WELCOME TO COLLEGE FOR KIDS!
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
College for Kids takes place on the campus of Penn State Behrend, Erie
PA. All classes originate on campus 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 (unless noted in the individual
class descriptions). Signs will be posted as you enter the building giving
you room directions. Short-term parking is available in the Reed
Union Building parking lot for your convenience. Parents remaining on campus
should see Police Services for a free parking permit. Individual classes leave from, and
return to this central location. Classes utilize many areas on campus,
including the Penn State Behrend Outback. Students not using Early/Late Care
may be dropped off no more than 15 minutes before the start of class and
should be picked up immediately at the end of class. Any student being
dropped off or picked up during class time should report to the Office of
Student Affairs located on the second floor in the Reed Union Building. Penn
State Behrend provides a secure drop-off and pick-up area for your child's
safety. 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 15 through August
14,
2009. In 2009 there are no classes the weeks of June 29-July 3.
Morning classes operate from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon, afternoon classes from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and all-day classes from
9:00 a.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
CFK staff. Disruptive behavior such as hitting, biting, name-calling
and destruction of property will not be tolerated, nor will behavioral
problems. Disruptive behaviors 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.
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 a brown bag lunch. Please note that Bruno's Cafe, the campus eatery, will be closed for summer 2009. Beverage may be purchased from campus vending machines.
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 morning and afternoon care programs on campus.
Early Care operates from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Late Care operates
from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The cost of each session is $15 for one week.
Students MUST be picked up by 5:30 p.m. to remain in the Late Care program.