Mission and Goals
The mission of OUMC’s AfterSchool Ministry is to provide a safe and nurturing Christian environment for elementary school-aged children. Our goal is to provide a quality program of childcare for grades K – 5.

The AfterSchool Ministry is focused on the needs of all children and aims for inclusiveness. Ethnic minority families, single parent families and low income families are encouraged to apply. Need based scholarships are available.

Daily Activities
The AfterSchool program takes place in “The Hut,” a comfortably equipped log cabin located at the south end of the OUMC parking lot. Shortly after the children arrive from school, we gather for a short Blessing and Sharing time. Then the children have their snack. Quiet Time takes place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. The children use this hour to work on their homework and reading assignments.

After Quiet Time, we enjoy a wide variety of activities including art, sports, science, playground, computer time, hiking, games and free play. Bible Story Time takes place once each week. We go to the Chapel Hill Public Library for children’s literature programs once monthly. We take quarterly field trips to local museums, parks, farms, hiking trails and other places of interest to children. Piano, guitar and art lessons as well as a series of tumbling classes are scheduled on site for additional fees.

Days and Hours of Operation
The AfterSchool Ministry follows the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District calendar. This includes holidays, breaks, teacher workdays and other school closures. The AfterSchool operates from 2:30 – 6pm, Monday through Friday. Full day care or “Day Camp” for teacher workdays is offered at an additional fee. We do not offer part-time after school care.

Transportation and Pickup
OUMC provides bus transportation from Seawell and Estes Hills Elementary Schools. Parents may pick up their children any time before 6pm and are required to sign them out daily.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is $175 per month. This is the same amount charged by public after school programs. The initial application fee is $10 and is nonrefundable. The reservation fee holds your child’s space and is the first tuition payment. An annual $35 supply fee is due at the beginning of a child’s enrollment. Applications are available in the church office. We have a capacity of 25 children.

If you would like more information or would like to visit the AfterSchool, please eContact afterschool , for an appointment.

“…See what love the Father has given us, that we should
be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1