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 , dance and movement .
• An opportunity to participate in community-building activities .
Adventures Plus has a commitment to diversity and works toward being participants in the global community and increasing awareness of diverse perspectives and ideas through :
• Respectful parent / guardian communication .
• Multicultural activities , experiences , and opportunities for exploration .
• Respectful , nurturing , and engaging child / staff interactions .
• Comprehensive staff training .
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 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 choose the weeks of care they need , but days of the week must be consistent . Three day per week , 8 week minimum .
• School-year Adventures Bound -
By combining high quality child care with the Anoka-Hennepin Schools preschool curriculum , Adventures Bound offers families an opportunity to prepare their four-year-old children for kindergarten . The program is offered all-day from 6:30 a . m . to 6 p . m . at select locations .
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