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Join our Stay and Play After school Programmes

The fun continues after school at our ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon programmes. Children can dive into more fun activities, building lasting friendships and creating memories beyond the classroom, all before heading home for quality family time.

Providing an energising end to the school day, children can join in with group activities, tuck in to a healthy snack or engage with our variety of toys and games that are all set up ready for them to enjoy.

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Create lifelong friendships over exciting adventures beyond the classroom.
Fun and safe environment managed by our expert childcare team
Seven fun-filled adventure categories, designed for all ages and interests
Tasty, healthy snacks to keep your child fuelled and happy
Children choose how to spend their afternoons with regular children's meetings
A big dose of fun right through to 6:00pm - but be sure to check your particular service for more specific timings!

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Book now for Spring & Summer term programmes

Bookings for our spring and summer term wraparound programmes are currently live in our booking system, Enrolmy! Find your school and secure your child's spot today by clicking the button below.

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Be the First to Know—Get Notified About New Academic Year 25/26 Bookings!

By completing the form below, you can register your interest and be the first to know as soon as bookings are released for the 25/26 academic year. If you already have an Enrolmy account, you’ll automatically be notified when new bookings go live, so there’s no need to fill out the form. Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your child’s place in our programmes—register your interest today and stay in the loop!

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Start your Stay and Play adventure. Find a Sherpa near you!

Our Stay and Play Programmes are created at schools’ request and most – but not all – are open exclusively to pupils of the host school. In this way, they’re a little different from our holiday programmes, which are open to all children. To search for your school or find your closest open service, simply click below.

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Have you heard about 'Junior Hour'?

We understand how challenging it can be to manage different pick-up times — especially when you have children in both Junior/Senior Infants and older classes. That’s why we offer Junior Hour!

Junior Hour is our “Stay and Play” session designed specifically for Junior and Senior Infants who finish school earlier than their older siblings. Instead of rushing back and forth or waiting around, your little ones can enjoy a fun and supervised environment until it's time to pick up their older siblings.

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Junior and Senior Infants stay in our care after their early dismissal
You can book Junior Hour only for the full school year
They enjoy a relaxed mix of play, stories, and quiet time in a safe space
You can extend their hour, so they can stay and play together until later in the day
You collect them at the same time as your older child — simple and stress-free!

What to expect: Continue the fun after school...

Our energising Stay and Play sessions are jam-packed with amazing activities to get children moving after a long school day. Our friendly, expert team ensures no day is ever the same, creating a fun and stimulating environment where children can relax, grow and thrive with their friends.

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Activities for every child

Powered by our Adventure programme, our daily activity schedule is both inclusive and incredibly diverse. Whether your child is getting active in Super Sports, exploring their imagination in Creative Inventors or celebrating wellbeing and happiness by becoming one of our Wellbeing Warriors, our Stay and Play club will quickly become their favourite time!

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Healthy and Delicious Choices!

Our Stay and Play menus are specially designed to fuel hungry tummies and curious minds. Filled with delicious and nutritious foods, we combine everyday favorites with daily specials to keep things interesting. Each day, we offer a balanced range of carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, fruits, and fiber.

Affordable Childcare

We proudly support the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), providing all families with access to high-quality childcare at an affordable price in our Before School, After School, and Holiday Programmes. Each child will be entitled to receive a minimum of €2.14 per hour from September 2024 deducted from their childcare bill.

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Did you know we also run Rise then Shine Programmes?

Our morning programmes are now called ‘Rise Then Shine’, the perfect start to your child’s school day! We set the tone for a great day at school through an array of energising activities and some delicious and nutritious food. From delightful breakfast moments, to calming morning meditations, we ensure they step into school ready to embrace the day

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Booking Support

Find out more about how to make booking and register your child at our Before & After School Programmes. Registration is easy and free.

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Before and After School Programmes FAQs

If you’d like to find out more about our before and after school care programmes, our helpful FAQ section here answers some of the questions we're most often asked by parents. If you still can't find the answers you need, please contact our friendly Customer Service team!

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Each adventure category explores a different theme, providing children with a range of activities to choose from. Each category gives children the opportunity to discover new skills and explore their interests, all while having fun and creating friendships for life.
The Adventure Programme comprises of seven action-packed adventure categories. Backed by research into child development and created in partnership with experts, the Adventure Programme provides children with the opportunity to learn essential life skills and have great fun exploring their interests.
Our morning programmes are now called ‘Rise Then Shine’, the perfect start to your child’s school day! We ensure kids step into school ready to embrace the day.
Our afternoon programmes are now called ‘Stay and Play’, where children can give into more fun activities, building lasting friendships and creating memories beyond the classroom before heading home for quality family time.

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