After-School Enrichment &
No School Holiday Camps

Join Us for a Fun-Filled After-School Enrichment Program & No-School Holiday Camps! Promoting kindness, creativity, and a caring community, we believe in nurturing the whole child—emotionally, socially, and physically—by creating a structured yet playful space that encourages friendship, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning!

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After-School Enrichment Program

Our after-school enrichment program offers a wide variety of engaging and fun activities—such as arts and crafts, science experiments, music, dance, theatre, sports, games, nature adventures, and more. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster joy in a safe, inclusive environment.

Our mission is to create a positive, uplifting community where every child feels seen, heard, valued, and supported. Through structured and creative play, we promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being, while helping children develop essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and emotional intelligence.

We believe that after-school programs are a vital part of children’s holistic development. By blending learning with play, we provide meaningful experiences that reinforce school lessons, nurture creativity, and encourage a lifelong love of learning.

With a 1 to 5 adult-to-child ratio and clear safety protocols, we ensure that each child receives the individual attention and care they deserve. Our goal is to help children explore new interests, develop friendships, and experience connection, growth, and joy every day.

Pre-registration is required due to limited enrollment. Each day operates with a stable cohort of students, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 24 participants. This ensures a safe, supportive, and consistent environment for every child.

 Afterschool Enrichment, FALL TERM

Families may choose 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days of care per week, from 3:00pm-5:30pm (2.5 hours)

  • Mondays, September 8 - December 15 (15 Mondays)

  • Tuesdays, September 9 - December 16 (15 Tuesdays)

  • Wednesdays, September 10 - December 17 (15 Wednesdays)

  • Thursdays, September 11 - December 18 (14 Thursdays) *No 11/27

  • Fridays, September 12 - December 19 (14 Fridays) *No 11/28

Help Us Grow & Save!

We have exciting news for families! Our after-school program is amazing and we’d love your help spreading the word. As more children join, the enrollment helps us cover expenses — and that means we can lower the price per child to make it even easier on family budgets.

Tuition Incentive Program:

  • Enrollment of 5-9 children per day = $30 per day ($12/hour)  = 1 to 2 teachers

  • Enrollment of 10-14 children per day = $25 per day ($10/hour)  = 2 to 3 teachers

  • Enrollment of 15-24 children per day = $20 per day ($8/hour) = 3 to 5 teachers

  • Enrollment of 25+ children ... nope ... we are capping our aftercare program to 24 children 

  • The deadline for the Fall Term after school enrichment program is Monday, September 1st.  

  • Payment is due on September 8th and the tuition will be based on the enrollment numbers above. 

By sharing our program with friends, neighbors, and your community, you’re not only helping us thrive, but also helping make this opportunity more affordable for everyone. Thank you in advance! 

Let’s grow together — tell a friend today!

Any Questions/ Help to preregister! info@dancewithjoystudios.com 503-704-5617

 

No School Holiday Camps on School Closure Days!

We offer childcare during no-school holidays for both PPS and North Clackamas school districts calendars.  Please spread the word about our child-care program to your friends and we will hold camps and enrichment days that meet our minimum enrollment of 5 children and 24 children maximum.

  • No School Holiday Camps (School Closure for PPS and North Clackamas) 

  • Full Day Camp, 9:00am-3:00pm (6 hours)  

    • Tuition: One Day Camp and Five Day Camp

      • One day camp: $75/child, *Early Bird Pricing ends Oct 1, 2025, price goes to $85

      • 5 Day Camp: $375/child, *Early Bird Pricing ends Oct 1, 2025, price goes to $400

    • Extended care available, early care 8am-9am and late care 3-5pm, $10/ hour per child

  • Any Questions/ To preregister: info@dancewithjoystudios.com 503-704-5617,

    • October 10, Friday *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • October 30, Thursday *PPS

    • October 31, Friday *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • November 3 Monday *North Clackamas

    • November 11, Tuesday *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • November 21, Friday *North Clackamas

    • November 24-28, Monday-Friday, November Break “Gratitude Camp" *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • December 22-26, Monday-Friday, Winter Break "Holiday Camp 1" *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • December 29- January 2, Monday-Friday, Winter Break "Holiday Camp 2” *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • January 5, Monday *North Clackamas

    • January 19, Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • January 26, Monday *PPS

    • January 27, Tuesday *PPS

    • January 30, Friday *North Clackamas

    • February 16. Monday *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • February 23, Monday *North Clackamas

    • March 2, Monday *PPS

    • March 23- March 27, Monday-Friday, "Spring Break Camp" *PPS & *North Clackamas

    • April 3, Friday *PPS

    • April 6, Monday *PPS

    • April 13, Monday *North Clackamas

    • April 24, Friday *North Clackamas

    • May 15, Friday *North Clackamas

    • May 25, Monday *PPS & *North Clackamas

To Register or Ask Questions, Email us today! :) OR Phone 503 236-8160

  • Summer Camps 2026

    • Tuition: *Early Bird Pricing $375 until March 31 2026, $400 after April 1, 2026

      • June 15-19, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #1 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • June 22-26, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #2 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • June 29-July 3, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #3 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • July 6-10, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #4 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • July 13-17, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #5 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • July 20-24, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #6 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • July 27-31, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #7 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • August 3-7, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #8 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • August 10-14, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #9 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • August 17-21, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #10 *PPS & *North Clackamas

      • August 24-28, Monday-Friday, Summer Camp Week #11 *PPS & *North Clackamas

Any Questions/Need technical support? Please reach out to us at support@dancewithjoystudios.com (503) 236-8160.