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Active Play at F.S. Key Elementary

In Partnership With

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

Active Play offers engaging, high-quality after-school enrichment programs designed for Key ES students. Open to all students in grades PK through 5, our programs are available Monday through Friday on every school day. Through a diverse range of activities, we inspire creativity, encourage physical activity, and nurture a lifelong love of learning in a fun, supportive environment.

Registration is open for all students at once and is first-come, first-served. Families may choose between two program options:

• One-Hour Enrichment (3:30–4:25 p.m.)
• Two-Hour Enrichment (3:30–5:30 p.m.)

Register for Fall 2026 Programs  →View Fall 2026 Class Catalog  →

How It Works

Step 1

Register Online

Create a TeamSnap account by following the prompts after clicking the registration button. Then, review our class catalog to select your child’s enrichment program(s) and complete registration online.

Step 2

Greet Students

Active Play instructors meet students at school dismissal at 3:15 p.m. and escort them directly to their enrichment program. Students are checked in and ready for their scheduled activity to begin at 3:30 p.m.

Step 3

Enrichment Time

Students participate in their selected program from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Our instructors provide engaging, hands-on activities designed to help students explore their interests, build new skills, and have fun.

Step 4

Parent Pickup

At the end of enrichment, parents pick up students from the designated dismissal location. Students enrolled in aftercare are escorted directly to their aftercare program by an Active Play instructor.

Year-Round Enrichment

Weekly Class Schedule

Explore our comprehensive, season-by-season enrichment schedule. Programs run everyday school is open.
PD = Professional Development Day; PTC = Parent-Teacher Conferences; HOL = Holiday

Fall Season (August 24 - October 30)

Mondays

Class Dates

Aug: 24, 31
Sept: 14, 21, 28
Oct:5, 19, 26

No Class

Sept: 7 (HOL)
Oct: 12 (HOL)

Tuesdays

Class Dates

Aug.: 25
‍Sept.: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
‍Oct: 6, 20, 27

No Class

Oct: 13 (PTC)

Wednesdays

Class Dates

Aug: 26
‍Sept: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
‍Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28

No Class

N/A

Thursdays

Class Dates

Aug: 27 (PK starts)
‍Sept: 3, 10, 17, 24
‍Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

No Class

N/A

Fridays

Class Dates

Aug: 28
‍Sept: 4, 11, 18, 25
‍Oct: 2, 9, 16, 23

No Class

Oct: 30 (PD)

Winter Season (November 2 - January 22)

Mondays

Class Dates

Nov:9, 16, 23, 30
Dec:7, 14
Jan:4, 11

No Class

Nov: 2 (R/W)
Dec: 21 (PD), 28 (DCPS Break)
Jan: 18 (HOL)

Tuesdays

Class Dates

Nov:10, 17, 24
Dec:1, 8, 15
Jan:5, 12, 19

No Class

Nov: 3 (DCPS Break)
Dec: 22  a29 (DCPS Break)

Wednesdays

Class Dates

Nov:4, 18
Dec:2, 9, 16
Jan:6, 13, 20

No Class

Nov: 1 (HOL), 25 (DCPS Break)
Dec: 23 and 30 (DCPS Break)

Thursdays

Class Dates

Nov: 5, 12, 19
Dec:3, 10, 17
Jan:7, 14, 21

No Class

Nov: 26 (HOL)
Dec: 24 and 31 (DCPS Break)

Fridays

Class Dates

Nov:6, 13, 20
Dec:4, 11, 18
Jan:8, 15, 22

No Class

Nov: 27 (DCPS Break)
Dec: 25 (HOL)
Jan: 1 (HOL)

Spring Season (January 25 - March 26)

Mondays

Class Dates

Jan:25
Feb:1, 8, 22
March: 1, 8, 15

No Class

Feb: 15 (HOL)
March: 22 (DCPS Break)

Tuesdays

Class Dates

Feb:2, 9, 16, 23
March:2, 9, 16

No Class

Jan: 26 (R/PD)
March: 23 (DCPS Break)

Wednesdays

Class Dates

Jan:27
Feb:3, 10, 17, 24
March:3, 10, 17

No Class

March: 24 (DCPS Break)

Thursdays

Class Dates

No Class

Feb: 11 (PTC)
March: 25 (DCPS Break)

Fridays

Class Dates

Jan:29
Feb: 5, 19, 26
March:5, 12, 19

No Class

Feb: 12 (PD)
March: 26 (DCPS Break)

Summer Season (March 29- June 15)

Mondays

Class Dates

March:29
April: 5, 12, 19, 26
May:3, 10, 17, 24
June: 7, 14

No Class

April:19 (No School)
May:17 (HOL), 31 (HOL)

Tuesdays

Class Dates

March: 30
April: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 1, 8, 15

No Class

June: 22 (Snow Make-Up)

Wednesdays

Class Dates

March: 31
‍April: 7, 14, 21, 28
‍May: 5, 12, 19, 26
‍June: 2, 9, 16

No Class

June: 23 (Snow Make-Up)

Thursdays

Class Dates

April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
‍May: 6, 13, 20, 27
‍June: 3, 10, 17

No Class

N/A

Fridays

Class Dates

April:2, 23, 30
May:7, 21, 28
June: 4, 11

No Class

April:9 (R/W), 16 (HOL)
May:14 (W)
June:18 (HOL)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pickup work?

Parents must sign out their child with the Active Play Director at the designated dismissal area using the sign-out sheet provided at the end of each enrichment session. Only authorized individuals listed on your registration profile are permitted to pick up students.

What time does the program end?

Parents may choose whether to enroll students in one-hour enrichment programs that end at 4:30 or  two-hour enrichment programs that end at 5:30

What classes are offered?

Enrichment programs are organized into four pillars for a well-rounded after school experience: Sport & Movement, Art & Music, STEM & Strategy, and Language & Practical Skills. The practical skills category includes programs such as cooking and debate. Check out our class catalog for current seasonal offerings by grade and day of the week.

Can students register for multiple classes?

Yes! Families are welcome to sign up for as many classes as they would like.

What happens during school closures?

When school is closed for holidays, professional development, or parent-teacher conferences, our regular after-school program does not run. However, we offer full-day Day Camps on these closure days which you can register for separately! Please see our Day Camps page for more details and to register.

My child is enrolled in both Active Play Enrichment and  aftercare. How does dismissal work?

Students enrolled in both Active Play Enrichment and After Care will be escorted directly to aftercare by Active Play staff at the conclusion of their enrichment class. Families do not need to arrange a separate transition.

What if my pick-up plans change or my child cannot attend enrichment one day?

Please inform us if your child(ren) will not be attending enrichment or if there are any changes to your pick-up plan. This includes early pick-up requests or if a new authorized individual will be picking up your child(ren). Please email updates to KeyEnrichment@ActivePlayLLC.com​​

Does Active Play provide snacks?

No - Active Play does not provide snacks; however, students have a designated snack time (3:15-3:30) and are welcome to eat nut-free snacks brought from home at that time

What happens on days school closes due to inclement weather?

Active Play will do its best to schedule a make-up; however, there is no guaranteed that this will be possible. There is no refund for weather-related cancellations.

Am I responsible for providing any equipment for any of the sports enrichment classes?

Active Play will provide all equipment necessary for our programs including tennis rackets for tennis classes.

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Contact Us

Have questions about our programs at Key? Email us at

KeyEnrichment@ActivePlayLLC.com