Extended Day Extended Day is a program designed as an extension of the school day to accommodate each family’s after-school needs. The program offers a balanced combination of recreation and enrichment activities in addition to time for reading and homework. Our Extended Day staff provides a warm and relaxed environment at each location: The Myers Building (Early Childhood), The Sedgely Building (Lower School), and the Beekley Building (Middle School). Whether you’re looking for supervised care after school or an extra opportunity for your child to have fun, get help with homework, or participate in enrichment programs, Extended Day is a wonderful resource for Tatnall families. When paired with A Tatnall Summer, Extended Day provides a seamless year of care and programming with the people and approaches you trust.
Please register online by July 15 for the 2022 – 23 school year by visiting www.tatnall.org/extended-day. Changes may be made to your registration during Open Enrollment, January 2-6, 2023.
1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | (302) 892-4337 | EnrichmentPrograms@Tatnall.org | Tatnall.org
Early Childhood
Extended Day Schedule: 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Storytime
At Extended Day in the Early Childhood Division, we focus on providing a safe, fun environment for purposeful play after school. Our team encourages curiosity, builds social skills, and teaches basic problem-solving. Students engage in arts and crafts activities, play their favorite games like building with blocks, participate in imaginative play with costumes, and enjoy plenty of outside time.
Enroll for the Year Our most cost-effective plan is billed in 10 equal monthly installments from August through May.
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Snack, provided by Extended Day 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. – Outside play or Enrichment Programs
School Days – Monthly Cost, based on 2:45 p.m. dismissal Full Year Enrollment
Pick-up Before 4:30 p.m.
3 Days/week
$167
5 Days/week
$279
Lower School
Extended Day Schedule: 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Snack, provided by Extended Day
In Extended Day at the Lower School, we provide students with opportunities for personal choice with outdoor play, time to complete homework, and plenty of meaningful interaction with friends. Ongoing collaboration with Lower School teachers helps ensure that we provide continuity of support to students in a caring and relaxed environment.
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. – Outside play or Enrichment Programs 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Homework and quiet reading 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Free play until pick-up
Enroll for the Year Our most cost-effective plan is billed in 10 equal monthly installments from August through May. Two different pick-up time options and 3- and 5-day plans provide choices that fit your busy schedule.
School Days – Monthly Cost, based on 3:00 p.m. dismissal Full Year Enrollment
Pick-up Before 4:30 p.m.
Pick-up By 6:00 p.m.
3 Days/week
$145
$285
5 Days/week
$240
$474
Middle School
The Middle School Extended Day program provides an opportunity for students to unwind from the rigors of the academic day in a safe, relaxed environment. Participants engage in outside play, complete homework and projects, and attend on-campus athletics events.
Extended Day Schedule: 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Check-in and snack, provided by Extended Day 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. – Outside play or Enrichment Programs 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Homework and quiet activities 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Student’s choice
Enrollment Options Since Middle School students’ schedules and the level of care needed change so often, we bill monthly for the hours in care at the end of each month. The hourly rate for care is $11 /hour.
Enrichment Programs
Throughout the year, Tatnall’s Extended Day Program offers a variety of after school programs for students. A sample of programs is listed here. Registration for enrichment programs is available before each season begins.
Child Drama Workshops
Video Game Design
Chess Masters
This interactive drama program includes creative movement, theatre exercises, and improvisational roleplaying. Basic acting techniques such as concentration, emotional awareness, and characterization are explored. This creative experience allows children to express themselves imaginatively by improvising favorite stories and original ideas.
Students will learn the basics of video game design by making their own video games with Bloxels. When students create video games, they become writers, artists, designers, and developers of their own interactive stories. Video Game Design Club offers a cutting edge program for students to learn how to design their own game characters and video game levels. In this Fall Semester program, the Video Game Design Club will focus on having the campers use their imagination to create a 2D platform (Super Mariolike) video game. While this program provides an introduction to game design, all skill levels are welcome.
Learn chess or improve your game with the Chess Masters of Delaware team. Advance current skills or learn the fundamental strategies of chess and how to apply them consistently throughout the game.
Soccer Shots Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Coaches implement a proven program that positively impacts participants’ lives on and off the field.
Excellence Tennis Academy This 6-week program is for players of all skill levels. Students will learn game plans while improving their serves, volleys, and baseline play. Please bring a racket, sneakers, and a water bottle to class.
School’s Out Days Extended Day provides care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on select days when school is not in session. Registration for these days will be sent approximately three weeks in advance.
Pricing Half Day (up to 6 hours)
$65
Full Day
$110
Weekly
$500
Extended Day is open when school is out the following days: August 29 – September 2 . . Faculty Inservice Week
January 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day
September 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orientation Day
February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Inservice
October 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yom Kippur
February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Day
October 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Inservice
March 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Childhood and Lower School Parent Conferences
November 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Childhood and Lower School Parent Conferences
March 20 – 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break
November 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Break
June 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Year Ceremonies
December 19 – 23 . . . . . . . . . Winter Break
June 12 – 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Inservice Week
Drop-In If your family doesn’t need regular care, we would still love to have your child participate in Extended Day! For those unexpected days when you have other commitments, students can drop-in until 4:30 p.m. for $25 or until 6 p.m. for $40.
1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | (302) 892-4337 | EnrichmentPrograms@Tatnall.org | Tatnall.org