WELCOME TO SUMMER 2008!
This page will guide you through the College for Kids
program expectations. It will give you valuable information
regarding the following items:
- Program Location
- Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
- Class Dates, Times, and Cost
- Disruptive Behaviors
- Lunch and Snack Time
- Meeting the Instructors
- Optional Early or Late Care
PROGRAM LOCATION
All classes originate on the campus of Penn State
Behrend. Students will remain on campus during the week unless noted in the
individual class descriptions (please see class links to the left). Students
are supervised at all times.
DROP-OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURE
Drop-off and pick-up is handled via a central
location within the Reed Union Building. Parking is reserved in the Reed
Union Building parking lot for this purpose and for your convenience. Signs will be posted as you enter
the building giving you room directions. Individual classes leave from, and
return to this central location. Classes utilize many areas on campus,
including the Behrend Outback. Parents are required to escort their child/children during both drop-off and pick-up. Photo ID is required at time of
pick-up, NO EXCEPTIONS.
In case of inclement weather, please provide appropriate rain gear for our
travels to campus classrooms.
CLASS DATES, TIMES, AND COST
One week
classes are scheduled Monday through Friday, from June 9 through August
8,
2008. In 2008 there are no classes the weeks of June 30-July 4, or July
7-11.
Morning classes operate from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon, while afternoon classes operate from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Class cost ranges from $70 to $140, depending on age
and content. Please see individual class listings for details. Also
available is an optional early or late care.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Children are expected to respect and be courteous to one another and
all staff members. Disruptive behavior such as hitting, biting, name-calling
and destruction of property will not be tolerated. Disruptive behavior as
described above will be handled as follows:
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Day 1 - Warning and discussion with student
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Day 2 - Parent/guardian discussion
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Day 3 - Student will be withdrawn from the program. Parent/Guardian will be contacted immediately to pick student up.
This policy will be strictly followed.
Students will not be permitted to have cell phones or any type of
weapon with them at this program. Please urge your child to leave
electronic games and music players at home. We will not be
responsible for loss of these items.
LUNCH AND SNACK TIMES
Each class is given a 10-minute break during session. While snacks
are not provided by the program, students may bring a snack or purchase from
campus vending machines. Water bottles are always permitted and encouraged.
If your child is attending camp all day, the program will supervise the lunch hour at no additional charge. PLEASE NOTE THAT LUNCH IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM. Children are expected to bring with them either a brown bag lunch or money to purchase their lunch at Bruno's Cafe, the college eatery. Please note that Bruno's Cafe offers a limited menu during the summer. Please see College for Kids staff members for a menu of available items. We would like to recommend that on the first day of class you provide your child's lunch, giving them an opportunity to check-out the Bruno's menu for the balance of the week.
Please be sure to note any food allergies your child may have on the Medical Release form required at time of registration.
MEETING THE INSTRUCTORS
Instructors are generally available at
the drop-off location prior to class. If you would like to meet your child's
instructor, please notify one of the College for Kids staff members.
OPTIONAL EARLY OR LATE CARE
To help accommodate working parents, College for
Kids offers both a morning care and an afternoon care program for an minimal fee.
Morning care operates from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Afternoon care operates
from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The cost of each session for one week is $15.
Students MUST be picked up by 5:30 p.m. to remain in the after-care program.