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Champions at Bancroft Elementary

WELCOME

Champions has a great solution for busy working families: activities that combine fun and learning, together with the safety and convenience of a high-quality program right inside your school. Champions offers a variety of group and individual activities designed to keep your child exploring and growing.
 
From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.

Financial Assistance and Discounts
Some families may be eligible for financial assistance or tuition discounts, including employer, sibling, military, and public programs. Check with your site director before registering to see if you qualify and to receive any required discount code, documentation, or authorization number.

Explore Your Options


Enroll now for Summer Champ Camp 2026! Please note that the summer program may move to a nearby school location as we monitor enrollment activity. We’ll let you know as soon as possible if this program is going to take place at another school in your area.

Students must attend the school to enroll in our program.

Preschool

Ages: 3-5
Dates: 2025/2026 School Year: Dates based on school district's schedule
Hours: 7:00 - 8:15 AM // 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Self-guided exploration, structured activities and hands-on learning combine to help your child ages 3-to-4 years gain early literacy, math, science and social studies skills. Running, jumping and dancing keeps them active, too.

Before- and After-School: Grades K-3

Ages: 5-9
Dates: 2025/2026 School Year: Dates based on school district's schedule
Hours: 7:00 - 8:15 AM // 3:00 - 6:00 PM

This program is located in the cafeteria.

Summer Break

Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Pre-School Summer Break

Dates: June 22- July 31, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

2025/2026 School Year

Before-School:
$37 per week

After-School:
1-2 days: $55 per week
3-5 days: $90 per week

Pre-Kindergarten
Before-School:

$50 per week

After-School:

1-2 days: $65 per week
3-5 days: $95 per week

Summer 2026

Summer Break
Full Day:
$260 per week

Pre-School Summer Break
Full Day:

$260 per week

2026/2027 School Year

Champions – Track A, B, C
After School
1–2 Days: $55.00

After School
3–5 Days: $95.00

Before School
1–5 Days: $45.00

Pre-Kindergarten – Track A, B
After School
1–2 Days: $65.00

After School 
3–5 Days: $100.00

Before School
1–5 Days: $50.00

Fees & Discounts

Additional Fees:
Registration: $60 per student or $100 per family
Early Release: $12 per day
Drop-In: $37 per day
DC Late Payment fee: $10

Discounts:
Multi-child, Military, or School Employee: 10%
Multi-session discount when enrolled in Before- and After-School: 5%

Need Assistance Apply for Subsidy
Ellen Boakye Billing & Subsidy Specialist
202-706-0034
ellen.boakye@discoverchampions.com

If you are currently enrolled in the Champions after school program and need to apply for Subsidized Child Care Voucher (discount) you can now apply in person at one of two locations: 1) South Capitol Street Service Center (Walk-in Service), 4001 South Capitol St SW, (202) 645-0420 or 2) Taylor St Service Center (by Appointment ONLY), 1207 Taylor St SW, (202) 704-2345. Please ensure that you have all your documentation prior to going. New families are able to apply 30 days prior to the start of school. Necessary documents: Verification of employment (3 most recent pay stubs); government-issued photo ID; birth certificate for each child (full-size only); verification of other income (i.e. SSI, Social Security benefits, TANF, child support, child support documentation, etc.); Social Security card for self, spouse and children; verification of address; and updated health certificate.

How soon can my child start Champions?

Your child can attend our program as early as 48 hours after you complete the online enrollment process.

When is tuition due?

You’ll receive your weekly invoice every Thursday, and AutoPay processes on Monday for the week ahead. AutoPay will also process additional charges, such as drop-in days or fees.

What if I want to change my child’s care schedule?

You can make changes up until Wednesday before the upcoming week. After that, changes depend on available space and will include a drop-in fee. You can set up a custom schedule online for specific dates. Just remember to re-enter your regular schedule afterward so your child keeps their spot. See our How to Enroll page for step-by-step guides. If you do not need care for an entire week, please contact our Family Support team for assistance at ChampionsHelp@KC-Education.com or 800-246-2154.