Frequently Asked Questions
When can I enroll at The Hangout?
You can enroll in afterschool care all year long! We understand that plans fall through and interests change which is why we do not close off our program at the start of the school year. Fill out the Enrollment Interest Form and a staff member will be in touch with you as soon as possible!
What days are you open for the Afterschool Arts Program?
We follow the Portland Public School’s (PPS) District Calendar. Any day that PPS is in session, our Afterschool Arts Program is running as normal! All In-Service Days, Early Release Days, and Holidays must be booked separately via our Single Day Art Camps page. These days are not included in the cost of Afterschool Care tuition and run longer than normal Afterschool Care.
What schools do you offer afterschool pickup from?
We pickup from Glencoe, Richmond, Sunnyside, and Le Monde Elementary schools in our Kool Bus!
We do have families who join us from other schools as well. Parents/Guardians will drop off their kids directly at our program.
What will my kid do at The Hangout?
We are a K-5 Visual Arts Program focusing on filling in the gaps that the state’s poor funding for the arts has created in our schools. Our classes, taught by professionally trained artists and art educators, explore a myriad of artmaking practices in the fine arts including painting, illustration, sculpture, pottery, mixed-media and more!
When we are not making art, our students are building blocks and life-size forts in the playspace, reading books and playing board games in the cozy corner, or playing make-believe in our indoor treehouse. And yes, sometimes do our homework!
Does my kid need to be a Hangout Student to join Date Nights?
Nope! Date Nights are open to all 3 - 11 year-old kiddos to enjoy a night off from their adults. No prior enrollment in our afterschool program is necessary! To signup, head on over to our Date Nights page and enroll qui.
What about Early Release and In-Service Days?
Nope! Early Release and In-Service Days at The Hangout are open to all families. No previous enrollment in our program(s) required! To learn more about Early Release and In-Service Days, check out Single Day Art Camps!