Bend Park and Recreation District offers a variety of youth recreation programs throughout the year to meet the needs of busy households while providing fun, enriching activities to fill your child’s day.
Kids Inc. | Grades: K – 5
Kids Inc. is an afterschool recreation and enrichment program designed to offer opportunities to build children’s social and emotional skills, academic and physical skills through art, STEM and active play.
Participants are grouped by grade and will have the opportunity to grow and learn with their peers in age appropriate activities such as group games, outdoor play, art and STEM.
School Sites: All Bend elementary schools except Amity Creek and Westside Village.
Dates: Kids Inc. is offered every day that school is in session.
Full-time: Afterschool – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Part-time options available: Afterschool – 5:30 p.m., M/W or T/Th/F
2025-26 fee: $285.00 per month per child for full-time | $142.50 per child per month for part-time. September tuition is paid at initial enrollment; additional tuition payments are due on the 15th of the month beginning in September.
Important 2025-26 Application & Enrollment Dates:
- May 5 – 16: Application period.
Apply online for Activity #401131 on the registration website.
Applications close on May 16 at 5:00 p.m. - May 27: Notification to applicants on enrollment or wait list status. If you missed the application period, wait list sign ups open at this time.
- June 9: Initial enrollment/September tuition payment deadline.
Auto-payment: Available for monthly payments. Look for more information below in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Scholarships: BPRD scholarships may be available for qualifying families. We encourage all Kids Inc. families to reapply for a scholarship in September. Scholarship applications are available on the Scholarships page.
Questions? Contact our staff.
Kids Inc. Resources for Parents
Already have a child enrolled in Kids Inc.? Visit our Kids Inc. Resources page designed for gaurdians of Kids Inc. participants to have easy access to forms, documents, how-to instructions and other resources.
Kids Inc. Frequently Asked Questions:
Updated: April 23, 2025
What are the monthly payment options? Is automatic payment available?
You have three options for Kids Inc. tuition payments.
- Pay month-to-month: You must renew your pass by the 15th of the month for the following month. You will receive a reminder email on the 1st and another on the 14th, that states your pass is about to expire. You must log into your account and renew the pass for the following month.
- Auto-Billing: You can set up auto-billing for your Kids Inc. tuition. You will be billed on the 15th of each month and your payment will be made automatically with a securely tokenized credit/debit card. Look for the auto-renewal payment option when you add a Kids Inc. pass to your cart in the registration website.
- Call us to make your tuition payment: You are welcome to call BPRD Customer Service prior to the due date to make your tuition payment at p. 541-389-7275.
- Payments cannot be accepted at any Kids Inc. site.
Are part-time options available?
Yes. For the 2025-26 school year, we will offer limited part-time options.
Part-time schedules are M/W or T/Th/F and will be assigned as a part of the lottery.
Participants selected for part-time spots will have an option to move to full-time when spaces become available. This may occur prior to the start of the school year or any time during the school year.
Are siblings considered when selecting participants?
Yes. The lottery process is conducted by household, so siblings will be considered as one in the process.
Why can’t you increase enrollment to meet demand?
We know that childcare needs are great in Bend and we do all we can as the largest provider of afterschool care for school-aged children. We will continually monitor the program and add additional spaces whenever possible. By adding part-time options, we are able to support more families with some receiving partial days of the week.
Are scholarships available?
BPRD scholarships may be available for qualifying families. We encourage all families interested in a scholarship to reapply in September. Scholarship applications are available on the Scholarships page.
What experience is required for Kids Inc. staff?
BPRD welcomes applicants with experience with elementary school-aged children and desiring a fulfilling job. We believe in Play for Life and we are willing to train others who share our passion for serving the community. We encourage everyone to consider friends or family members who might be interested and available to join one of the community’s largest childcare providers at a time when Bend needs every childcare option available.
Volunteer experience as well as paid work with children is considered when hiring. A clear background check is also required. BPRD offers hands-on training in facilitating enrichment activities, behavior management, leading group games and helping new staff gain confidence in their skills.
View positions on the Employment page.
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What are the scholarships available for Kids Inc. employees?
BPRD is teaming up with education partners to provide area students new scholarship and employment opportunities for youth recreation leaders.
Scholarships for college students ($5,000+) and paid internships for high school juniors and seniors offer relevant, real-world experience and help enable BPRD to be staffed to successfully serve the community with Kids Inc. Visit the Youth Recreation Leader webpage for details.
Kids’ Corner at Juniper Swim & Fitness
Kids’ Corner Childcare at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is a safe and nurturing environment for children ages six months to five years old while their parents and caregivers enjoy all that Juniper has to offer. Participants at Kids’ Corner will enjoy arts and crafts, reading, creative play and cooperative games while you swim, workout or just relax. Learn more about Kids’ Corner.
Program Information
Here’s the scoop for Kids’ Corner:
- Registration is strongly recommended.
- Registration includes four weekly scheduled 75-minute visits per session at discounted rate.
- Each visit is limited to 75 minutes. Sorry, no discount for less time.
- Drop-ins welcome; space permitting.
- Childcare hours: M-F from 9:00 to 10:15 am and 10:20 to 11:35 am.
Registration Childcare
- TODDLER – Ages: 6 – 29 months. Limited availability.
- PRESCHOOL – Ages: 30 months – 5 years old.
- Days/Times: M-F: 9:00 – 10:15 am – OR – 10:20 – 11:35 am
- Sessions are three-, four- or five-weeks per month. Fee is adjusted for three or five visit sessions.
- Learn more and register.
Drop-in Childcare
- TODDLER – Ages: 6 – 29 months. Limited availability.
- PRESCHOOLER – Ages: 30 months – 5 years old.
- 75 minutes maximum.
- Days/Times: M-F: 9:00 – 10:15 am – OR – 10:20 – 11:35 am
- Check availability of space.
Sync up to Adult Fitness Classes
To make those childcare services match up nicely with your workout, there are well-coordinated fitness class offerings, lap swim sessions and open fitness center hours at similar regular schedules
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Kids Inc. Non-School Days | Grades: K – 5
Kids Inc. Non-School Days meets the needs of the working parent and the fun seeking child! This program operates on non-school days for kindergarten through 5th grade. Children enjoy a variety of enrichment activities throughout their day and occasional off site field trips. Learn more and register.
Operation Recreation – Summer | Ages: 5 – 8
Registration for summer opens in March.
Operation Recreation meets the needs of the working parent and the fun seeking child! This program operates on summer weekdays for ages 5 to 8 years old. Children enjoy a variety of enrichment activities and daily field trips. Learn more and register.
Program Information
Location: Locations vary by year, view at Activity link below.
Dates: mid-June through late August
Activity: Operation Recreation
Standard Week: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Extended Care Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Questions? Contact our staff.
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The PAC at The Pavilion | Ages: 9 – 11
The PAC registration opens with summer program registration in March each year.
During the summer, the PAC takes over The Pavilion – Bend’s most exciting recreation center! Each day is different as you get to choose what you want to do! There are always awesome choices whether you want to “play hard or chill out.”
We’re talking sports, water play, cool art projects, outdoor adventures, your favorite games and just hanging out with friends, both old and new. PAC participants will even get to create activities and special events! Learn more on the PAC Summer Camp webpage.
Dates: mid-June – end of August
Activity: The PAC
Standard Week: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Extended Care Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Questions? Contact our staff.
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Busy Buddies Preschool | Ages: 3 – 5
Held during school year. Includes weekly swim lessons and yoga movement play!
Busy Buddies Preschool, for children ages 3-5, is designed to encourage the development of social skill and a positive self–esteem through a variety of fun, creative and healthy activities. This program includes weekly swim lessons, movement play, arts and crafts, dramatic play, and more while children are introduced to basic educational concepts such as numbers, letters, and phonics. Class is taught in a small group setting, and a daily snack is provided. The program runs from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and is largely aligned with the Bend-LaPine school calendar. No prior swimming experience is necessary. Children must be potty-trained. Learn more and register.
Program Information
Note: No prior swimming experience necessary. Children must be fully potty-trained to attend this program.
A $20 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment.
Location: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Activity: 405601
Days & Times: Classes are offered Mondays/Wednesdays OR Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
Dates: Sept. – June
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Summer Buddies | Ages: 3 – 5
Includes daily swimming!
Join Summer Buddies for the best summer ever! Children will enjoy swimming daily, making crafts, playing outdoor games, making new friends, and much more. The program rusn from 1:00-4:00 p.m. No prior swimming experience is required. Children must be fully potty-trained. Learn more and register.
Program Information
Note: No prior swimming experience necessary. Children must be fully potty trained to attend this program.
Location: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Activity: 205600
Days: Afternoons on Mondays/Wednesdays OR Tuesdays/Thursdays
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Youth & Teen Enrichment | Ages: 6 – 17
Check our current offerings in: Youth Enrichment
Whether your child is looking for an adventure or an opportunity to learn new skills our enrichment programs are as varied as the youth we serve. Depending upon your child’s age they may choose from Art, Martial Arts, Language Arts, Music, Science, Cooking, Baking or Do-It-Yourself.
For teens, we provide opportunities for challenge, adventure and exploration in a safe, guided environment. Depending upon your teen’s age they may choose from Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Cooking, Art or more.