Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2038! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. APPLY NOW!

Lancaster Rec Before and After School Care – Registration Opens

Lancaster Recreation Commission Before and After School Care programs offer state-certified childcare at School District of Lancaster elementary schools for school age children. Registration begins July 15, 2024. Please pay attention to important registration dates for the school year.

Funding resources may be available to help offset your childcare costs through state subsidies. You can contact the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) to learn more at 717-393-4004.

  • Burrowes ES
  • Carter & MacRae ES
  • Fulton ES (waitlist only)
  • Hamilton ES
  • King ES
  • Lafayette ES
  • Martin School
  • Price ES (at Lancaster Rec Center)
  • Ross ES
  • Smith-Wade-El ES
  • Washington ES
  • Wharton ES
  • Wickersham ES

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Hours:

  • Before School Care:  6:30 AM to Start of School Day
  • After School Care: End of School Day to 6:00 PM
  • Early Dismissal Days: After School Care – 12:30 – 6:00 PM

Pricing

Before Care

$70

After Care

$85

Before & After Care

$145

All Day Camp

Included in Weekly fee

How to Register:

  • Visit: CLICK HERE
    •  Please note, registration is NOT complete until all required forms are completed
  • Parents and guardians will need to upload current Child Health Assessment and Immunization Record
  • We encourage you to read our Parent and Guardian Handbook for program policies: CLICK HERE

On days there is no school that is not a weekend or holiday closure, we provide All Day Camp at the Lancaster Rec at no additional charge. All Day Camp hours are 7:00am-6:00pm. Lunch and afternoon snack are provided for all children that attended and any field trips fees on select days.

For more information, contact Nathan Ranck at 717-392-2115 x152 or nranck@LancasterRec.org.

All Day Camp

All-Day Camp is held on teacher in-service days, Act 48 days, conference days, during school recesses and vacations except Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Memorial Day. Snow days may affect the schedule of All-Day Camp. Children will receive a snack.

All-Day Camp is included in weekly costs, no additional fees required.

Location: Lancaster Rec Center

Dates: See below

Times: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

To contact All-Day Camp during a camp day, please call 717-989-0255. All-Day Camp Dates

Have questions? Contact: Marisol Rosario at marosario@LancasterRec.org or 717-392-2115 x 138.

About Lancaster Recreation Commission 

The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency formed by a partnership agreement between the City of Lancaster, School District of Lancaster and Lancaster Township. Our administrative offices are located at the Lancaster Recreation Center.

Operating since 1909, we provide neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for all ages – with an emphasis on affordable programs for children – at schools, parks, playgrounds, and other indoor and outdoor facilities. For more information, visit: https://lancasterrec.org/