After School Programs

Jump into fun with City of Irvine after school programming. Offered at six community center sites throughout Irvine, our programs provide a safe, affordable option for children who need after school care.

Kids Club | Kindergarten–Sixth Grade 

Kids Club, operated by City of Irvine staff, offers a dynamic space where children in kindergarten– sixth grade can play, create, and connect through fun activities and experiences. 

Hours: Kids Club is open from school dismissal to 5:30 p.m. Drop-off participants can arrive beginning at 2 p.m. 

*This program is exempt from state licensing.

Kindy Cove | Kindergarten 

If you need additional after-school care for your kindergartner, Kindy Cove provides children with hands-on enrichment activities including games, crafts, and endless fun.  

Hours: Kindy Cove is open from school dismissal to 2:30 p.m. Drop-off participants can arrive beginning 11 a.m. 

*This program is exempt from state licensing.

After School Care

Schools Served & Locations

Cypress Community Center 

  • Cypress Village Elementary School  
  • Beacon Park Elementary School 
  • Cadence Park Elementary School 

Heritage Park Community Center 

  • Northwood Elementary School 
  • Deerfield Elementary School  
  • Stone Creek Elementary School 
  • Greentree Elementary School 
  • College Park Elementary School 

 *Transportation is only provided for the Kindy Cove program at Deerfield and Stone Creek Elementary Schools 

Portola Springs Community Center 

  • Portola Springs Elementary School 
  • Loma Ridge Elementary School 

Turtle Rock Community Center 

  • Turtle Rock Elementary School 
  • Bonita Canyon Elementary School 

University Community Center 

  • Alderwood Elementary School 
  • Meadow Park Elementary School 
  • Oak Creek Elementary School 
  • University Park Elementary School 
  • Westpark Elementary School 

*Kindy Cove is only offered at University Park Elementary 

Woodbury Community Center 

  • Woodbury Elementary School 
  • Stonegate Elementary School 

 

Eligibility

Children must be enrolled in kindergarten–sixth grade at a participating Irvine Unified School District elementary school to register for Kindy Cove and/or Kids Club. 

Transportation is only provided to children attending the listed Irvine Unified School District elementary school sites.  

Drop-off is available to all children enrolled in kindergarten–sixth grade. 

Transportation

Transportation to the community center is available for participants attending participating IUSD school sites. 

Registration Information

To begin the registration process, select and contact the community center.

Cypress Community Center

949-724-6190 | CCCchildservices@cityofirvine.org

Heritage Community Center

949-724-6750 | HPCCchildservices@cityofirvine.org

Portola Springs Community Center

949-724-6192 | PCCchildservices@cityofirvine.org

Turtle Rock Community Center

949-724-6738 | trcpchildservices@cityofirvine.org

University Community Center

949-724-6815 | UCPchildservices@cityofirvine.org

Woodbury Community Center

949-724-6840 | WBCPchildservices@cityofirvine.org

Cancelation Policy

Same day cancelations can be made before 10 a.m. for both Kindy Cove and Kids Club.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for City of Irvine After School Programs

The City of Irvine has scholarship funding available that may be used for recreational activities offered through the Community Services Department including Kindy Cove, Kids Club, and seasonal camps.

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