Adventures Plus
OF TERMS
Adventures Plus
PHILOSOPHY
Adventures Plus is dedicated to quality development and engagement of children and youth in partnership with families , schools and communities .
VISION
Adventures Plus is recognized as a leading provider of out of school time programming with dedicated leadership and strong and talented staff . Adventures Plus uses best practices and tools to deliver high quality , child-driven and inclusive programs dedicated to developing the whole child in a safe , nurturing , diverse , and enriching environment . Adventures Plus strives to be an employer of choice and consistently grows and expands its programs through a mutually beneficial partnership with families , schools and communities .
Adventures Plus strives to support families by being sensitive and responsive to changing community and family needs . Adventures Plus provides a safe , nurturing atmosphere in which children can :
• Build meaningful social , citizenship and life skills .
• Develop positive self-esteem .
• Learn to respect and appreciate the differences in each other .
ADVENTURES PLUS OFFERS :
• An enriched and fun environment .
• Professional and caring staff .
• A diverse curriculum that supports child development through creativity and the arts , language and literacy , physical development and health , cognitive , social and emotional development . This is achieved by offering interest clubs , creative art , music , literature , science , math and drama .
• Engaging recreational choices including gym , outdoor play , large and small group games , field trips , and special events .
• An opportunity to participate in community-building activities .
EQUITY COMMITMENT
In alignment with the district strategic priorities and equity achievement plan , Adventures Plus is committed to courageous action for diversity , equity , inclusion and anti racism by building our program around community connections . We seek to cultivate an accessible , welcoming , and safe environment for all through equitable and expanding resources , meaningful professional development opportunities , and growing representation by ensuring that all are seen and their voices are sought , heard and honored . We will continuously examine all aspects of our program through an equity lens to identify structural barriers and work to eliminate them .
Definition
OF TERMS
• Before-school session - 6:30 a . m . - start of elementary school day , Monday through Friday at all sites .
• After-school session - end of elementary school day - 6 p . m ., Monday through Friday at all sites .
• Full-time schedule - A family requesting care five days per week , per session .
• Part-time schedule - A family requesting services four days or less per week with specified consistent days .
• Drop-in days- This is for currently enrolled families who need to add a session of care not regularly scheduled . Drop-in care is on a space available basis . Visit our website for drop-in rates . Drop-in care is intended for occasional use only .
• Non-school days ( NSD ) - A day when school is not in session , but Adventures Plus provides care 6:30 a . m . to 6 p . m . Non-school day care is for families with a current contract only . NSDs are listed on the Adventures Plus website and are not included in your regular contract .
• Transition days - Days the Adventures Plus program will be closed for operation / transition to summer or school-year program and / or staff training . No care is available on these days .
• Holiday - A day when the Adventures Plus program is closed . Families are not billed for holidays .
• Summer program - A full-day program for incoming K-6th grade that runs from 6:30 a . m . to 6 p . m . approximately 10 weeks during the summer months . Families may select the days of care they need . 20 day minimum .
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