Afternoon Safari is designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment that offers a variety of opportunities for children to grow physically, socially and academically.
Our daily schedule includes an afternoon snack, recess, supervised homework time, social recreation and physical education. The children are grouped by grades as they rotate through these program areas. Activities include arts & crafts, reading, character building exercises, guest speakers/demonstrators and organized games. Special programming opportunities include computer lab access (where available), intergenerational programming, and lessons/classes.
Afternoon Safari is a program of the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. ICRC has provided after school care in this community since 1991, earning a reputation of excellence for innovative programming, highly qualified staff and commitment to our partnership with District Five schools.
Ballentine & Oak Pointe Elementary Safari fees:
Weekly fee: $45/child
Daily fee: $12/child
Interim fee: $25/child (pick up by 3:40 pm)
* The program will be available for in-service days, early release and holidays. An additional fee is charged for full day service. Sign up is required for in-service and holidays. Lunch is available for purchase on early release, in-service days and holidays. Cost per lunch is $5.50. Pre-registration for lunch is required.
Afternoon Safari CCP & SOP fees:
Full time weekly fee: $48/child
Part time fee: $12/child
*The program will be available for in-service days, early release and holidays. An additional fee is charged for early release and full day service for part time applicants and full day service for full time applicants. Sign up is required for in-service and holidays. Lunch is available for purchase on early release, in-service days and holidays. Cost per lunch is $5.50. Pre-registration for lunch is required.
Afternoon Safari CCP:
Chapin & Lake Murray Elementary students (transportation provided)
Afternoon Safari SOP:
Leaphart & Seven Oaks Elementary students (transportation provided)
Summer and Extreme Safari
OUR PROGRAM
Summer and Extreme Safari are recreation based camps with a philosophy of PLAY. Through play we can empower children and encourage emotional and physical development. We want to engage your child in fun, educational programs to build a positive sense of self.
WEEKLY THEMES
Each week of camp will offer a different theme with coordinatiing crafts and activities. A detailed schedule will be provided each week at camp. A list of themes and field trips will be available at registration. Please note that field trips are subject to change without notice.
OUR STAFF
Our camp counselors are area adults, high school and college students who are ready for a fun-filled summer season! Many of our summer staff work in our Afternoon Safari program and have wonderful experience in child care. Our counselors also go through an application process that includes interviews, reference checks and background checks to ensure the safest experience for everyone.
Summer & Extreme Safari Fees:
Weekly fees: $98R/$116NR (No part-time, hourly or reduced rates)
Fees include two snacks per day, two field trips per week and all supplies and activities. Campers need to bring a lunch each day. Extreme Safari will have "lunch out" once per week (schedule permitting). Pizza will be available for purchase on Fridays during camp. Pre registration is required for pizza day. Safari fees do not include the cost of "lunch out" or pizza lunches.