After School Program / Extended Care
A unique blend of dynamic sports instruction, social-emotional learning, and positive coaching in a fun, safe, and supportive setting – every weekday until 6pm, right at your school!
Sports Explorers After School Program
ANTS Sports Explorers is an extended after-school program for TK-5th that blends non-competitive sports play, social-emotional learning, and positive mentorship in a fun, safe, and supportive setting.
The ANTS Promise
The ANTS Promise is our commitment is to abide by our three core values at all times: safe, fun, and age-appropriate.
Fun
When kids are excited about playing, they're more motivated to learn and improve. Our mission is to foster that enthusiasm by maximizing FUN so that your child loves sports for a lifetime.
Safe
Our expert coaches are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where every child can thrive. Your child's wellbeing is our top priority.
Age-appropriate
Our coaching meets all children at their unique level. Age-appropriate equipment and positive language is crucial for athletic and social-emotional development.
Our commitment is to abide by our three core values at all times: safe, fun, and age-appropriate.
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Frequently asked questions
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Yes, we have a sibling discount of 10% off the second child's enrollment. For West Portal, use the discount code "wpsiblings". For Dianne Feinstein, use the discount code "dfsiblings". For Miraloma use discount code "mesiblings".
Yes, need-based financial aid is available. Please complete our financial aid application linked below:
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Yes, you can pay your registration in monthly installments. Please note that If you cancel or drop days after the refund deadline, or withdraw during the semester, any remaining scheduled monthly payments for your session registration will still be charged.
Yes! Feel free to mix and match the exact days you need care, as long as there is space in our program.
We keep an 8:1 child/coach ratio at all times.
In the event of unsafe outdoor conditions, we'll move our program indoors to the auditorium where we'll adjust our activities to feature more group team-building, fun board games like NBA Math Hoops, icebreakers, hand-eye coordination activities, and homework time.
Yes, we provide free supper after school via SFUSD's Free Supper program.
We recommend the following items: 1.) footwear/clothing appropriate for athletics on hard court (i.e. no cleats), sunscreen, hat, warm layers if needed, and a refillable water bottle. Additional snacks are optional.
We will introduce you to the coaches before your first day. Each ANTS coach brings a unique set of skills & sports passions, with the unifying goal to make all sports fun and accessible for all. With decades of experience coaching youth, your ANTS coaches will take your kids through a variety of sports including tennis, soccer, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, dodgeball, athletic games, favorite childhood games like noodle games and capture the flag, and so much more. It's going to be a blast!
Absolutely. All coaches must pass federal & state background checks & TB test requirements.
Coaches are selected and screened based on experience and passion in early childhood sports development. All coaches are trained in-depth from ANTS on developmentally appropriate curriculum and techniques.
Here's our refund policy:
- Cancel by July 15: Full refund or credit
- Cancel by July 25: 50% refund or credit
- Cancel after July 25: Non-refundable
Additional details:
- Registrations made after the refund window has passed are non-refundable
- Monthly Payment Plans: If you cancel or drop days after the deadline, or withdraw during the semester, any remaining scheduled monthly payments for your session registration will still be charged.
- All refunds are subject to a non-refundable 2.9% credit card service fee