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S’more Fun is a recreational childcare program providing structured and unstructured activities designed to help children pursue their own interests, develop friendships, gain confidence, and build independence in a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere. Participant to staff ratios will be kept at 15:1.

Summer S'more Fun

Openings availble for summer 2026!

Summer S'more Fun applications opens March 1, 2026 for currently enrolled families and on March 16, 2026 for new participants. Applications are accepted ongoing if space is available. (Applications must be submitted, reviewed, and accepted. Staff will contact you regarding your application status.)

  • Dates: Monday, June 22 - Friday, August 28
    • No S'more Fun on June 19 or July 3
  • Days: Mon-Fri
  • Grades: 1-6 (Entering in the fall)
  • Registration fee: $35/family per year
  • Cost: $44/day

Apply for Groveland  Apply for Highland Park  Apply for Northwest Como

Locations and contacts

LocationContactHoursCost
Groveland Julie Anderson;  651-695-3715 or  julie.anderson@ci.stpaul.mn.us 7am-6pm$44/day
Highland Park *most availabilityHallelujah Tamene;  612-246-9799 or hallelujah.tamene@ci.stpaul.mn.us 7am-6pm $44/day
Northwest Como Emily Ehrens; emily.ehrens@ci.stpaul.mn.us 7am- 6pm$44/day

School Year S'more Fun

2026-2027 School Year--openings available! 

2026-2027 School Year S'more Fun applications opens May 1, 2026 for currently enrolled families and May 15, 2026 for new participants. Applications are accepted ongoing if space is available. (Applications must be submitted, reviewed, and accepted. Staff will contact you regarding your application status.)

  • Monday - Friday, September 8, 2026 - June 11, 2027
  • Grades: K-5
  • Registration fee: $35/family per year
  • No care on November 26, 27, December 24, 25, January 1, 18, February 15, or May 31

Apply for Groveland  Apply for Highland Park  Apply for Northwest Como

Locations and contacts

LocationContactSchool day hours & cost 2026-2027Non-school day hours & cost 2026-2027
Groveland Julie Anderson;  651-695-3715 or  julie.anderson@ci.stpaul.mn.us 
  • $13/day (7:15am-9:15am)
  • $13/day (4pm-6pm)
  • $46/day (7am - 6pm)
    • September 21
    • October 15-16 (MEA), 30
    • November 13
    • December 23, 28, 29, 30 (Winter Break)
    • January 29 
    • March 10, 26
    • April 5-9 (Spring Break)
    • May 27
Highland ParkHallelujah Tamene;  612-246-9799 or hallelujah.tamene@ci.stpaul.mn.us 
  • $26/day (2-6pm)
  • $13/day (late start schools 4-6pm)
Northwest Como Emily Ehrens; 
emily.ehrens@ci.stpaul.mn.us 
  • $26/day (2-6pm)

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