Afterschool Program

Girls Inc. of Lakeland will be enrolling girls for the 2026-2027 school year in grades K-12 for its afterschool program in mid July. Space will be limited, so applications will be accepted on a first come – first served basis. Once applications are reviewed, you will receive notification of your child’s enrollment status for the school year.

Girls Incorporated of Lakeland offers the only daily after school program solely for girls in the Lakeland area.  An all-day (10 hour) program operates whenever school is not in session.  The program is supervised by staff and volunteers.

The girls are taught worthwhile skills, encouraged to develop a sense of self-worth and assisted generally in making the difficult transition to adulthood in a supportive environment.  We inspire girls to be “Strong, Smart, and Bold.”

The program is funded primarily by United Way of Central Florida & Public Charities with the remainder of funding coming from membership dues, foundations, grants, and program fees.

Application Packet

Once the applications are made available, they may be submitted, along with your daughter’s most recent report card, between the hours of 4-5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please allow 48 hours for your daughter’s application to be processed.

Drop-Off Address:
The Jenkins Building
1220 West Highland Street
Lakeland, FL 33815

The 2026-2027 Afterschool Program Application Packet will be available in mid July.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND ALL DAY SESSIONS
Girls Inc. will provide limited afterschool care from select schools. We will also provide all day care for most school holidays and standard holidays. Girls will be picked up from school by Girls Inc. staff and must be picked up from Girls Inc. by 5:45 p.m. Parents unable to pick up their child/children at closing time will be charged a late fee. Late fee charges per child are $5.00 for the first 15 minutes past closing and $5.00 for each additional 15 minutes. Fee must be paid prior to your child/children returning to the center.

SNACKS
A snack is provided to girls or they can bring up to two snacks from home.  Candy not gum are allowed at Girls Inc.

DRESS CODE
Proper shoes and dress attire must be worn at all times. Please review the attached rules with your daughter to ensure that she is dressed appropriately. Of special note, girls should not wear pants with holes, shorts should not be short-shorts, and tops should not be strapless or spaghetti straps. Shoes must be closed in from the back and for safety reasons, tennis shoes are suggested especially for outside play. Girls dressed inappropriately will be required to change into appropriate clothing provided by Girls Inc.

CELLS PHONES/ MP3 PLAYERS/ iPODS/ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Girls are not permitted to have the items listed above unless it is necessary for tutoring or homework help and cleared through our President and CEO. If a girl is found with these items in her possession without clearance, she will face discipline by the President and CEO.

Program Fees

Registration Fee
$20.00 for the first child
$10.00 for each additional child in the same family household.

Weekly Fee
$55.00 per child

Fees must be paid at the beginning of each week and are non-refundable. Fees can be paid by credit card, money order or by check. No cash payments will be accepted. There will be an assessed fee of $2.00 for each day that fees are late being paid. Fees are based on five days of care. Your child care fee is payable for each week whether or not your child is present the entire week or any part of the week.

School Lists Pick-Up

Space is Limited:
Blake Academy | Winston Academy
South McKeel | McKeel Central
Lakeland High School | Lincoln Academy
Lawton Chiles Academy | Rochelle School of the Arts
Jesse Keen Elem. | Dixieland Elementary
Harrison School for the Arts

Afterschool Daily Schedule

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Girls will be picked up from school
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Snack
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. – Afternoon activities
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. – Sustained Silent Reading – Everyone stops to read at this time!
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. – Clean Up/Prepare For Home

Hours of Operation

After School Program Year
Monday – Friday: 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Program Date: TBA

Teacher Workdays and School Holidays
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Lunch is not provided on school holidays. Girls must bring a lunch on school holidays.

School Holidays

TBA

Agency Holidays – Center Closed

TBA