22–2/26, 3/22, 3/31, 4/23, 4/26–4/30, 5/31, and 6/11.
Safe Haven will also NOT be open on school half days.
Transportation & Arrival
- A school bus transports children from Lancaster School to Colonel Town each day, arriving at approximately 2:30pm. JPII also transports children with drop off at 3:00pm.
- Safe Haven staff meet the children in the parking lot when they get off the bus.
- If your child will not be taking the bus on a particular day, please do not have them dropped off at Colonel Town before 2:30 PM.
Other Colonel Town Programs
If your child is registered for another Colonel Town program during Safe Haven hours, such as soccer practice, gymnastics, or another activity, please let us know.
Safe Haven staff can make sure your child gets to their program!
Safe Haven Scholarship Fund
Would you like to make a donation to help support our scholarship fund? Donations help make our programs accessible to local families who may need assistance.
Please use the Safe Haven Scholarship Fund donation option through MyRec.
Thank you for helping us keep Safe Haven organized, properly staffed, and running smoothly!
General Information
- Safe Haven will be open after school from 2:45-5:30pm during the school year.
- If school is cancelled due to bad weather, Safe Haven will be closed.
- There is a Safe Haven bus from the Lancaster School to Colonel Town.
- Safe Haven will provide an afternoon snack for the children to enjoy after school each day.
- Safe Haven is a Recreation Program - our goal is to provide children with stimulating activities and fun opportunities for children.
Policies Regarding Tuition
- Your regular contracted tuition is by the day.
- Tuition will be prepaid, payable on Fridays for the following week.
- Parents pay for each contracted day that their child is enrolled, even if the child is absent due to illness.
- The weekly tuition will ONLY be reduced if a change in the weekly schedule is submitted in writing (or email) by Friday for the following week.
- Parents will not be charged for any days a child misses due to suspension from Safe Haven.
- Additional costs associated with field trips, such as admission to the movie theater or theme parks, must be paid with the regular tuition.
- Overdue tuition will result in your child being withdrawn from the program. He/she can only be reinstated when the balance is paid in full.
Miscellaneous Fees
- Parent picks a child up from Safe Haven after the 5:30 closing time $10 per 10 min.
- Returned check $25
- Safe Haven staff has to pick up a child from school because he/she missed the bus $10.
Other
- Safe Haven is not responsible for any child until he/she arrives with an adult.
- Parents must sign the daily attendance sheet.
- Please call if someone is going to pick up your child other than yourself to ensure your child’s safety