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"Camp Fire taught my child the importance of sharing and about
(how) it's ok to be different." |
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| "I
think it says something positive when my child doesn't want to leave." -SACC parent |
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| After school programs keep kids safe, help working families and improve academic achievement. |
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| "I
cannot say enough good things about the staff. They're extremely
responsible and take pride in their jobs." -SACC parent |
| "Camp
Fire has given my son chances to help out and show leadership skills." -SACC parent |
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| "I appreciate the personal contact and attitude of the staff." -SACC parent |
| "Camp Fire helps him make good decisions on whether to play or get
his homework done first." -SACC parent |
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| "My kids love
coming to Camp Fire. They never want to go home. They love the staff.
I think Camp Fire helped my kids speak up for
themselves and become more outgoing." -SACC parent |
| "It allows us to be able to work while our child is in a fun and
safe environment." -SACC parent |
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| "The staff pay attention to the needs of each individual child and
parent. Very personal experience." -SACC parent |
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| Camp Fire USA believes that every child needs and deserves to be in a safe, nurturung environment before and after school. With more parents working full time outside the home, it is more important than ever that families have access to quality, affordable child care. |
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| "The staff at Camp Fire were always understanding of my children,
even when they were presenting challenging behaviors." -SACC parent |
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| "A big relief that our child has a safe, caring place to be when
both parents are working. Our child loves the magic and cooking on
in-service days." -SACC parent |
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| When you visit one of Camp Fire's licensed school age child care programs you might see kids playing in the gym, doing art projects, playing cards or taking advantage of some quiet time to read or do homework. |
If you stay a little longer, and look a little deeper, you'll see the kids learning to have caring relationships with each other and with adults. You'll notice how they are learning to respect themselves and challenge themselves as Camp Fire's staff guide them toward become caring, confident youth and future leaders. Camp Fire's licensed school age child care programs are located in the school where participants are enrolled, creating consistency for the children and eliminating transportation worries for parents. Participation is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. |
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Fire has given my son chances to help out and show leadership skills." |
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Registering your child in one of our Before and After School programs is easy and convenient with Camp Fire's Online Registration system.
Set up an account, add your family information, and choose a location. If there are no current openings at the site, you can choose to add your name to a waitlist and we will call you when a spot becomes available. Cost depends on the enrollment option you choose (see below) and there is a nonrefundable registration fee of $50.
If you have any questions along the way or would like to arrange for a site visit, don't hesitate to call us.
Anchorage Office
161 Klevin Street, Suite 100 Map
907 279-3551
2010-2011 School Year Enrollment Plans
Enrollment
School13+ days per month First Child Each additional child 6-12 days per month First Child Each additional child 0-5 days per month First Child Each additional child
2010-2011 School Year Full Days & Half Day Fees
Enrollment
In-Service13+ days per month
am & pm or pm only13+ days per month
am only6-12 days per month 0-5 days per month
Financial Assistance Resources (we are currently building this list...)
Child Care Assistance
Cook Inlet Tribal CouncilCamp Fire also provides fee assistance based on available funds. Click here to download a Camp Fire Scholarship Application.
Downloads:
2010-2011 Parent Handbook
2010/2011 Anchorage School District Calendar
Change of Enrollment Form
2010-2011 School Year Locations
School Address Phone Airport Heights 1510 Alder Drive 279-8177 Alpenglow 19201 Driftwood Bay 694-1292 Campbell 7206 Rovenna Street 770-3922 Chinook 3101 West 88th Ave. 248-7135 Chugach Optional* 1205 E. Street 278-1635 Chugiak 19932 Old Glenn Hwy. 688-0898 Denali 952 Cordova Street. 276-0300 Fire Lake 13801 Harry McDonald Rd 694-1294 Gladys Wood 7001 Cranberry Street 243-4265 Government Hill 525 E. Bluff Road 272-3966 Homestead 18001 Baranoff Street 694-3755 Huffman 12000 Lorraine Street 345-6201 Inlet View 1219 N Street 770-0515 Klatt 11900 Juniper Drive 770-5520 Lake Otis 3331 Lake Otis Pkwy. 278-6645 Nunaka Valley 1905 Twining Drive 338-1954 Ocean View 11911 Johns Road 349-8596 O'Malley 11100 Rockridge Drive 346-3413 Polaris K-12* 6200 Ashwood Street 677-6741 Ravenwood 9500 Wren Lane 694-1238 Rogers Park 1400 E. Northern Lights 278-1634 Russian Jack 4420 East 20th Ave. 333-6812 Sand Lake 7500 Jewel Lake Road 248-3711 Scenic Park 3933 Patterson Street 333-6748 Spring Hill 9911 Lake Otis Pkwy. 344-3735 Susitna 7500 Tyone Court 338-0637 Trailside 5151 Abbott Road 349-0049
* Afternoon programs only.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Programs operate Monday through Friday on regular school days. Additional care is provided on Parent/Teacher Conference Days, School In-Service days and some holidays and vacation days. See calendars for details.
Before School Hours
Before school care is provided from 7:00 am until the starting bell. Morning programs are not available at Polaris K-12 and Chugach Optional.
After School Hours
After school care begins at school dismissal time and operates until 6:00 PM each day. Eagle River and Chugiak porgrams close at 6:30 PM.
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SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
When the Anchorage School District declares an unplanned closure or delayed start, Camp Fire USA will provide child care at designated school sites when there is a reasonable belief that families, children and staff can travel safely to & from site. This plan addresses only those days that are unplanned closure days.
Important Note...
Schools designated for snow days may be different from the school designated for School In-Service or Holidays.
OPENING TIME:
Sites are scheduled to open at 7:30 a.m. Weather and road conditions may cause Camp Fire staff to arrive later than that time. A Camp Fire staff member will be dispatched to arrive at the school at the earliest possible time. Please be patient if conditions cause their delay.
At no time are children to be left at the school site without ensuring that the building is open and at least two Camp Fire staff members are on site. Given this, we ask that you accompany your children into the building.
CLOSING TIME:
Closing time will be at 6 p.m. at all Anchorage schools and at 6:30 p.m. at Homestead School in Eagle River. In order to ensure safe travel for families and staff, on occasion we may contact parents during the day to arrange for early pick up of children.
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Please send Nutritious Lunches with your child as well as warm outdoor clothing (a dry change of clothes is also helpful) as they will most likely have the opportunity to play outdoors throughout the day.NOTIFICATION TO FAMILIES
1, CHECK THE WEBSITE
2. RADIO ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements will be made on the following radio stations after 6:30 a.m
FM: 106.5, 105.3, 101.3, 104.1, 91.1, 92.1
AM: 590, 750, 700, 650
3. CONTACT THE OFFICE
Parents may call our main office at 279-3551 to obtain additional information if it is needed. Depending on weather conditions, our office will be open from 7am—6pm.
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In the event parents are staying home for the day, Camp Fire asks that they keep their child at home with them as well. “No School” days are wonderful opportunities for your child to sleep in, make snowmen, read books, play with neighbors, help with shoveling snow and SPEND TIME WITH YOU!
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DELAYED STARTS
In the event the School District plans to start school at a later time in the morning, all Camp Fire program sites with morning programs will open at 7:30 a.m. Go to your normal site. Staff will remain with participants until dismissed to attend classes. We advise listening to the radio throughout the day for current, specific information about start times & school closure.
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How Parents Can Help
Here are some ways that parents can get involved and help out in our programs: o Donate supplies
o Volunteer on a field trip
o Bring a skill or talent to share with kids
o Parent Nights
o Help out on Half Days
o Let staff know they are appreciated
o Share your story with us
o Come to a Champions for Children event
o Tell your friends, family and neighbors about us
o Check in with staff; how are kids doing & what’s going on at home
o Make sure kids are prepared for their days activities (proper gear, lunches & permission slips)
o Talk to your kids about what they did with us today
o Work with the staff to address any behavior or health issues or concerns that you or they may have about your children.
o Visit us…observe the activities or participate in them with your child.
o Schedule a conference with the staff to share ideas, questions or concerns.
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