Celebrate KIDS!

Our Program

Celebrate KIDS! is a faith-based after school enrichment program designed to meet the academic, physical, social, and spiritual needs of children in grades K through 6.  A K4 class will be available if there is adequate interest and a teacher is available.  We offer a high-quality program where children are loved and nurtured by experienced, mature staff who model Christ-like behavior and help children apply Biblical truths in a real and relevant way. A typical day includes homework assistance, a theme-based enrichment activity, an engaging Bible devotion, recreation, and a nutritious snack option. 

Days and Hours of Operation

After School Care: 2:30 – 6:00 pm
Early dismissal Elementary: 11:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Early dismissal Middle School: 12:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Full Days/camps: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (This includes school closings, teacher work days, and select holidays.)

Enrollment

Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to submit their enrollment application(s) as soon as possible. Drop-ins must be pre-registered and have all appropriate paperwork on file in order to utilize this service. A child will not be considered registered until the registration fee has been paid and all paperwork has been submitted.

The following forms must be completed and turned in prior to the first day of attendance:

• Enrollment Application Packet
• A copy of your child’s immunization records
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate

Enrollment forms can be emailed to parents or are available for pick-up at Celebrate KIDS! Please contact the church office at 540-774-7711 or the CKIDS! cell phone at 540-797-7332 for more information

Enrolling Students Must be Able to:

• Use the restroom independently
• Sit in a classroom independently
• Follow instructions
• Respond appropriately to instructions
• Remain seated in church vans independently

Schools We Serve

A Celebration Church van provides transportation for children who attend Cave Spring, Clearbrook, Green Valley and Penn Forest Elementary Schools.  A public school bus provides transportation for some Clearbrook Elementary students and all Cave Spring Middle students

Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule, Monday – Thursday, is designed to meet the academic, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the various age groups we serve.  Students will remain in their classrooms for snack, homework, and enrichment. Students will typically gather together for their daily devotion although sometimes they are conducted in each classroom. 

On “Fun Friday,” children will enjoy games, our praise party, and free play in the recreation room, as well as a movie on the big screen to conclude their day.  Electronics are permitted with a parent’s permission.

Homework

On Monday through Thursday, children are given between 35 – 50 minutes, depending on their school grade, to complete homework. All children are supervised and assisted as needed during this time period. Staff members will make every effort to check the accuracy of each child’s work. However, this level of assistance is not always possible due to the length of the assignment or time constraints. Students may use their personal laptops for homework.  Some computers are available at CKIDS!  It is the parent’s responsibility to check homework each night to ensure completion of homework/IXL time and accuracy.  If a child is picked up prior to 4:15, homework may not be completed.  Reading is required every day.  We have a library with a wide-array of school age books available.  If a child completes his or homework prior to the end of homework time, supplemental assignments are given utilizing Brain Quest workbooks and other educational materials.

Recreation

We believe children in grades K-7 should have several opportunities for physical activity. Therefore, we build in recreation time each and every day.

Enrichment

A theme-based enrichment activity is scheduled for Monday – Thursday. These engaging activities are designed to spark creativity and generate excitement!  Enrichment themes include, but are not limited to: Art, Science, Spanish, American Sign Language, Build It, Kid Fitness, Team Building, and Writing Workshop.

Chapel Service & Bible Devotion

Children participate in a large group chapel service each day during the school year. During this time, children participate in singing, God’s word is shared, scripture memory is emphasized, and character-building is instilled into their daily lives. Devotion time also includes a time of prayer. During camps and full days, chapel or a daily devotion is included.

Snack

A snack is served shortly after children arrive at Celebrate KIDS! each afternoon. A healthy option such as fruits or vegetables is provided.  On full days, a morning and afternoon snack is served. Children can bring an extra snack, if desired, and are encouraged to bring their own water bottle.  It is imperative that parents notify us of any food allergies.

OUR CAMPS

Spring and Winter Camp

CKIDS! provides a spring and winter camp for our spring and winter break students.  We model camps after our summer camps with themes, activities, morning enrichment workshops, academic learning centers, daily chapel/devotions, and field trips.  

Summer Camp

Our summer camps begin the first full week of summer break. Parents have the freedom to choose all camp weeks or to just select those camps which meet the needs of your family. Our camps are designed around various themes which are incorporated into our games, activities, crafts, enrichments, devotions, and field trips. Field trip days are typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless otherwise indicated.  Park trips are typically on Wednesday and Friday.  A field trip and park schedule is published each summer.  Our camps also include academic learning centers with the purpose of helping students retain information learned during the school year and prepare for the upcoming school year. 

**Tuition for the week is published in the brochure prior to respective camp; this cost includes snacks, activities, and field trip costs. Siblings receive a discounted rate.

Camp Sign Up

• Select the desired camp weeks.
• Secure each week of camp with a deposit. ($25 per child, per camp)
• Deposits are applied to weekly tuition and are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Camps must be paid in full by Friday of the previous week in order to attend camp.
• Last minute additions to the roster must be authorized by the Program Administrator ahead of time

Inclement Weather

On inclement weather days, Celebrate KIDS! will operate on a full-day schedule unless otherwise stated. If weather conditions create a dangerous traveling situation, we will close for the day. Celebrate KIDS! will, first, post closures on our Celebrate KIDS! Facebook page. Then, we will text parents directly. Please allow us adequate time to respond to closings before contacting us. 

When schools close early due to inclement weather, we will pick up children at their respective schools and transport them to our facility.  If road conditions are too dangerous to transport children to our facility from their schools, we will contact parents and post this notice on our Celebrate KIDS! Facebook page. 

Should the weather become increasingly dangerous, we will text parents and post an early closing on our Celebrate KIDS! Facebook page.