Camps and Before/After School Programs

Lightning Bolt BASE Program

BFA’s Lightning Bolt Before/After School Enrichment (BASE) program serves BFA students and parents by providing a safe, enriching, convenient, and affordable school-age childcare program. Our on-site program features indoor and outdoor activities that keep your child engaged and safe while giving them plenty of time to work on their homework. A perfect fit for working parents or parents who need additional time before or after school, BFA’s Lightning Bolt BASE program provides safe alternative for school-aged childcare.

BASE is now a mandatory pre-registration system.

You are required to register one week in advance of the day(s) your student(s) need care, through your MySchoolBucks account. Families should sign up for the days needed each week by the prior Friday. Drop-in care is NO LONGER an option, There are 45 spots available each day. Once the 45 spots have been filled, you will not see a drop-down option in MySchoolBucks. You may choose from the following options: (1) Morning BASE scheduled from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at a cost of $7 per day, per child, and/or (2) afternoon BASE scheduled from 3:50 to 6 p.m. at a flat rate of $14 per day, per child.

Note: If families do not sign up their student(s) for BASE by the deadline, they will be charged $5 per student for the first offense and $10 per student for the second offense. Charges will continue to go up by $5 per student after each offense.

Each family must pay the $25 yearly registration fee prior to registering for daily care, and must also have an Early Learning Ventures account. If you think that you may need BASE services at any time during the school year, please register now. Please email BASE at base@bfacademy.org for the registration link.

Starting August 14th, BASE will no longer be using Early Learning Ventures for check in and out. We will now be using the Pikmykid app. You must have this app downloaded, installed and working prior to drop off or pick up. If you are registered in Infinite Campus then you are registered for BASE.  Download the App through Apple App Store or Google Play

In summary, below is the 2024-25 tuition schedule:

• Registration is through MySchoolBucks
• Check In And Out Through PikMyKid
• Registration Fee: $25 per family/per year
• Before-School Care: Hours of care are from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m., at a cost of $7 per day, per child
• After-School Care:  Hours of care are from 4:00 – 6 p.m., at a cost of $14 per day, per child
• Late Pick-Up: After 6:01 p.m., the charge is $2 per minute, per child

Please review the PARENT HANDBOOK (click on the link, then click on document to enlarge) for the complete details regarding Ben Franklin Academy’s Lightning Bolt Before/After School Enrichment (BASE) program.

The Lightning Bolt BASE program is staffed by BFA employees who have all been screened and undergone strict background checks through the State of Colorado. In addition, our program utilizes scanning technology for child check-in/check-out procedures to guarantee a safe and secure environment.

All BASE participants (both new and returning students) MUST complete an Enrollment Form in order to participate in the program. The Enrollment Form and payment (please see below for payment and cost details) must be completed prior to first day of attendance.

If you have any questions or want to register your child(ren), please contact Leigh Savoy, BASE Director, at base@bfacademy.org. 

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