School's Out

The School's Out program in Compass is a combination of after school enrichment opportunities for any child in the community and Extended Day (aftercare) for RPCS students in Lower School.

Enrichment Classes

Enrichment classes are after-school opportunities for your child to pursue a passion or curiosity in a fun, relaxed environment with their schoolmates.

Session dates and times vary by program and generally run from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you require care beyond 4:30 p.m., please read below to learn about our partnership with Harford Heights Extended Care.

Winter 2024 Enrichment Clubs & Classes

Charm City Players- Lion King Jr

Instructor: Charm City Players

Grades: 1st-5th grade (students must be competent readers to participate due to the need to read and follow along with a script)

Dates: Mondays; January 22- May 6 (will not meet on February 19, March 11, March 18, and April 1)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $425 for 13 week session plus performance. Includes 2 free tickets to the performance. Additional tickets will be available to purchase for $10 each.

Performance Date May 11th and/or 12th at Roland Park Country School Sinex Theater

This 13-week after school program offers children the opportunity to perform in their own school production of Lion King Jr.! Students experience all facets of a production from auditions and rehearsals to a final performance for their teachers, friends, and family to enjoy.

Creative Drama Club

Instructor: Anita Horwath

Grades: 2nd-5th grade

Dates: Thursdays (8 Weeks); January 4 - February 22

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $195

Come explore your imagination and creative side. This club will introduce the students to easy and fun theater games and give students new ways to express themselves. There is no pressure to perform, everyone is invited, and no prior experience is needed. Creative Drama Club gives students a chance to gain self confidence and develop positive interactions with other students.

Eco-Explorers Nature Superheroes

Instructor: Irvine Nature Center

Grades: K-5th grade

Dates: Tuesdays (9 weeks); January 9 - March 5

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $285 (prorated tuition available for students who can’t start till 1/23 due to the scheduling conflict with Little Mermaid- please email Lindsay Quinn)

Nature Superheroes- Soaring through clean air, recycling at super speed, and defeating nasty Pollution Monsters at every turn: these are the tasks of every true Nature Superhero. Come join us for some super fun while we work to protect the planet and save the earth!

Felting Club

Instructor: Holly McAslan

Grades: 1st-5th grade

Dates: Mondays (7 weeks); January 8-March 4 (no club January 15 and February 19)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $235

This art club is all about making art with a process called “Felting.” Using wool, yarn, and felt fibers we will create wet felted wool animals, pillows, tote bags, and other items. You will be amazed at what you can make with Felting!

Group Guitar Lessons

Instructor: Charm City Music School

Ages: 8-11 years old

Dates: Wednesdays (8 weeks); January 10- March 6

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM

Cost: $385 (guitar rental provided)

In our group guitar classes, students will learn the basics of this very versatile and popular instrument. Lessons will focus on learning a variety of chord shapes that will allow students to play literally hundreds of popular songs. The group format of these lessons brings out the social aspect of music-making and allows students to learn alongside and connect with their friends and peers.

Group Ukulele & Drum Circle Class

Instructor: Charm City Music School

Ages: 5-7 years old

Dates: Thursdays (10 weeks); January 4 - March 7

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $445 (ukulele rental included)

Hip Hop Dance Class

Instructor: Charm City Music School

Ages: 7-11 years old

Dates: Fridays (9 weeks); January 5 - March 8 (no club on February 16)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $395

In this class students will study the basics of Hip Hop dance as well as foundational steps of different styles within the Hip Hop genre. Students will learn various combinations and choreography that will build their memorization and musicality skills. Classes will keep students active and engaged with dance games and skill challenges set to music they know and love. Jazz shoes will not be provided but are required.

Little Veterinarian School

Instructor: Little Medical School

Grades: K-5th grade

Dates: Thursdays (10 Weeks); January 4 - March 7

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $455

Club participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or a cat. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations, and more!

Running Club: K-2nd grade

Instructor: Rebecca Donohue

Grades: K-2nd grade

Dates: Mondays (7 weeks); 1/8-3/4 (no club on 1/15 & 2/19)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $190

This running program is for kids in grades K-2nd and is intended to expose them to the basics of running in a fun and exciting atmosphere. If there is interest, our athletes will have the opportunity to race with the Reds Track Club.

weekly age-appropriate practices
custom water bottle
opportunities to race further with the Reds Track Club

Running Club: 3rd-5th grade

Instructor: Rebecca Donohue

Grades: 3rd-5th grade

Dates: Tuesdays (9 weeks); January 9- March 5

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $200 (prorated tuition available for students who cannot start until 1/23 due to the scheduling conflict with Little Mermaid Jr- please email Lindsay Quinn)

This running program is for kids in grades 3rd-5th and is intended to expose them to the basics of running in a fun and exciting atmosphere. If there is interest, our athletes will have the opportunity to race with the Reds Track Club.

weekly age-appropriate practices
custom water bottles
opportunities to race further with the Reds Track Club

Painting and Drawing

Perfectly Me Girls Club

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, SuperHero Camp

Grades: K-5th grade

Dates: Tuesdays (9 weeks); January 9 - March 5

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $195 (prorated tuition available for students who can’t start till 1/23 due to the scheduling conflict with Little Mermaid- please email Lindsay Quinn)

Perfectly Me Girls Club is a program of fun and purpose where club members will build/reinforce their supervalues – kindness, creativity, community, self-confidence, respect and more. Girls will not only have fun and build positive community, but they will also practice self-love, get physically active, build age appropriate social/emotional skills, develop team building skills, participate in a club designed community connections project and engage in various arts and crafts activities! Join our community and help us change the world!

Private lessons on drum set, ukulele, guitar, bass, and violin

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Space and Rocketry Club

Instructor: The Science Guys of Baltimore

Grades: K-5th grade

Dates: Fridays (9 weeks); January 5 - March 8 (no club on February 16)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $245

Space club is all about life in outer space! From Earth to the outer planets, we explore the physics of space, how astronauts live in the ISS, and launch 6 different kinds of rockets! Students will bring home their real rocket at the end of the session!

Middle School Winter 2024 Enrichment Clubs & Classes

Private lessons on drum set, ukulele, guitar, bass, and violin

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Video Game Development

Instructor: Concorde Education
Dates: Fridays (9 weeks); January 5- March 8 (no class on February 16)
Cost: $345

Learn the frontend and backend of mobile game app development! Students create games in Blockly with MIT App Inventor and gain an understanding of game design. Instructors guide students from simple games like Mole Mash, Galaga, and build up to more challenging and original games. This course is perfect for someone looking to build upon or begin their journey into computer programming.

Extended Day (aftercare)

Our extended day program is managed by Harford Heights Child Care Inc. and will operate from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. every school day. The students will take advantage of indoor and outdoor spaces, and have a monitored homework time with a quiet space to study. Students who do not have homework can use this time for reading or drawing.

Harford Heights also provides childcare for a monthly Parent's Night Out. For more information, click here.

To learn more about Harford Heights and the extended day program, watch this Zoom session.

Extended Care Highlights:

Care will be provided during conference days and early dismissal days
A snack (carb and vegetable/fruit) will be provided for all students
Outside play every day, weather permitting
Scheduled homework time
Parents will have access to the ProCare App, which will allow for seamless check-in and check-out as well as communications

How to Register:

Visit harfordheightschildcare.com/childcare-registration for the 2023-24 school year. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Eversely at amanda@harfordheightschildcare.com

Extended Day General Information

Hours of Operation

Pick Up Procedure

Parents/Guardians are expected to pick up students by 6:00 p.m. Pick-up occurs inside the Lower School entrance. Parents/Guardians will wait for their child to come to them after the parent notifies the front desk of their arrival. Parents/Guardians must sign out student in the Lower School Multi-Purpose Room upon departure. Students are not permitted to sign themselves out.

Parents arriving after 6:00 p.m. will be charged a LATE FEE OF $30 PER QUARTER HOUR starting at 6:01 p.m. and continuing $30 PER QUARTER HOUR until pick-up that day.

Tuition and Fees

Days	Annual	Monthly
5 Days	$4,250	$490
3 Days	$3,450	$390
2 Days	$2,550	$295

Extended Care Full Day (conference day coverage): $75 ($50 for partial day)

The annual contracts provide a 10% savings from the monthly contract.

There are no additional charges for half day coverage on early dismissal days for families who are enrolled in regular care.

Drop In Fees:

Daily Drop-In (hours 3:00-6:00 p.m.): $19 hourly (half hour minimum)

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School's Out

Winter 2024 Enrichment Clubs & Classes

Charm City Players- Lion King Jr

Creative Drama Club

Eco-Explorers Nature Superheroes

Felting Club

Group Guitar Lessons

Group Ukulele & Drum Circle Class

Hip Hop Dance Class

Little Veterinarian School

Running Club: K-2nd grade

Running Club: 3rd-5th grade

Painting and Drawing

Perfectly Me Girls Club

Private lessons on drum set, ukulele, guitar, bass, and violin

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Space and Rocketry Club

Middle School Winter 2024 Enrichment Clubs & Classes

Private lessons on drum set, ukulele, guitar, bass, and violin

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Video Game Development

Extended Day General Information

Hours of Operation

Pick Up Procedure

Tuition and Fees

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