NW Valley Times

City of Buckeye issued the following announcement on July 21.

Buckeye’s popular Kid’s B.A.S.E. programming is back and accepting applications. The before and after school program is offered at multiple schools located in both the Buckeye Elementary School District (BESD) and the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (SMUSD). 

The Kid’s B.A.S.E. program offers a safe, convenient and affordable program for Kindergarten to 8th grade students. Benefits include:

• A fun and safe alternative to having your child home alone
• Homework assistance and educational activities
• Healthy snacks
• Physical fitness and creative play to engage your child’s mind and body

Program hours are from 6 a.m. to the start of school, and school release until 6:30 p.m. daily at select schools in the district.

The Kid’s B.A.S.E location at Tartesso Elementary in the SMUSD is open for Kindergarten to 5th grade students, with a modified schedule:

• Mondays - 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday through Friday – after school only, until 6:30 p.m.

Applications are available online and can be submitted via emailed to recreation@buckeyeaz.gov  or in-person at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center (1003 E. Eason Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

The B.A.S.E. program is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accepts qualified DES child care subsidy. In addition, all employees pass an annual federal background check and training to ensure all locations are safe and fun. Sites will follow federal, state and local COVID recommendations for program operations.

Learn more about the BASE Program and download an application online, call 623-349-6350 or email at recreation@buckeyeaz.gov for more information.

Original source can be found here.