Horizons Afterschool Program

After School Club Registration Now Open!
In addition to the Horizons Afterschool program, After School Clubs offer fun, enriching activities led by EFS teachers and community members. Club offerings change throughout the year, giving students new opportunities to explore their interests.

NEW THIS YEAR: Clubs meet one day per week for either five- or ten-week sessions.

• Students are welcome to sign up for more than one club. 
• Families with students in the 5:45 p.m. Horizons pick-up program get 50% off all clubs! ​(Discount codes have been emailed to families registered. If you did not receive it, please contact Jennifer Brady at [email protected].)​
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After school club registration

About Our Program
​The Horizons afterschool program is available on all days Elmwood Franklin is in session, providing childcare and enrichment activities for students from dismissal until 5:45 p.m. Our afternoons include:
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• Horizons for Beginners & Prep – Where Every Afternoon is an Adventure!
  After the school day ends, the fun is just beginning! Our youngest Horizons explorers enjoy a mix of free play, colorful arts and crafts, and plenty of fresh-air playground time (weather permitting). We also provide a daily snack to keep energy up for all the laughter, learning, and discovery that fills the afternoon—all under the care of warm, familiar EFS staff. Please note: Horizons ends promptly at 5:45 p.m.
  
  
• Horizons for Grades 1–8 – Where Homework Meets Play!  Give your child an afternoon that is both productive and fun! At Horizons, students receive dedicated, developmentally appropriate time to finish homework. Once the work is done, they will enjoy a daily snack before heading out for fresh-air playground fun (weather permitting), exciting games, creative crafts, LEGO® building, and more. It is the perfect blend of focus, activity, and creativity! Please note: Horizons ends promptly at 5:45 p.m.
  
  
• Homework Lab for Grades 1-8 with Mr. Lawson & Ms. Marth – Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30-4:40 pm
  Does your child need a quiet, focused space to tackle assignments before heading home? Homework Lab, led by EFS teachers Scott Lawson and Christine Marth, is available to students in grades 1-8. This afterschool session offers a calm, well-equipped environment with everything your child needs to work on their homework. While it is not one-on-one tutoring, help is always available when they need it to answer a quick question, provide guidance, or give a boost of encouragement.
  • Homework Lab is included in the 4:30 & 5:45 subscription packages for Horizons. There is also a separate Homework Lab Only subscription for families not needing childcare outside of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration Options
Families can register for the full school year in advance through our subscription program or use Horizons on an as-needed basis.

• Monthly subscription offers families a 40% discount on daily rates when used every day EFS is in session! The 5:45 Pick-up Option also receives a 50% discount on After School Club registrations.
• Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 15th of the month, starting September 15 through May 15.
• Click below to register:
  • 4:30 Subscription
  • 5:45 Subscription
  • Homework Lab Only Subscription
• Subscription registration deadline is September 12.

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Reservations

• Registered families: Students may attend Horizons any day EFS is in session. If they will not be attending, please let their homeroom teacher or advisor know.
• ​Non-registered families: To arrange care, notify the homeroom teacher, email [email protected], or call 716-877-5035.

Student Pick-Up
Parents, guardians, and designated adults will pick students up from Horizons from the main entrance. Please ring the bell to enter and sign out with the staff member at the front desk.