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Community Education Programming provides enrichment and recreational opportunities for all ages in the Dexter community. Our classes and events support lifelong learning, creativity, wellness, and connection.
Dexter Community Education's School Age Child Care program offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment for children after school and on select non-school days during the year.
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Purchase quarterly pool passes or reserve a private swim party at the Dexter Community Pool. Swim lessons are listed under Youth Rec & Sports
Through a diverse range of programs, workshops, and experiences, we aim to inspire creativity, foster personal development, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning among our youth.
Active, skill-building programs that keep kids moving, learning, and having fun through recreation and sports.
We are currently accepting waitlist registrations and encourage families to join. As summer and school-year plans shift, some families release their spots, allowing us to offer openings to those on the waitlist. Joining the waitlist secures your place when space becomes available. Openings can occur, but they are not guaranteed, so having a backup plan is recommended.
Camp Dexter: Families with accepted contracts have until May 1 to confirm their scheduled weeks, so it may take some time before additional openings become available. Our average waitlist per week is approximately 26 participants.
After Care: We often see changes closer to the start of the school year, with some families notifying us in the final weeks that they no longer need their spot. We anticipate limited availability for new families.
Dexter Community Education School-Age Child Care supports working families by providing dependable after-school care, child care on non-school days, and summer camp programming. Our state-licensed program serves children from Young 5 through Grade 6 and focuses on enrichment, recreation, and a safe, structured environment beyond the school day.
Our experienced staff provide age-appropriate activities, games, projects, and both indoor and outdoor play. Children also have time for reading or homework, along with opportunities for free play to build social skills and explore personal interests. All programs operate in accordance with District policies and procedures.
After Care provides reliable, state-licensed care for students in Young 5s through Grade 6 on regular school days. Our program offers a structured, safe environment after dismissal, with time for snack, play, and age-appropriate activities in a familiar school setting. Families can choose between Full After Care and Mini After Care options, depending on their schedule needs.
Full details for After Care 2026–27, including registration dates, locations, schedules, and policies, can be found on our After Care information page.
Non-School Day Care is available on most scheduled full and half non-school days to support working families. Care is not offered on district holidays or during Winter Break or Spring Break. For a complete list of 2025–26 Non-School Day dates and program details, please visit the NSD page.
Camp Dexter begins the Monday following the last day of school and runs for nine to ten weeks. The program does not operate during the final two full weeks before the school year begins.
Camp activities include indoor and outdoor games, swimming, crafts, camper-choice time, movies, field trips, and more.
Camp Dexter is open to students who have completed Young 5 or Kindergarten through fifth grade.
For more information about 2026 Camp Dexter, visit our 2026 Camp Page.
A non-refundable registration fee is charged once a contract is approved. If you choose not to participate after approval, the registration fee will not be refunded.
If child care costs are a concern, help may be available through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Child Care Assistance Program.
This statewide program can significantly reduce child care expenses for eligible families. When approved, the state often covers most—and in some cases nearly all—of the cost of care.
Learn more and apply: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/child-care-assistance
Tax statements for child care payments are available through your account each year after January 1. Instructions for accessing your statement can be found here: Parent Help Sheet
