STUDY BUDDIES Afterschool program

Participants in the Study Buddies Afterschool Program will receive homework assistance, life skills development, recreational activities, educational projects, and much more. A healthy meal is provided daily.

We are committed to providing our students a safe, enriching, and healthy afterschool experience. View Afterschool Health and Wellness Policy (PDF)

Ages: This program is open to students in 5K through 8th grade (ages 5-12).

Dates: August 8, 2023 – May 20, 2024

*Program does not run when there is no school for holidays, half days, teacher work days, vacations, or snow days (following Greenville County School calendar).

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Registration Dates

Registrant Type	Registration Open Date
Current Participants	May 15
City Residents (new participants)	May 22
Non-City Residents	May 29

2023-2024 Fees

*Available to City resident participants on TANF/EBT, free/reduced lunch or Medicaid. Documentation required.
Resident Type	Annual Cost
City Residents	$600
Non-City Residents	$750
Reduced Fee*	$300

Participants may pay in full at the time of registration or have the option to pay in three installments, with the initial payment due at time of registration.

Financial Assistance: City of Greenville residents with documented financial need will automatically qualify for a reduced fee after school program. Qualified participants must complete the application and submit all required documentation to be eligible for the reduced fee. Financial aid will automatically be added to the participants online account after their application and documentation has been approved. Applications are available online (see below under documents).

Sibling Discounts: Discounts are available for families registering two or more children. 15% discount is applied per extra child. Does not apply to families on reduced fee.

Participants will have the option to pay in three installments approximately 12 weeks apart or pay the full amount upfront.

Refunds will not be granted following the first week of afterschool.

Payment Options

Due Date	Financial Aid	City Residents	Non-City Residents
Deposit at time of registration	$100	$100	$100
October 15, 2023	$100	$250	$325
February 1, 2024	$100	$250	$325
TOTAL	$300	$600	$750

Locations

Bobby Pearse Community Center
- Elementary: Stone Academy
- Middle: League Middle
David Hellams Community Center
- Elementary: East North Street
- Middle: Greenville Middle
West Greenville Community Center
- Elementary: AJ Whittenberg (transportation will be provided)
- Middle: League
- Legacy Charter School also provides transportation to the Center
Nicholtown Community Center
- Afterschool programming will not be held at the Nicholtown Community Center due to plans for facility renovations during the 2023/2024 school year.

Transportation: The City of Greenville DOES NOT provide transportation from the school to the afterschool site. Parents are responsible for arranging school bus transportation, as well as communicating to the school that their child will be attending this afterschool program.