L&D Exploration Labs is our traditional summer experience, offering rising 1st-6th graders a full day of adventure, learning, and friendship. Packed with exciting excursions and engaging activities, this program provides a dynamic and enriching summer for participants.

Running Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, L&D Exploration Labs will be hosted at Greenwood Elementary and Nuckols Farm Elementary. A half-day option is also available for students attending Summer Academy or Enrichment*, allowing them to join in the fun after their morning programs.

Don't miss this opportunity for a summer full of fun and discovery!

Ages: Rising 1st - 6th grades

Locations: Greenwood and Nuckols Farm Elementary Schools
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Session Dates: June 9th - June 26th and June 30th - July 17th, Program Holidays 6/19 & 7/3
Cost: Three weekly payments of $170, $510 total for each session. Financial aid, HCPS staff discounts, and DSS subsidy available.

L&D Adventure Labs

The Blueprint Labs is our summer experience designed for rising 6th-12th graders in our 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) programs. This program helps students draft their blueprint for success, offering opportunities to explore their interests, set goals, and map out their future.

Running Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, students will engage in hands-on learning, skill-building, and personal development. On Thursdays, the program extends from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for field trips that provide real-world experiences to support their growth.

With a strong foundation and the right tools, students will leave The Blueprint Labs ready to build their futures with confidence!

The Blueprint Lab

Ages: Rising 6th - 12th grades
Locations: The Oak Avenue Complex (Hosting Fairfield, John Rolfe, Varina, and Highland Springs HS Students), Holladay Elementary School (Hosting Brookland Middle Students)
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:30-1:30 Monday-Wednesday, 8:30-4:30 Thursdays for weekly field trips
Session Dates: June 9th - June 26th and June 30th - July 17th, Program Holidays 6/19 & 7/3

LEARNING & DISCOVERY PROGRAM

Serving the following elementary schools for the
2025-26 school year:

• Colonial Trail
• Greenwood 
• Glen Allen 
• Jackson Davis (bussed to Skipwith due to school construction)
• Maude Trevvett
• Nuckols Farm
• Shady Grove
• Short Pump
• Skipwith
• Tuckahoe 

Programs offer an afternoon snack, homework help, and teacher/vendor lead excursion opportunities for students to explore new experiences. All programs run on scheduled school days until 6pm. Weekly tuition is $98 per week. 

Registration opens for current families on March 28th at 8:00am. New family registration starts on April 7th at 8:00am. 

CLC Elementary Afterschool 24-25

CLC afterschool programs are part of our 21st Century Community Learning Center grants to support student and family needs. Students are recommended by their individual schools to attend the academic and enrichment based program.

Ages: 1st - 5th grades
Locations: Fair Oaks, Glen Lea, Highland Springs, Holladay, Laburnum, Montrose, & Ratcliffe Elementary Schools
Days: Monday - Thursday or Friday depending on school
Time: Fair Oaks, Holladay, Laburnum, & Montrose 2:15-5:30
          Glen Lea, Highland Springs, & Ratcliffe - 2:45-6:00
Program Start: New students - September 26th, All students - September 30th                                                         

CLC Secondary Afterschool 24-25

CLC afterschool programs are part of our 21st Century Community Learning Center grants to support student and family needs. Students are recommended by their individual schools to attend the academic and enrichment based program

Ages: Rising 6th - 12th grade
Locations: Highland Springs High & Varina High Hosted together at The Oak Avenue Complex, Brookland Middle, Fairfield Middle, John Rolfe Middle
Days: Monday - Thursday (High)/Friday (Middle)                        Time: 3:15-6:00 (Middle Schools)
          4:15-6:30 (High Schools)
Dates: New Students - September 26th, All students - September 30th

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

From your account you can

• Manage authorized pickups
• Check account balances
• Make payments
• Print receipts and child care tax statements
• Request schedule changes

Manage your account from any device, including your smartphone or tablet.

21st Century Account

Learning & Discovery Account

GET HELP

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