So Much More Than After School
At Oak Forest Elementary, Kidventure strives to create an environment that provides all students, from Kindergarten to 5th grade, an amazing place to finish their day. Kidventure emphasizes the importance of academics, sportsmanship, respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for our community through a fun, active, and engaging curriculum. Allowing students the ability to rotate throughout the day in smaller groups makes the Kidventure experience more personal and rewarding for the kids. You can find us studying, conducting science experiments, channeling our inner Picasso, or playing games on the playground!
Oak Forest Elementary After School Overview
| Program | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidventure After School | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. |
Please refer to the school calendar to determine any schedule disruptions. Kidventure will not take place during any holidays.
Parent Handbook
We have compiled all our guidelines and protocols and they relate to After School in our Parent Handbook. Please refer to this important document and familiarize yourself with its content. Download Here (PDF)
After-School Payment Options
| Registration Options | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Installment Plan | $110/week | 18 payments |
| Spring Semester Installment Plan | $110/week | 21 payments |
» Click Here for Payment Plan Schedule
Billing
The balance for the semester payment plan will be automatically charged on a weekly basis with the credit or debit card on file. Payments will be auto-billed on each Thursday of the prior week. Once a weekly payment has been processed it is non-refundable for any reason.
| Installment Plan | $110/week** | Payments will be auto-billed on each Thursday of the prior week |
Prorated rates are not available for Kidventure after-school sessions.
Kidventure is dedicated to helping our families in need. If you are in need of financial aid, please contact our office at 713-960-8989.
Encore
Dance
Creative Motion
Creative Motion has classes to teach movement, expression, rhythm, and the use of the body in space. “Children need to be aware of themselves as growing and changing beings. Dance and movement play an important part in building this self-awareness and self-direction. It has been proven that free large body movements set the brain in motion and increase children’s ability to concentrate on “mental” subjects. Creative Motion was started by Mary Tiras in 1994 with a few select schools and has grown to include many after-school programs in the Houston area.
Days & Times
Wednesdays (Kinder-1st) 3:10-4:00Ppm, (2nd-5th) 4:00-4:50pm
Tuition
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $400.00
All students must be registered for the Installment Plan to sign up for the any Encore classes. Additional costs may apply if your student participates in the end of the year Spring Recital. Contact Creative Motion for recital information. All sales are final – no refunds
Dates
Start Date- September 3rd, 2025
Class End Date- December 3rd, 2025
Class Off Date- November 26th, 2025
Registration
The deadline to register is August 1st, 2025.
Learn more about Creative Motion.
Registration opens May 1st, 2025 at 9AM
CHESS
THE KNIGHT SCHOOL
The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week!
The Knight School has had amazing success because of our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party.” Our unique model has swept America because it has never been seen before: we simply invite everyone from your school to join our chess team and we use only high-energy teaching methods such as super-fast, clock-slapping chess games, zany chess videos, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, chess puzzlers, driving music, hilarious tactics-lesson videos, and Mardi-Gras bead chess tournaments each day we practice. Sign up today!
90-Second Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE
Your child is invited to join our amazing age 6-and-under program, “Chess Nuts!” This chess class specifically developmentally targets our 5-6 year-old’s with fast chess clocks, playing chess for mardi-gras beads, collecting 40 colorful silicone wristbands, zany movies, hilarious songs, fun chess tourneys, 27 different chess games and activities, and a great, fun spirit that introduces kids to chess. Kids enrolled will gain problem-solving ability and academic confidence each week!
90-Second Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE
Days & Times
Tuesdays (Kinder Only) 4:30 – 5:15pm, (1st – 5th) 3:15 – 4:30pm
Tuition
*Fall Finale Rate
Kinder Only Class- $565.00
1st – 5th Class – $595.00
*Discounted rate applies to students enrolled in Kidventure on the installment plan. All students must be registered for the Installment Plan to sign up for the any Encore classes. *All sales are final – no refunds**
Dates
Start Date- September 9th, 2025
End Date- December 2nd, 2025
Off Date- November 25th, 2025
Registration
The deadline to register is August 1st, 2025.
Learn more about The Knight School
Registration opens May 1st, 2025
Spanish
Language Kids
Language Kids World is a foreign and second language teaching company based in Houston, Texas, and serving the Houston metro area. Our founder, Vanessa Simpson, earned a masters degree in bilingual education from Houston Baptist University and has 20 years of experience teaching languages to children. At Language Kids World, we are passionate about languages and multiculturalism, and teaching them to children in fun and meaningful ways.
Days & Times
Thursdays (k-1st) 3:15 – 4:00pm, (2nd – 5th) 4:10 – 5pm
Tuition
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $310.00
All students must be registered for the Installment Plan to sign up for the any Encore classes. *All sales are final – no refunds**
Dates
Start Date- September 4th, 2025
End Date- December 4th, 2025
Off Dates- October 2nd, 2025, November 27th, 2025
Registration
The deadline to register is August 1st, 2025
Learn more about Language Kids.
Registration opens May 1st, 2025 at 9AM
STEM
mad science
With our inquiry-based science curriculum, hands on experiments, and interactive instructors, we encourage children to explore and discover the world around them! Best of all, they have fun while doing it! Mad Science of Houston brings the excitement of science to kids aged 3 to 12, sparking curiosity and imagination through fun, interactive programs. As the world’s leading provider of educational science experiences, Mad Science focuses on making STEM concepts—like chemistry, physics, biology, and space science—accessible and engaging. Our space science programs, designed in collaboration with NASA, give kids an out-of-this-world learning experience that inspires a love for science. Hands-on experiments allow kids to “do science,” not just watch it unfold. Whether through after-school sessions or themed workshops, each program aligns with TEKS standards and helps build a solid foundation for the STARR test. Plus, every class ends with a science-themed toy that reinforces the day’s lesson, keeping the learning alive long after the bell rings! Join Mad Science of Houston and inspire your child to fall in love with the wonders of science, both here on Earth and beyond!
Days & Times
Mondays (K-1st) 3:15-4:15pm, (2nd-5th) 4:30-5:30pm
Tuition
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $345.00
All students must be registered for the Installment Plan to sign up for the any Encore classes. *All sales are final – no refunds**
Dates
Start Date- September 8th, 2025
Class End Date- December 1st, 2025
Class Off Date- November 24th, 2025
Registration
The deadline to register is August 1st, 2025.
Learn more about Mad Science
Registration opens May 1st, 2025 at 9AM
Coding
Coder kids
Coding Foundations
Kinder – 2nd
Develop a strong foundation in logic and computational thinking, the core of all learning and coding! Use the best in logic games and apps like Robot Turtles, Osmo, Lightbot, CodeKarts, and Code.org to practice overcoming logic challenges and prepare for more advanced topics!
3rd-5th
Learn to Code awesome video games, and stories at the same time! Scratch is a programming language invented by the geniuses at MIT, and is a great place to get some experience coding whether it’s your first time, or you’re a returning student!
Conquer coding with castles and dragons! Build medieval games and tales in Scratch.
Days & Times
Fridays (K-2nd);(3rd-5th) 3:30-4:30pm
Tuition
*Fall Finale Rate- $345.00
All students must be registered for the Installment Plan to sign up for the any Encore classes. *All sales are final – no refunds**
Dates
Start Date- September 5th, 2025
End Date- December 5th, 2025
Off Date- October 3, November 28
Registration
The deadline to register is August 1st, 2025.
Learn more about Coder Kids
Registration opens May 1st, 2025 at 9AM
KiDVENTURE After School Program FAQs
| Child’s Age and School | Pick Up Location |
|---|---|
| K – 5th Grade | Multi-Purpose Room Driveway |
You may pick up your child at any time during After School’s normal operating hours.
A $1 per minute late fee will be charged after 5:30 p.m., cash or check, payable directly to the Kidventure staff members who have remained with your child. Kidventure staff will never leave a child unattended. Habitual lateness may result in an increase in the $1.00/min/child late fee payment or expulsion from the Kidventure After School Program.
Parents and legal guardians are authorized to pick up their child. Persons listed on your child’s registration form as additionally authorized will also be able to pick up your child. Please be prepared to show ID or have the Family’s Pick Up Number to Kidventure After School staff to ensure the safe release of your child.
If it is necessary for someone not listed on your registration form to pick up your child, please alert the Kidventure office in advance so they can be added to your list of authorized pick-up persons. Kidventure After School staff will need to know the name of the person who will be picking up your child and will need to see their ID at pick up.
Kidventure After School provides a snack to every child every day. Snacks are purchased through Labatt Food Services and are peanut and peanut byproduct-free.
We understand that children are tired after a long day of school, but the same courtesy and respect practiced throughout the day should remain consistent in the After School Program. Kidventure’s disciplinary action is a three-strike system, which is age-appropriate.
- Strike 1: Warning, Explanation of Possible Consequence.
- Strike 2: Consequence.
- Time out of 1 minute per age, sentences, sit out of activity, etc.
- Explanation of parent calls if a rule is broken again.
- Strike 3: Call Home.
We work closely with the school and principal when handling discipline and conduct issues, in order to coordinate and universally enforce the same standards and expectations of all students.
If your child will be taking medications of any kind* during Kidventure, you must complete and submit an After School Medical Dosage Form. The form must be submitted to the Director on-site with the medication in its original container before medication can be dispensed. This includes over-the-counter medicines to be taken as needed, such as Tylenol or Benadryl.
All medications will be dispensed only by the Site Director per the doctor’s instructions and your instructions.
*Kidventure does not administer shots. If your child needs medication or insulin injections during After School, you or another authorized party must come to the school to administer them when needed. We will aid in checking blood levels with retractable needles.
In the event of severe weather or any other potentially threatening situation, Kidventure will make every effort to notify you immediately regarding your child(ren)’s safety. Please ensure all contact information you provide us with is correct and up-to-date. If cancellation of Kidventure After School due to these circumstances becomes necessary, we will announce any cancellations in conjunction with the school via email.
Please refer to the COVID Handbook for our updated policy regarding sick children at Kidventure.
All Kidventure staff members are First Aid and CPR certified and will follow appropriate protocol according to the Kidventure Emergency Operations Plan and their First Aid and CPR Certifications. Parents will be notified by phone immediately of major medical incidents. Minor injuries and incidents will be communicated to parents either by phone or upon pick up.
Computers and calculators are allowed in the After School Program for purposes of completing homework. However, we do not allow the possession of personal gaming devices (Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.), cell phones, iPods and any similar electronic devices not used for educational purposes. All toys, trading cards, and other valuables should be left at home.
Kidventure’s After School program is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Before and After School Program. We adhere to the Minimum Standards set forth by HHSC, which outline all minimum standards that Before and After School programs must follow. We are also subject to random inspections throughout the year by HHSC. Parents are welcome to review the Minimum Standards for School Age and Before or After School Programs here. A copy is also available at all After School sites for parents to review. You may also view a copy of Kidventure After School’s most recent inspection report on-site.
Local Licensing Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
1421 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093
Phone: 281-372-2540
Child Abuse Hotline: 800.252.5400
More Questions?
Register for Kidventure After School & Encore
If you are registering after the first After School billing date has passed (August 8th), your registration will be put on a waitlist to ensure the proper payment plan is assigned to your account. Please complete the registration process and we will contact you shortly.