Latchkey & Summer Rec Camp

Welcome to the City of Cheyenne Childcare Programs.

The Latchkey and Summer Rec Camp programs strive to provide a safe and fun environment for our participants while enriching the life of every child who walks through our door. We provide care for children in kindergarten through the summer after they’ve completed 6th grade.

See below for more information on each program.

Weather Policy – If the School District is closed due to bad weather, the City Recreation Division Programs will also be closed.

Spots are limited in each program, please contact the program coordinator before registration.

For more information, contact:
Jade Herstein: Recreation Coordinator- Family Support Services
JHerstein@CheyenneCity.org  or call 307-286-5117.

Latchkey 2022-23

Latchkey

The Latchkey program provides before and afternoon care for children in elementary school. The program also provides transportation to majority of schools within Cheyenne. Spots are limited. For more information, please contact Jade Herstein at jherstein@cheyennecity.org or at (307) 286-5117.

Cost: $220/month per child (prorated cost in August and June)

  • $35 supply fee per child due at registration.

Dates: For School Year 2022/23  (Look for School Year 2023/24 in Summer Rec Guide).

Program Hours: 6:45am to 5:45pm

Locations: The location your child attends will be determined by their school.

  • Pioneer Park Center- 1331 Talbot Ct.
  • Youth Activity and Community Center- 1317 Parsley Blvd.

Care before and after school, transportation to and from school daily, an afternoon snack and juice, homework help, and a wide variety of activities to keep you child engaged.  Care on teacher in-service days or holiday breaks (except for City recognized holidays), and field trips or special activities on days without school.

Open registration for new participants will start July 24, 2023 until full.

Dates, Hours & Locations

Dates:
 August 24, 2022 – June 6, 2023

Hours:
6:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Locations:
Pioneer Park Center – 1331 Talbot Court
Youth Activity & Community Center – 1317 Parsley Boulevard

Closures are set the same as the City of Cheyenne office holidays and closures.

Fees

$220/month per child  (Prorated in August and June)

$35 Supply Fee

Amenities Provided

  • Before and after school care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Afternoon snack and juice
  • Homework help in the afternoons.
  • A wide variety of activities to keep children active.
  • Care on half days and teacher in-service days as long as they are not City recognized holidays.

Schools

Afflerbach

Alta Vista

Anderson

Arp

Baggs

Bain

Buffalo Ridge

Cole

Davis

Deming

Dildine

Fairview

Goins

Henderson

Hobbs

Jessup

Lebhart

Meadowlark

Miller

Pioneer Park

Prairie Wind

Rossman

Saddle Ridge

Sunrise

Summer Rec Camp 2023

This is a 9-week program that is structured to keep your child active while providing quality childcare. Spots are limited.

Cost: $1,300/child with a $35 supply fee

Date: June 12 to August 11, 2023

  • Pre-registration: March 1st-10th for current Latchkey families and 2022 Summer Rec Camp participants only.
  • Open registration: March 20th at the Kiwanis Community House, 7:30am.
  • Limited space.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 8, 2023

Easter Egg Hunt

Come enjoy an Easter egg hunt with the chance to win an extra special basket. It’s encouraged to bring your empty Easter baskets for the hunt, and this is a free event to the public.

Date:  April 8th, 2023

Location:  Holliday Park (west side)

Time:  10:00am Sharp

Ages:  2-8 years old

  • Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs.
  • Parents can help children 3 years old and under. We ask for children four and older to hunt independently.