Discovery Lab
LEGO, robotics, coding & wild experiments
Now enrolling · Camp Hill & Mechanicsburg
After school just got
way more awesome.
We pick your child up from school and fill the afternoon with STEM, sports, art, games, and friends — until you're off work.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · Spots are limited
3:00
School's out
We've got them
Pickup · homework · fun
6:30
You pick up
Three and a half hours covered — so you never have to leave work at three.
School pickup included
Homework done before home
10 activity zones
Camps all year
0
Activity zones under one roof
0:1
Children per staff member
0
Schools we pick up from
0
Days a year we're here
No three o'clock scramble
Schools we pick up from
Our van collects your child at dismissal and brings them straight here. Don't see your school? Ask — we add routes as families join.
- Eisenhower Elementary Camp Hill · Daily pickup
- Hoover Elementary Camp Hill · Daily pickup
- Camp Hill Middle School Camp Hill · Daily pickup
- Broad Street Elementary Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Northside Elementary Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Shepherdstown Elementary Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Upper Allen Elementary Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Mechanicsburg Middle School Mechanicsburg · Daily pickup
- Highland Elementary Lower Allen · By request
- Rossmoyne Elementary West Shore · By request
- Washington Heights Elementary West Shore · By request
A peek inside
Where the magic happens
A real school building, reimagined room by room into spaces made for discovery, movement, and fun.
The playground & open yard
Science & LEGO lab
Art studio
Homework HQ
Game & lounge room
Not one boring room
A whole building built for fun
We took a real school and turned every room into something to explore. Kids rotate — so no two afternoons feel the same.
Creative Studio
Painting, crafts, design & big messy ideas
Active Arena
Soccer, dodgeball, team games & movement
Homework HQ
Quiet focus, tutoring & reading — done by 5
The Game Room
Board games, arcade & friendly competition
Leadership Loft
Public speaking, teamwork & confidence
Never a boring afternoon
So much to do
Homework's just the start. Every week is packed with activities that keep kids moving, making, learning, and laughing.
- Homework Help
- Movie Days
- Science Experiments
- Robotics
- LEGO & Building
- Coding
- Sports & Soccer
- Arts & Crafts
- Cooking
- Basketball
- Drama & Theater
- Public Speaking
- Board Games
- Competitions
- Music
- Entrepreneurship
- Puzzles & Logic
- Theme Days
- Leadership
- Game Time
…plus special events, guest instructors, field trips & way more.
From pickup to pickup
A day in the life
No sitting around, no wasted afternoons. Here's how a typical day flows from the moment we pick your child up to the moment you do.
School's out
3:00 PMPickup
Picked up & on the way
We collect your child right from school. Friendly faces, a safe ride, and a big welcome at the door.
You're still at work — completely stress-free.
3:00 PMPickup
Picked up & on the way
We collect your child right from school. Friendly faces, a safe ride, and a big welcome at the door.
You're still at work — completely stress-free.
3:30 PM30 min
Snack & unwind
A healthy snack and a few minutes to relax, catch up with friends, and shake off the school day.
3:30 PM30 min
Snack & unwind
A healthy snack and a few minutes to relax, catch up with friends, and shake off the school day.
4:00 PM45 min
Homework, handled
Focused time in Homework HQ with help on hand — so it's finished here, not at home tonight.
4:00 PM45 min
Homework, handled
Focused time in Homework HQ with help on hand — so it's finished here, not at home tonight.
4:45 PM45 min
Activity rotation
Children move through zones — so it's never the same afternoon twice.
STEMSportsArtCodingGames
4:45 PM45 min
Activity rotation
Children move through zones — so it's never the same afternoon twice.
STEMSportsArtCodingGames
5:30 PM30 min
Move & play
Outdoor time, team games, and playground energy to spend the day before pickup.
5:30 PM30 min
Move & play
Outdoor time, team games, and playground energy to spend the day before pickup.
6:00–6:30 PMPickup
Happy pickup
You collect a happy, well-spent child with homework done and stories to tell.
Your evening is completely yours.
6:00–6:30 PMPickup
Happy pickup
You collect a happy, well-spent child with homework done and stories to tell.
Your evening is completely yours.
Home to you
Our promise to every NextWave family
Every afternoon here should be one your child can't wait for — and one you never have to worry about.
Always safeAlways enrichingAlways there for you
From our families
What parents tell us
The afternoon is only worth it if your child loves it and you stop worrying about it. Here's how that's going.
"The first week, my daughter came home and asked if she could go on Saturday too. Homework is done, she's made real friends, and my evenings are actually calm now."
"What sold me was the tour. Clean building, fenced yard, and every single staff member knew the kids by name. It felt like a place, not a holding room."
"Pickup from school is the whole reason we signed up, but the science and robotics days are what my son talks about at dinner."
“Homework is finished before we get home. Every day.”
“He asks to stay longer. That says everything.”
“The communication is better than his school's.”
“Summer camp weeks booked out before I could blink.”
“Finally, an afternoon plan I don't have to worry about.”
“They actually like the kids. You can tell instantly.”
Ready to give your child a better afternoon?
Enroll or book a free tourPlan ahead
What's coming up
Every day school is closed, we're open. Here's what's on the calendar next.
No surprises, ever
Simple, all-in pricing
One rate covers pickup, homework help, snacks, and every activity zone. Tell us which program fits and we'll send you the numbers.
Most popular
Mon–Fri · school bell → 6:30 pm
After School
Your complete after-school solution, five days a week.
Request rates
per week · per child
- Pickup from participating schools
- Daily homework help
- Rotating activity zones
- Afternoon snack included
- Flexible pickup until 6:30
Mon–Fri · 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Summer Camp
Full days of themed adventures all summer long.
Request rates
per camp week
- 8:00 am – 5:30 pm full days
- New theme every week
- Field trips & splash days
- Two snacks daily
- Sibling discount available
Single days · no commitment needed
School's-Out Days
In-service days, holidays, and snow days covered.
Request rates
per drop-in day
- Single-day booking
- No monthly commitment
- Same zones, same great crew
- Early drop-off available
- Spots released monthly
- Sibling discount on every additional child
- Registration fee waived when you tour
- No contracts · cancel anytime
Meet the founders
Two brothers, one big idea.
We both went to after-school. Not anything special — just a program in a regular building after the bell rang. But some of those afternoons stuck with us more than anything that happened in an actual classroom.
When we started looking at what was available for families around here, we kept seeing the same thing: kids sitting around with nothing real to do, waiting to go home. That bothered us. We knew it could be better because we'd felt the difference ourselves.
So we built it. We're brothers, we grew up right here, and we're at Penn State now — but this is what we're putting our time into. We show up every day because we actually care how your kid spends those three hours.
— Haroon & Zobair (hzbros) · Camp Hill, PA
Why families choose us
What sets us apart
A real facility, not a rented room
A full former school building — ten classrooms, a playground, a fenced yard, and ample parking. Room to run, learn, and grow.
Small, personal, and local
We keep our crew intentionally sized, so every child is known by name — never a number in an oversized program.
Time that actually counts
Homework done, skills built, energy spent. Children leave having learned something and made a friend — every single day.
Non-negotiables
The safety details we get asked about
Not fine print. These are the standards we hold ourselves to every afternoon — and we're happy to show you the paperwork on your tour.
PA state clearances
Every staff member carries current PA Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI clearances.
CPR & first aid certified
Certified responders on site during every single program hour.
Authorized pickup only
Photo-ID sign-out, an approved adult list per child, and no exceptions.
Secure, monitored entry
One controlled door, fenced perimeter, and cameras on all common spaces.
Low ratios, known names
Small groups so no child is ever a face in a crowd.
Allergy & medication plans
Written plans, labeled storage, and trained staff for every documented need.
For parents
Peace of mind, built in.
Behind all the fun is a facility parents can trust — a real, secure former school building made for exactly this.
- Activity zones
- 10
Activity zones
- Fenced & secure
- 100%
Fenced & secure
- Days of programs
- 365
Days of programs
Fully fenced & secure
Gated perimeter, monitored entry, and multiple exits.
Safe transport
Reliable pickup from your child's school, every day.
Homework handled
Come home to a relaxed evening, not a nine o'clock worksheet.
Always in the loop
Updates on your child's day, activities, and wins.
Let's get started
Enroll or book a tour
Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch fast. Want to see the space first? Book a tour instead — no pressure.
Good questions
Parents ask, we answer
Everything you're probably wondering, in one place. Still curious? Just reach out.
Yes — safe pickup from school is one of the biggest reasons families join. We transport enrolled children from participating local schools straight to our facility, so you don't have to leave work at 3 PM. Reach out and we'll confirm whether your child's school is on our pickup route.
During the school year, our after-school program runs from school dismissal (around 3 PM) until about 6:00–6:30 PM, giving you time to finish your workday. On school breaks, camp days, and summer, we run full-day programming.
Our programs are built for elementary and early middle-school-age children. If you're not sure whether your child is the right fit, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.
Families pay a simple monthly membership that includes transportation, homework help, and all the daily activities. We're finalizing founding-family pricing now — drop your details below and we'll send you everything as soon as it's set.
Not the way most people picture one. This is a structured enrichment and activities program — homework help, STEM, sports, art, leadership, movie days and more — in a real, secure facility. Kids are learning, moving, and making friends, not just being watched until pickup.
Pickup and a snack, then focused homework time, then kids rotate through activity zones — science, art, sports, games, and more — with outdoor play before pickup. See the 'Day in the Life' section above for the full flow.
Yes. Beyond after-school, we run full-day summer camp, spring and winter break camps, and school's-out days for teacher in-service days. It's a true year-round program, so your coverage doesn't disappear when school does.
We're enrolling a limited founding crew right now. Fill out the form below and we'll reach out with enrollment details, pricing, and next steps — and hold your child a spot.
Give your child an afternoon they'll actually look forward to.
Enroll or book a free tourNow enrolling founding families in Camp Hill & Mechanicsburg.