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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for registering your child and

supporting our afterschool programs. This

year marks our 39

year in providing quality

out-of-school time programs for the families

in Decatur. We are striving to offer the best

programs possible and want to welcome you

and your children to the afterschool program

this school year.

We, at Decatur Parks and Recreation,

operate in partnership with the school district

and collaborate regarding plans for operation

of our afterschool programs.

This school year we will explore the theme of

Around the World in 180 Days where your

child will be immersed in activities that will

inspire, ignite and foster imagination.

Our staff is eager to meet you and your child.

They have received training focusing on child

and youth development, First Aid/CPR, risk

management, age appropriate activities and

behavior management prior to beginning to

work. Throughout the school year we

conduct monthly training on topics that both

enhance the program and highlight the

safety of the participants.

In an effort to keep you informed and to get

your input, a new parent orientation meeting

is held at the beginning of school each year.

Monthly newsletters are available at

individual sites as well as bulletin boards and

parent programs or Family Nights.

We appreciate your participation in our

programs and welcome your comments and

suggestions.

In service,

Sara

Sara Holmes

Assistant Director of Recreation

OUR MISSION

We provide quality out-of-school time

programming that empowers children to

become responsible, healthy, engaged

members of their community.

OUR OUTCOMES

The philosophy of our program is to provide

participants with a safe, enriching, and fun

place to spend their out-of-school hours.

Program activities are specifically selected in

order to lead participants from our short-term

to long-term outcomes and thus to

accomplishing our mission.

We hope to accomplish outcomes in the

following areas:

Cultural Competence – awareness of

differences and showing respect for those

differences, respecting yourself and others,

positive attitudes about culture

Healthy Lifestyles – 60 minutes or more of

movement through active play, choosing

healthy foods, strategies to self-soothe and

calm down

Leadership – listening, collaboration, taking

on responsible roles and following through,

having a voice and sharing it with others

Social and Emotional Responsibility -

being collaborative, learning conflict

resolution skills, understanding how to make

and keep friends

OUR RACIAL EQUITY STAND

The City of Decatur is an organization that

embraces diversity, equity and inclusion with

clear intentional actions in order to dismantle

systemic racism and bias. We commit to

proactively listen, learn and act to promote

equitable outcomes and to cultivate a culture

where everyone feels valued and welcomed.

We accept this responsibility and pledge to

hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Supervision 3

Enrollment 3

Registration 3

Pre-registration 3

Lottery 4

Open registration 4

Wait lists 4

Payment 4

Due Dates 4

Payments 4

Financial Assistance 4

Refunds 4

Withdrawals 5

Cancellation 5

Tax Information 5

Termination 5

Programs, Hours and Pick Up 5

Afterschool 5

All Day Camp 5

Absences 5

Check-In 6

Check-Out 6

Late Fees 6

Early Release Days 6

Special Events 6

Walkers 6

Transportation 7

Bus Riders

Parent Involvement 7

Health and Wellness 8

Parent Questions and Concerns 8

Participant Essential Functions 8

Illness and Injury 8

Allergies 9

Medications 9

Environmental Procedures 9

Snacks 10

Description of Activities 10

Homework 11

Special Activities 11

Structured Program

Components 11

STEAM Squad 11

Cultural Enrichment 11

Daily Schedules 12

Animal Crackers 12

Whiz Kids 12

Participant Behavior 13

Expectations 13

Code of Conduct 13

Discipline Policies 13

Reports to Parents 14

Rights and Responsibilities of

Children, Youth, and Families 15

Responsibilities of Afterschool 15

Fee Schedule – Afterschool 17

and All Day Camp for 2023-2024

SUPERVISION

Director, Greg White

DeputyDirector: Claire Miller

Assistant Director of Recreation – Sara Holmes

Assistant Director of Operations: Nancy Brune

OST Supervisor: Animal Crackers – Rashad Crowell

OST: Whiz Kids – Dajānē Martin

Administrative Assistant: Lillie Johnson

Animal Crackers Site Coordinators

Clairemont – Jazmine Milton-Dates

Glennwood – Deyanna Mills

Oakhurst – Dejon Pope

Westchester – Joslyn Cos

Winnona Park – Xaviea Conover

Whiz Kids Site Coordinators

F.AVE – Stephen Chapital

Talley Street – Kiara Weems

Afterschool Counselors: Our program operates with a

12:1 child to staff ratio. Afterschool Counselors are hired

based on the number of children enrolled at each program

site. Counselors are provided ongoing professional

development opportunities to promote their knowledge of

the afterschool field. All staff members complete an

intensive training covering topics such as: behavior

management, how to work with different age groups,

specific activity training, prevention of child abuse, first

aid/CPR, supervision and much more.

Counselors’ names and photos are posted on the site

bulletin board. Please get to know our staff as they want

to get to know you!

Commitment to Quality in Our Industry -

Accredited Programs:

Animal Crackers Date of accreditation

Clairemont 2023

Glennwood 2019

Oakhurst 2023

Westchester 2019

Winnona Park 2019

Whiz Kids

Fifth Avenue 2019

Talley Street Pending 2024

COMMENTS or CONCERNS?

Contact Information

If you need to get in touch with our staff or your child,

please call the Administrative Offices at 404-378-1082.

Please talk to the staff person most closely involved first

1. Please talk to the counselor to get details.

2. Talk to Site Coordinators

3. Contact OST Supervisor

ENROLLMENT

It is the policy of Decatur Parks and Recreation to enroll

children without bias toward sex, religion, race or physical

disability. Every reasonable effort is made to

accommodate the special needs of children. Our program

provides supervisory care and not medical or nursing

care. Should your child require special care, please

teacher and/or the school social worker.

Part-Time Enrollment: DPRD accepts children on a

part-time basis 1 to 4 days per week. Days of attendance

will remain the same throughout the session. Part-Time

enrollment is subject to availability and must be requested

in writing from DPRD. Changes to part-time registration

should be requested in writing to DPRD by the 15th of the

month prior to the start of the session in which the

changes will go into effect. Changes to part-time

registration made for a current session will cost $25 per

child. Families should be aware that while reducing days

is easy, adding them back is dependent upon space.

Registration: Families must enroll children into the

program by:

1. completing registration forms and

2. paying the fees due before children can

participate. Minors cannot enroll or participate in

the program without consent from a parent or

legal guardian.

Pre-Registration: Families with at least one child

enrolled in the current school year through Session 6 with

fees paid in full by January 15 are eligible for the Pre-

Registration process. During the three week Pre-

Registration period which begins in January, enrolled

families are invited to complete registration forms for the

upcoming school year to indicate their interest in

remaining in the city’s programs in the fall. A detailed

instruction letter will go out via email to each eligible

household in January.

Every child in the eligible household who will be in K-5

grade in the new school year may be pre-registered

through this process. Although there is no guarantee of

re-enrollment, we make every effort to enroll every eligible

child for the next school year. Families are notified by the

end of February as to their enrollment status for the new

school year.

Lottery Registration: Lottery registration is open to

families whose children are not enrolled in Animal

Crackers or Whiz Kids as of January of the current school

year. Detailed lottery information is available in

downloadable format on the city website at

www.decaturga.com/DPRD.

Lottery enrollment is available online from 10:00 am the

day after Presidents Day in February through the second

to last Friday in April. Children who will be in K-5th grades

in the fall may be registered for the Afterschool lottery

spin. On the last Friday in April, we will activate the lottery

spin to place registrants in the available afterschool spots

for all Animal Crackers and Whiz Kids programs.

Fees will be applied to each family’s account where

children are placed in afterschool programs via the lottery

spin ($35 per child). Those who are not placed in the

program will be placed on the waitlist for the program in

order of lottery number. Lottery registration can be

confirmed by logging into CommunityPass, selecting My

Account from the menu and then reviewing the activities

by each family member’s name. Families will be

contacted to confirm enrollment no later than the second

week in May.

Open Registration: Open Registration begins after the

lottery process is complete in early May and remains open

throughout the school year. When programs are full,

parents may place children on the waiting list for the

program.

Waiting Lists: In the event that a site fills prior to your

registration, you may place your child on the waiting list.

You will be contacted if a spot becomes available.

PAYMENT

Due Dates: Fees are due on the 15th of every month,

except December, in advance of the session start date.

Session fees will be applied to each household on the first

of each month in which fees are due.

We will send reminders regarding payment due dates via

email using the address you provided as your contact

email on your CommunityPass family account. Emails

and calls will be generated for our entire contact list and

will continue to the designated number and email address

until you ask us to remove you from our contact list or give

us updated contact information. For updates or removal

please call our office at 404-377-0494.

On-line Payments: Payments can be made via our

online registration system, which can be accessed from

the City website. CommunityPass requires

payment in full. Visit

https://register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur. You will

need your username and password to access the

website. CommunityPass will accept Visa or MasterCard.

Forgot Your Password? You can request it on the

CommunityPass login screen or call DPRD.

Phone Payment: Fees may be paid by phone using Visa

or MasterCard at 404-378-1082 or 404-377-0494.

Mail checks to: Decatur Parks and Recreation, PO Box

220, Decatur, GA 30031.

Hand Delivered: Payments may be hand delivered to the

Decatur Recreation Center.

9 a.m. – 6 p.m Monday - Friday

10 a.m – 4 p.m. Saturday

Financial Assistance: Limited financial assistance is

available for City of Decatur families demonstrating a

need. You will need to complete the online application and

provide proof of both residency and income. Applications

are reviewed and awards are determined once all

required documentation is received.

Non-Payment of Fees: Our office will communicate with

you via email if afterschool fees have not been paid by the

start of a new session. You will be notified that your child

is no longer eligible to attend the program and will be

withdrawn from the program. That space will be made

available to another family. The only exception is in the

case of special arrangements made with the OST

Manager.

Note: Late fees are to be paid before the session is

ended. Failure to make payment or repeated tardiness

will result in child’s removal from the activity and

ineligibility for other City programs.

Note: Our staff members are not permitted to accept

program payments on site.

Refunds

Afterschool:

• Refund request is made prior to the start of the

new session.

• Refund is made in writing and will apply from the

next program date following the refund request.

• Any refund requests prior to the fee due date for

a session will be made in full.

Written refund requests made after the relevant session

due date will be charged a $25 late change fee and will

be pro-rated for session days elapsed. Refunds are not

available for subsidized fee rates after the start of an

afterschool session.

All Day Camp: Camp fees are not refundable and non-

transferable within two weeks (13 days or less) of the

start of camp.

A refund, is available if:

• Cancellation in writing is received 14 days prior to

the session start date.

• The camper is physically unable to attend camp

due to illness or injury. A physician’s statement is

required before a refund can be granted.

• Weather Related Closing: In the event All Day

Camp is cancelled prior to opening for the day a

full refund will be provided. If the program is

closed after the start of the program, no refunds

will be provided.

Withdrawals

If you choose to withdraw from the program during the

school year, please email your request to us at

[email protected].

Withdrawal notification should be received on or before

the date session payments are due (the 15th of the

month, prior to the start of the new session). Otherwise,

you will still be considered to be enrolled in the next

session and will be held responsible for payment for the

upcoming session. You will remain responsible for any

outstanding fees. Fees are non-transferable.

Cancellation Policy

Afterschool: In the event the program is not able to

operate, due to weather, facility issues, or any unforeseen

occurrence more than 5 consecutive days you will be

issued a partial refund for the days missed.

If the program is not able to operate and therefore

cancelled for an extended period of time, you will be

refunded for all of the affected dates. Families will be

notified in writing.

All Day Camp: If a session is cancelled by DPRD then all

fees are refundable. If minimum enrollment is not met for

any camp session at least 10 days in advance, DPRD will

cancel and notify families of the change.

Although DPRD prefers not to cancel scheduled all day

camp sessions, cancellation may be necessary in the

event of staffing, facility, enrollment or other issues.

Tax Information

The City of Decatur tax ID number is 58-6000560. At tax

time, you can generate your own Childcare Statement

through CommunityPass.

https://register.communitypass.net/cityofdecatur. Select

the My Account tab, choose View/Pay Balances and

select the season, then choose view a seasonal

statement.

Termination Policy

Children and Youth Services reserves the right to

terminate your child’s afterschool or all day camp

enrollment with or without refund if the staff deems it in

the best interest of the safety of the child, other children,

parents or staff. If a child’s enrollment termination is

deemed necessary by DPRD staff, parents will be

informed of reason for termination of services.

PROGRAMS, HOURS and PICK UP

INFORMATION

Afterschool: Afterschool operates in sync with the City

Schools of Decatur schedule and provides afterschool

care from the end of each school day until 6:15 pm,

Monday through Friday. Please make a note on your

calendar regarding school holidays. Afterschool will not

operate on school makeup days.

Hours of Operation

Animal Crackers 2:50 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Whiz Kids 2:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

All Day Camp is a theme-based daily program designed

to allow children to have a safe, fun place to engage in

recreational activities under the guidance of our

afterschool staff. All Day Camps are provided on teacher

workdays and school breaks as listed on the attached fee

schedule. Camp runs 7:30a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and is located

at the Cochran Building at Legacy Park. Everyone must

bring their own lunch. Snack is provided.

Registration: All Day Camps require separate

registration and an additional fee. You must pre-register

to attend. No registrations will be taken on the day of

camp. Children must be at least 5 years old and attending

Kindergarten through 5

grade at the time of the program.

There will be no age or grade level exceptions. Activities

are designed with curriculum and programming for

campers of a certain age/grade level.

Absences and Schedule Changes

If you know in advance that your child will be absent or

his/her schedule will change, we ask that you notify the

Site Coordinator the day prior or send a note. If your

child's schedule changes without notice, please contact

the Children and Youth Services office at (404) 378-1082

and leave a message for your site staff.

NOTE: Please do not call the school office

to leave messages. The afterschool

program is not operated by your child’s

school but by City of Decatur Parks and

Recreation Department.

Check In – Check Out

Check in: We require that all children be checked in

directly with a staff member through our digital attendance

program each day upon arrival. Children are dismissed

from their classrooms directly to afterschool and walk to

the program space under school supervision.

Check out: All individuals picking up children must

physically enter the building to sign children out. We

cannot send a child out to your car or send your child to

meet you at the door.

To ensure your child’s safety, we require written

notification including the name of the authorized party as

well as the dates/times of authorization if anyone other

than the persons listed on child’s pick-up list. All persons

(including parents) must present a valid picture I.D. to

staff at pick up. Authorized adults may be added in your

CommunityPass account. Upload a photo to maximize

ease of checkout.

Siblings 13 years of age and older can check out a

younger child if parent has notified the site in writing and

included a photo of the older sibling to prove identification.

You may add additional people you give permission pick

up by logging into your CommunityPass account, giving

written information to your Site Director in person, or by

sending email permission to DPRD@decaturga.com.

Note: Appropriate legal paperwork is required to be on file

with DPRD when a custodial parent requests us not to

release the child to the other parent or guardian.

Parent Tardiness: The program ends at 6:15 pm. It is

the parent or guardian’s responsibility to ensure that

children are picked up by that time. Repeatedly being late

to pick up children may result in expulsion from the

program.

Emergency Contact: At 6:15 pm we will call the people

designated as emergency and alternate pick-up names in

order to secure a ride for your child. If no one can be

reached, the child will be transported (a $25 fee will be

charged) to the Decatur Recreation Center to wait to be

picked up.

Late Fees: Parents will be assessed a late fee of $10.00

every 10 minutes beginning at 6:16 p.m. 6:16-6:26 =

$10.00, etc. The CommunityPass software will

automatically record the time of pick up and late fees will

be assessed by our administrative office. The late fee will

be added to your account balance. All late fees must be

paid online or at Decatur Recreation Center. Late fees

cannot be collected on site

Children at Risk: Parents or

other adults who arrive to pick up

a child in an incapacitated

condition (i.e. alcohol, drugs)

present a risk to their child. The

staff in charge will advise the

parent of their options regarding

the transportation of their child to his/her home. Some

options that may be exercised are:

• Call the other parent or legal guardian

• Call another person on the child’s emergency

contact list

• Call a ride share

• Call a nearby neighbor or friend

If a reasonable conclusion cannot be reached, the

parent will be advised that either DFCS or the City of

Decatur Police will be called.

Extracurricular Activities: If your child will leave our

program for another after-school activity, i.e. scouts,

soccer, any school sponsored afterschool activity, etc. we

must have written notification of these plans including the

name of the person who will pick your child up. Children

will be expected to sign in to afterschool and then sign out

to attend activities outside our program including meeting

with a teacher afterschool.

If your child is scheduled for activities, both in and out of

school, please put this schedule in writing for the

afterschool staff. This will allow the program staff to know

what days and times to expect your child. If your child is

to return to the afterschool program following an outside

activity, please let the Site Coordinator know what time to

expect the child’s return. Our staff will contact parents

concerning any child not accounted for at the scheduled

time.

Early Release Days: The school system has scheduled

monthly early release days during the year. Your child is

automatically enrolled to be released into the afterschool

program immediately following dismissal if those days are

your normally scheduled day to attend the program. Part

time (do not attend five days per week) participants who

attend on Wednesdays will be charged an additional $10

per session. Participants not scheduled to attend on early

release days cannot enroll to attend.

Holidays: On City of Decatur holidays we will not offer

programs for children and youth as the DPRD Department

will be closed.

Special Events: Occasionally your afterschool site will

offer a special event. Children that are enrolled part-time

are welcome to attend the event with parent supervision

(we cannot add that day for your child, but welcome you

and your child together). Your site coordinator will inform

you of the special event days that are open for

attendance.

Un-Scheduled Site Closure: If the buildings need to be

cleared for any reason during program hours we will notify

parents by calling the number provided on the registration

forms and/or emailing pick-up instructions.

Walkers: Children ages 8 and younger cannot walk home

unaccompanied. Children 9 and over can walk home with

written permission from parents stating the days the child

should walk home and the time of dismissal. Children will

be dismissed from the program 30 minutes before dark or

at 6:15 pm (whichever comes first).

Weather: In the event of extreme weather the program

will adhere to the decision of the City Schools of Decatur

regarding operation. The decision will be announced on

local radio and TV stations, the school system hotline, and

school system and city websites. When schools are

closed, afterschool will not be in operation.

TRANSPORTATION

Booster Seats: Booster seats in combination with

shoulder strap belts are used for all five to eight year olds

per state law when travelling by City van.

School buses will be used in the event of any planned

field trip outing involving a large number of participants.

CSD is responsible for all children riding on the bus. For

shorter or small group trips, children will be transported

via City van with an approved driver.

Bus/Van Riders Code of Conduct.

Parents please review this with your child.

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Attendance will be taken while boarding

and at destination.

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Remain seated

throughout the trip.

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Leave your seat only

when the bus has reached its

destination and comes to a

complete stop.

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Keep your back pack and belongings on your lap

or put them under the seat.

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Always keep the aisle clear.

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Do not talk to the driver except in case of an

emergency.

•

Avoid doing anything that might disturb or

interfere with the driver.

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Do not talk loudly or yell. Be courteous at all

times.

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Never stick hands, arms, head or feet out of the

window.

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Do not open windows without the driver’s

permission.

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Do not throw anything within the vehicle or out of

a window.

•

Do not touch the emergency door or exit

controls or any of the safety equipment

without the

driver’s permission.

•

Do not discard garbage in the vehicle.

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Do not eat or drink in the vehicle, with the

exception that students may drink water from

plastic water

bottles.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Communication: We encourage parents to

communicate daily with staff members at the site. We

believe this builds a positive relationship that greatly

benefits your child. In addition to this personal

communication, parents can expect to receive periodic

Facebook updates and announcements, and direct email

from the program. Please check the bulletin board at the

site for postings, snack menus, lesson plans and other

pertinent information.

Concerns: If you have an individual concern, please

discuss this with your Site Coordinator. If you feel you

need further assistance in resolving any concerns after

working with your Site Coordinator, please contact the

Program Supervisor at 404-378-1082.

Evaluations: In addition to visiting, we welcome parent

feedback on program procedures and encourage you to

provide your input. We have worked with an evaluator to

create a targeted evaluation system that relies heavily on

your participation at the end of the school year. Your

participation in this written evaluation process helps us

make changes to ensure we are providing the highest

quality program for your child/ren.

Orientation: An orientation meeting is held at the

beginning of the school year to orient new parents,

introduce full-time staff and to answer questions. Once

enrolled, parents are provided a Parent Handbook at

orientation or may be located online. The purpose of this

packet is to familiarize both the child and the parents with

the program policies and procedures.

As new families enter the program throughout the school

year the Site Coordinator will facilitate introductions of the

program staff and to the program’s policies and

procedures. Our bulletin board on site provides ongoing

information to keep families informed about a variety of

relevant topics, including staff names.

Special Events: We hold Family Nights and Parent

Enrichment Events throughout the school year. These

may be during the afternoon hours or during the evening.

These events give the parents a chance to get to know

their site staff and see and experience the variety of

activities your children are engaging in during our

program. Families are encouraged to participate in these

events.

Visitation: We welcome parent visitation to outdoor

events and activities during the program. If you wish to

visit please check in with the Site Coordinator upon

arrival. There will be opportunities for parents to be

involved in a variety of roles including helping with special

events, sharing skills, etc. If you are interested in

participating, please make your Site Coordinator aware.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PROCEDURES

Parent Questions and Comments

If you have any special concerns or health needs

regarding your child, please discuss these with the site

coordinator so that we may be best prepared to fully serve

your child. We cannot adequately support your child’s

safety during afterschool/all day camp unless you share

all relevant behavioral and medical information that might

affect him/her during his/her time with us. Thank you for

working with us to provide the very best care for your

child.

Let Us Be Your Parenting Partner

Our Child Health History including the Asthma Action

Plan, Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and Health Form

contains space for personal information regarding your

child. We would like to take a moment to talk with you

about this important information.

Some parents hesitate to provide afterschool programs

with personal information about their child’s behavior or

past experience. Some fear the information may be

misused, while others are concerned about their child

being labeled, singled out or treated differently. All

parents want to see their child have a strong, fresh start,

unencumbered by past problems.

As seasoned afterschool professionals, we appreciate

these concerns. We also know how invaluable such

information can be in assisting us help your child make as

smooth and happy adjustment to our program as possible

– something we know all parents want, too!

Having prior knowledge about a learning difficulty, ADHD,

sensitivity to lights or sounds, medical condition or recent

loss or major change in the family or child’s life makes a

tremendous difference in helping us be sensitive to your

child’s need for patience, understanding and reassurance

– especially in the first few days of the program. This is

especially true for children who have an attention problem

or who are nervous about new situations. Many parents

fear that an afterschool program will not accept their

children if they are completely forthcoming about these

situations, yet children need us to be partners with you in

planning for a safe and successful experience.

Furthermore, children often use their behavior rather than

their words to tell us something is bothering them. Having

advance knowledge of areas that might be difficult for

your child helps us understand the message in their

actions. The better we understand your child, the more we

can assure you of a better afterschool experience for your

child.

Our commitment is to use such information only to help

your child adjust to the program environment. It will only

be used at the program when necessary and then only

with the greatest discretion and your prior knowledge.

Remember, when faced with challenges, we can help

your child have great success if you help us. We

encourage you to make us a full partner in planning for

your child’s afterschool needs. Please contact the Site

Coordinator before attending the program to set your child

up for a successful experience.

Participant Essential Functions

In order to attend the City of Decatur afterschool and All

Day Camps, children must meet the following essential

functions:

• Able to move independently from place to place

• Able to effectively interact in a group based on

program content

• Be able to meet personal needs (toileting, diet

management, etc.)

• Capable self-manager of chronic illness

• Can communicate needs and is able to

understand and follow instructions in order to

comply with the site’s safety expectations.

We will not be able to offer one-to-one care or supervision

for any participant.

Essential Forms

Each child must have a completed afterschool information

and release form and health history form on file. Children

may not attend sessions if the forms are not completed.

Please be sure all information is accurate and complete.

Address and Phone Numbers

Please inform DPRD in writing of all changes to address

and phone numbers. If your emergency numbers change,

it is important that we are notified immediately. Also, if you

are going out of town please let us know as this will allow

us to quickly contact someone on your emergency pick up

list.

ILLNESS AND INJURY

Chronic Illness: If a child is chronically ill, the child will

be included in the program when it is feasible. Our staff

will work with parents and doctors to include the child in

any way possible.

Communicable Diseases: Children with communicable

diseases are not permitted to attend the program until the

symptoms have been resolved for at least 24 hours.

Examples of possible communicable disease symptoms

are:

• a temperature of 100º or more,

• diarrhea

• vomiting

• copious respiratory secretions (especially yellow

or green secretions)

• eye discharge

• severe coughing

• change in behavior, lethargy, inability to focus

In the event that we find your child to have any of these

symptoms we will contact you to pick them up. It is

imperative that we maintain a current contact list in case

of emergency. Please notify us regularly of any changes

in phone numbers or emergency contacts. Children with

communicable diseases will be readmitted to the program

according to the school’s health policy. Our policy

supports your child’s recovery from illness by reducing

his/her exposure to other children and also allowing time

for him/her to rest and recover. This policy also helps to

prevent illness in other children by reducing exposure risk.

Our counselors support infection control policies by

encouraging frequent hand washing, by cleaning shared

items, and encouraging “vampire sneezing and

coughing.”

Accidents/Emergencies: In the event that a minor injury

occurs, basic First Aid will be administered by camp staff.

The following procedures will be followed:

• First Aid will be provided and the incident

recorded on an incident/accident report.

• The child will periodically be observed after First

Aid has been applied.

In the event of a medical emergency, immediate action

will be taken by the staff as per your instructions on both

the registration and health forms. Please keep these

forms updated. If parents or other responsible adults are

unable to be reached, the child will be taken to the nearest

hospital for necessary treatment.

In general, in the event of a major injury or

a health problem arises and professional

medical care is required, the following

steps will be taken:

• You will be contacted. If you

cannot be reached, the emergency contact

person will be notified.

• Immediate First Aid will be administered by the

staff.

• 911 will be called.

• A staff person will accompany your child to the

hospital and remain until you or your emergency

contact arrives.

• The incident will be described in writing on the

DPRD incident/accident report.

The City of Decatur does not incur the cost of medical

treatment or transport and it is imperative that you indicate

on your child’s health form what type of health insurance

you carry.

Allergies: We will try our best to make reasonable

accommodations for children with severe allergies to

peanut products and other allergens. If you are aware that

your child is severely allergic to something, it is your

responsibility to notify the Site Coordinator in advance so

we may take proper precautions.

Please complete the Allergy Action Plan form, located on

our website, to indicate what steps should be taken in

case of reaction.

MEDICATIONS

We will not administer prescription medication to your

child except in case of a life sustaining medication such

as an Epi-Pen or asthma inhalers.

Lifesaving medications will only be

dispensed with written consent from the

parents.

• Complete the Allergy Action Plan form

• Provide medication in the original

container with the prescription label and dosage

directions attached.

• Medication must be labeled with the child’s name,

the name of the medication, the dosage amount,

and the time or times to be given.

• Hand all medication to the Site Coordinator in a

labeled zip lock bag. Children are not allowed to

keep medications on their person, in their lunch

bags or backpacks unless they have parent

permission to self-carry medication. After a

discussion with the Site Coordinator, it may be

determined that a child who uses an

inhaler/EpiPen on an as needed basis may carry

the inhaler/EpiPen in his/her backpack to all

activities. The parent and Site Coordinator will

determine if the child can take on this

responsibility. In this situation, we recommend a

second inhaler/epi-pin remain with the Site

Coordinator if the other one is misplaced.

• All medications will be locked up or maintained by

a staff member when away from the site and

given to your child when needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

Air Quality: In the event of an orange or higher rating for

air quality by the EPA at www.airnow.gov we will move all

activities indoors.

Bug Spray: Should your child need to use bug spray

while participating in the program, the following

procedures will be followed in accordance with DPRD

policies:

• Keep the insect repellent in the original container,

labeled with your child’s name

• Staff will remind children to apply bug spray as

needed.

• Staff will assist children 5 - 8 years old in applying

bug spray at parent’s request. All children that

are older than 9 will be expected to apply their

own bug spray or ask a counselor for assistance

in applying spray or stick.

Extreme Heat and Cold: We monitor the air temperature

and both heat and cold index numbers to ensure the

health and safety of our participants and staff. Activity

time outside will be shortened or cancelled if the

conditions are excessively hot or cold.

No Tobacco, No Vaping, No Pets, Drive Slowly

Thank you, in advance, for respecting our facilities when

you visit. We ask that you leave your pets at home, do not

use tobacco or vape devices while on the property.

Smoking or vaping is prohibited inside the buildings where

our programs are held or outside in activity areas where

our participants are located.

As you drive in and out of parking area please keep the

children in mind and drive slowly.

Sunscreen: Should your child need to use sunscreen

while participating in the program, the following

procedures MUST be followed in accordance with DPRD

policies.

• Keep the sunscreen (spray or sticks) in the

original container, labeled with your child’s name.

• Staff will remind children to apply sunscreen at

scheduled times.

• Staff will assist children 5 - 8 years old in applying

sunscreen at the parent’s request. All children

that are older than 9 will be expected to apply

their own sunscreen or ask a counselor for

assistance in applying spray or stick.

Inclement Weather Procedure: In inclement weather

children will participate in activities inside. During light rain

showers without thunder or lightning, we will continue our

normal programming.

SNACKS AND HYGIENE

Daily Snack: We provide a daily snack that meets and/or

exceeds the USDA snack guidelines. The guidelines are

based on an average caloric amount for the week. As

such, snacks may vary in terms of nutritional and caloric

value during a week and still be in compliance with USDA

guidelines. Snacks include fruit juice or milk as well as a

food item. Please see the bulletin board for weekly

menus. City Schools of Decatur Nutrition Department

plans the snack menu. Please share any feedback or

concerns you have regarding snack selections with us as

we work to offer quality snack offerings in partnership with

the City Schools of Decatur Nutrition Department. If you

have suggestions for appropriate snacks that are

individually packaged, please let us know.

Hand washing: Children are directed to wash their hands

prior to getting/preparing snacks and after using the

restroom.

Food Projects and Parties:

Occasionally, the children prepare

additional snacks as a food project.

We also have monthly birthday parties

and occasional seasonal celebrations.

Special foods may be served at parties.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Kid’s Choice/Stations/Fun Centers: Each afterschool

day is organized around the concept of choices. This is

an opportunity for children to choose how to spend their

time in the program. A variety of activities offered include

homework, board games, reading, free art, outside free

play, blocks and other manipulative objects, science and

nature activities, food projects, nutrition activities,

imaginative play, drama and quiet games. The activity

choices vary during the program day.

Arts and Crafts: Children have the opportunity to be

creative with the Free Art Center each day. This center

provides paper, markers, crayons, scissors, glue, and a

variety of other items for the children’s use. Also, each

week a simple arts and crafts project activity is planned.

This gives the children an opportunity to explore different

media.

Community Time or Group Time: Community Time is a

weekly sharing time where children talk about important

happenings and plans for the day. Children are

encouraged to share art projects and other

accomplishments. Children might also share a poem, joke

or story. At this time the activities for the week are shared,

new opportunities are presented, rules are reinforced and

policy changes are introduced to the children.

Cooperative Play: The programming will include a

variety of non-competitive and cooperative games

designed for participation by all. The guiding principles of

cooperative play are "play hard, play fair and play safe."

The games involve working together, participation by all

players, and using imagination and creativity. All children

are encouraged to participate.

HOMEWORK

Animal Crackers: Homework is a scheduled activity

required for all children. All children are expected to

spend 20 minutes on homework at a set time at least two

days per week. If a child does not have homework, we

require 20 minutes of quiet reading during this time

period. If completion of homework becomes an issue for

your child, please talk with the Site Coordinator to make

an agreement between you, your child and the staff

relating to your homework expectations for your child.

Whiz Kids: Homework is a scheduled activity required for

all children. All children are expected to spend 30 minutes

on homework at a set time each day. If a child does not

have homework, we require 30 minutes of quiet reading

during this time period. If completion of homework

becomes an issue for your child, please talk with the Site

Coordinator to make an agreement between you, your

child and the Whiz Kids staff relating to your homework

expectations for your child.

Afterschool staff will not mandate that children complete

homework. If you wish to mandate homework time for

your child, you and your child should reach an agreement

on that issue. Please do not ask staff to enforce

completion of homework or punish for non-completion.

We are happy to work with you to remind and encourage

children during homework time. A verbal contract may be

created between staff, child and parent upon parent

request. Staff will report daily homework activities to

parents upon request as well. Parents may wish to ask a

child’s classroom teacher to share weekly assignments

with program staff for follow up.

Homework Supplies: For those children who

forget their supplies, each site is provided with

a homework box including a dictionary, ruler,

pencil sharpener, pencils, paper, etc.

Nutrition: Nutrition activities designed to teach good

eating habits and increase positive attitudes toward

healthy foods are included each week.

Physical Activity: All programs offer at least 30 minutes

of outside time per day. Where weather prevents outside

time, active indoor activities will be substituted. This

portion of the program is designed to provide children an

opportunity to exercise and improve their fitness level.

Fitness activities include: parachute games, kid aerobics,

curricular activities from CATCH Kids Club (Coordinated

Approach to Child Health) and active group games.

Sports Skills: We provide active, skill-building activities

where children have the opportunity to play organized

games or games of their choice and utilize playground

equipment. This program is not designed to provide

specialized sports or fitness programming.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Field Trips: Periodically children may take a field trip for

special programs or visit other sites or other special

opportunities. Parents will receive advance notice of any

off-site trips with beginning and estimated ending times

and locations of trips.

Occasions: This time will be used for monthly birthday

and holiday parties, speakers, films, field trips, and/or

other "non-routine" events. These days will be mentioned

in our monthly newsletters.

STRUCTURED PROGRAM COMPONENTS

STEAM SQUAD

Animal Crackers: Participants attend hands-on sessions

with trained instructors in small groups to expand their

knowledge of science, technology, engineering, arts and

math and to complete group projects using a range of

technology tools and software.

Whiz Kids: STEAM Squad is a program choice through

our enrichment program and is offered at the discretion of

the site coordinator. Topics are

planned by the Site Coordinator

and STEAM Squad coordinator

based on the children’s interest.

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

Animal Crackers: Participants are offered exposure to a

wide range of supplemental experiences with Artist

Instructors ranging from mixed media visual arts and

pottery to puppetry and improvisational theater. Sessions

generally last four weeks and occur two days per week

(days may vary by site and by offering). Children that

attend at least 4 days per week have the opportunity to

attend least one session per week when enrichment is

offered. Parents will be invited to attend closing sessions

where children may showcase their creativity at the end

of each enrichment session.

Whiz Kids: Whiz Kids offer activities called Whiz Kids

Circles. The Whiz Kids will sign up monthly. At the third

week of each month the Whiz Kids will select four Whiz

Kids Circles to participate in for a 4 week period.

DAILY SCHEDULES

Animal Crackers

2:50 pm Dismissed from school to program

3:00 pm Choice Activities: Snack, Homework, Outside

Activities, Manipulatives, Board Games,

Quiet Reading/Rest, Dramatic Play, Free Art,

Rotating Centers

3:20 pm Community Time

3:30 pm Choice and Scheduled Activities

Enrichment M & F

STEAM Squad Tu, W, Th, (depending on

program enrollment)

5:00 pm Choice and Scheduled Activities

Enrichment M & F

6:00 pm Closing and Wrap Up – Choice Activities

6:15 pm Program Closes – All children must be picked

up. Late fees begin at 6:16 pm

Whiz Kids

2:15 pm Dismissal

2:20 pm Arrival to Program

2:30 pm Snack and Group Meeting time

2:55 pm Outdoor Play and Free Choice

3:30 pm Homework Time

4:00 pm Enrichment sessions

4:00 pm Choice Activities

5:15 pm Choice Activities & Enrichment

6:15 pm Program Closes

PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR

Expectations of Participants

Children are entitled to a pleasant and safe environment

while participating in afterschool. We know that everyone

is not always going to get along or agree on things,

especially when competition is involved. However, we

expect that these disagreements will be handled in a non-

violent and non-threatening manner. We want everyone

to feel that they are in a safe environment where they are

valued. All children should use their number one resource

when an unexpected altercation happens, that is to self-

report to a counselor right away.

Please review with your child daily the types of behaviors

that we expect as outlined below and discuss their

importance in order for your child to have a successful

time during the afterschool program.

Be Friendly: Honesty and respect will be the basis for all

relationships and interactions. Reach out and make a new

friend each week. Show and give respect to each other in

our group. If we listen to others, they will listen to us. Use

please and thank you often when working with others.

Be Inclusive: Teamwork and cooperation will be the

basis for including every one. Use positive language at all

times. Speak for yourself, not anyone else. Encourage

others by avoiding put downs. Show respect. Keep your

hands and feet to yourself at all times. Keep touch

positive.

Build Community: We encourage each child to make

new friends, play with old friends, learn new games, try

something new, build skills and just have fun. The proper

use and cleanliness of the area, equipment, supplies, etc.

is the responsibility of all. Clean up is important and we

need your support to respect the environment, put up

supplies, and put trash in the trash cans and not to

intentionally cause damage to property. Be responsible

for your words and actions. Be responsible for personal

belongings. Stay in program areas with your counselor –

running away is not acceptable. Cooperate with staff and

follow directions so everyone can be safe and have fun.

During the first month of afterschool, all expectations and

guidelines will be covered and explained by the site staff.

Please review the following rules with your child:

General Rules

• Listen to the staff and follow their directions

• During afterschool time, child should remain in

the group unless given permission to leave

• Children should not be alone at any time while at

afterschool

• No cell phone or electronics are allowed.

• Please respect nature, do not pick leaves, grass

or harm plants or animals

• Please do not throw sticks or stones

• Keep the program space clean. This includes

picking up litter, no writing graffiti, and returning

equipment to a counselor

• No fighting. If you have a problem, walk away

from the situation and tell a counselor

• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times

• Children should always strive to be caring,

honest, respectful and responsible

• Hallways are quiet places where there is no

running/eating or horse playing.

Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming

environment for all of our participants, family members

and guests. To ensure the safety and comfort for all, we

ask individuals to act appropriately while they are in our

facility or participating in a DPRD program. This applies

to staff, participants and their parents. We expect persons

to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect

the rights and dignity of others.

Our code of conduct does not permit language or action

that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below

a general accepted standard of conduct. Specifically this

includes:

• Angry or vulgar language including swearing,

name calling and shouting;

• Physical contact with another person in an angry

or threatening way;

• Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual

contact with another person;

• Harassment or intimidation with words, gestures,

body language or other menacing behavior;

• Behavior which extends to or results in the theft

or destruction of property;

• Carrying or concealing weapons or devices that

may be used as weapons.

Please be responsible for your own personal conduct and

safety. If someone’s behavior threatens your personal

comfort or safety, please ask that person to refrain. Staff

are trained and expected to respond to any reported

violation of our code of conduct. Please do not hesitate to

notify a staff person if you need assistance. We want to

help!

OST Administrators will investigate all reported incidents.

Dismissal from a program may result from any violation of

the code of conduct. No refunds will be given.

Discipline Policies

Our staff will work with children to help them resolve their

own conflicts during the program. Parents will be

informed of any safety related concerns, willful harm

infractions or any repeated rule infraction by their child.

Children with repeated disciplinary incidents relating to

safety will be suspended. Children who continue to

behave in unsafe or harmful ways may be expelled.

Behavior Management Plan: If your child has been

receiving assistance in behavior management during the

school year, it is imperative that this information be shared

with the site coordinator. This will enable us to work more

effectively and productively with your child.

Note: The afterschool program does not have access to

behavioral information that you have supplied to the

school system.

Financial Responsibility: Parents/guardians will be held

financially responsible for any damage caused by the

willful misconduct of their child.

Rules and Consequences: Our afterschool program is

structured to provide your child a safe, supportive, and

positive environment in which to learn and grow. We try

to allow many avenues for creativity, freedom of choice

and new experiences. The afterschool staff is trained to

utilize conflict resolution and violence prevention skills to

supplement what is taught during the school day while

helping children to solve their own problems.

Your child's safety is our primary concern. We want

children to be safe in activities and kind to others and

things around our program. We want to clarify our

conduct/consequences protocol with you and hope you

will review it with your child. It outlines our course of

action in case of problematic behavior.

Minor Infraction to Rules (Non-Safety): After minor

infractions to rules an initial warning is given for

inappropriate behavior and an explanation for the

existence of the given rule – with an emphasis on safety

– will be offered to the child. Each K-2

site has a Peace

Center that children are encouraged to use to work out

their frustrations and to talk with others to resolve their

conflicts. Whiz Kids programs have a quiet area. The

"Time Out" system will be used, when required. If the

conflict cannot be resolved or an inappropriate behavior

is repeated, children will sit out for an appropriate amount

of time to "regroup and rethink" (usually 3-10 minutes),

then will be allowed to rejoin the group. Children will be

encouraged to "work out and solve" problems as well as

accept responsibility for their actions. Logical

consequences will result from unacceptable behavior.

Safety Infractions: Following a safety-related rule

infraction, more immediate consequences will be

imposed. Staff will intervene immediately, rules are

reiterated and a time out is likely to be given in order to

allow a child the opportunity to calm down and reflect on

the safety rules in question. Counselors will discuss the

importance of the safety rule with the child, assure

understanding, and allow the child to rejoin the group after

an appropriate amount of time. If safety rules continue to

be broken, parents will be involved as allies in reinforcing

rules with children. Continued infraction of safety rules

may result in suspension or expulsion.

Willful Harm Infractions: A willful harm infraction, in

which one child deliberately harms or tries to harm

another child, will result in immediate consequences.

Depending upon the seriousness of the violation a child

will be disciplined immediately and appropriately and may

be suspended for one or more days. Parents may be

asked to meet for a conference prior to the child’s return

to the Afterschool program to help ensure that the child

understands the program rules as well as the

consequences of non-compliance. Any incident of willful

harm may result in expulsion from the program for the

remainder of the afterschool year.

Reports Will Be Made to Parents in the Event of:

• Destruction of property and inappropriate use of

materials

• Running away from the school or a staff member

• Being away from the group without a staff

member's knowledge

• Repeated refusals to take necessary time outs

• Excessive fighting or conflicts

• Engaging in inappropriate behavior or cursing

• Disregarding program safety rules

• Repeated or significant infractions of any rule or

expectation

Immediate Dismissal from Program:

□ Hitting children or staff and/or physically

endangering others

□ Refusing to stop dangerous activities, throwing

objects, using objects as weapons, etc.)

□ Uncontrollable behavior

□ Leaving the program without permission, or

refusing to remain with the assigned group.

□ Theft, defacing or destruction of property

□ Possession of weapons, tobacco, alcohol or

illegal drugs

□ Inappropriate touching of other children/staff or

sexual misconduct.

Backpacks brought into the afterschool program can be

searched at the discretion of the site coordinator.

Note: We want to keep you informed of your child’s

positive accomplishments as well as his/her negative

behavior. We strive to be accessible to your questions

and suggestions as we value your opinion. Please feel

free to speak with us about your concerns or questions.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHILDREN,

YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

Child Care Licensing Information: Decatur Parks and

Recreation afterschool programs are exempt from child

care licensing by the State of Georgia because we are

operated by a government agency. As a result, the

programs are not licensed childcare programs.

Confidentiality: Information about our participants is

kept at each program site in a locked space and at the

DPRD Administrative offices for quick access in case of

emergency.

Release of confidential information:

In the event of suspected child abuse or neglect, the City

of Decatur will release confidential information regarding

children and families to DCFS and/or the police

department without the knowledge or consent of the

family.

Written information about incidents and/or accidents

involving children may be requested in writing to DPRD

administrators. Identifying information about children

other than your own child(ren) will be redacted for privacy

purposes. NOTE: Depending on the type of information

being requested to be released, you may be directed to

submit an open records request through the City

Manager’s office.

Fair and Equitable Treatment: Children, youth and

families have the right to fair and equitable treatment

including the right to be treated in a non-discriminatory

manner; and the freedom to express and practice

religious and spiritual beliefs. Children and youth have the

right to receive individual attention for social, physical and

emotional needs in an atmosphere which treats them with

dignity, fairness and consistency.

Grievance Procedures: In the event of a problem at the

program, talk with the staff person most closely involved.

If a satisfactory resolution is not achieved, children, youth

and families should follow the supervision hierarchy for

the Out of School Time Division as follows:

Counselor → Site Coordinator → OST Supervisor → OST

Manager → Assistant Director of Recreation. Children,

youth and families may contact any person in this

supervision chain to request assistance resolving a

problem or concern.

If a resolution is not achieved through this process,

children and youth and/or their families have the right to

file a formal grievance in writing without fear of

interference or retaliation. The Director of DPRD will notify

the family of resolution in writing and provide an

explanation of any further appeal, rights or recourse. In a

situation where the Director was involved in the decision

about which the grievance is filed, the Assistant City

Manager will serve as the unbiased reviewer of the

situation and will notify the family of the resolution in

writing, providing an explanation of any further appeal,

rights, or recourse.

Parent/Family Conferences

Parents and families may request a conference at any

time with DPRD staff members. At times a conference

may be requested by DPRD to discuss problems or

concerns relating to a child or youth. Parents/guardians

may opt not to participate in a parent conference when

called by the program; however, parents should be aware

that this may result in more immediate suspension or

expulsion from the program.

Responsibilities of Children:

• Abide by school and program rules and

expectations

• Treat others with respect

• Communicate with program staff about personal

needs and interests and ask for help when

needed

• Items Not to Bring: cell phones, electronic games,

weapons of any kind, money, toys or other items

of value. The City of Decatur is not responsible

for lost or stolen items.

Responsibilities of Parents:

• Keep the program informed about their child’s

medical, physical, academic or other types of

needs as well as current contact information.

• Adhere to school rules and program policies

whenever at the program including use of

appropriate language, a civil tone of voice, and

calm demeanor. Parents/guardians who do not

fulfill these responsibilities should know that their

child may be removed from the program based

on parent misbehavior.

• Support the program in reinforcing expectations

for children’s behavior while in the program.

• On-time pick up of children daily

• Timely communication with program staff in the

event of any issues or concerns.

Responsibilities of the Afterschool Program:

• Inform families of any research to be conducted

on behalf of or during the program and obtain

consent from parents/guardians and assent from

children and youth regarding participation in any

such research.

• Provide high quality enrichment, technology, arts

and recreation activities

• Provide parents/guardians with assistance in

understanding program policies, procedures and

expectations

• Keep parents informed about any challenges,

issues, accomplishments, concerns or other

topics related to the success of each child in the

afterschool environment

• Help parents feel welcome and receive any

feedback with attentiveness and professionalism

• Make reasonable efforts to address the written

and oral communication needs of all families

served.

• Conform to the legal requirements of a mandated

reporter by making confidential reports, including

family information, to the Department of Family

and Children Services in any event of suspected

child abuse or neglect.

Volunteers: We occasionally utilize volunteers to

enhance our program experience for children. Adult

volunteers are interviewed and background checked prior

to interacting with children. Underage volunteers are

interviewed and must have an adult sponsor with a valid

purpose. All volunteers are chaperoned by a staff

member during their time at the program.

We look forward to working with you and

your child during afterschool this year!

ANIMAL CRACKERS & WHIZ KIDS FEE

SCHEDULE

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND

NON- TRANSFERABLE

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2023-2024

SESSION PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON THE 15

OF EACH MONTH (except December). Participants will be re-enrolled on the

first of the month unless family submits a written withdrawal request in advance. Each Session = 20 School Days (9 sessions x

20 school days = 180 days of school).

A $15 LATE FEE PER CHILD WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT AFTER THE 15

OF EACH MONTH.

Payments for financial assistance are based on a sliding scale. Payments are due on the same dates.

Amount Due

Due Date

Animal Crackers

Whiz Kids

Session/All Day Camp

At Registration

$35/$15 FA

One-time annual fee for t-shirt and admin costs

July 15

$395

Session 1 (August 1–28)

August 15

September 5

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

Session 2 (August 29–October 3)

All Day Camps – September 18,19,20,21,22

September 15

$395

Session 3 (October 4–31)

October 15

$395

Session 4 (November 1–December 6)

October 15

$50 day/$15 FA

All Day Camp – November 7

November 7

$50 day/$15 FA

day

$50 day/$15 FA

All Day Camps – November 20,21

November 15

$395

Session 5 (December 7–January 18)

December 15

$50 day/$15 FA

day

$50 day/$15 FA

All Day Camp (January 2-3)

December 15

January 15

January 27

NO SESSION FEE DUE

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

IN DECEMBER

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

Session 6 (January 19–February 22)

All Day Camps – February 12,13,14,15,16

February 15

March 15

April 15

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

day

$395

$50 day/$15 FA

$395

Session 7 (February 23–March 21)

Session 8 (March 22–April 25)

All Day Camps – April 1,2,3,4,5

Session 9 (April 26-May 22)

Non-residents $25 additional per session, $10 per day partial enrollment

Enrollment Fees (Resident):

Program

Full Session

Part-Time

1-day*

2-day*

3-day*

4-day*

Animal Crackers (AC)

$395

$90

$180

$270

$360

Whiz Kids (WK)

$395

$90

$180

$270

$360

FA Financial Assistance is based on a sliding scale for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

* Part-time schedules that include Wednesdays will cost $10 more per session due to early release Wednesdays

Non-resident fees are $420/session AC/WK and $100/$200/$300/$400 part-time; All Day Camps are $50/day (K-5).

Spaces for All Day Camp are limited and accepted on a first come basis. No new registrations accepted on the day of

camp. We will adhere to All Day Camp Registration Deadlines to determine if we have adequate enrollment to

operate camp and for staffing numbers.

HOLIDAYS (No Afterschool or All Day Camp Programs)

Labor Day

September 4

Thanksgiving Holidays

November 22-24

Winter Holidays

December 21-31, Jan 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 15