Looking for a fun, safe place for your child to spend time after school? Our Afterschool Program is all about friends, fun, and feeling at home! Kids can unwind, get help with homework, and dive into exciting activities like games, art, music, and more. With a focus on creativity, confidence, and connection, our caring team creates a welcoming space where every child can thrive. Plus, we sprinkle in healthy habits and tons of smiles along the way!
Questions: Contact Alicia Martin at 217-819-3971
- CUSR Inclusion Services
- Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation offers inclusion services for Champaign Park District programs. Upon an initial assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work with your child. When registering, please fill in ADA information with INCLUSION REQUEST on the registration form.
- Scholarship information below.
Afterschool RecQuest
Ages 5 through 11 can spend their time afterschool in a safe, fun environment at Leonhard Recreation Center! Open Monday-Friday, 2-6pm.
The Spot Afterschool Hangout
Calling all preteens (6th-8th grade)! Join us at Douglass Community Center Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:30pm for an epic afterschool hangout! Memberships are only $40 a school year. Day passes are also available for $3.
Scholarships and Resource Services
Because some residents are unable to participate in recreation programs due to economic hardship, the Champaign Park District offers scholarships to reduce certain fees and charges. Scholarship Program applicants are not guaranteed fund availability, program registration or choice of program location. Early applications are given priority. Need is the primary criterion upon which scholarship applicants are considered. Questions: 217-398-2550.
If you would like to submit your completed scholarship application with the required documents by email, please send them to scholarships@champaignparks.org.
Child Care Resources Service (CCRS)
Child Care Resource Service helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school to pay for their childcare. Eligibility is based on family size and parents’ income. Working families whose incomes are at or below 50% of the state median income level may be eligible. Processing the application can take up to 10 business days, once all the necessary information is received. New families can now apply online at: Child Care Resource Service, or pick up an application form from CCRS. To register for programs, an approval letter listing the Champaign Park District as the provider must be submitted prior to your child’s participation in the program. If an approval letter is not on file at the time of registration, you may be required to pay the full program cost.
Summer Camps
Approved families may register for summer camps by paying a $20 deposit per child/per session of the program. You are responsible for any remaining balance not covered by CCRS. To register, you must sign up for the installment plan; installment amounts will be manually adjusted to reflect your CCRS co-pay & approval.
Afterschool Care
Approved families may register for afterschool care by paying a $50 deposit per child in the program. This deposit may be refunded at the end of the school year depending on your co-pay amount and provided your child attends at least 80% of the program each month. You are responsible for any remaining monthly balance not covered by CCRS. To register, be sure to sign up for the monthly installment plan. Monthly installment amounts will be manually adjusted to reflect your CCRS co-pay & approval.
For any questions, please contact the Guest Services Manager at 217-819-3885.
Please Note: This same policy applies to participants with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
CCRS Questions: Child Care Resource Service (https://ccrs.illinois.edu/), 217-333-3252 or 1-800-325-5516
