Safe. Structured. Fun.
After-School Care Your Kids Will Love.
Core After-School Academy provides trusted after-school care for elementary and middle school students — with school pickup, homework help, enrichment programs, and a facility kids look forward to every day.
Everything Your Child Needs After School
From the moment we pick up your child to the moment you arrive, they're safe, engaged, and cared for by our experienced staff.
School Pickup & Bus Drop-Off
We coordinate pickup directly from 8 partner schools. No extra trips, no stress — your child goes straight from school to us.
Homework Help First
Students get snack time followed by dedicated quiet homework time in our homework area before moving on to play and enrichment.
Karate & Yoga Enrichment
Optional enrichment programs in Karate (M/W or Tu/Th) and Yoga (Tu/Th) building confidence, focus, and self-control.
All-Day Care Available
We offer all-day care on teacher workdays and school holidays. Contact us for a detailed schedule of available days.
Character Development
Under the direction of Jason & Shannon Melton, we've spent 15+ years developing young leaders with positive character traits.
Game Room & Play Areas
Arcade games, foosball, air hockey, ninja obstacle course, basketball court, laser tag field, art room, and computer room.
What Your Child's Day Looks Like
Structure and fun, balanced just right. Every afternoon follows a consistent routine so students always know what to expect.
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2:30 – 3:15Pickup / ArrivalWe coordinate pickup from your child's school or accept bus drop-off depending on location.
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3:15 – 3:30Snack TimeStudents settle in and enjoy a snack before starting homework.
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3:30 – 4:30Homework TimeQuiet, supervised homework in our dedicated homework area. Staff available to assist.
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4:30 – 5:30Enrichment & PlayKarate, Yoga, game room, outdoor play, art, laser tag — students choose from multiple activity areas.
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5:30 – 6:30Pickup WindowParents pick up at their convenience during our afternoon pickup window.
More Than Just After-School Care
Optional enrichment programs give students the chance to build real skills in a fun, structured environment.
Karate
Students train through Core Karate Systems in a rotating curriculum covering striking, kicking, blocking, grappling arts, and self-defense — taught by experienced martial arts instructors.
- 4 class options daily to fit your schedule
- Focus, discipline & self-control
- Builds self-confidence
- Elementary & middle school age groups
Yoga
Kids yoga focused on the whole child — reducing anxiety, improving attention span, building strength and flexibility, and learning emotional regulation tools they'll use for life.
- Individual & partner poses
- Fun games and activities woven in
- Reduces anxiety & improves focus
- Builds self-confidence & self-control
We Serve These Schools
We coordinate school pickup or bus drop-off from all of the following schools in the Winston-Salem and Kernersville area.
Don't see your school? Contact us — we may be able to accommodate your child's location.
A Place Kids Actually Want to Be
Our 3,000 sq ft dedicated wing inside Core Fitness & Martial Arts gives students room to focus, play, and grow every afternoon.
Quiet Homework Area
Supervised homework space with staff available to assist students
Game Room
Arcade games, foosball, and air hockey
Private Outside Play Area
Playground, ninja obstacle course & basketball court
Laser Tag Field
A unique feature kids absolutely love
Computer Room & Art Room
Creative and tech-focused options for every interest
Trusted by Triad Families for 15+ Years
My daughter has been going to Core After-School for two years and she absolutely loves it. The staff genuinely cares about the kids and the programs keep her engaged every afternoon.
The pickup service has been a lifesaver for our family. We don't have to worry about after-school logistics at all — they handle everything and the kids have a blast every day.
My son started karate here and it's made a real difference in his focus and confidence. The instructors are fantastic and the after-school environment is structured but genuinely fun.
Take a Tour of Core After-School Academy
See our facility, our programs, and the environment your child will be part of every afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Winston-Salem and Kernersville parents ask before enrolling their child at Core After-School Academy.
We provide coordinated school pickup from 8 Forsyth County partner schools: Caleb's Creek Elementary, Sedge Garden Elementary, Hall-Woodward Elementary, Smith Farm Elementary, Union Cross Elementary, NCLA, East Forsyth Middle School, and Southeast Middle School. Don't see your school? Contact us — we may be able to accommodate your child's location.
Our after-school program runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. We also offer all-day care on teacher workdays and school holidays — contact us for the current schedule of available days.
We serve elementary and middle school students from our 8 partner schools — typically kindergarten through 8th grade. Our summer camp is open to children ages 5 and up.
Yes — every afternoon includes a dedicated quiet homework period from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Our staff are available to assist students with assignments during this time. Most students complete their homework before pickup so evenings at home are stress-free.
We offer optional Karate and Yoga enrichment programs as add-ons to the after-school program. Karate runs Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and is taught by certified Core Karate Systems instructors. Yoga runs Tuesday/Thursday and focuses on reducing anxiety, improving focus, and building emotional regulation skills. Both programs run during the activity period after homework time.
Yes! Core After-School Academy runs an action-packed summer camp Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for children ages 5 and up. Weekly sessions are available — enroll for one week, a few weeks, or the entire summer. Every Friday includes a fun field trip. Contact us to check availability and reserve your child's spot.
Tuition varies based on your enrollment needs — full-time, part-time, and enrichment add-ons are all priced differently. Contact us at (336) 793-0878 or fill out our enrollment form and Shannon will follow up with complete pricing information for your specific situation.
Yes — we offer all-day care on Forsyth County Schools teacher workdays and school holidays so working parents are never caught short. Hours on these days are extended. Contact us for the current schedule of available all-day care dates for the 2026-2027 school year.
After-School Care Starting at $75/Week
Per child · Family discounts available · Optional Karate & Yoga enrichment add-ons
Ready to Secure Your Child's Spot?
Space is limited. Contact us today to learn about availability and get your registration started.
Questions? Call us at (336) 793-0878