KIDSTOP

KIDSTOP is a school-age child care program for students in kindergarten through grade 5. The program offers students many activities to choose from, including Power Hour homework help, computer access, gym activities, outdoor games, arts and crafts or just some time to hang out with friends.

Youth guidance professionals supervise the students. They share a passion for childcare. At KIDSTOP, students enjoy engaging activities in 45-minute rotations including:

Gym, outdoor activities and water games
Arts and crafts: scrapbooking, fashion, cooking and clubs
High-yield learning activities and games
Virtual field trips and CareerSTART exposure opportunities

Main Contacts

STEPHANIE SCHUELLER
MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
On-Site Manager
Phone: 320-257-5437
mississippiheights@bgcmn.org

JAMIE THOMPSON
PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY
On-Site Manager
Phone: 320-257-5441
pleasantview@bgcmn.org

Storm After School Club
On-Site Staff
Phone: 320-895-1412

Boys and Girls Club Office
Phone: 320-252-7616

Hours

Open until 6:00 p.m.

UPDATED WEATHER CLOSINGS FOR KIDSTOP, January 2023

All three Clubs will be open to parents on snow days. Click on the link below to find the most updated procedures.

https://www.bgcmn.org/kidstop/weather-closing-policy/

Boys and Girls Club options at Sauk Rapids-Rice

KIDSTOP (Pleasantview and Mississippi Heights Elementary)

Hours

Kindergarten–Grade 5: In-Person Monday through Friday After School KIDSTOP

Grade 2–Grade 6: All-Day KIDSTOP during hybrid learning (At Eastside Club)

Kindergarten–Grade 5: All-Day KIDSTOP during distant learning (at schools)

Fees - September 1, 2022

After School KIDSTOP: $11.50

All-Day KIDSTOP including hybrid days (hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): $29.00

Weekly fees must be paid via EasyPay, check or credit card payment.

KIDSTOP has a non-refundable registration processing fee of $20.00 per child for the school year and $10.00 per child for summer. Registration includes a membership to any Boys & Girls Club unit.

Visit KIDSTOP for more information on financial assistance.

Information

Storm After School (Middle School-Age Care)

Storm After School is a safe place for middle school students after school, with professional youth development leadership. New this year, The Boys & Girls Club will provide national evidence-based programs, combined with locally developed programs, that will enhance the after-school experience.

What to expect

Fun games and time with your friends, homework help and tutoring, career exploration opportunities, a Junior Staff program, arts opportunities, and more! When you arrive at the school for pick-up at door 5, you will call 320-895-1412 to let staff know to have your student sign out and meet you.

Hours

Monday through Friday
3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Community Room
Visit the Eastside Club on non-school days and during the summer.

Fees

A Club membership is only $10 per year!
Includes membership to Storm After School and access to the opportunities at all of the Boys & Girls Club locations.

Eastside Boys & Girls Club, K-12

The Eastside Club will be open at the following times during the 2021-22 school year:

For K – 5th graders:

Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 7 p.m., except on early dismissal days
noon – 5:30 p.m. on scheduled non-school days (not including major holidays)

For 6th – 12th graders:

Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 8 p.m., except on early dismissal days
noon – 6 p.m. on scheduled non-school days (not including major holidays

Summer Hours

Monday – Friday from noon – 6 p.m. for all youth in grades K-12