STEM Based
Drone racing, RC racing, chess, trading cards, comic creation, and domino engineering packaged as hands-on problem solving kids actually want to do.
Cadet Care · Before & After School
The best part of the school day happens after the bell.
Safe, structured care at your child's own school — with homework time, real enrichment clubs, and sports clinics included. No screens. No sitting around.
Included
8 clubs a year
FBI fingerprinted
Background checks for every staff member
Education majors
Recruited through local universities
Experienced site lead
One professional in charge at every school
1:15 ratios
CPR & First Aid certified staff
An afternoon in Cadet Care
From the last bell to pickup.
Every afternoon follows the same rhythm, so kids know what's next and parents know what they did.
Dismissal1Check-in & fuel up
Attendance, a snack, and a few minutes to decompress after the bell.
+30 min2Homework time
A quiet, supervised block so assignments get started before pickup.
- +1 hr3
Enrichment rotation
Drones, archery, domino builds, or a sports clinic — led by a trained facilitator.
+2 hrs4Debrief & team games
Kids talk through what worked, then ga ga ball, kickball, or free choice.
Until 6:005Secure pickup
Release only to an authorized adult — logged every time.
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Before-school mornings (typically 6:30–8:30am) include check-in, free play, a structured activity, and a walk to class.
Included, not upsold
8 enrichment adventures a year. Zero extra cost.
Two clubs or clinics per 6-week session, four sessions a year — included for families enrolled 4–5 days a week and discounted for everyone else.
Drone Racing 101RC Racing 101Domino Mega BuildersChess MastersComic Book MakerTrading Card ClubsFoam-Tipped ArcheryKickball9-Square in the Air
Phys-Ed
Dodgeball, kickball, foam-tipped archery, 9-square, ga ga ball, and Challenge Games that feel like minute-to-win-it fun while building coordination, confidence, and teamwork.
Sports Clinics
Basketball, flag football, and backyard baseball / wiffle ball clinics with real instruction, progression, and game-speed reps.
For families
Not babysitting. Growing.
Every activity ends with a short debrief — what went well, what was hard, what to try tomorrow. That's how kids practice teamwork, patience, and bouncing back.
- At their own school — no extra drop-off
- Pick 1–5 days a week, mornings and afternoons
- Grouped by age, ages 5–14
- First access to school break camps and day-off events
Cadet Care in action
See the adventures included.
STEM builds, creative wins, active-play stations, and real sports clinic reps throughout the year.
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For principals & districts
A better program. Zero cost to your school.
We handle staffing, safety, equipment, enrollment, and billing — and share program revenue with your school, so your empty afternoon space starts earning.
$0 + revenue share
Families pay us directly. Your school earns a share.
Experienced site leads
A professional who has led kids, backed by education majors.
FBI fingerprinting
Plus background checks and CPR/First Aid for everyone.
$17.50/hr + credit
Many staff earn university credit — they show up invested.
Every week, a teaching cycle.
- 1
Plan
Staff submit a lesson plan for the week they lead.
- 2
Facilitate
They run it on their feet — no phone-sitting.
- 3
Debrief
Kids reflect on what worked and how to improve.
- 4
Grow
Social skills build through real participation.
Frequently asked
Got questions? We've got answers.
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