Beginning in September 2026, DGCKids is restructuring our preschool and school-age programming to ensure every group remains meaningful, age-appropriate, and enriching as our enrollment continues to grow.
The umbrella term for youth programs, “GRADS (Group Recreation and Developmental Support),” is being retired; going forward, our programs will be organized into six distinct age- and grade-based groups, each guided by the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) to build social skills, independence, and confidence.
| Group | Ages | |
| Preschool | Explorers | Ages 3–5 |
| School Age | Navigators | Kindergarten–2nd Grade |
| Voyagers | 3rd–5th Grade | |
| Challengers | 6th–8th Grade | |
| Pathfinders | 9th Grade–H.S. Graduation |
We’re excited about this update and the opportunity it creates for our programs to grow with our children and families!
– The Program Team