School Age Children's Enrichment Program (The Clubhouse)

What is the Clubhouse?

The Clubhouse

An educational enrichment program for children ages 5 - 12 that includes:

  • Reading projects
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Cooking Experiments
  • Gardening
  • Science
  • Weekly Field Trips
  • Community service
  • Lots More!

Your child will be in an environment where learning is fun.

Contact and Location

Contact
Jennifer Gonzalez
Family Services Coordinator
(940) 898-3653

The Clubhouse
Lowry Woods Community Center
1600 Oakland Street

The Clubhouse business office is located on the first floor of Mary's Hall in Parliament Village in the Housing & Dining office.

Mailing Address
The Clubhouse at TWU
Department of Housing & Dining
703 Administration Drive
Denton, Texas 76204
(940) 898-3676
(940) 898-3638 (fax)

Enrollment Procedure

In order to reserve space in the program, a non-refundable family enrollment fee and appropriate tuition fees must be paid. Additionally, the Clubhouse Handbook & Registration Packet must be completed and turned in with the application for each child that will be attending. All fees are due in advance. The enrollment package must be completed and turned into the University Housing Office on the first floor of Mary's Hall in Parliament Village, with all appropriate fees, at least 24 hours before your child attends The Clubhouse.

The packet includes policies and procedures, enrollment application, a class schedule, required authorizations, and personality forms. All children, including those returning to The Clubhouse, must submit a new/updated enrollment package at the beginning of each academic year. Incomplete packages will not be accepted. To obtain a copy of the packet, please email clubhouse@twu.edu.

Program Description

The Clubhouse is an enrichment program designed for school age children between the ages of 5 and 12 (At the time of the child’s enrollment) of enrolled TWU students. Priority placement deadlines are July 15 for fall and March 15 for summer. Non-students affiliated with TWU will be considered on a space available basis.

Clubhouse Rates & Dates

Payments

  • Application fee: $50 per family, regardless of the number of children.
  • Monthly payments will be due August 10, September 10, October 10, November 10, December 10, January 10, February 10, March 10, April 10, and May 10.

Drop-In Rate

  • $40 per day, per child, and must be turned in with enrollment papers 24 hours before the drop in day. Paperwork should be turned in to the Lowry Woods Community Center front desk.

Please Note

  • Clubhouse Special Days: October 13, October 14, January 5, February 16, and March 16.
    • Open 7:30am-5:30pm with a $30 per day fee.
    • A minimum of 4 prepaid students must be signed up for Clubhouse to provide care.
  • Clubhouse Extended Days: December 18-19 and May 21-22
    • Open 1pm-6pm on DISD early release days with no extra charge.
  • TWU Clubhouse is a program supported and implemented by TWU Department of Housing & Dining.
  • All summer Clubhouse families (new and returning) are required to pay a $50 application fee per family. You will be billed for your application fee prior to the start of the semester. This bill is sent to the email you provide.
  • For absences or changes in pick-up person, please contact clubhouse@twu.edu or (940)-898-3653 prior to 2pm. 

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August 12, 2025 - December 19, 2025 | January 6, 2026 - May 22, 2026

Academic School Year Rates

Type 1st Child Each Additional Child
TWU Student Living On Campus $1,330 $1,185
TWU Student Living Off Campus $1,545 $1,365
Faculty, Staff, Alumni $1,700 $1,545

Monthly Rates

Type 1st Child Each Additional Child
TWU Student Living On Campus $150 $135
TWU Student Living Off Campus $170 $150
Faculty, Staff, Alumni $190 $175

2025-2026 Dates Closed

  • September 1 (Holiday)
  • November 24-28 (Thanksgiving Break)
  • December 22-January 5 (Holiday Break)
  • January 19 (MLK Day)
  • March 9-13 (Spring Break)
  • April 3 (Good Friday)

The Clubhouse Hours of Operation

Summer Terms

Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm

The Clubhouse will close when the TWU Campus is closed.

Fall and Spring Semesters

Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

The Clubhouse follows the Denton ISD school schedule and is not in session when the TWU campus is closed.

The Clubhouse business office is located in the University Housing office on the first floor of Mary's Hall in Parliament Village. 
Hours of operation are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Special Days During Fall & Spring Terms

On these days The Clubhouse is open all day, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Your child must be pre-registered and pre-paid before attending The Clubhouse on these special days. There is an additional fee per day per child. Payment of the special day fee is due by 5:00pm, 5 days prior to the special day. This fee must be paid in the Department of University Housing Office located on the first floor of Mary's Hall in Parliament Village. A minimum of 4 pre-paid children is required for The Clubhouse to open on these days.

The Clubhouse Extended Days

During the Fall & Spring Terms, on Denton Independent School District early release days, The Clubhouse will be open from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Refer to the attached The Clubhouse operations calendar or DISD calendar for early release days for your child’s school.

Program Activities

Games that promote social and emotional development, community service projects, cooking, sports, arts/crafts, fitness activities, music, math and science enrichment activities, storytelling, reading, skating, bowling, swimming, field trips, and other fun activities.

Transportation

The Clubhouse vehicles will pick up children from the Denton elementary schools. The Clubhouse vans will make every effort to pick up at all Denton ISD elementary schools. Schools will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis until our vans are full.

Payment

Payment is due in full on the first business day of each semester or term, for the entire session. The Clubhouse utilizes Procare as our Parent/Teacher communications portal. Please look for your invitation to create your account in your email once your child has been accepted. This is where you will pay your $50 application fee. Monthly tuition option is available during the school year. Weekly tuition plan is available for summer sessions.  

Student Job Applications

For more information about student jobs and volunteer opportunities, please email clubhouse@twu.edu.

 

Page last updated 1:28 PM, November 14, 2025