KidZone After School Program

About KidZone

Operated by the VRD's Community Programming department, KidZone is fully licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care. Staff members are highly qualified youth professionals. KidZone's purpose is to provide a structured program during non-school hours that engages and challenges children so they may thrive socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. KidZone meets after school and on designated no-school days. Through sports, gym games, playground play, arts and crafts, group games, homework help, after school chores and relaxation time, KidZone's flexible schedule allows children to make choices, work and play cooperatively, develop a sense of responsibility and provides an experience full of imagination and activity.

The KidZone Philosophy

The Kidzone Philosophy

VRD Youth Services provides engaging life experiences for young people that promote physical activity and cognitive development in an inclusive setting where kids learn to make positive choices. KidZone accomplishes this by:

Providing a safe, caring and accepting environment
Involving youth in developmentally appropriate activities
Encouraging creativity and curiosity
Modeling positive life skills
Staff members are active participants in children’s activities and openly communicate with children’s families.

Registration for 2026/27 After School Programs will open on Monday, August 3, 2026 at www.vail.finnlyconnect.com (see registration info below).

Pre-Registration Application is available now: KidZone Pre-Registration Application

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After School Program Days (2026/27)

Days: Monday through Friday School Days (after school) August 19, 2026 - May 27, 2027

No KidZone on: September 7, October 16, November 26, 27, December 25, Jan 1, 18, April 23, May 28 (last day of RSES school).

Time: 2:50-5:30 p.m.

Ages: 5-12 years (AND in grades K-5)

Location: Red Sandstone Elementary School Gymnasium, Cafeteria and KidZone classroom above the gym. Enter through the gymnasium door on the East end of the school. Please call/text 970-331-2909 if you don't see us.

Reservations, Drop Off & Pick Up: You must have a reserved and prepaid space for your child to attend KidZone. Call 970-479-2292 to see if space is available for drop-in.

Drop Off: Notify your child’s teacher that s/he will attend KidZone. Your child is not considered in attendance until s/he arrives at the program.
Pick Up: Before 5:30 p.m. You can enter through the school's gym door directly into the gym on the East end of the school by the dumpster. On nice days we will be at the School playground. You can text to find staff at 970-331-2909.

After School Program Fees

$18/day per weekday sessions with advance reservation
$25 per day drop-in, if space is available

Paperwork required! Choose "Kidzone School Year Preregistration Application 2025/26" under "Programs" tab then Childcare at www.register.vailrec.com.

Registration

We heard your feedback and have transitioned to a new registration system designed to better serve our community. As part of this transition, all users will need to create a new account. Simply click the Log In or Create Account button to get started; the process only takes a few minutes. See below for more details on registering for KidZone in our new system.

To set up an account and complete paperwork for KidZone activities:

Head to www.vail.finnlyconnect.com.
Log in or create a Vail Recreation District account.
Click Register (top left), then select Activity.
Scroll to KidZone Pre-Registration Application – School Year Childcare and click Register.
Select KidZone Pre-Registration, choose your child, then click Next.
Complete the required questions and waivers, then proceed through checkout.
If registering multiple children, complete the application and checkout for one child at a time. After checking out, return to register the next child. This helps prevent losing your completed application if your session times out or the website is interrupted.
Once your paperwork has been approved by KidZone staff, you can register for After School Weekday Sessions, After School Drop-Ins (space permitting) or School's Out Camps in the Activity section starting August 3 at 10 a.m.