Afternoon Safari provides a safe and nurturing environment and offers a variety of opportunities for children to grow physically, socially and academically. This is accomplished through supervised, quality programs designed to encourage new interests, creativity, self-confidence and responsibility.
Afterschool Daily Program
Welcome to Safari – A Place to Grow, Learn, and Thrive! At Safari, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. This is accomplished through supervised, quality programs designed to encourage new interests, creativity, self-confidence and responsibility.
Our daily afterschool program includes a snack, supervised homework time, and a variety of recreational and organized physical activities. Children are grouped by age to ensure age-appropriate engagement and interaction. Activities include arts and crafts, reading, character development, and team games—offering a well-rounded experience that’s as fun as it is meaningful.
Afterschool is offered at the following locations: Ballentine Elementary, Chapin Elementary, Harbison West Elementary, Irmo Elementary, Lake Murray Elementary, Leaphart Elementary, Nursery Road Elementary, Oak Pointe Elementary, Piney Woods Elementary, Seven Oaks Elementary, Chapin Middle School, Crossroads Middle School, and Irmo Middle School.
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Therapeutic Recreation programming is available at Seven Oaks Park and Crooked Creek Park for students with disabilities and special needs. Full-day programming is available on select student holidays. Afterschool programming will be available Monday-Friday for those students attending school that same day. Activities include socially-distanced recreation and organized physical activities, supervised homework time, arts and crafts, and an afternoon snack. Registration is limited.
Safari/TR Program Goals:
- To provide a flexible, developmentally-appropriate play and success-oriented program which complements the home and school by encouraging physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth as well as positive feelings of self-worth in a group setting.
- To provide a warm, secure environment designed to encourage decision-making, problem-solving, individual expression, and freedom within limits, where children respect and enjoy each other in a group setting.
- To provide a competent, caring and professional staff who understand and meet the needs of the children in our program.
- To provide frequent and open communication with parents to provide support and encourage involvement.
Afternoon Safari Fees 2026-27
- Weekly Regular Elementary- $72.10/per child per week
- Weekly Regular Middle- $52.10/per child per week
- Weekly Reduced - $52.10/per child per week for those who qualify for financial aid and Lex/Rich 5 full time staff (must provide qualifying documents).
- Fees will be charged for 39 weeks regardless of attendance
- Call Crooked Creek Park 803-345-6181 or Seven Oaks Park 803-772-3336 for details.
Afternoon Safari Registration
Afternoon Safari registration opens May 12, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year! Please complete the attached registration packet below to register for Afternoon Safari. All safari forms must be completed and brought to the front desk along with deposit/payment at either Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park during regular park hours. FORMS MAY NOT BE EMAILED.
Afternoon Safari Registration Forms 2026-27
- Crooked Creek Park @ 803-345-6181
- Seven Oaks Park @ 803-772-3336
Summer Safari Registration
Summer Safari Registration is open!
Summer Safari is a full day ten-week camp held at Crooked Creek Park (3rd-6th)/Chapin Elementary School (K-2nd) in Chapin and Seven Oaks Park (3rd-6th)/Leaphart Elementary School (K-2nd) in Irmo. Participants can register for separate weeks or the entire summer. Summer Safari includes special activities, indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, games and two snacks per day. Summer Safari is for children entering grades K–6, The camps runs from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday though Friday.
To register, please complete the registration packet (available March 24). All safari forms must be filled out and brought to the front desk along with deposit/payment at either Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park during regular park hours. FORMS MAY NOT BE EMAILED. Printed Summer Safari packets will also available at both parks for pick up.
Summer Safari 26 Registration Information
Summer Safari 26 Registration Forms
- Crooked Creek Park @ 803-345-6181
- Seven Oaks Park @ 803-772-3336
