We worked a lot with our after care director, and now DS6 often enjoys after care more than school. We did buy and donate some toys/games/books we knew DS would enjoy. This also had the self-selecting benefit of helping DS and other bright kids find each other. Especially helpful were a few decks of Magic the Gathering cards and two Perplexus balls. The Perplexus balls also offered a bit of an escape into private time for DS who can really lose himself in the puzzle/challenge.
I will note, however, that the after care director is incredibly awesome and bright, gets my gifted kid better than any other teacher ever has, and has really taken to him. That makes a huge difference. Things would be very different without her, I think.
