The City of Milpitas is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025-2026 After the Bell (ATB) Program, offering a safe and engaging after school care option for your children. Starting August 13, 2025, and running through June 5, 2026, the ATB program provides care from school dismissal until 6 p.m. daily, including minimum days. We are excited to welcome you and your child to a program designed to provide enriching activities and supervision after the school day ends.
Registration for the After the Bell program will open online on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9 p.m. and in person on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at both the Milpitas Community Center and the Milpitas Sports Center. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot in this popular program.
Program Details and Locations
The After the Bell program operates at various school sites throughout Milpitas, with locations and enrollment capacities determined by school administrators and available space. For specific inquiries about program availability at schools not listed during registration, please contact the school principal directly. We strive to offer convenient and accessible After School Care Programs Milpitas wide to best serve our community families.
Transportation Options
For families requiring transportation, the Milpitas Unified School District provides a transportation service for an additional fee. This service is specifically for students needing transport from Mattos, Spangler, or Zanker schools to the Sal Cracolice Recreation Facility ATB site.
- To utilize transportation, parents must register for both the ATB Sal Cracolice program and the transportation service from their child’s school (Mattos, Spangler, or Zanker).
- Transportation is provided daily, including minimum days, exclusively to the Sal Cracolice Recreation Facility. Pick-up is available only from the listed schools, and drop-off is only at Sal Cracolice.
- An interest list is available for parents requiring transportation.
- The interest list will close on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and families will be notified of the initial transportation costs by Friday, July 11, 2025.
- Initial transportation fees are due in full by Friday, August 1, 2025, after notification from City staff.
- Final transportation costs will be determined on January 12, 2026, based on the total number of registered students, and families will be billed accordingly at that time.
- Please note that transportation fees are non-refundable.
- For students not requiring transportation (Kindergarten through 6th Grade), parents are responsible for arranging transportation from school to their registered program site. ATB program registration is still required.
- A service fee will be applied to each transaction, with online transaction fees subject to change by the third-party vendor.
Program Costs and Payment Schedules
The After the Bell program enrollment fee is $15 per day, totaling $2,700 for the entire school year. We offer flexible payment options, allowing you to pay in full or utilize a payment plan. Securing quality after school care programs in Milpitas is an investment in your child’s well-being and your peace of mind.
Registration for all payment options opens online on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9 p.m. and in person on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Milpitas Community Center or Milpitas Sports Center.
Full Payment Option
| Payment Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|
| $2,700 | Full Payment Due at Registration |
Payment Plan Options
| Payment Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|
| $510 | April 21, 2025 or upon registration (Covers August through September) |
| $750 | September 2, 2025 (Covers October through December) |
| $810 | December 1, 2025 (Covers January through March) |
| $630 | March 2, 2026 (Covers April through June) |
Each transaction is subject to a service fee, and online transaction fees may vary depending on the third-party vendor.
Families needing financial assistance are encouraged to apply for the Milpitas Assistance Program (MAP). MAP can provide discounts of up to $1,000 per household, per year, applicable to Recreation and Community Services classes and programs, making after school care programs milpitas more accessible.
Payment Policies and Procedures
For families choosing the payment plan, a valid credit card must be kept on file. Payments can be made in person up to three days before the due date, or you can opt for automatic credit card charges on the payment due date at midnight via ActiveNet. In-person transactions incur a $6 service fee, and transaction fees apply to the initial registration payment. See fee breakdown below:
- 8.5006% + $1.16 for totals $0 – $150
- 4.5774% + $6.40 for totals $150 – $500
- 3.2696% + $12.21 for totals $500+
- *No minimum service charge
- Transaction fees are non-refundable.
All payments must be received in full by the specified deadlines. Failure to meet payment deadlines will result in forfeiture of your child’s spot in the program to the next child on the waitlist, with no grace periods for late payments. Please ensure your credit card information is current and valid. Registration and payments are not accepted at school or program sites; all transactions must be processed at designated registration locations. A non-resident fee of $27 per child applies to families residing outside of Milpitas and is due with the first payment. Milpitas residents must provide two proofs of residency at registration.
Refund Policy
To request a refund from the After the Bell program, a Refund Request Form must be submitted in person at a City facility or via email to [email protected]. Refund requests must be submitted promptly, as forms for past program dates will not be processed. Refunds are calculated based on the submission date plus 10 calendar days, and participants will receive a refund for unused program days beyond this period, minus a $10 service fee. Material and transaction/service fees are non-refundable.
Example: A refund request submitted on September 1, 2025, will be calculated from September 10, 2025, onwards.
Waitlist Information
If your desired After the Bell program site is full, you can join the waitlist online through ActiveNet. Payment is not required to join the waitlist. Should a spot become available, City staff will contact families in the order of waitlist registration date and time. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. If contacted about an opening and you are not prepared to register, your name may be removed or moved to the bottom of the waitlist. If City staff is unable to reach you after multiple attempts via phone and email, you will be removed from the waitlist.
2025-2026 Holiday/No Program Days (Subject to Change)
Please note the After the Bell program will not operate on the following holidays and no-program days during the 2025-2026 school year:
- September 1, 2025: Labor Day
- October 13, 2025: Indigenous Peoples Day
- November 3, 2025: Teacher In-Service Day
- November 11, 2025: Veterans Day
- November 24-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break
- December 22-31, 2025: Winter Break
- January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day
- January 2, 2026: Mandated Shutdown
- January 5, 2026: Teacher In-Service Day
- January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 16-20, 2026: President’s Week
- March 30, 2026: Cesar Chavez Day
- April 13-17, 2026: Spring Break
- May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the After the Bell program or registration, please contact the Milpitas Sports Center at (408) 586-3225 or via email at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming your child to our enriching after school care programs milpitas offers for the 2025-2026 school year!
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