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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.
  • Payment is due by the 1st of the month in which child care services are provided.
  • 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 Site Phone Numbers

Ashland Ranch: 480-416-5606 (cell)

Augusta Ranch: 602-769-3311 (cell)

Boulder Creek: 480-518-7204 (cell)

Burk: 480-431-0650 (cell)

Canyon Rim: 480-316-4403 (cell)

Carol Rae Ranch: 480-209-0878 (cell)

Finley Farms: 602-803-7269 (cell)

Gilbert Elementary: 480-772-7406 (cell)

Greenfield Elementary: 602-803-2838 (cell)

Highland Park: 480-415-8326 (cell)

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

Islands: 480-239-5160 (cell)

Meridian: 602-769-3467 (cell)

Mesquite Elementary: 602-803-5439 (cell)

Neely Traditional Academy: 480-407-7988 (cell)

Oak Tree: 480-798-1023 (cell)

Patterson: 480-316-4404 (cell)

Pioneer: 480-589-0474 (cell)

Playa del Rey: 480-772-8129 (cell)

Quartz Hill: 480-772-7435 (cell)

Settler's Point: 480-772-5488 (cell)

Sonoma Ranch : 480-532-7494 (cell)

Spectrum: 602-803-0089 (cell)

Superstition Springs: 602-695-3292 (cell)

Towne Meadows: 480-205-6802 (cell)

Val Vista Lakes: 480-215-9949 (cell)

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
Map/Locations
Locations
Ashland Ranch Elementary
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Augusta Ranch Elementary
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
Boulder Creek Elementary
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
Burk Elementary
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Canyon Rim Elementary
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Finley Farms Elementary
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Gilbert Elementary
175 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Greenfield Elementary
2550 E. Elliot
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Harris Elementary
1820 S Harris Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
Highland Park Elementary
230 N. Cole Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Islands Elementary
245 S McQueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Meridian Elementary
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
Neely Traditional Elementary
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Mesquite Elementary
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Val Vista Lakes Elementary
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Oak Tree Elementary
505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Towne Meadows Elementary
1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Superstition Springs Elementary
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
Spectrum Elementary
2846 S. Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Sonoma Ranch Elementary
601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Settlers Point Elementary
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Quartz Hill Elementary
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Playa del Rey Elementary
550 N Horne St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Pioneer Elementary
1535 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Patterson Elementary
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234

School Year 25-26