Griffin Experience

Extended Day & After School

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, tennis, chess, musical, culinary workshops and more.

Extended Day begins at 2:30 p.m. 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, Angelica Figueroa (angelica.figueroa@sdsgriffin.org)

Lower & Middle School families contact Extended Day Director, Beth Ryan (beth.ryan@sdsgriffin.org)

After School Activities

Spartanburg Day School Extended Day is pleased to present the following after school activities for Fall 2026:

Fall 2026 Enrichment Activities

List of 3 items.

  • Preschool

    Spartanburg Ballet
    Ages: 3k/4k
    Days/Dates/Times: Tuesday 2:15-3:05; Friday 1:30-2:20; Sept. 8-May 11
    Fee: $320/semester; $95 registration fee

    Super Soccer Stars
    Ages: 3k/4k
    Days/Dates/Times: Wednesday; Sept. 9-April 28; 1:10-1:45 or 1:45-2:20
    Fee: $65/month; $35 registration fee

    Tiny Treat Makers (Baking)
    Ages: 3k/4k
    Days/Dates/Times: Tuesday; Sept. 8-Oct. 20; no class Oct. 6th; 2:30-3:30
    Fee: $200

    Tennis
    Ages: 4k
    Days/Dates/Times: Mon/Weds or Tues/Thurs; 1:45-2:15
    Instructor: Bob Allsbrook

  • Lower School

    The Cookie Jar & Candy Bar (Baking)
    Grades: K-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Friday; Sept. 11-Oct. 23; no class Oct. 9th; 2:30-3:45
    Fee: $200

    Chess Club
    Grades: 1st-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Wednesday; Sept. 9-Nov. 11; 2:30-3:30
    Fee: $200

    Amazing Athletes
    Grades: K-1st
    Days/Dates/Times: Wednesday; Sept. 9-April 28; 2:30-3:05
    Fee: $65/month; $35 registration fee

    Griffin Soccer
    Grades: 2nd-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Mon/Weds; Sept. 14-Nov. 4; 2:30-3:30
    Fee: $180

    Advanced Baseball
    Grades: 2nd-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Tues/Weds/Thurs; Sept. 15-Nov. 5; 2:30-4:00
    Fee: $240

    Girls on the Run
    Grades: 3rd-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Mon/Weds; Sept. 14-Nov. 18; 2:30-4:00
    Fee: $150

    Tennis
    Grades: K-4th
    Days/Dates/Times: Mon/Weds or Tues/Thurs; Starts Sept. 14
    Instructor: Bob Allsbrook

    Private Piano & Voice Lessons
    Grades: K-8th
    Days/Dates/Times: Scheduled with teacher
    Instructor: Beth Jennings

  • Lower-Middle School

    Willy Wonka Kids Musical
    Grades: 2nd-6th
    Days/Dates/Times: Tues/Thurs; Sept. 15-Feb. 11; 3:30-5:00
    Fee: $300

    Spanish Club
    Grades: 1st-8th
    Days/Dates/Times: Friday; Sept. 11, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 5, April 2
    Times: 2:30-3:30 (K-4th) or 3:30-4:30 (MS)
    Fee: $80

    Private Piano & Voice Lessons
    Grades: K-8th
    Days/Dates/Times: Scheduled with teacher
    Instructor: Beth Jennings
*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.

Registration Options

*Preschool families (2k, 3k & 4k) 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.

*Lower and Middle School (Kindergarten through 8th grade) families may select to enroll for one semester or for the year. The cost for the 2026-2027 year is $2,900; or $1,450 per semester. There are 3 billing options: annually, bi-annually or monthly. 

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.

Daily Pick-Up

Please make every effort to pick up your child on time. Depending on the option selected, Extended Day ends at 2:30 or 6 p.m. However, we know that emergencies happen. Please call the school and let us know if you are running late.

Parents will be billed $25 for every 15 minutes after the agreed upon pick up time. *Late is considered to be 2:50 p.m. or after 6 p.m.

2026-27 Extended Day Calendar

Extended Day will provide childcare for semester-registered (2:30 - 6 p.m.) Extended Day students on the dates listed below.

Please note the important dates and information listed below.

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

Special Days are days that SDS is on a modified schedule for parent-teacher conferences, but childcare is provided 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. 
Date Event
August 19 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
August 20 First Day of Extended Day
September 7 Labor Day: school closed
October 9/12 Fall Break: school closed
October 23 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
December 18 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
January 5 2nd Semester begins: (Extended Day resumes)
January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: school closed
February 12/15 Presidents' Day weekend: school closed
March 12 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Special Extended Day
March 15-19 Spring Break: school closed
March 26 Good Friday: school holiday
May 26 Early Dismissal (no Extended Day)
Established in 1957, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited independent school for students from 2K to 12th grade.