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SAC/K-Club

 

When/Where can I sign my child up for SAC and/or K-Club?

 

At the School Age Care Office any time during the school year. Or print out and mail in a enrollment form from this website under FORMS
How much does SAC cost?

 

Registration:    $30.00 NON-REFUNDABLE family fee

Before School: $7.50 per child/per morning (part-time/variable care)

                             $25.00 per child/per week (full-time care/Monday-Friday)

After School:  $10.50 per child/per afternoon (part-time/variable care)

                      $32.50 per child/per week (full-time care, Monday-Friday)

Half Day:       $17.50* per child/per afternoon

*These fees are not included in the chart. Please add to the monthly amount if your child is going to attend.

How much does K-Club cost? Registration:  $30.00 NON-REFUNDABLE family enrollment.

Weekly Fees: $50.00 per child/per week (No part-time care available)

When is payment due? The 10th of each month
Can I pay SAC fees through supervisors at the school? No, you must pay fees through the office
Can I apply for a grant to pay for my child to attend SAC/K-Club? Yes, please click on our Financial Assistance LINK for more information
When does SAC open in the morning? Children may NOT be dropped off any sooner than 6:30AM
When does SAC close at night? Children must be picked up by 6:00 PM
What happens when school is DELAYED?

 

SAC still opens at 6:30AM and runs until school begins at the delayed time
What happens when School is CANCELLED? SAC is CANCELLED as well
What happens in a SEVERE STORM? SAC move to an inner part of the building where there are no windows. Signs will be posted by staff so that you may find the Emergency Area
I am going to be late picking up my child: Call the program beeper number or SAC Office at 330-7702
What happens if I am late picking up my child? Your account will be charged $1.00 PER MINUTE that a parent is late after 6PM
Where can I get a Parent Handbook? You can pick up a Parent Handbook in the office or download one in PDF form from our LINK under HANDBOOKS/FORMS
What activities will my child participate in during SAC? Although activities vary at every school, generally children will have access to the gymnasium or school playgrounds for sports activities. In addition children can play board/card games, create crafts, and work on homework
Is snack provided? Yes, snack is provided every day. Please let us know about food allergies. In addition children may bring their own snack from home if desired
Is breakfast provided? Yes, breakfast is provided by the school but is paid through the same account that lunch is paid through. Breakfast begins at 8:30 and ends at 9
If my child is sick do I need to call SAC in addition to the school? No, but please have the secretary leave a note in our mailbox
My child is having trouble adjusting to SAC: PLEASE speak with the program supervisors or SAC Director. They will be happy to help your child's transition easier!
Another child is picking on my child: PLEASE bring this to your program supervisor's attention immediately!
My child is having a friend spend the night, can he/she stay at SAC as well? Only if the friend is enrolled with the program
I NEED a babysitter!! Many of the SAC staff look for work outside there regular jobs. Inquire with program supervisors for availability. However, please note that this relationship is OUTSIDE of MCCSC parameters

 

Adventure Camp

 
When can I sign my child up for Adventure Camp?  
How much does Adventure Camp cost? Registration: $25.00 NON REFUNDABLE FEE

Child per week: $125.00

Summer School: $100.00

Can I apply for a grant to pay for my child to attend Adventure Camp? Yes, please refer to our Financial Assistance LINK or call the office at 330-7702
What is a day like at Adventure Camp? To get a better idea of a day at camp follow our Adventure Camp LINK for a weekly schedule
On what days does Adventure Camp go to the pool?

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays. We always use Bryan Park pool, but other pools are used as well. These change every summer.
What should my child bring to the pool? Swimsuit, a towel, and goggles if desired. The less your child brings with them the better. We attend pools with many people in the community and items are easily lost in the shuffle.
Does my child get sunscreen at camp? Yes. Every child is required to apply sunscreen at both the school and the pool. If your child burns easily please notify the Site Directors and/or the Group Directors.
Does Adventure Camp ever use the water slide at Bryan Park? Yes, once in a while we do! However, use of the slides at Bryan Park  is up to the discretion of the Site Directors. Children are not to bring money for the water slide.
What happens if it rains? Site Directors will plan other indoor activities or field trips and will post signs at the school to let you know what is going on
On what days are the field trips? Wednesdays. PLEASE be at the school before 8AM in order to assure that your child attends the field trip and is part of the morning attendance taken by the Group Directors
Can my child bring money to purchase items at gift shops during field trips? NO. There is never a time when it will be appropriate for a child to bring money for gift shops/concession stands.
Can my child do both Summer School and Adventure Camp? Yes! Although Summer School may sometimes conflict with some field trips, we have staff that are able to accommodate children attending both Adventure Camp and Summer School.