Medfield Afterschool Program — Medfield, MA

Medfield Afterschool Program

Medfield Afterschool Program, Inc. (MAP) is a parent-based nonprofit that operates before- and after-school care and enrichment for children enrolled in the Medfield Public Schools.

About

Overview

Medfield Afterschool Program (MAP) is a parent-run nonprofit that provides before- and after-school care and enrichment to children who attend the Medfield Public Schools. The organization operates at multiple sites adjacent to the town’s elementary schools and offers special full-day openings on selected non-school days.

Approach & activities

The program emphasizes a less-structured, choice-based environment during after-school hours, with time allocated for homework, outdoor play, free play, daily projects, and rotating clubs. Special sign-up days and vacation-week offerings are available for school-age children on select dates.

Staffing & licensing

MAP is a parent-based cooperative with a staff described as qualified professionals from varied educational backgrounds; teacher certification is not required. The organization is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Programs

2-3 at Wheelock

An after-school program for second- and third-grade students that provides time for homework, snack, outdoor play, choice activities, and clubs.

Daily schedule includes arrival around 3:00, snack and outdoor play, choice time beginning mid-afternoon, and open main-room activities into the early evening.

4-6 at Dale

An after-school program serving upper elementary and middle school students with supervised homework time, project periods, clubs, outdoor or gym play, and end-of-day group activities.

Daily schedule begins with student check-in (around school dismissal), followed by snack, options for homework or activities, project/club time in the late afternoon, and a closing group activity around 5:45.

Jump Start

A MAP offering for children who are not yet in kindergarten that supplements preschool experience with structured enrichment and care.

4-5 years

Memorial MAP (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)

Programming for kindergarten and first-grade students with options for morning, afternoon, or full-day kindergarten sessions and an after-school placement for first graders.

Kindergartners may sign up for morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions; first graders join after the school day (noted as 2:40 on the site).

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