Mill Creek Middle School and Dexter High School athletics charge participation fees. Athletic Participation Fees are as follows: High School: $250 per sport, flat fee Middle School: $150 per sport, flat fee. There is a family cap of $1,000 per year. Families must request the refund of excess fees no later than May 31 each year: Athletic Family Max Reimbursement Request Form Full and Half Athletic Scholarships are available on a season-by-season basis. Please apply for scholarship funds as early as possible. Return the Athletic Scholarship Application to the DHS Athletic offices.

Looking to celebrate or spend more time at the pool? You’re in the right place! Here you can purchase quarterly pool passes and reserve private swim parties at the Dexter Community Pool. Quarterly passes provide convenient seasonal access, and private swim parties are a fun, active way to celebrate birthdays, team events, and special occasions. Browse availability, reserve your spot, and get ready to make a splash! For information about Open Swim, Adult Lap Swim and Senior Exercise Swim, visit our Wylie Swim Calendar. Please note: swim lessons are listed under Youth Recreation & Sports.

SACC Registration Update We are currently accepting waitlist registrations and encourage families to join. As school-year plans shift, some families release their spots, allowing us to offer openings to those on the waitlist. Joining the waitlist secures your place when space becomes available. Openings can occur, but they are not guaranteed, so having a backup plan is recommended. After Care: We often see changes closer to the start of the school year, with some families notifying us in the final weeks that they no longer need their spot. We anticipate limited availability for new families. Dexter Community Education School-Age Child Care supports working families by providing dependable after-school care, child care on non-school days, and summer camp programming. Our state-licensed program serves children from Young 5 through Grade 6 and focuses on enrichment, recreation, and a safe, structured environment beyond the school day. Our experienced staff provide age-appropriate activities, games, projects, and both indoor and outdoor play. Children also have time for reading or homework, along with opportunities for free play to build social skills and explore personal interests. All programs operate in accordance with District policies and procedures. After Care After Care provides reliable, state-licensed care for students in Young 5s through Grade 6 on regular school days. Our program offers a structured, safe environment after dismissal, with time for snack, play, and age-appropriate activities in a familiar school setting. Full details for After Care 2026–27, including registration dates, locations, schedules, and policies, can be found on our After Care information page. Non-School Day Care Non-School Day Care is available on most scheduled full and half non-school days to support working families. Care is not offered on district holidays or during Winter Break or Spring Break. The 2026–27 Non-School Day schedule will be posted when the 2026–27 school year calendar is released. Please visit the NSD page for more information. Registration Fee A non-refundable registration fee is charged once a contract is approved. If you choose not to participate after approval, the registration fee will not be refunded. Financial Assistance If child care costs are a concern, help may be available through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Child Care Assistance Program. This statewide program can significantly reduce child care expenses for eligible families. When approved, the state often covers most—and in some cases nearly all—of the cost of care. Learn more and apply: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/child-care-assistance View Your Approved Contract Details To view your approved child care contract at any time: Go to dexterschools.arux.app/account and open your Dashboard. Under Your Accounts, select the appropriate Child Care account. Choose the contract you would like to view for that student, such as the School Year or Summer contract. Your child care contract page will open, including the contract calendar and details. Tax Statements Tax statements for child care payments are available through your account each year after January 1. Instructions for accessing your statement can be found here: Parent Help Sheet

Sign up for 2027 Camp Dexter opens February for current School Age Child Care families Camp Dexter operates for nine weeks in the summer of 2027. We offer indoor/outdoor games, swimming, crafts & other tabletop activities, campers choice time, movies, field trips and more! The camp is operated Monday through Friday at Bates School. The camp is open to Dexter students who have completed either Kindergarten or Young 5's to incoming 6th grade in the fall of 2026 Camp Dexter Camp Dexter begins the Monday following the last day of school and runs for nine to ten weeks. The program does not operate during the final two full weeks before the school year begins. Camp activities include indoor and outdoor games, swimming, crafts, camper-choice time, movies, field trips, and more. Camp Dexter is open to students who have completed Young 5 or Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information about 2026 Camp Dexter, visit our 2026 Camp Page.Information about 2027 Camp Dexter will be posted in February 2027. Registration Fee A non-refundable registration fee is charged once a contract is approved. If you choose not to participate after approval, the registration fee will not be refunded. Financial Assistance If child care costs are a concern, help may be available through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Child Care Assistance Program. This statewide program can significantly reduce child care expenses for eligible families. When approved, the state often covers most—and in some cases nearly all—of the cost of care. Learn more and apply: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/child-care-assistance View Your Approved Contract Details To view your approved child care contract at any time: Go to dexterschools.arux.app/account and open your Dashboard. Under Your Accounts, select the appropriate Child Care account. Choose the contract you would like to view for that student, such as the School Year or Summer contract. Your child care contract page will open, including the contract calendar and details. Tax Statements Tax statements for child care payments are available through your account each year after January 1. Instructions for accessing your statement can be found here: Parent Help Sheet

Our special events are designed to provide a special night for kids and their favorite adults - parents, guardians, grown siblings or grands.

Dive into the world of aquatic adventure with our Little Piranha Swim Lessons, designed to introduce young learners to the joys and skills of swimming in a safe and supportive environment. Our program is structured into three progressive levels, catering to children of varying abilities and comfort levels in the water: Guppy, Clownfish, and Marlin. Fall Swim Lesson Information Swim lessons are taking a break for the fall and are scheduled to return in the winter!

Through a diverse range of programs, workshops, and experiences, we aim to inspire creativity, foster personal development, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning among our youth. Our Youth Enrichment Courses are designed to ignite curiosity, spark innovation, and instill a sense of purpose in young individuals. We believe that every young person has the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and our courses are carefully crafted to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed

Our programs are designed to keep kids active, build skills, and grow confidence in a positive, supportive environment. From introductory sports and recreational leagues to skill clinics and specialty programs, our offerings help young athletes develop fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for movement.