After School for Kids

Registration Information for 2019-2020

After School for Kids (ASK) is a recreation program where children in grades K-5 can have fun while learning through age-appropriate activities that foster physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

The ASK program operates from 2:20 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, throughout the school year. ASK features five-day weekly care, with no additional activity fees.

For More Information

If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact the Craig Avenue Recreation Center at (540) 857-5035.

Registration, Fees & Scheduling

Scroll down, or follow the links below for answers to these frequently asked questions:

EXEMPTION: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism ASK Program is exempt from licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Code of Virginia § 63.2-1715(B)(6)

Ask Sites

Location	2019-2020 Spaces Available
Back Creek	FULL for 2019-2020- Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Bonsack	Register Online Here or call (540) 857-5035
Cave Spring K-2	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Cave Spring 3-5	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Clearbrook	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Glen Cove	See Ridge Kids Program at Green Ridge Recreation Center
Green Valley	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Herman L Horn	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Masons Cove	Register Online Here or call (540) 857-5035
Mountain View	Register Online Here or call (540) 857-5035
Mt. Pleasant	Register Online Here or call (540) 857-5035
Oak Grove	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Penn Forest K-2	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
Penn Forest 3-5	FULL for 2019-2020 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist
W.E. Cundiff	FULL for 2019-2010 - Call (540) 857-5035 for waitlist

How to Register

Step 1:

Check the list of elementary schools above to make sure there is still space available at your child’s school. Specific school information is updated WEEKLY but may not reflect recent changes in program status. Call our administrative office at (540) 857-5035 to be completely certain of program availability.

Step 2:

Click on the link below and complete the Roanoke County Health History Form. (NOTE: Please DO NOT sign-in or create an account on this page) At the bottom of this form click the submit button. If you prefer, you may print it out and mail to Craig Avenue Recreation Center 900 Chestnut Street, Vinton, VA 24179 or email to zgibb@roanokecountyva.gov.

Step 3 (Option A - Register by Phone):

Step 3 (Option B - Register Online):

Complete your registration online using the Roanoke County Parks online registration portal. This option is available prior to the upcoming season, April 2 to August 13 ONLY.

Log in to online registration portal. For new users, please create an account first.Make sure you create both a parent/guardian as primary account holder and your child as an additional family member. If you have done business with Roanoke County Parks since December, 2016 you have an existing account. Please use the Forgot Password function with your email on file to retrieve your account, or call (540) 857-5035 to inquire about your online login.
Under the REGISTRATION tab, choose AFTER SCHOOL from the category list and register for the appropriate program.Direct links to your school program are available in the ASK sites chart above.Select the green REGISTER button.
You will see a list of dates for the entire year on this page. Scroll to the bottom to select the registrant's name (your child). Accept the terms of our program waiver. Choose a payment option from AUTOMATIC PAYMENT SCHEDULE (every other week) or PAY IN FULL (the whole year).
Add to cart and complete your transaction

Program Fees 2019-2020

Automatic Draft

Payment Taken	First Child	Each Additional Child
Third of the month (August through May)	$127	$114
Eighteenth of each month (August through May)	$127	$114

Please use your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards to make bi-weekly or monthly payments. Please note that cash/check payment will NOT be available this year. All outstanding balances for the previous year must be paid in order for a child to continue in ASK for the next year. Payments are based on 180 days of service. Draft will occur on the 3rd and 18th of each month beginning August 3. There is no charge for holidays and breaks. Inclement Weather Camp and Teacher Work Day Camp are separate programs that you must register for separately.

Update Your Payment Information Online Anytime

New this year, you can change your credit card on file or update payment at any time!

Log in to online registration portal. If you don't remember your password, please use the Forgot Password function with your email on file to retrieve your account, or call (540) 857-5035 to inquire about your online login.
Select MY ACCOUNT > PAYMENT ACCOUNTS to manage your card(s) on file
Select the ADD NEW button to add a card
Under the ACTIVE PAYMENT SCHEDULES header, you can change which card is applied to your scheduled payment

Typical Daily Schedule

Daily activities at all After School for Kids Programs include gym or playground time, snack time, quiet time for homework or other quiet activities, and group or self-directed activities. A daily schedule is posted at each program. An example of the daily schedule is:

2:20pm School is dismissed and participants go to the cafeteria
2:20pm Roll-call and Check-In, Quiet Activities
2:35pm Restroom Break
2:45pm Active Time (Gym or Playground)
3:35pm Restroom to wash hands
3:45pm Snack
4:00pm Restroom to wash hands
4:15pm Homework or Quiet Activities
5:15pm Group Activities, Enrichment Activities
(This is flexible based on Homework needs and facility schedule)