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Overview
The Community Afterschool Program (CAPS) is a free recreation-based program for youth in kindergarten through 6th grade that is offered at nine local community centers across the City of Raleigh. The program includes recreational games, arts, crafts, and various special activities. A light snack is provided daily. Program participants will also have time to work on homework with some assistance; however, we do not provide tutoring services.
CAPS is available Monday through Friday afternoons following the Wake County School System’s traditional school calendar. While there is no program on teacher workdays, holidays, or when schools close early due to inclement weather we do offer alternate programs to assist in these times. Please make sure to ask about our Weather-bound program for inclement weather days and Youth Escape School (YES) program for teacher workdays. Transportation is not provided. Program hours vary by site. For more information, please contact a participating community center.
Locations
- Biltmore Hills Park
919-996-6895
2615 Fitzgerald Drive 27610 - Green Road
919-996-4141
4201 Green Rd 27604 - John Chavis Memorial Park
919-996-6590
505 MLK Jr. Blvd 27601 - Powell Drive Park
919-996-6066
740 Powell Drive 27606 - Roberts Park
919-996-6830
1300 E. Martin St 27610 - Sanderford Road
919-996-2785
2623 Sanderford Rd. 27610 - Sgt. Courtney Johnson
919-996-6719
1801 Proctor St. 27610 - Worthdale
919-996-2730
1001 Cooper Rd. 27610
How to Register
Walk-in and online registration will be accepted.
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins Monday, July 13, 2026
Policies
The CAPS program follows all PRCR Camp Policies
Additional CAPS Specific Policies
Attendance Policy
Because our program is free, participant attendance is very important. The participant must come a minimum of three days during the week and participate in program activities for at least an hour, unless tracked out. If you know your child will be out due to illness or vacation for more than three days, please contact the site to let us know. If the participant is considered continually absent (missing 10 or more consecutive program days), the participant may be withdrawn from the program at the site’s discretion. If your registered participant is no longer able to attend the program, please let the location staff know.
Inclement Weather
The CAPS program will not operate if schools close early or cancel due to inclement weather events. During all inclement weather events, families registered for the CAPS program will receive a telephone notification when operational status changes. Operational status can also be obtained by visiting Raleigh Parks Alerts.
Transportation
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department does not provide transportation to the CAPS Program.
