Yapa Clubs promotional graphic featuring colorful abstract shapes, a stylized sun, and stick figure children playing hopscotch. Text reads: 'Yapa Clubs at the Play School, a Yapa Project initiative.'
Graphic illustrating an enrichment program for the Play School. Features three colored circles with text: "familiar teachers & community members," "high standards & engaging curriculum," and "extended day option with lunch club included."
Circular diagram illustrating four concepts: "extension of the school day," "different learning styles," "enriching experiences," and "developmentally appropriate."
Illustration featuring the definition of 'yapa,' a Quechua noun meaning 'a little extra,' with blue abstract shapes.
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Ready for a little extra time at the Play School?

A little extra time…

*with friends

*with teachers

*for learning

*for exploring

*for discovering

*for playing

We offer enriching activities that are aligned with the weekly school themes to create a cohesive experience for each student. Students will expand their days with more play, socialization, and learning. Clubs change seasonally, ensuring a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and learning modalities.

 FAQs

  • Here are some guiding questions to help you reflect on your child’s readiness.

  • We do not currently offer drop in options. All of our clubs require advance registration.

  • Yes! We do offer prorated fees if there is an available spot in the club you wish to register for after the start date. Please contact us directly to check if there is an available spot in the club you wish to register for.

  • Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a makeup schedule within Yapa Clubs. Our program is structured on a seasonal basis and follows the school's calendar, so we're unable to provide an alternate schedule.

REGISTRATION OPENS *SEPTEMBER 8th @ 1pm*

REGISTRATION OPENS *SEPTEMBER 8th @ 1pm*

Fall Season 2025

September 16 - November 25

  • Tuesday

    Friendship Club

    Let’s connect with friends and build social emotional skills! Through fun games and collaborative play we will practice sharing, turn-taking, and communicating with each other.

    11:30/11:45 - 2:00pm

    9 Sessions

    $450

  • Wednesday

    Nature Club

    Let’s connect with nature and discover all the surprises Fall has to offer! We will explore, observe, and document the amazing changes happening all around us.

    11:30/11:45 - 2:00pm

    9 Sessions

    $450

  • Thursday

    Builders Club

    Let’s get creative! We will use a variety of materials to design and create amazing structures. Through hands-on projects we will practice engineering skills, problem-solving, and teamwork.

    11:30/11:45 - 2:00pm

    9 Sessions

    $450

September 8th @ 1pm Register Here

Each club has 12 spots available. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.

Each club needs a minimum of 5 students for the club to run.

The number of sessions per season will vary & correspond to PRCC Play School’s calendar.

*Yapa Clubs are for Play School Students only*

Please note that registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email via Playground.

Logo of Yapa Clubs with a yellow spiral sun above and the text 'a Yapa Project initiative' below in pink.

100% of the profits generated by The Yapa Project directly fund educational opportunities for at-risk children in Ecuador.

Outdoor market with colorful textile stalls and clothing booths, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A group of children gathered under pop-up tents in an outdoor setting, with a mural on the wall in the background. Some children are seated on the ground, while others stand or interact. There is a street and plants visible, and a person with a child
Outdoor market with colorful stalls, people browsing items, and buildings in the background, mountain and cloudy sky overhead.
A group of children, some wearing colorful hats, sitting and lying on the ground under a tent, engaging in drawing activities with volunteer adults. A large mural featuring hands is in the background.
Outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, clothes, and textiles under large umbrellas, people walking and shopping, cloudy sky.
Group of children and a young woman outdoors, some wearing fun hats, in a community setting.
Outdoor market with various fruits and vegetables including pineapples, bananas, lettuce, and tomatoes; vendors and stalls.
A cityscape of Quito, Ecuador, with the Virgin of El Panecillo statue on a hill under cloudy skies.
Group of children and adults gathered outdoors in front of a colorful mural with floral designs.

Upcoming Seasons

  • Winter

    December 2 - February 26

    Tuesdays: Art Club — 10 Sessions

    Wednesdays: Globetrotters Club — 10 Sessions

    Thursdays: Movement Club —10 Sessions

    Registration Opens: November 14 @1pm

  • Spring

    March 3 - May 28

    Tuesdays: Early Readers Club — 12 Sessions

    Wednesdays: Garden Club — 12 Sessions

    Thursdays: Math Club — 12 Sessions

    Registration Opens: February 13 @1pm