Our Programs

MEDC 2023-2024

After School Care

MEDC runs after school programming daily in accordance with licensing requirements specified by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). 

Upon dismissal, kids head straight down to our headquarters in the Morley basement, where we divide groups between the cafeteria and art room. A typical afternoon allows kids to rotate through each of three outdoor “zones”:  Field, Blacktop, and Playscape. Each offers unique activity options. Our younger students get to alternate outdoors time between the athletic field and the small playground. Within each area, our “kid’s choice” philosophy allows children to define their own path at MEDC. They have a wide variety of options at any given time: Access to sports equipment for active play, Arts & Crafts materials, Card Games and Board Games, as well as access to Homework Help and ample time to curl up with a good book. Our staff also plans and leads special activities, games and crafts based on kids’ interests. 

Afternoon Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
3:20 PM - 5:45 PM

Wednesday

1:50PM - 5:45PM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Click here to learn more about our approach to inclusion and considerations towards supporting students with special needs.

Before School care

MEDC also offers daily before school care. Kids have the opportunity to start out their school day with smaller organized group activities and free play. Whether kids want to start the day out with kinetic activities like indoor bowling and floor hockey, calm themed art projects, or interactive, energizing Wii games such as “Dance Dance Revolution” and “Mario Kart,” there’s plenty of options each day! Our morning group is a wonderful mix of all grades and ages.

Morning Hours

Monday – Friday
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Vacation + SUMMER Camps

When school is out, MEDC is just getting started!

During select closings, MEDC runs vacation camps with special programming. Kids have the full day to explore, play, and discover new interests. Between field trips, volunteer service, and “in-house” clinics and workshops, MEDC provides unique enriching and engaging camp experiences for our children. Camp hours are 7:45 A.M.-5:45 P.M.

Some highlights from previous VK camps include: Drum and Guitar Clinics, Yoga for Kids, trips to Trampoline Parks, Ice Skating, “Lego Land” Boston, the CT Science Center, and so much more!

Registration for school-year holiday camps takes place approx. one month prior. Check your email for registration info, however we can confirm that they’ll be offered this year on Yom Kippur 9/25/23, one day of Winter Recess 2/20/24 and over April Break 4/8-12/24.

MEDC does not operate on the following holidays: Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans’ Day; Thanksgiving Break; Winter Break; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; President’s Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Fourth of July (or the Friday before/Monday after when the 4th falls on the weekend).

Tuition for camp is not included in your monthly tuition fee. A per diem vacation-day tuition fee must be paid upon registration.

Hours

7:45 AM - 5:45PM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Our Inclement Weather Policy

If West Hartford Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather (snow, extreme heat, etc.) or for any other emergency situation, MEDC will also be closed.

If school is delayed one hour, we too will open one hour late (8:15 a.m.).

If school is delayed 90 minutes, we too will open 90 minutes late (8:45 a.m.).

If school is dismissed early, we are closed.

According to the WHPS policy regarding emergency closings, ‘after-school and evening activities’ may be canceled by the Superintendent of Schools. If afternoon and/or evening activities are canceled, this includes the MEDC after-school program. Therefore, if school ends at the regular time but afternoon and evening activities are canceled,the afternoon session of MEDC is canceled.

If weather conditions during Vacation Camp days are extreme, it will be at the discretion of the Director and the MEDC Board President to delay opening, close early, or cancel the program for that day.

The MEDC staff will attempt to contact parents and/or care-givers via email in the event of an unexpected closing; however, it is ultimately the parent’s responsibility to be aware of school closings and cancelations.Call the West Hartford Source Number (860-233–2334) for information on delays or closings in the morning and throughout the day. You may also register with the town and/or local news stations to receive text alerts.