Afterschool and Summer Programs

Hope Hall Year-Round Programs for Out of School Time (OST): Afterschool & Summer Program

Our Hope Year-Round Program is designed specifically for students who learn differently and provides a safe, supportive, structured environment where students can continue to learn, socialize, build confidence, stay active, and explore their interests outside of the traditional school day.

The program serves Hope Hall students in grades 3–12, ages 8–18, and is built around the same Dolce Method for Learning Mastery, a multisensory, holistic approach used during the school day. The goal is to provide consistency for students who often struggle with traditional camps, childcare programs, or other out-of-school environments.

Why the program matters

Many Hope Hall students experience stress, isolation, boredom, or difficulty finding out-of-school programs that meet their learning and social-emotional needs. Some families also need a safe place for their children to go while parents are working.

Out of School Programs like this addresses those needs by combining:

Academic support
Enrichment and exploration
Social-emotional learning
Physical activity and play
Friendship and socialization
Leadership opportunities
A safe, familiar and welcoming environment

Rather than simply filling time outside of school, the program intentionally uses that time to help students continue growing academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

After-School Program

A Safe Place to Learn, Connect & Have Fun
Our FREE After-School Program gives students a welcoming, supportive place to go after the school day. Students can receive homework support, explore quarterly clubs and enrichment activities, play games, and participate in structured recreation—all while building friendships, confidence, and social skills with Hope Hall faculty and staff.

For more information regarding our Afterschool Program, contact Angeleen Trotta at Angeleen.Trotta@hopehall.org or at 585-426-0210 ext. 212

Monday–Thursday | End of School Day–6:00 PM | FREE

Summer Program

Grades 3-8 Program | 6 Weeks | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | FREE

Learning, Exploring & Growing All Summer Long
Hope Hall’s FREE Summer Program combines academics, enrichment, recreation, and fun in a safe and familiar environment. Students participate in multisensory reading, writing, math and art activities, enjoy sports and creative activities, socialize with friends, and take community field trips—all designed to keep students engaged and growing throughout the summer.

Student Arrival, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Student Pick up

The summer program runs every day (Monday-Friday) from 8:00am– 4:00pm. Students may arrive any time between 8:00am and 8:30am depending on parent/guardians schedules. Breakfast is provided from 8:00-8:30. At 12:00pm all students will have lunch. Snacks are provided from 2:30-3:00pm. Student pick up is anytime between 3:15 pm and 4:00pm.

Morning Schedule

Students will participate in AM classes from 8:40am-12:00pm. Classes include: Reading, Math, Science, Writing, and Art.

Afternoon Schedule

Students will participate in PM activities from 1:00-3:30pm. Activities include: Music, Recreational Sports, Team Sports, Arts and Crafts, Cooperative Games, Water Games, Movies, Egg Drop Challenge, and Summer Field Trips. Field trips include: Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Norbut Solar Farm, IASC Soccer Camp, Minnehans Fun Center.

High School Summer Program (Grades 9-12)

The high school summer program runs everyday (Monday-Friday) from 11:00am-4:00pm. High School students that participate will have the opportunity to earn community service hours while volunteering with grades 3-8 during summer program activities, and will be able to attend summer program field trips. Field trips include: Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Norbut Solar Farm, IASC Soccer Camp, Minnehans Fun Center.

For more information regarding our Summer Programs, contact Jim Zehr at Jim.Zehr@hopehall.org or at 585-426-0210.

Hope Hall’s Year-Round Program extends the school’s mission beyond the traditional classroom. It gives students who learn differently a safe, familiar place to continue learning, build friendships, discover their interests, stay active and grow in confidence—after school and throughout the summer.

It’s a combination of academic support + enrichment + recreation + social-emotional development + community + belonging, delivered by professionals who already understand the individual needs of Hope Hall students.

For more information, contact Angeleen Trotta at Angeleen.Trotta@hopehall.org or at 585-426-0210 ext. 212.