Open Hearth After School Kids is in its 14th successful year of
providing care, support, and enrichment to the children of the Mad River Valley.
In 2021-2022, OHASK will be offering our regular after school program, serving kindergarten through 6th grade students from 2:30 – 5:30 daily. Additionally, we are offering a program for 3 – 5 year olds (preschool students) from 12:30 – 2:30 or 12:30 – 5:30 T/Th/F and 2:30 – 5:30 on M/ W, matching the Waitsfield preschool program schedule.
** OHASK K-6 has postponed programming due to staffing shortage. Please read update from OHASK Steering Committee and Director below!
Tuition for the 2021-2022 year will be $20/day ($40/day for the 12:30 – 5:30 pk program) .
Masks will be required at all times when not outdoors and when 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. We will follow state guidance regarding all other COVID-19 safety measures. To meet these needs we will be outside as much as possible, rain or shine.
If WES or the program is forced to close temporarily due to COVID, parents will be responsible for payment of tuition for up to two weeks. If we’re forced to remain closed longer than two weeks, the program will close temporarily and tuition will not be required. We will work diligently to notify families as soon as possible of any anticipated closures.
The link to our registration forms is below. If you previously registered in September, you do NOT need to complete the forms again. Simply email Andreea at OHASKprogram@gmail.com to confirm enrollment and the days you’d like to attend.
Registration Materials
Pre-K : OHASK PK Registration Form
K-6 : OHASK K-6 Registration Form
You must receive an email from Andreea at OHASKprogram@gmail.com confirming you have a spot prior to attending.
To pay online, you will need a VEEM account. Directions for setting up a VEEM account
Mission
The mission of OHASK is to establish an independent, quality non-profit program that creates a safe, stimulating and responsive environment for students from Waitsfield, Fayston and beyond. OHASK will strive to accomplish this goal by attracting and supporting quality trained staff and by engaging families and the larger community in its programming and goals.
Value Statements
We value supporting children to realize their leadership, independent and creative qualities.
We value creating a responsive environment that celebrates each other's differences, similarities and individual contributions.
We value structured time for students to complete homework assignments in a supportive setting with trained staff.
We value supporting an educated and trained staff by striving to provide appropriate and adequate compensation.
We value family and community participation that enriches our program, whether it is by contributing personal skills and talents, supervising students or one-on-one tutoring.
We value engaged communication between the school and family community.
We value children participating in the curriculum development and planning processes based on a responsive classroom model to help them become invested, self-motivated learners.
We value creating an engaged relationship between the community and school
Details
We offer STEM based enrichment activities such as science, engineering, and tinkering, along with creative arts, outdoor exploration, active games and recreation. We also sponsor guest presentations throughout the year.
We provide children opportunities to spend time with friends and enjoy activities that are age-appropriate.
We offer a safe and comfortable environment where children will learn and build confidence, self esteem, character and social skills.
We facilitate open communication regularly with families and and the school communities.
Open Now~08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
