RecPass Afterschool Activities

In 2018, Wayland, like many school districts, adjusted its school start and dismissal times which upended the carefully balanced routines for elementary school students. With elementary school students getting out of school 50 minutes earlier than before, there was a new need for already-scarce afterschool activities. 

Early in 2023, a small group of thoughtful and committed parents banded together and started chipping away at the problem. New for Fall 2023, we are excited to present, RecPass where students can enroll in quality age-appropriate activities led by professionals with expertise in each subject matter.

On each school day, we will provide transportation from each elementary school to the Town Building where kids can participate in a variety of active and passive recreation including outdoor nature, sports and games on the fields and in the gymnasium, as well as arts, science, technology and enrichment activities in our classroom. When students arrive at Town Building, they will have an opportunity to take a brain break and get ready for the activity for which you have pre-enrolled. Parents must pick-up students at the end of the program. With limited space and resources RecPass is just one part of the solution; and aims to connect students to our existing Recreation activity schedule.

Our Fall Providers: 

• Be Ahead of the Game  (BAOTG) aims to provide opportunities for movement, sports, games, and FUN to children of all ages. We believe that teaching children the value of physical fitness at a young age instills healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  Our clinics provide “no pressure” environment.  Offers:  Indoor and outdoor activity sessions in Soccer, Basketball, Super Sports, Games Galore and more.

• Right Brain Curriculum: Welcome Engineers, Architects, Artists, and Entrepreneurs! Right Brain Curriculum offers engaging, project-based learning programs, each has a unique curriculum ready to engage and excite young minds. Offers:  Lego programs, Business Sharks, Expert Architects, Public Speaking, Writing Wizards and more.

• Hipstitch: Sewing and other forms of creativity opens up new doors of self-expression — which provides a powerful lifelong skill to pass down for generations to come. We believe that art should be fun for the students. We’ve created a beautiful and fun atmosphere for students of all ages to feel comfortable expressing creativity, meeting new friends, and creating memories. Offers: Hand and Machine Sewing, Fiber Arts, Fashion Design and more.

• F.A.S.T. Athletics offers top-notch athletic programs for children of all ages and aims to increase confidence, aerobic activity, and a greater sense of TEAMWORK and SPORTSMANSHIP, but most importantly improvement of overall fitness. We firmly believe that Fitness, Agility, Skills, and Teamwork are four key elements of embracing a healthy lifestyle. Offers:  Indoor and outdoor activity sessions in Super Sports, Ultimate Sports and even more games.

• Wicked Cool for Kids helps children develop their understanding of the world, whether it is investigating essential concepts in science, art, or technology. Programs let kids get their hands and minds around two different, but equally important, ways of seeing, experiencing, and understanding life. By using both sides of their brain, kids develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Offers: A variety of STEAM programs on Super Wednesdays.

How does RecPass work?

• Register at https://waylandrec.activityreg.com/ on August 21 at 9:00 a.m.
• All RecPass programs include transportation from each elementary school to Wayland Town Building, where students will have an opportunity to take a brain break and get ready for their 3:00 p.m. activity. Students must be enrolled in a 3:00 p.m. session to board the bus. A TA at each school will assist with boarding the buses to Town Building. 
• Each day there are active gym-style activities (outdoors when weather permits) from 3:00 p.m. to  4:30 p.m.
• Each day there will also be classroom style activities at 3:00 p.m. in a variety of arts & sciences.
• Parents must pick up at 4:30 p.m. (Mo, Tu, Th, Fri)     Pickup on Early Release Wednesdays is at 3:30 p.m.
• Important: If you are also enrolled in a 4:30 p.m. Recreation program, a parent must dismiss from the 3:00 p.m. and drop off at the 4:30 p.m. program. Staff cannot transfer students.
• No programs will meet on the 6 Super Early Release Wednesdays, instead we will have really cool 3-hour programs with Wicked Cool for Kids from 12:00 pm - 3:00pm.

• All classes are also open to children arriving by private transportation.

• All sessions are open to elementary students Kindergarten to Grade 5 unless otherwise noted.

• There’s more information about each class when you enroll through our registration portal, including details about the specific activity and what to bring.

RecPass Activities will run on most public school days in these five (roughly) 7-week sessions:

Refund Policy

Our programs are supported solely by program fees and not your tax-dollars. 

If you provide a written refund request within 10 business days a full refund or credit will be issued less $20.00 administrative fee. Administrative fees are applied per program per session. These fees are typical of all recreation programs and reflect the processing costs associated with managing transactions and waitlists.

Requests for refunds or transfers must be submitted in writing, email to rec@wayland.ma.us.

No refunds can be issued within 10 business days of the start date/expected attendance. Exception: Medical refunds require a physician's note.

Please consider personal vacations prior to registering. Wayland Rec reserves the right to retain fees for participants who decide they do not like a program, have minor illnesses, are homesick, are removed from camp for disciplinary reasons, and/or change of family plans. Campers, who arrive late, depart early, or miss days are not granted pro-rated fees or refunds. Fees are non-transferable.

The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, postpone, relocate, combine or change programs and services for any reason not limited to: low enrollment, facility, personnel, public health or weather related issues. You will be notified via email or phone call if your registration status is changed, otherwise plan to attend.

NOTE:  RecPass programs include transportation. The programs are instructional in nature and therefore not licensed as a childcare program by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) or any other state agency.  All children on the bus must be registered for one specific class or lesson. All children must leave with a parent/guardian/person authorized to pick-up upon completing the class or lesson at 4:30 p.m., or 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.