Oak Forest After School
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 After School Overview
Kidventure After School program will run Monday – Friday, 2:50 PM – 6:00 PM.
Please check the school calendar for any schedule disruptions. Kidventure will not take place during any holidays.
Highlights
Kidventure After School is a celebration at the end of the school day. Kidventure’s amazing staff, paired with its engaging, fun curriculum, makes after-school a true celebration and a fun place to be. Kidventure offers:
- Semester Option Paid in Weekly Installments
- Low Child-to-Staff Ratios
- Professional All-Adult Staff
- Curbside Pick Up for all children enrolled
- Amazing, Fun, Engaging Curriculum
After School Payment Options
Flexible, reliable care—designed to fit your family’s routine. Explore payment options for the After School program below.
After School
Plan Options at a Glance
Choose the schedule and payment option that works best for your family.
Semester-Based Billing
Consistent Weekly Rates
Semester Installment Plan
2:50-6:00 PM
$115/Week • 18 Payments (Fall)
2:50-6:00 PM
$115/Week • 20 Payments (Spring)
Billing
How Billing Works
Simple, transparent billing you can count on – so there are no surprises.
Weekly Billing (Installment Plans)
- Payments are automatically charged weekly to your card on file
- Billing occurs each Thursday for the prior week
- All payments are non-refundable once processed
Additional Information
- Prorated rates are not available for after-school sessions
- Early registration fee May 4-Aug 1, $10 per student/per school year
- Registration fee after Aug 1, $20 per student/school year
- Financial assistance may be available – Scholarship Form
Encore
The fun does not stop at Kidventure. We have some amazing Encore vendors who come to campus to give your students a chance to expand their horizons.
STEM
Mad Science
STEM Overview
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!
STEM Class:
Mondays
K-1st | 3:15-4:15 PM
2nd-5th | 4:30-5:30 PM
Mondays
12 Classes
- Kidventure Rate: $345
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Monday Sessions
- Aug 31-Dec 14
- No Class: Sept 7, Sept 21, Nov 23
Links
Learn more about Mad Science
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026
CHESS
The Knight School
Chess Overview
The Knight School is a fun, high-energy “chess party” for kids of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced players. Our focus is simple: fun, sportsmanship, and confidence-building. And it works – our students consistently win state championships!
Through exciting activities like fast-paced games, puzzles, music, and a bully-free environment, kids build academic confidence, friendships, and a strong identity as smart learners – all while having the highlight of their week.
Join the chess party today!
Chess Nuts! (Ages 5–6)
Our beginner program introduces young kids to chess through games, music, tournaments, and hands-on activities designed just for their age. Kids earn colorful wristbands, play for fun prizes, and build problem-solving skills and confidence in a playful, engaging environment.
90-Second Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE
Chess Class:
Tuesdays
Kinder Only | 4:30-5:15 PM
1st-5th | 3:15-4:30 PM
Tuesdays
13 Classes
Kinder Only
- Kidventure Rate: $570
13 Classes
1st-5th Grade
- Kidventure Rate: $590
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Tuesday Sessions
- Sept 8-Dec 8
- No Class: Nov 24
Links
Learn more about The Knight School
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026
Dance
Creative Motion
Dance Overview
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.
Dance Class:
Wednesdays
K-1st | 3:20-4:10 PM
2nd-5th | 4:20-5:10 PM
Tuition
13 Classes
- Kidventure Rate: $390
Additional costs may apply if your student participates in the end of the year Spring Recital. Contact Creative Motion for recital information.
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Wednesday Dates
- Sept 9-Dec 9
- No Class: Nov 25
Links
Learn more about Creative Motion.
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026
Spanish
Language Kids
Spanish Overview
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.
Spanish Class:
Thursdays
K-1st | 3:15-4:00 PM
2nd-5th | 4:10-5:00 PM
Tuition
13 Classes
- Kidventure Rate: $340
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Wednesday Dates
- Sept 10-Dec 10
- No Class: Nov 26
Links
Learn more about Language Kids.
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026.
Pickleball
Play TGA
Pickleball Overview
TGA Pickleball – Kinder Only
A fun, high-energy intro to pickleball! Our multi-week, co-ed program uses movement games and paddle-based activities to teach hand-eye coordination, footwork, and basic pickleball skills in a safe, encouraging setting – right on campus.
No experience needed – just bring your energy and let’s Keep Playing!®
TGA Pickleball – 1st to 5th Grade
Learn the fast-growing sport of pickleball in a fun, skill-based environment! Designed for all experience levels, this co-ed program combines drills, games, and match-style play to teach fundamentals like serving, volleying, footwork, and scoring.
All equipment provided – no experience needed. Let’s Keep Playing!®
Pickleball Class:
Thursdays
Kinder Only | 3:30-4:30 PM
1st-5th | 4:35-5:35 PM
Tuition
13 Classes
- Kidventure Rate: $420
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Thursday Dates
- Sept 10-Dec 10
- No Class: Nov 26
Links
Learn more about TGA Pickleball.
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026
coding
Coder Kids
Coding Overview
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.
Coder Kids Class:
Fridays
K-2nd | 3:30 PM
3rd-5th | 4:30 PM
Tuition
12 Classes
- Kidventure Rate: $340
Discount applies to students enrolled in the Kidventure installment plan. All sales final. No refunds.
Friday Dates
- Sept 11-Dec 11
- No Class: Oct 9, Nov 27
Links
Learn More about Coder Kids
General Registration will open on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 9AM.
Registration
The deadline to register is July 31st, 2026
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 6:00 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?
Parent Handbook
We have compiled all our guidelines and protocols as they relate to After School in our Parent Handbook. Please refer to this important document and familiarize yourself with its content. Download the Parent Handbook Here (PDF)
Register for Kidventure After School & Encore
If you are registering after the first After School billing date has passed (August 13th), 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.