Before & After School Enrichment

• Available Monday through Friday
• Starting at 7:30 am
• No need to register (except for Lower School SPARK program, see below)
• *Please note: Early drop-off starts on Wednesday, September 9th for all campuses

Drop-Off Locations

• Lower School: gym entrance (regular early arrivals head to library, SPARK early arrivals stay in gym)
• Middle School: gym entrance
• Upper School: outside main entrance

SPARK for Lower School

Another early morning alternative for Lower School is the SPARK program (Sports Play and Active Recreation for Kids) which starts at 7:30 am. There is no fee for SPARK, but sign-up is required and is limited to 40 children (first come, first serve). Sign-up is for the full year. *SPARK is full for the 2026-27 academic year. Complete this form to be added to the waitlist.

The SPARK program starts on Wednesday, September 9th.

Our partner, Kids' Corner, offers an exceptional, quality After School Program during the school year for grades K-5 on our Waltham campus with experience and engaged teachers and staff. Learn more about the program here.

Kids Corner After School Program at Carroll School

Runs Mondays-Thursdays from 3:15-6:00 PM and Fridays 12:15-6:00 PM, the first day for after school is Monday, September 14, 2026. 

Note to bus riders: The late bus picks up at 4:45 PM Mon-Thu and 3:30 PM on Fridays.

Registration for School Year 2026-27

Children are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The process for enrollment is:

• Register using the Registration Form by August 15, 2026.
• Fill out the information needed to register each of your children. If you have multiple children, you will be asked to enter them in separate sections. Completion of the form does not guarantee placement in the program, though, we will try our best to place every student.
• Shortly after reviewing everyone’s requests, we will reach out and confirm with your family via email. If capacity has been reached, students will be placed on a waitlist.
• You will be invited to set up a free Procare account for your child and we will send enrollment paperwork through that platform. Forms must be completed in a timely manner as they are needed for all students to attend our program.
• If your child has allergies please either note it at registration and/or email us. There are additional forms needed.
• Your family will be sent an enrollment contract and payment contract that will need to be returned to our team.
• Payment is charged monthly on the 1st through ACH/credit card on Procare.

For questions about registration, please email Lauren Bagley

Attendance

If your student can't attend for any reason, please email the program director, Lauren Bagley.

The Middle & Upper School After School programs offer a diverse array of activities that explore the many interest of Carroll students and provide opportunities for socialization with friends, exercise, study, play, and creative endeavors. We offer three programs:

1. Mon-Thu After School Program: Programs are available all days of the week, 3:15 to 4:45 PM, 3 sessions, Sign-up is per session
2. Friday Programs: Meets Friday on (most) early release Fridays until 3:30 PM (unless noted), Sign-up is per activity
3. Athletics: 3 Seasons, Practice & game schedules are assigned by sport, Go to our Athletics page for more information including the Athletics Participation Health & Safety Info

Note to bus riders: The late bus picks up at ~4:45 Mon-Thu and ~3:30 on Fridays, there is no late bus for away games and meets.

Daily Drop-in: For families who need occasional after school for their child in a pinch, we offer a daily drop in option for $25.00 at the Middle/Upper School. Please note, this is subject to availability. Please email Amber Kuntz. Once your child is confirmed in a program, please also complete the Change in Daily Pick-up Form which will alert advisors/faculty to the change.

FALL Pre-Registration Form

The Fall 2026 Pre-Registration Form will be emailed to parents on July 27th and will be open until August 17th. Placements will be shared with families during the week of August 31st.

After School Programs Info

Athletics Programs Info

Friday Programs at the Lower School

We are offering a limited number of Lower School Friday spots to Middle and Upper School students on days when no program is offered at their home campus. These spaces are limited and subject to availability. Information coming soon.

Attendance

If your student can't attend for any reason (including absence), please email Amber Kuntz, Athletic Director and After School Coordinator.

Middle/Upper School: Please note: We realize that every attempt is made to pick up students on time. However, on a rare occasion should a ride home run late for Middle/Upper School students, there is a fee for picking up your child after 5:00 pm. Families will be charged $35.00 for pick ups that occur between 5 and 5:30 pm and $60.00 for any pick up that occurs after 5:30 pm.

Lower School families should email Lauren Bagley at Kids Corner.