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VIK Club - Before and After School Program

2025-2026 VIK Club - Before and After School Program

Registration opens May 7, 2025

Program dates: July 22, 2025 - May 20, 2026

About Us

The VIK (Very Important Kids) Club program is designed to support the needs of today’s working families. It offers a safe and fun-filled extended learning environment for Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) families, serving students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The VIK Club is proud to provide a variety of activities and opportunities that complement the educational programming of Gilbert Public Schools, while promoting personal growth through life skills development, strong relationships, and fostering a sense of self-worth.

The VIK Club program is available at 26 of the Gilbert Public Schools elementary campuses. The regular hours of operation are as follows:

  • Before School Program: 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
  • After School Program: 2:55 PM – 6:00 PM

Before School Program

The VIK Before School program includes breakfast and offers a variety of fun, educational activities. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are released 10-15 minutes before the start of the school day. Kindergarten students are either walked to, or picked up and escorted to the playground by VIK site staff or a school teacher.

After School Program

The VIK After School program includes an afternoon snack, quiet time for homework, outdoor activities, active games, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities, and a variety of free-choice options, such as board games, free drawing, and a quiet area for relaxation.

For more detailed information, the VIK Parent Handbook is available for viewing here.

Program Schedules and Fees

Program fees are billed monthly, based on the schedule selected for each student.

  • Invoices are emailed on or after the 25th of each month for the upcoming month.
  • Payment is due by the 1st of each month.

Registration Fee

A non-refundable registration fee is charged once a contract is approved.

  • Early Registration Discount:
    • $25.00 if registered by June 30
    • $35.00 if registered by July 31
  • Standard Registration Fee: $50.00 (effective August 1 and later)

Schedules

Parents may choose from the following schedule/contract types:

1. Consistent Schedule - For students attending Monday–Friday on a regular, ongoing basis throughout the school year (AM, PM, or AM/PM sessions).

  • AM Session: $58.05/week ($11.61/day)
  • PM Session: $82.25/week ($16.45/day)
  • AM & PM Sessions: $126.25/week ($25.25/day)

Please Note:1) Early Release Wednesdays (1:55 PM dismissal) are included in the schedule

2) Half Days (early release at 11:55 AM) are not included in this schedule. A separate Pick Your Days contract must be submitted for those days.

2. Pick Your Weeks Schedule - For students attending Monday–Friday (AM, PM, or AM/PM), but not every week. This option lets you choose specific weeks of care.

  • AM Session: $58.05/week ($11.61/day)
  • PM Session: $82.25/week ($16.45/day)
  • AM & PM Sessions: $126.25/week ($25.25/day)

Please Note:1) Early Release Wednesdays (1:55 PM dismissal) are included in the schedule

2) Half Days (early release at 11:55 AM) are not included in this schedule. A separate Pick Your Days contract must be submitted for those days.

3. Pick Your Days Schedule - For students attending a variety of days and sessions during the week (e.g., Monday AM, Thursday PM, etc.). This is also the schedule for Half Day (early release) child care.

  • AM Session: $13.31/day
  • PM Session - Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: $19.29/day
  • PM Session - Wed, early release: $25.72/day
  • PM Session - Wed, early release (with Building Blocks contract): $19.29/day
  • Half Days: $34.72/day
  • Half Days (with Consistent or Pick Your Weeks contract): $30.50/day
  • Half Days (with Building Blocks contract): $19.29/day
  • Half Days (with Building Blocks, Monday - Friday contract): $14.81/day

Building Blocks contracts with VIK

Families with a Monday–Friday Building Blocks contract receive a 10% discount on VIK rates when enrolled in a Monday–Friday, PM or Monday - Friday, AM/PM VIK schedule.

  • PM Session: $74.05/week ($14.81/day)
  • AM & PM Sessions: $113.65/week ($22.73/day)

For all other schedule types, standard VIK rates apply unless specified above.

Invoicing and Payment

  • Invoices are issued on the 25th of the prior month for the upcoming month of care.  Except for the month of July.  Due to the short month, July child care will be invoiced on July 14th.
  • Payment is due by the 1st of the month in which child care services are provided.  Except for the month of July.  Due to the short month, July child care payments will have a due date of July 18th.
  • A $25 late fee will be applied to any account with payments not received by the due date.
  • As part of program policy, parents are required to maintain an active AutoPay method on file.

VIK Closure dates

  • Labor Day: September 1, 2025
  • Fall Break: September 29–October 10, 2025
  • Veterans Day: November 11, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Holiday: November 26-28, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026
  • MLK Day: January 19, 2026
  • Presidents’ Day: February 16, 2026
  • Spring Break: March 9–20, 2026
  • Spring Holiday: April 3, 2026
  • Last Day of School: May 21, 2026
  • Memorial Day: May 25, 2026

Please note that the Community Education Business Office is closed during all holidays and breaks.

For additional information, please refer to the VIK Club Parent Handbook here.

VIK Club Sites and Phone Numbers

Ashland Ranch Elementary  480-416-5606

Augusta Ranch Elementary  602-769-3311

Boulder Creek Elementary  480-518-7204

Burk Elementary  480-431-0650

Canyon Rim Elementary - This location if full for the 25/26 school year. 

480-316-4403                    Please call the Business Office if you wish to be placed on a waiting list.

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary  480-209-0878

Finley Farms Elementary  602-803-7269

Gilbert Elementary  480-772-7406

Greenfield Elementary  602-803-2838

Highland Park Elementary  480-415-8326

Harris Elementary (Students attend VIK at Oak Tree)  480-798-1023

Islands Elementary  480-239-5160

Meridian Elementary  602-769-3467

Mesquite Elementary  602-803-5439

Neely Traditional Academy - This location if full for the 25/26 school year.

480-407-7988                       Please call the Business Office if you wish to be placed on a waiting list.

Oak Tree Elementary  480-798-1023

Patterson Elementary  480-316-4404

Pioneer Elementary  480-589-0474

Playa del Rey Elementary  480-772-8129

Quartz Hill Elementary  480-772-7435

Settler's Point Elementary  480-772-5488

Sonoma Ranch Elementary  480-532-7494

Spectrum Ranch Elementary  602-803-0089

Superstition Springs Elementary  602-695-3292

Towne Meadows Elementary  480-205-6802

Val Vista Lakes Elementary  480-215-9949

Community Education Business Office: 480-892-9089 x1

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Contact Info
Address:
6839 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
Phone:
Fax:
(480) 892-8775

School Year 25-26