Centennial's BASE program director is Michael Hart. He may be reached at 720-972-5296.  Please contact him for specific information regarding the program at Centennial and costs associated with it.

BASE is open before school on regular school days from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.  After school on regular school days BASE is open from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.  On early release Wednesdays, BASE is open after school from 1:15 to 6:00 p.m.  On days when teachers are at school but students are not in attendance (in-service days, district professional development days, etc.) BASE is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  BASE is not open on district holidays.  

BASE Links

the Kidz page

Scholastic Kids

Highlights Kids

kidzmagazine

disney

funbrain

Wacona Elementary School

Nick

Welcome to the BASE Programs

The Before, After School and Summer Enrichment (BASE) Programs are designed to provide safe, quality, affordable child care in the school setting; whereby each individual child is enriched with various experiences conducive to their academic, social, and physical development.

The History of BASE

The after school programs were initiated by working parents of elementary aged children. It was their feeling that this type of program would best serve their needs and the needs of their children. The phenomenon swept the country and now there are programs established across the nation. Many programs have expanded to include before school, after school, vacations, and summer programs.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools implemented the childcare programs in the mid 1980s, as the District and the community saw the need for programs to be offered. The programs were set up geographically and offered to all students of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. The programs have grown and are now offered in nearly all of the District's elementary schools.

Goals

• BASE Program services will be convenient, affordable, and responsive to community needs.
• BASE Programs will be committed to hire and continually train quality staff, who work directly with children, building strong and positive relationships in a safe and caring environment.
• BASE Programs will support the District goal of having 95% of our students meeting grade level standards by engaging in age appropriate reading, writing and mathematics activities several times a week.
• BASE Programs will provide a variety of age appropriate recreational enrichment activities for children.
• BASE Programs will be self-supporting.
• The BASE Program will strive to establish a cooperative environment where children learn social skills, develop their character and self-esteem, learn to appreciate diversity, become leaders, and have FUN!!

BASE Support

All of the BASE Programs are supported at the District level by Sue Garcia, Enterprise Services' Director and Audeen Faller, Enterprise Services' Asst. Director. Enterprise Services' Supervisors include April Wollack, Lisa Hart, Chris Sjolin, and Terri Macha. Parents should feel free to contact any of the district level personnel any time there is a need for additional assistance beyond that which they receive at the site.