Before / After School Program

Erika Mercado, Director
Princess Ortega, Assistant Director

About the Curley After School Program (CASP)

Since 2010 CASP has provided many opportunities for our Curley students and families. Our mission is to provide enrichment and academic opportunities for the entire Curley community.

In CASP, we believe each child counts. We have a diverse population of students from K1 to Grade 8 who attend CASP daily. We provide a healthy meal each day to our students. The participation from our own Curley community has been phenomenal. Our own teachers provide instruction to our students in many categories, such as dance, music, art, science, sports, martial arts, recreation, home economics, and various languages. We are very fortunate to have community organizations and universities come into our after school program who are passionate about teaching our children.

Clearly, the more we can expose our children to interesting and exciting enrichment activities, the better. It is critical to build that interest and excitement at a young age.

Applications and Tuition Information For After School Program

CASP will have two components, Lower/Elementary CASP and Upper/Middle CASP during the 2018-19 school year. The program begins on the first day of school Thursday, September 8, 2022 and runs from 3:10 pm until 6:00 pm:

For your convenience, the application is also available in the upper and lower school main offices.

If you have questions, please contact our Director, Erika Mercado, at Emercado@bostonpublicschools.org or (857) 222-0756. Para english y espanol.

Do you need a Before School Program?

The Curley After School Program (CASP) is offering a before school program for Curley students in grades K-8. The cost of the program is $8 per day per student. There is a registration fee of $25.

The program’s hours are 7:00am to 8:15am Monday through Friday beginning on the first day of school, Thursday, September 7, 2018. Activities include reading, homework, and sports. A daily drop in service is available for your convenience at a cost of $8 per day, per child. Payments can be made in advance. If you think that this program is something that you are interested in please fill out the CASP registration form above.

For your convenience, the application is also available in the upper and lower school main offices.

Before School Programming is in place for all 180 days of school. After school programing runs for 177 days. There is no after-school programming for early release days.

Click here for the Boston Public Schools Calendar.

A typical day for CASP students

Students are escorted from their classrooms to a designated meeting point within the building where they are met by afterschool program staff.
A wholesome meal consisting of fruit juice, a sandwich, and a variety of crackers, yogurt, cheese sticks, and fruit cups are provided to students. Children are allowed time to consume their snack and socialize appropriately before the homework segment of the program begins.
There is at least 45 minutes dedicated to homework each day. During this time, students may seek assistance from their peers and their after school instructor.
After the homework session has passed, students are moved into structured classes. Classes for activities and enrichment are offered on different days so students may participate in more than one activity.

Our Activities Menu

Some of our activities are:
Dance
Each student in grades K1-grade 5 participates in 45 minutes of dance instruction each day, Monday thru Friday. Movement Education is an integral part of students learning. Students participate in dance, games, and gymnastics while learning about other subjects, as it is an integrated curriculum. The children learn through the kinesthetic domain. They will learn to appreciate physical activity as they build self-esteem by working in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Movement Education will provide opportunities for all children to succeed as they learn about themselves and other students as movers, and become more versatile and skillful dancers. This class is taught by a well known Professional Dancer, Mr. Hill.

Sports/Recreational Activities
Each student in grades K-grade 5 participates for 45 minutes in recreational activities each day. Sports programs and outdoor recreation will include football, basketball, soccer, tennis, archery, and more. Each student will demonstrate an understanding of fair play, following rules and teamwork during game play and skill activities.

Special Activities
Each student in grades K1-grade 5 participates for 45 minutes in a special activity. Students themselves choose from a list of activities called CASP themes. The activity of choice will be the theme for each particular week. Choices include healthy eating, hygiene, legos, favorite books, movies, arts & crafts, drawing, writing and reading poetry.

Painting Project
Students in grades K1-grade 5 will design and paint a canvas approx. 4’x5’. Students will be guided along the steps of designing preparing canvas and painting of canvas of which image will reflect youth education and recreation. Our own Curley Art Teacher Mr. Santiago, will be painting and providing instruction.

Strong Women, Strong Girls (Northeastern University)
Girls in grades 3- grades 5 will participate in 45 minutes of Strong Women, Strong Girls. The “Fab” Factor, works with girls of all ages and abilities in community based settings. The “Fab” Factor curriculum is designed around four learning modules that include Leadership, Science, Health and Fitness, Financial Literacy and Career Development. Each session will last for 1 hour and is designed to be flexible and adaptable to serve girls of all abilities. This program is sponsored by Boston College.

Yoga
Students in grades K1-grade 5 will participate in a structured “Yoga Class”. With guidance and technique, structure and discipline, movement can become Art.

Structured Play
All students will be allowed to play on the playground based on flexibility of activities within the program.

Future Inventors, Engineers, and Scientists
This program from Northeastern University will expose youth to the design process through fun, hands on activities to ensure students continue their exploration of science, math, and engineering.

Tenacity
Students in grades 6-8 will be offered a 3 year Middle School Academy (MSA) that includes individualized and small group literacy instruction, tennis instruction, life skills development and family engagement activities.

Sole Train: Boston Runs Together
A program of TrinityBoston Foundation, is a free, non-competitive running and mentoring program for Boston youth. The aim is to inspire the city’s youth to realize their potential and accomplish goals they never thought possible as they train for and complete a half marathon. They focus on building a safe, supportive and inclusive community and encouraging and fostering self-confidence, perseverance, and responsibility by achieving personal and collective goals.

Curley School Band
Each student in grades 4-8 participates in 45 minutes of band per week. Students may select their instrument of choice to play with approval from parents.

Academics
There is at least 45 minutes dedicated to homework each day. During this time, students may seek assistance from their peers and their after school instructor.

Our activity menu is subject to change based on seasons and availability of instructors and students selected choices of activities provided.

Our Academic and Business Partners

Northeastern University, Center for STEM Education
Tenacity
Trinity Boston Foundation

CASP FAQs in English

Preguntas Frecuentes de CASP en Español