Enrichment Programs:
Summer:
Please visit our Online Registration tab for all the details about locations, the family handbook, schedules, and FAQs.
Click here to download the flyer.
Contact Information:
- Recreation Office: 413-787-6435
- Camp Star Summer Program: Lena Cisero – 413-313-5457 or LCisero@springfieldcityhall.com
- Kiley Summer Program: Carmen Melendez – 413-426-5639 or CMelendez@springfieldcityhall.com
- Van Sickle Summer Program: Angela Parisi – 413-355-6229 or aparisi@springfieldcityhall.com
- Forest Park (ECOS) Summer Program: Chiarina Sarno – 413-313-1355 or csarno@springfieldcityhall.com
For additional inquiries, please contact our Educational Coordinator, Chiarina Sarno, at 413-313-1355 or csarno@springfieldcityhall.com.
Afterschool:
Afterschool Programs Overview
Our Afterschool Programs offer students a wide range of engaging, safe, and hands-on educational and physical activities designed to support their learning beyond the school day. When the school day ends, enrolled students may go directly to the Afterschool Program, where they will receive a nutritious snack and drink.
Important Note:
Enrollment is limited, and only registered students may participate. Please note that bus transportation is not provided.
Program Status:
Elementary Afterschool Programs for the 2024–2025 school year are currently closed. Please check back in September 2025 for updates on afterschool sites for the 2025–2026 school year.
Program Schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 3:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Student dismissal begins at 5:30 p.m. Late fees may apply.
Program Highlights:
The Parks and Recreation Division's Afterschool Programs are led by trained staff and focus on supporting academic growth, creativity, and physical well-being through a variety of activities, including:
- Homework Support – Limited academic assistance to help students stay on track.
- Project-Based Learning – Hands-on educational activities aligned with English Language Arts standards.
- The Arts – Creative projects that promote communication skills, self-expression, and confidence.
- Fitness & Health – Physical activities that integrate movement, math, nutrition education, and healthy habits.
- Educational Games & Small-Group Activities – Fun, interactive ways to reinforce classroom learning.
These programs aim to build students’ skills, values, and self-confidence, helping them thrive both in school and in everyday life.
Program Quality & Evaluation
All program sites meet local school department, state, and federal reporting requirements. Regular assessments are conducted throughout the year to evaluate program effectiveness and address the individual needs of participants.
Contact Information
Bowles Elementary School
Address: 24 Bowles Park, Springfield, MA 01104
Site Cell: (413) 335-5381
Pottenger Elementary School
Address: 1435 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Site Cell: (413) 335-2097
DeBerry Elementary School
Address: 670 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01109
Site Cell: (413) 313-6333