Before & After School Care

The Before & After School Program at the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires offers a safe, supervised environment for children throughout the school year. Activities include:

· Arts & crafts

· Gym activities

· Homework help

· Swimming

· Games

And More!

Transportation is limited but is available from several schools via Pittsfield Public Schools Bus Operations. The program runs for the entire school calendar year.

Rates for the 2026 – 2027 program are as follows:

After School Only - $18.50 per day

Before & After School - $25.50 per day

Full Day (including holidays & snow days) - $32.50 per day

Half Days - $25.50 per day

*We accept childcare vouchers from Seven Hills Company

Hours:

· Before Care - 7:15 am to 8:45 am

*For school delays due to weather, we will attempt to open at 8:30 am.

· After Care – 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

· Half Days – 11:00am to 5:30 pm

· Snow Days – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm *subject to change*

· Vacations / Holidays – 7:15 am to 5:30 pm

*An active club membership is required. Please CLICK HERE or contact the main office.

*When dropping off your child/children, we ask that you walk them into the main lobby where a staff member will be there to direct your child to the program.

*Our pick-up policy is located in our Before & After School Program Handbook.

How to keep your child and our program safe: COVID-19 PROGRAM REMINDER

If a person in the home of the child/children is being tested, the child cannot attend the program before the results are returned.

If the child was exposed to Covid-19 and has to be tested, the child must stay home from the program and it must be reported to Nya Shrader, site coordinator. The following information will be needed if your child has been exposed and is being tested: Date of exposure, Date of test, and the results. We ask that you contact us as soon as possible in regards to exposure so that all necessary precautions can be made to keep our program healthy. This information is used to report to the department of Early Education and Care. If your child has any cold or flu like symptoms we ask that you keep them home until they are symptom free.

Due to our Covid-19 Regulations by EEC, no one outside of those allowed (enrolled children & staff) are allowed in the program area. 

For drop off we ask that you walk your child/children in as far as the main lobby where a staff member will be there to direct your child to the program. 

Our pick-up policy is located in our Before & After School Program Handbook.

REQUIRED FORMS FOR REGISTRATION!

Welcome to the 2026 – 2027 Before & After School Program!

Please read below about the required documents for registration. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Before & After School Coordinator, Alex (Bubba) White, at [email protected]

2026-2027 Before & After School Program Registration Packet

· Child’s Enrollment Form(s)

· First Aid & Emergency Medical Care Consent Form (Please include UPDATED emergency contact information)

· Permission for Use of On-Site Swimming Pool

· Pittsfield Public Schools Day Care Bus Request Form - 2026-2027

Please Note: We are unable to guarantee a spot or placement until we receive bus assignments from the Pittsfield Bus Company. These notifications typically arrive in late July or early August. To ensure your child is considered for enrollment, all required paperwork and online registration must be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to your child’s anticipated start date.

For new families: Registration is not complete until you have submitted the required documents and the online form.

Please complete registration by using the following link: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/d8aae2ef-2789-4d07-87d7-9159bbb95186

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (IF NECESSARY). PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

· Individualized Health Care Plan & Medication Consent Form
This form is for students who have allergies or require medication that needs to be administered by a certified staff member at the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires. Both forms must be signed by your child’s doctor. Additionally, all necessary medications, including EpiPens, must be provided prior to your child’s anticipated start date. Please note that Allergy & Medication Plans must be submitted yearly.

· Confirmation of Provider
This form is for all parents who currently have a childcare voucher. Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires uses Seven Hills Company for vouchers. Please submit this form in advance in order to receive your voucher agreement for your anticipated start date. If you do not have a voucher and want to apply for one, you will need to fill out this form and contact Seven Hills Company.

Please note: We are unable to guarantee a spot or placement until we receive bus assignments from the Pittsfield Bus Company. These notifications typically arrive in late July or early August. To ensure your child is considered for enrollment, all required paperwork and online registration must be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to your child’s anticipated start date.

Your family will also receive the 2026-2027 Before & After School Program Handbook.