After School Fun Program

The University apartments After School Fun Program (ASFP) is dedicated to giving children a healthy, safe, environment in which they can play, learn, and grow. This FREE program services school-age children whose parents are enrolled University of Wyoming students living in the University Apartments. Parents must pre-register their child before acceptance into the program. Registration for limited seats in this program occurs just before the beginning of each fall semester, on a date announced in the FLASH newsletter.  Drop-ins are not possible.
This program provides children with the opportunity to explore individually as well as cooperate in groups. Various concepts are introduced all based on the children's interest, personal development, age, and cultural background.

A Typical Day

The ASFP operated from 3:15 to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. The programs follow the University of Wyoming calendar. Therefore, any days that the University of Wyoming is not in operation, the ASFP will be closed. There may be half-day or full-day programs during the year. These days will be posted and a newsletter will be sent home with more information. The program follows a daily and weekly routine, which allows the children to feel secure in knowing how their day will go. The children are encouraged to try different activities, but can choose whether or not to participate. By having daily activities and a consistent routine, the children are given the opportunity to succeed in what they do.
Daily snacks, which are both healthy and nutritious, will be served during program hours.

Enrollment

Enrollment into the After School Fun Program is limited. Only 25 children are enrolled per year. Parents are strongly encouraged to register in advance. A waiting list is available. for this reason, if a child has extensive absences from the program he/she will be dropped and a child from the waiting list may be added. 

Facility

The After School Fun Program is located at the Hitchcock House (804 Fremont), less than a block from the University of Wyoming Campus. The facility provides the program with a large playground, complete with a sizeable sizeable set, a playground structure, and a small sandbox. Inside the building, the program has access to a kitchen, large activity room, and arts and craft room. When not used by the ASFP, the Hitchcock House is home to the University of Wyoming Child Development Center preschool program.
All staff members have experience working with children and have taken coursed in areas such as Child Development, Education, and Psychology. All staff are Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certified. Staff also participate in ongoing education workshops and training.
After School Fun Program
Sponsored by: ASUW/FCSC and University Apartments