WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Bear FUNdamentals is a year-before-kindergarten full day program focused on providing fun, nurturing and safe opportunities for learning and play that prepare children for kindergarten. Located at Birch, Hugo, Lakeaires, and Otter Lake Schools from 9:00am-3:45pm, you can also register for Extended Day hours before or after school. Bear FUNdamentals focuses on children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth. Children work on listening skills, language and literacy, thinking and math skills, and social development through meaningful, interactive play. Content is based on Creative Curriculum, and the program is staffed at a 1:10 ratio, taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Choose from a variety of different contract options! Additionally, transportation may be available to your child depending on school choice and current routes. A minimum contract of 3 consistent days per week is required.

Extended Day is the District's school age care program, providing before and after school care and full-day programming on school release days and in the summer. Elementary-age youth in the program are actively engaged in a structured environment to expand and develop their skills during their out of school time hours. Designed to meet the needs of families, with flexible scheduling including regular and drop-in contract options.