After School · Grades K–5 · Gainesville, FL
Pickup.Homework.Focus. Martial Arts.
We pick your child up from school, help with homework, and run a full martial arts class every afternoon — all in one focused, supervised environment while you finish your day.
Tours: Mon–Fri · 5:00 · 6:00 · 7:00 PM
Spots fill by semester — reach out early to lock in your child's seat.
01 / What This Is
Not a daycare.
Not a gym.
The most valuable 3 hours of your kid's day.
Between the bell and pickup, most kids lose the day to screens and snack tables. Ours gain a habit that changes them.
By Friday
They stand taller.
Speak louder.
Sit still when it matters.
Homework fights at home
Homework Hour is supervised and quiet. Most kids finish before you pick them up.
Real martial arts, every day
Not glorified recess. A full coached class with belt progression, drills, and character work.
Trusted adult, not a sitter
Background-checked instructors who know your kid's name, mood, and goals by week two.
Most aftercare
- Unstructured screen time
- Homework fights at home
- Bored, restless kids
- Zero character growth
Star After School
- Coached, structured afternoons
- Homework done before pickup
- Active kids off screens
- Confidence you can see
02 / A Day In The Program
The same predictable rhythm. Every single day.
Kids thrive on structure. Here's exactly what happens from bell to pickup — five focused blocks, coached start to finish.
School Pickup
Our team picks your child up from their school in our vehicles. Safe, on-time, no scrambling. You skip the pickup line for good.
Snack & Reset
Kids arrive, unpack, refuel, and decompress. We keep the transition calm before the productive part of the day starts.
Homework Hour
Structured, supervised quiet time. Kids get help staying on task so you're not fighting the homework battle after dinner.
Martial Arts Class
A full class every day — real belt progression, real skills, real coaching. This is where the confidence gets built.
Games, Life Skills & Pickup
Active games, weekly life-skill lessons, and calm handoff to you when you arrive. No chaos, no missed messages.
See it before you commit
Walk the floor. Meet the team.
Ask every question.
The pickup you'll actually look forward to
Homework done.
Energy spent.
Confidence built.
By the time you pull up, the assignments are finished, the sillies are out, and your kid is running to greet you with a story from class — not a meltdown from a screen.
100%
Homework attempted
45+
Minutes of mat time daily
0
Screens in the schedule
03 / What They Walk Away With
Skills that show up at school, home, and life.
Martial arts is the vehicle. Character is the destination. Every afternoon is engineered to build a specific set of lifelong tools.
- Confidence that shows up at school, not just on the mat
- Focus and follow-through under real pressure
- Respect for teachers, parents, teammates, and self
- Leadership skills — many students grow into junior coaches
- Physical fitness, coordination, and time off screens
- A tribe of friends who cheer each other on
04 / Transportation
We handle the pickup. You skip the line.
For every school on our route, our team pulls up in a marked Star Martial Arts vehicle, checks your child in with school staff, and drives them straight to the dojo. No car line. No middle-school parking-lot chaos. No calling out of work early.
- Marked, insured Star Martial Arts vehicles
- Trained, background-checked staff drivers
- Direct check-in with your child's school at dismissal
- Real-time notification if a route is delayed
- Vehicles maintained on a strict service schedule
- Booster seats available on request
School-to-Dojo Shuttle
Included in your monthly tuition — not a paid add-on. We cover most local elementary schools and several middle schools across both Gainesville locations.
Route timing
2:30–3:30 PM
Pickup windows adjust to each school's dismissal bell.
Not on the route?
Call us — new schools are added regularly, and parent drop-off is always welcome.
(352) 374-4950 →05 / Pickup Coverage
We pick up from your school.
Between our two Gainesville locations, we cover most local elementary and middle schools. If yours isn't listed, call — new routes are added regularly.
West Gainesville
500 NW 60th St, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 505-1499Pickup Schools
- Meadowbrook Elementary
- Hidden Oak Elementary
- Wiles Elementary
- Chiles Elementary
- Terwilliger Elementary
- Littlewood Elementary
- Parker Elementary
- The Frazer School
- PK Yonge Developmental School
- Fort Clark Middle School
- Kanapaha Middle School
North Gainesville
New5000 NW 34th Blvd, Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 450-3508Pickup Schools
- Talbot Elementary
- Norton Elementary
- Glen Springs Elementary
- Gainesville Christian Community School
- Howard Bishop Middle School
- Westwood Middle School
06 / Peace Of Mind
You're trusting us with something priceless.
We take that seriously. Safety, professionalism, and reliability are non-negotiable — for every family, every day.
- Compliant with all state after-school safety regulations
- Vehicles maintained on a strict service schedule
- Trained, background-checked instructors — not sitters
- Free care on early-dismissal days
- Full-day camps on school-closed days included
- Small groups so no child slips through the cracks
07 / What Parents Say
Real families. Real changes at home.
"We were nervous enrolling our son — he'd never been in a structured program. From day one, he loved it. Now he asks every morning, 'Is today an after-school day?' He's more confident, more focused, and genuinely happy here."
Hector & Maria Gorman
Sebastian's parents
"My son had always been shy and struggled to make friends. After starting the After-School Program, everything changed. He's more outgoing, more confident, and always talking about the friends he's made. So proud of how far he's come."
Parent of a Star student
Gainesville, FL
A note from the owner
Your child is in great hands.
When you enroll with us, you're not handing your child off — you're handing them up. Every kid in this program gets coached, seen, and pushed to grow. That's the promise.
Justin Scoby
Owner & Head Instructor · 3rd Degree Black Belt
08 / Questions Parents Ask
The important stuff.
Is this a daycare?+
No. We're a structured martial arts after-school program. Every afternoon has a defined rhythm — pickup, snack, homework, class, games — with trained instructors, not babysitters.
Which schools do you pick up from?+
Between our West and North Gainesville locations we cover most local elementary and several middle schools. See the coverage list below — and if your school isn't listed, call us. Routes are added regularly.
What happens on early-dismissal days?+
You're covered. Early-dismissal days are included at no extra charge — we run a bonus martial arts camp instead of a shortened afternoon.
What about teacher work days and school closures?+
Full-day camps are included on scheduled school-closed days. Same trusted staff, same facility, no extra logistics for you.
How much homework help will my child actually get?+
Homework Hour is supervised and quiet — not a free-for-all. Instructors help kids stay on task and answer questions. Most kids leave with their work done, so evenings at home aren't a fight.
How do I get started?+
Book a free tour. Tours run Monday–Friday at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM and take about 45 minutes. You'll see the space, meet the team, and get every question answered.
Free Tour · Meet Coach Justin
Come see it in action.
Tours run Monday through Friday at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM. About 45 minutes — walk the floor, meet Coach Justin and the team, see pickup in motion, and get every question answered before you commit.
Limited seats
Capped per grade so every kid gets real attention.
No pressure
Tour, ask, decide on your timeline — zero hard sell.
Both locations
West and North Gainesville — pick what fits your route.
Prefer to talk? Call (352) 505-1499 (West) or (352) 450-3508 (North).
The afternoon handled.
Spots fill by semester — reach out early to lock in your child's seat at either Gainesville location.