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VISION
ADVENTURES PLUS OFFERS :
EQUITY COMMITMENT

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 differene 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 , literatures , science , math and drama Engagin 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

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 elementar school day , Monday through Friday at 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 one a space available bases . 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 . - 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 of school-year program and / or staff training / No care is available these days .
Holiday - A day when Adventures Plus will be closed . Families are not billed for holidays .
Summer program - A ful-day program for incoming K-6th grade that runs from 6:30 a . m . to 6 p . m . approximately 10 week during the summer months . Families may select the days of care they need . 20 day minimum .
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