Extended Day & After School Activities

The warm, nurturing environment that Spartanburg Day School students receive in the classroom every day continues into the Extended Day program.
Our dedicated after school staff thoughtfully plan a variety of activities - from crafts to story time to developmental games and art projects. There's plenty of opportunity for outdoor play, as well as structured time for homework.

Through the Extended Day program, students also have the opportunity to register for a variety of optional after school activities, including soccer, piano, tennis, culinary camp and more.

Extended Day begins at 2:30 p.m. for our preschool students and is available until 6 p.m. for students from 2 years to eighth grade.

Want to learn more?
Preschool families contact Preschool Extended Day Coordinator Logan Simpson (logan.simpson@sdsgriffin.org)
Lower & Middle School families contact Extended Day Director Beth Ryan (beth.ryan@sdsgriffin.org).

SDS Lower School students playing outside

After School Activities | Spring 2026

Spartanburg Day School Extended Day Options Spring 2026. Registration will be open until February 27th.
*Please note that classes may be canceled if they do not reach a minimum number of students. Please contact Beth Ryan at beth.ryan@sdsgriffin.org with any questions.

Middle School Chess Club/ 5th-8th grades

Join Think Move Chess Academy to give your child the gift of strategic thinking, confidence, and fun.  Whether your child is brand new to chess or ready for advanced play, our structured programs are designed to meet students where they are and help them grow.

Day: Wednesday

Time: 3:30-4:30

Dates: March 11- May 6 (no class March 18)

Cost: $160
 

REGISTER

Chess Club/ 1st-4th grades

We are excited for this new 8-week offering of Chess! Join Think Move Chess Academy to give your child the gift of strategic thinking, confidence, and fun.  Whether your child is brand new to chess or ready for advanced play, our structured programs are designed to meet students where they are and help them grow.

Day: Wednesday

Time: 2:30-3:30

Dates: March 11- May 6 (no class March 18)

Cost: $160
 

REGISTER

Boys Lacrosse/ 1st-4th grades

Join SDS coaches Cerino and Skeen for an exciting introduction to team lacrosse. This program focuses on skill development, game strategies, and weekend competitions. Players will experience 6v6 youth full-contact lacrosse, perfect for learning the fundamentals in a supportive environment. A uniform will be issued. Returning players should use their own equipment. Practices are twice a week and players should commit to Saturday morning games (dates TBD). 

Days: Tuesday/Thursday (6 weeks)  

Time 2:30-3:45

Dates: March 24- April 30  

Fee: $185

REGISTER

Co-Ed Conditioning & Basketball + Volleyball/ 2nd-4th grades

Coach Lathwell will incorporate conditioning, movement, agility and fundamental basketball/volleyball skills in this fast-paced clinic. Come join the fun and get moving! The class meets 2 times per week.

Days: Monday/Wednesday (6 weeks)  

Time: 2:30-3:30

Dates: March 23- April 29  

Fee: $150

REGISTER

Private Piano, Voice Lessons

Spartanburg Day School's Applied Music Department is now open for registration to families for private piano and voice lessons for students in grades 5k and up. Music tuition provides for 12 weekly private lessons per semester.  If you would like more information or to sign up for lessons, please contact Beth Jennings at beth.jennings@sdsgriffin.org.

Tennis

4s - 8th grade

SDS tennis coach Bob Allsbrook will be back on the courts this year! Groups will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please text Bob Allsbrook at 864-357-3700 with your student’s information.

Registration options

Spartanburg Day School families can choose to register for Extended Day by the semester or drop-in as needed.

*Preschool families (2s, 3s & 4s) have already selected one of the following tuition options: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please note that if you need to change your current pick-up time, your bundled tuition cost will change accordingly.

Semester: $1,400

Drop-in: $32/day (kindergarten-8th grade only)
So that our faculty can adequately prepare, please submit the form below at least 24-hours in advance of the requested date.
The Extended Day staff will make every effort to accommodate drop-ins, however SDS reserves the right to deny a request based on classroom capacities.

Extended Day Drop-In Form

2025-26 Extended Day Calendar

Please note the important dates and information listed below.

- Early Dismissal Days: Extended Day will not be operational on any Early Dismissal Days.

- Special Extended Days are days that SDS is on a modified schedule but Extended Day will provide childcare for semester-registered (2:30 - 6 p.m.) Extended Day students for an additional fee. This fee will be billed to your FACTS account. You may select your desired pick-up time during registration. The cost is $60 from 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and $85 from 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. The registration link will be emailed out one month prior to specific dates; space is limited. 

August 13 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
August 14 First Day of Extended Day
September 1 Labor Day: school closed
October 10/13 Fall Break: school closed
October 24 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
December 19 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
January 6

2nd Semester begins: (Extended Day resumes)

January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:  school closed
February 13/16 Presidents' Day weekend: school closed
March 13 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
March 16-20 Spring Break: school closed
April 3 Good Friday: school holiday
May 15 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)