STAR Program

STAR is based at the Friday Harbor Elementary School in the cafeteria, and also makes use of the playground and locations within walking distance of the school.

$13/day – Regular School Days
$17/day – Early Release Wednesdays
$22/day – Early Dismissal Days

Regular School Days & Early Release Wednesdays:
You’ll receive an emailed invoice from Island Rec at the end of each month for your child’s attendance at STAR on regular school days, including early release Wednesdays. Payment is due on the 12th of the following month. Pay your STAR bill online using your Rec Desk account, or call our office to pay over the phone: 360-378-4953. Late payments are subject to a $25 late fee, and participation in STAR and other Island Rec programs will be suspended until payment is made.

Early Dismissal Days (FHES out at 11:10am):
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at least 24 hours in advance for early dismissal days. These are popular days for our program and we often reach enrollment capacity and need to ensure proper staffing.  For the 2025/2026 school year, 11:10 dismissal days will be on  Oct. 15, Oct. 16, Oct. 17, Nov. 26, Jan. 15, Jan. 16, Mar. 18, Mar. 19, Mar. 20, May 22, June 10, and June 11.  Register early to avoid disappointment.  Click here to register.

Auto-Pay:
You’ll receive a copy of your invoice via email, then your card will be charged on the 12th of the month.

STAR is overseen by the STAR Director, as well as 1-5 additional support staff. The STAR Director can be contacted at STAR@islandrec.org

Interested in working at STAR? Check out our employment page or email: bethany@islandrec.org

Scholarships are available! 33% – 66% fee discounts are available for income-eligible families.
Apply Online for a Scholarship

• You are responsible for your own actions.
• You are expected to treat yourself, the other children, and the
adults at the STAR program with respect.
• You are to be polite and well behaved in your actions and
conversations with others. Foul language will not be tolerated.
• You are expected to listen and respond to directions given to
you by STAR leaders the first time.
• Remember to treat everyone the way you would like to be
treated.
• You will play safe and be safe at all times while in the STAR
program.
• Remember to have FUN!