Rec Plus School-Age Childcare

Rec Plus

Recreation Plus provides year-round fee-based childcare for school-age children that are in Kindergarten (or have completed Kindergarten for summer), ages 5-12 at neighborhood recreation centers.  Activities include STEM, arts and crafts, walking trips, theme activities, sports, physical activity, and more.  Care is available 7am – 6pm in the summer and on release days, and before and after school care during the school year.

Summer 2026 registration is open.

REGISTRATION HERE 
Please see Eleyo main page for more details.

School year 2026-2027 Registration is now open.

Spots available. REGISTER HERE for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please see the Eleyo main page for locations and more details.

Current clients can access their account at: https://mprb.reg.eleyo.com/account

Please fill out below forms if they are applicable to your child/dependent:

For more information call 612-230-6498 or email recplus@minneapolisparks.org.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program assists Minneapolis residents when financial limitations occur. Eligibility for the program is determined by meeting the current Income Guidelines, completing an application and providing additional documentation outlined by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program. Fee assistance is for the instructional portion of the fees only, and not for supplies, extra fees, or admission costs for field trips.

Qualifying families may also apply through the Hennepin County Child Care Assistance program.

Webber, Harrison and Matthews Rec Plus locations will be operating as Fee-Optional (Donation) sites for Minneapolis Residents. Fee options include full suggested price, 75% suggested price, 50% suggested price, 25% suggested price or free.

Full Day

Monday – Friday
June 22, 2026 – August 28, 2026
7 am – 6 pm

Closed July 3 (observed holiday)

Before & After Summer School

Monday – Thursday
June 29 – July 23
Before care: 7 am to start of summer school
After care: end of summer school to 6 pm.

Limited availability at all sites for before and after care.

25 day minimum requirement (includes both full day and before/after summer school registration).

Summer Fees Rec Plus 2026

Full Day care (7am-6pm)

Minneapolis Residents: $46/day
Non-Minneapolis Residents: $69/day

$30 non-refundable registration fee charged when your contract request is approved.

Before and After Summer School

Summer school rates are based on Minneapolis Public Schools summer school start and end times. Rates for other summer school locations may vary. 

Before summer school – 7am until school starts
Before summer school care: $10.00/day

After summer school – school ends – 6 pm
After summer school care: $17.50/day

25 day minimum requirement (includes both full day and before/after school registration)

Friday, May 22 is the deadline to withdraw without penalty (30-day notice).

Please note: Families are responsible for the set-up of transportation. If you have questions about your summer school transportation, please call 612-668-0730 or your school’s transportation office.

Webber, Harrison and Matthews Rec Plus locations will be operating as Fee-Optional sites for Minneapolis Residents. Fee options include 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, or 0% of suggested price.

 

School Year Locations Rec Plus 2026-2027

September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

School-age childcare for children in grades K-6 at recreation centers before and after school and on Minneapolis Public Schools release days.
Release Days are an option for children enrolled in the school year program. (Not all sites have the release day option. Rec Plus school year clients will be offered an alternate site.)

Armatage

after-school
612-370-4912
RecPlusArmatage@minneapolisparks.org

Audubon

after-school
612-370-4910
RecPlusAudubon@minneapolisparks.org

Harrison*

after-school
612-370-4951
RecPlusHarrison@minneapolisparks.org

Hiawatha School

before-school, after-school, release days
612-370-4952
RecPlusHiawathaSchoolPark@minneapolisparks.org

Kenwood

before-school, after-school
612-370-4941
RecPlusKenwood@minneapolisparksorg

Lynnhurst

before-school, after-school, release days
612-370-4914
RecPlusLynnhurst@minneapolisparks.org

Matthews*

before-school, after-school, release days
612-370-4950
RecPlusMatthews@minneapolisparks.org

McRae

before-school, after-school, release days
612-370-4909
RecPlusMcRae@minneapolisparks.org

40th Street Park

after-school
612-370-4954
RecPlus40thStreetPark@minneapolisparks.org

Waite

before-school, after-school, release days
612-370-4959
RecPlusWaite@minneapolisparks.org

Webber*

after-school, release days
612-370-4916
RecPlusWebber@minneapolisparks.org

Windom NE

after-school
612-370-4905
RecPlusWindomNE@minneapolisparks.org

*Fee optional. For more info, see SY 2026-2027 Fees tab.

School Year Fees Rec Plus 2026-2027

$30 school year nonrefundable registration fee per child

Before-School Rec Plus

AM Early 7:00 – 8:40 am
Resident $10.00 per day
Non-Resident $15.00 per day

AM Late 7:00 – 9:40 am
Resident $16.50 per day
Non-Resident $24.75 per day

After-School Rec Plus

PM Early 2:00 – 6:00 pm
*specific sites available during this timeframe
Resident $23.50 per day
Non-Resident $35.25 per day

PM Late 3:50 – 6:00 pm
Resident $17.50 per day
Non-Resident $26.25 per day

School Release Days

Release Days are an option for children enrolled in the school year program. (Not all sites have the release day option. Rec Plus school year clients can sign up at any site.)

Resident: $46 per day (if signed up 14 days prior)
$56 per day (if signed up less than 14 days prior)
Non-Resident: $69 per day (if signed up 14 days prior)
Non-Resident: $79 per day (if signed up less than 14 days prior)

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