3 Days Per Week
Monday through Wednesday attendance is available for families choosing the 3-day option.
Afternoon Adventures Extends the Preschool Day
An afternoon companion to Kindergarten Readiness with lunch, enrichment, play, and developmentally supportive activities.
A Fuller Day Built Around Your 4-Year-Old
Afternoon Adventures gives children more time to practice independence, build friendships, and stay engaged in a familiar preschool setting. The program is designed to feel like a natural extension of the morning rather than a separate, disconnected day.
Days and Times at a Glance
Choose the afternoon rhythm that fits your family
5 Days Per Week
Monday through Friday attendance is available for families who want the extended preschool-day experience all week.
Lunch Hour
Children transition from morning preschool into lunch before the afternoon program begins.
Afternoon Adventures
The enrichment portion of the day runs after lunch and continues through the afternoon pickup time.
Growth Through Exploration, Movement, and Play
Four-year-olds learn best when they can move, create, ask questions, and practice being part of a group. Afternoon Adventures uses that natural energy to support the whole child while keeping the day warm, active, and engaging.
- Group and Individual Exploration
- Daily Gross Motor Time
- Creativity Through Centers and Play
- Curiosity for Learning
- Lunch as a Social Transition
What the Afternoon Feels Like
A predictable flow from preschool to pickup
1. Move From Morning Preschool to Lunch
Children shift out of the morning preschool routine and into the lunch hour with the same familiar school-day structure.
2. Eat and Socialize With Friends
Lunch gives children a relaxed time to connect with classmates before the afternoon activities begin.
3. Explore, Play, and Build Skills
The afternoon includes enrichment through play, guided activities, centers, movement, and hands-on exploration.
4. Wrap Up for 3:00 Pickup
Afternoon Adventures ends at 3:00, giving families a clear end-of-day pickup time.
A Sampling of Afternoon Adventures Activities
Variety that keeps 4-year-olds engaged
Simple Cooking
Children can take part in simple cooking experiences that encourage following steps, using senses, and trying something new.
Large Motor Games
Active games give children opportunities to move, coordinate, and participate with the group.
Small-Group Games
Activities may include bingo, sequencing, and counting with objects in smaller group settings.
Hands-On Science
Science lessons may explore ideas such as sink or float, magnets, growing plants, and ice castles.
Group Building and Play Acting
Children practice imagination, cooperation, and social confidence through group building and play acting.
Creative and Academic Centers
Centers feature both creative and academic opportunities, giving children different ways to explore and learn.
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
Seasonal and holiday arts and crafts projects add variety and help children connect learning to the world around them.
Music, Rhythm, and Movement
Music experiences include rhythms, instruments, and movement for an active, expressive afternoon.
Afternoon Adventures FAQ
Answers to common parent questions
Who is Afternoon Adventures for?
Afternoon Adventures is for 4-year-olds and is a companion program for children attending the 3-day Kindergarten Readiness program.
Can families choose 3-day or 5-day attendance?
The program lists both a 3-day option, Monday through Wednesday, and a 5-day option, Monday through Friday.
How does lunch work between preschool and the afternoon program?
The schedule includes a lunch hour from 11:30 to 12:30 before Afternoon Adventures begins at 12:30.
What types of development does the afternoon program support?
Afternoon Adventures engages children in physical, emotional, and social areas of development through enrichment activities, play, movement, and exploration.
How do parents ask about availability or registration?
Parents can call The Preschool at DUMC at 215-345-9775 to ask questions about Afternoon Adventures and next steps.
See Whether Afternoon Adventures Fits Your Child’s Day
If your child is ready for a longer preschool experience, ask how Afternoon Adventures can extend the day with lunch, enrichment, movement, and social time.