Afterschool Programs
Guided by a dedicated team of educators with diverse backgrounds, students participate in interactive activities that foster STEM skills, artistic expression, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether learning about robotics or discovering the art of storytelling, each class encourages students to pursue their interests and broaden their perspectives.
- Classes are $50 per session, depending on materials and instructor expertise.
- Trimester Cost: On average, a class is $550 per trimester (based on $50 x 11 classes). All courses are already prorated in CampBrain to reflect days off.
- Snack-Option $7/Class ($7 x 11 Classes = $77/Trimester)
- Drop-In Class Cost: $60
- Schedule: Weekly, 3-hour classes from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Check in at Front Desk
Bus transportation is available from Winchester Public Elementary & Middle Schools. Please list Acera as your After School Program bus stop on the transportation application.
Includes 30-minute snack break on our adventure-based playground
Check in at Front Desk
For students arriving on the Winchester Public Buses:
Bus transportation is available from Winchester Public Elementary & Middle Schools. Please list Acera as your After School Program bus stop on the transportation application. Drop-offs can start as early as 2:15pm from the bus only. They will then join our Enrichment staff in our common space to enjoy board games, building blocks/legos, and art materials until 3pm.
On half days, or days when public schools are closed, Acera does not provide childcare before 3:15 p.m. Early drop-off is not permitted.
Bus transportation is available from Winchester Public Elementary & Middle Schools. Please list Acera as your After School Program bus stop on the transportation application.
- Cancellations up to two weeks prior to the first day of each Trimester's Enrichment receive a full refund. Transfers remain available at no charge, pending space at the discretion of the Enrichment Program Manager. Additional costs may be required for certain classes.
- Cancellations within and after the two week window have the option to transfer into a different course that trimester, OR receive a prorated 50% credit toward future Acera programming. Transfers are approved pending space at the discretion of the Enrichment Program Manager. Additional costs may be required for certain classes.
- No refund or reduction in fees for late arrivals, early departures, or partial attendance due to illness (exceptions for hospital stays).
- Full refund issued for programs cancelled due to low enrollment.
- No refund or credit for students removed due to behavioral issues
When Acera School is closed for holidays or other reasons, there is no afterschool programming
Refunds will not be provided for students removed from the program due to behavioral issues.
To help maintain a safe, welcoming, and focused environment for all students:
- Parents and caregivers are welcome inside the building up to 10 minutes before drop-off or pick-up.
- Early pick-up is always permitted — just let a staff member know.
- During pick-up we ask all grownups to wait in the lobby and when your kiddos are ready they will come to you.
- During program hours, we ask that families not remain inside the building, so students can fully engage and thrive in their learning experience.
Decisions about participation in our enrichment programs are made at the discretion of the instructor and the Enrichment Program Manager. If a student is not able to participate in a safe and productive way, or if the teacher feels that the student is not engaging at a level appropriate for the program, the instructor may ask that s/he switch to a different session, or not return to the program. We have a zero-tolerance policy for physical aggression or verbal and emotional harassment towards other participants.
Refunds will not be provided for students removed from the program due to behavioral issues.
Enrichment Program Manager
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 781.729.3489