The After-School Program registration for the remainder of the 2025-26 academic year is now open! Fiscal year 2026 fees have been approved and take effect for any program dates after October 1, 2025 (see below).
After-School programs serve children and youth of all ages, and encompass a broad range of focus areas including academic support, mentoring, youth development, arts, and sports and recreation. High quality after-school programs generate positive outcomes for youth including improved academic performance, classroom behavior, and health and nutrition. Communities and businesses also benefit when youth have safe and productive ways to spend their time while their parents are at work.
The After-School Program provides children and youth in grades 1 through 8 with a safe and engaging environment, which incorporates hands-on activities. Activities will effectively adapt to individual and small group needs, connecting with participants’ interests and experiences including: academics and enrichment, community service projects, field trips, physical activity and nutrition.
You may also be interested in our Out of School Days Program and seasonal break camps which can be found here: Gainesvillefl.gov/OutofSchoolDays
Registration Information
Registration opens July 1 for city residents and July 15 for non-city residents. Space is limited and registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is open until filled. If registration is filled, you may enroll on the waiting list. Under-registered sessions may be canceled with a full refund. Register in person at the PRCA Administrative Office located at the Thomas Center, Building B, 3rd Floor, 306 NE Sixth Ave., 32601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or you can register online.
Registration Fees
The registration fee is $22.57 per child per week (resident) and $28.22 per child per week (non-resident).
Reduced Rate Discount
Families can qualify for a 100% reduced rate discount on the registration fee (the non-resident differential fee is not eligible for discount). There are no qualifying multi-child discounts. All reduced rate discount registrations must be completed in person at the PRCA Administrative Office. At the time of registration, you will need to provide one of the following: 1) the SBAC “Direct Certification Notice Letter” or 2) a current DCF “Notice of Case Action” or 3) a completed City of Gainesville “Family Application for Reduced Fees” (must include supporting documentation of Form W-2 or notarized letter of no income).
Register Online
Program Information
The After-School Program operates on the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) calendar for the current year. The ACPS calendar and school hours are available at https://www.sbac.edu. The After-School Program hours are 2-6 p.m., Monday through Friday; the program hours are 1-6 p.m. on early release days.
Program Locations
The After-School Program is offered at various facilities located throughout Gainesville:
- Albert “Ray” Massey Recreation Center, 1001 NW 34th St., 352-334-2821
- Eastside Community Center, 2841 E. University Ave., 352-334-2714
- Porters Community Center, 512 SW Second Ave., 352-334-3366
Transportation
PRCA transportation is available only for participants enrolled in The After-School Program. No child will be transported from school premises to a program site who is not enrolled. Parents must fill out a Participant Transportation Application email to rec@gainevillefl.gov or submit the PRCA Front Desk at time of registration. The After-School Program provides the following:
- Littlewood Elementary School: Transportation for elementary students in grades 1st – 5th at Littlewood Elementary who enroll at the Albert “Ray” Massey program site is a supervised walk by PRCA Staff.
- Williams, Lake Forest, Rawlings and Metcalfe Elementary Schools: Transportation for elementary students in grades 1st – 5th at Lake Forest Elementary who enroll at the Eastside program site is a passenger vehicle driven by PRCA Staff.
- Parker Elementary School: Transportation is not provided by PRCA for enrolled participants at the Porters program site however, a transportation change request may be submitted to rec@gainesvillefl.gov or the PRCA Front Desk for a bus stop to be arranged. Please find the separate Transportation Change Request Form for Parker Elementary School on our website. Please allow up to one week for processing.
Participant Transportation Application(PDF, 724KB)
Open House Dates
Come get to know our programs, staff, and community partners at Open House, which is open to the community and families enrolled in After-School. You will learn about exciting activities, program safety, and daily schedules of our programs.
Check back for our next Open House dates in the Summer of 2026!