STAR – Study Time & Afternoon Recreation

STAR is Island Rec’s daily after-school program for youth in grades K-5. The program is held at Friday Harbor Elementary School after school until 6pm. STAR provides a safe, supervised, fun and enriching environment! The daily program includes a snack, outside play time, organized games & activities, and homework time. 

How does STAR work?

  1. Read the 2023-2024 STAR Parent Info Packet
  2. Fill out a STAR Application (new one required each school year!)
    Paper applications are also available at the Island Rec office
  3. Your child can drop-In to STAR on any regular school day, including Early Release Wednesdays*
    *Early Dismissal Days when FHES gets out at 11:10am require pre-registration.
  4. Pay at the end of each month when you receive your bill, or Sign up for Auto-Pay and save 5%

STAR Hours:

Regular School Days:   2:45 – 6:00pm; drop-in
Early Release Wednesdays:  1:30 – 6pm; drop-in
Early Dismissal Days:   11:10am – 6:00pm; pre-registration and pre-payment required

View the 2023-2024 SJI School District Calendar for a schedule of regular and early release days. STAR is closed on days when school is not in session or when school is cancelled for any reason, e.g. inclement weather.

Location:

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.

Staff:

STAR is overseen by Island Rec staff; Recreation Specialist Nate Colegrove, Site Manager Paulina Falcon, as well as 1-5 additional support staff.

Behavioral Expectations:

Please review our behavioral expectations with your child, sign the form, and bring it to STAR on your child’s first day.

2023-2024 Costs:

$13/day – Regular School Days
$15/day – Early Release Wednesdays
$18/day – Early Dismissal Days
10% discount for sibling/second child

Payment:

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 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 2023/2024 school year, 11:10 dismissal days will be on Oct. 18th, Oct. 19th, Oct. 20th, Nov. 22nd,   Jan. 25th, Jan. 26th, Mar. 13th, Mar. 14th, Mar. 15th, May 24th, June 13th, and June 14th.  Register early to avoid dissapointment.  Click here to register.

Auto-Pay:
Sign up for auto-pay and Save 5% on your STAR invoice. You’ll still receive a copy of your invoice via email, then your card will be charged on the 12th of the month. If you already enrolled in auto-pay during a previous school year, no new form is needed, you’re all set!  

Scholarships:

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

Questions about STAR?

 

 

School’s Out Camps 
Grades K-5 

These fun camps run 9am-3:30pm at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Registration is per day, enroll in all days offered in a week, save 10%.  

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