Our Program
TOPP KIDS Out Of School Club at St. Philip Fine Arts School is a cornerstone of the TOPP KIDS story. As our second program ever opened, St. Philip is a legacy location that continues to reflect the heart of who we are—strong relationships, deep family connections, creativity, and leadership development.
Rooted in St. Philip’s Fine Arts focus, our program intentionally weaves artistic expression into daily experiences. Children are invited to create independently and collaboratively through a sophisticated art program that encourages imagination, experimentation, and teamwork. Many projects connect with weekly themes, allowing children to explore ideas deeply while expressing themselves in meaningful ways.
Guided by our PLAY, GROW, LAUGH & LEARN philosophy, our programming balances creative exploration with child-led play, interest-based clubs, and daily group games led by the Daily Leader. Our thoughtfully designed space supports a wide range of experiences, including active play, sports, movement, and dance, with open gym space available each day.
St. Philip is also the birthplace of our Jr. Leader Program, a defining element of TOPP KIDS culture. Leadership is intentionally nurtured through mentorship, responsibility, and real opportunities to lead. Jr. Leaders support younger children, help lead activities, participate in workshops, and contribute to the broader community—developing confidence, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills that extend beyond the program.
Family and community partnerships are central to our work at St. Philip. We value open communication and shared experiences, creating a program that feels like an extension of family and school life.
At St. Philip, TOPP KIDS is a place where creativity thrives, leadership is lived, and children grow into confident, capable, and caring members of their community.
Full-Time Kindergarten Program
In addition to our regular before and after school programming, TOPP KIDS is proud to offer full-day kindergarten programs for students at our St. Philip F.A. School. Our team has created a program that compliments what they’re learning in their classrooms, while still PLAYing, GROWing, LEARNing & LAUGHing with weekly themes based on their interests.
Jr. Leader & Mentorship Program
Who: Ages 9-12
What: Leadership development
When: During after-school care & day camp program hours
T.K.s Jr. Leader’s Program is a leadership development program for kids ages 9-12 during regular program hours of after-school & day camps. By learning skills and leading by example, our Jr. Leader’s grow in their own capacities for leadership, teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Availability of the Jr. Leader’s program is dependent on the number of kids enrolled. Please check for availability.
Jr. Leader’s Workshops
T.K holds Jr. Leaders Workshops activities 2-4 times per month during regular program time. Jr. Leaders also have their own separate space in the school dedicated to their work and community involvement.
Jr. Leaders activities are designed for our team to intentionally engage with kids through relational mentoring and community outreach. They will learn leadership skills with a different focus during each month for the duration of their time in the Jr. Leaders Program. Kids who have enthusiastically taken part of the Jr. Leader’s program are invited to apply for Mentor (Jr. Staff) positions during our Summer Camps, once they turn 13.
We intentionally make space for our Jr. Leaders to practically apply their leadership skills throughout regular T.K programming, not just during Jr. Leaders Workshops. Examples of this include Jr. Leader-led activities during after-school care, assisting younger children during activities, or helping to lead on PD and Camp days.
To learn more, visit: http://www.toppkids.com/leadership-program/
Our program is not just for those who need care but for every family that wants to see their child grow outside of school during those critical hours. Why waste time at home playing video games when there are so many fun things to do at TOPP KIDS?! Check out some of our daily PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS.
Program Values
- Family
- Community
- Growth
- Leadership
- Inclusivity
- Imagination
- Respect
- Creativity
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