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WELCOME TO DISCOVERY CLUB AT HIGHLAND PARK
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I would like to introduce you to the Discovery Club at Highland Park Elementary School.



The mission of Discovery Club is to provide high quality before and after school programming in a safe, fun, caring environment where children can pursue a variety of interests, learn lifelong skills, develop friendships, and grow in confidence and respect for themselves and others.

Children participate in a wide variety of academic enrichment, recreational and cultural activities that informally support learning and social development. Additionally, the Discovery Club Staff connect with school-day teachers to better support children's learning, including scheduled homework times.


We offer different components to meet the needs of the families we serve.  A child may be enrolled in any combination of components listed below: 

  • Before School: This component begins at 6:30 and lasts until the start of the school  day at 9:00.  This is an informal time of self directed and structured activities.  Gym games or outside play are also offered each morning.  The children may participate in the breakfast program
  • After
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    School: This component is from the end of the school day until 6 p.m.  This is a time for children to unwind, have a nutritious snack and socialize.  In age appropriate groups, children participate in enrichment activities and projects, homework/reading time and exercise in the gym or outside. 
  • School Release Days:  On days school is closed for conferences, teachers meetings, professional days, winter break and spring break, Discovery Club is open from 6:30 to 6:00 .  These days are often used for field trips and other special activities. Enrollment is always optional and parents/guardians contract for these days separately.

Click around the site to find our more about Highland Discovery Club.  Should you have any other questions about our program, please feel free to contact me at:
justine.osum@spps.org

Phone number for Discovery Club at Highland Elementary (651) 228-3600

Justine Osum
Site Manager

Discovery Club is a non-profit, funded by parent fees, and administered by the Community Education Department of St. Paul Public Schools.