KCS After School Program - Third Base
Kanawha County Schools is now accepting registrations for the Third Base Afterschool Program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Third Base is a private pay, after-school child care program offered through the Kanawha County Schools Community Education Program (KCSCEP). It is designed to support families with students in kindergarten through fifth grade by providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment after the school day ends.
The program will begin on:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
What Third Base Offers
Third Base provides students with a consistent after-school routine that includes time for homework, activities, and social interaction. Third Base is supervised by experienced KCS staff.
2026-2027 Third Base Locations
Alban Elementary
Bridgeview Elementary (also serves Dunbar Primary, Dunbar Intermediate, and Richmond Elementary)
Central Elementary (also serves Andrews Heights, Anne Bailey, and Lakewood)
Cross Lanes Elementary
Elk Center Elementary
Flinn Elementary (also serves Sissonville Elementary & 5th graders at Sissonville Middle)
Holz Elementary
Midland Trail Elementary (also serves Belle, Chesapeake, Cedar Grove, Malden, and Mary Ingles)
Montrose Elementary
Nitro Elementary
Overbrook Elementary
Pinch Elementary (also serves Clendenin)
Point Harmony Elementary
Ruffner Elementary
Ruthlawn Elementary (also serves Alum Creek and Kenna)
Shoals Elementary
Weberwood Elementary
If your student's Third Base site is not at their home school, KCS will transport them to Third Base on a school bus.
How to Enroll in Third Base
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year opens April 1, 2026.
Families can visit the Kanawha County Schools Community Education Program website to download the enrollment packet and family handbook.
The enrollment packet is a fillable PDF and must be downloaded to complete
Forms must be returned to the KCSCEP office (not your child’s school)
Submission methods include email (preferred), fax, mail, or in person
Mailing Address:
KCSCEP Office
959 Woodward Drive, Room 103
Charleston, WV 25387
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
KCSCEP Contact Info:
Phone: 304-766-0378
Fax: 304-766-0389 (call to confirm receipt)
Email: KCSCEP@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
Enrollment is first come, first served and based on site availability. Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. If a site reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created.
Families will be notified by email during the summer regarding enrollment status.
Third Base Cost
Weekly Rates:
$70 for one child
$100 for two children
$125 for three children
$10 family registration fee (due on the first day of attendance)
Weekly fees are due on the first day of each week your child attends.
Some families may qualify for financial assistance through WV DoHS (CONNECT). Families must have a valid certificate of coverage for their selected Third Base site beginning on the child’s first day of attendance.
For more information about CONNECT, you can visit the CONNECT website — or call them at 1-888-595-8290.
Learn More About KCSCEP Third Base
For more information about the Third Base Program or enrollment, visit the Kanawha County Schools Community Education Program or give us a call at 304-766-0378.