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Smiling child!Get ready for the 2010-2011 school year and learn more about Sun 'N Fun and Club STAR Early Bird Registration Days now!

 · Sun ‘N Fun Program
 · Club STAR Program
 · KidVENTURE Day Camp - NEW in summer 2010!
 · KidVENTURE Ultimate Specialty Camps
 · KidVENTURE 2010 Calendar
 · KidVENTURE 2010 Guidebook
 · 2010 Summer Registration Fair
 · Spring Break 2010
 · Kids' Night Out 2010
 · Counselor in Training
 · 2010-2011 Sun 'N Fun and Club STAR Registration Days
 · 2010-2011 Sun 'N Fun and Club STAR Registration Forms
 

 · Job Opportunities -
05.12.10 Update: All Childrens Services positions are
 currently filled at this time. Please check back in early August for
 positions available for our school year programs.

The Children’s Services Division is responsible for the provision of school-age child care services within the City of San Luis Obispo. During the school year, the Division operates ten (10) before and after-school child care programs at five (5) elementary schools within San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Often, special day programs and spring break programs are provided throughout the school year to accommodate school recesses, teacher work days and parent/teacher conferences. To meet the diverse summer schedules of parents and children within the community, all-day child care programs are offered from June through August.

To find out more about each of these exceptional programs, click on any of the links listed above or call (805)781-7300.

2010-2011 Sun ‘N Fun and S.T.A.R. School Year
Registration Days at the Parks and Recreation Department
All registration days will be held at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at 1341 Nipomo Street. Early registration will NOT be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS. Families with children at multiple sites must attend all applicable registration days. If a child is to be registered by someone other than a parent/guardian, a completed registration packet with all signatures from the parent/guardian must be presented at time of registration. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration for school sites will be taken on the designated date ONLY. Open registration for ALL programs begins August 9 and is on-going thereafter at the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, 1341 Nipomo Street.

Program Site  Reg. Day(s)  Reg. Date(s)  Reg. Time 
C.L. Smith & Hawthorne Tuesday  July 27 6-7:30pm
Sinsheimer Thursday July 29 6-7:30pm
Pacheco Tuesday Aug 3  6-7:30pm
Bishop’s Peak/Teach  Thursday Aug 5 6-7:30pm


Registration packets will be available on July 22, 2010.

Online forms/paperwork available now! (NEW)

  • Original signatures are required; electronic or scanned signatures will NOT be accepted.
  • Families will be responsible for printing their own forms
  • The Family Information Card is NOT available on-line. Families will be required to complete the card upon registration.

Click here for the English version
Click here for the Spanish version

Sun ‘N Fun Program
Sun ‘N Fun is a state licensed drop-in program offering before and after- school child care services to students in kindergarten through the sixth grade. The Sun 'n Fun programs are committed to lifelong learning, cultural unity, personal growth and wellness. At the same time, this program affords parents the peace of mind associated with knowing their children are receiving experienced, competent child care services.

To best serve the needs of all children, Sun ‘N Fun is located on campus at five elementary schools within the City. (See the Sun ‘N Fun FAQs for specific locations and hours of operation.) Each site is staffed at a low one-to-fourteen teacher/student ratio. The daily curriculum includes a variety of developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities and experiences, homework assistance, nutritional mid-morning and afternoon snacks, and group times. (Lunch is not provided) Enrollment is on a first-come/first-serve basis and is limited by state licensing capacity mandates.

S.T.A.R. Program (Students Taking Active Responsibility)
The Students Taking Active Responsibility (S.T.A.R.) program is an after- school program designed specifically for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Understanding the needs and interests of upper elementary children, the program's curriculum incorporates a variety of components that promote health and wellness, personal growth and success, inclusion of family, school and community and of course, fun and play. The components are:

"S" Support
"T" Taking Active Responsibility
"A" Academics
"R" Recreation

 (See the S.T.A.R. Program FAQs for specific locations and hours of operation.)

KidVENTURE...The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience!
The Children's Services Division is excited to offer several new camps this summer. Families have the opportunity to mix and match camps to meet specific needs. Full and part-time care options are available.

KidVENTURE...Time Travelers Day Camp
(formerly Adventure, Summer Fun and Fabulous Fridays Day Camps)
NEW in summer 2010! Embark on a journey to a place and time full of discoveries! Weekly activities include Sensational Craft time, Highlight Activities, outside play and sports, Camp Fire time, a swimming trip, an off-site excursion and an on-site special adventure.
Register for full or part-time care. Full time care includes one off-site excursion, one swimming trip, on-site events and activities and care Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campers separated into three age groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-13.

Theme/Field Trip  Ages  Day(s)  Date(s) 
Jurassic Age/Mustang Waterslides 6-13 M-F June 28-July 2
Medieval Times/Solvang 6-13 Tu-F July 6-July 9
Age of Exploration/Morro Bay 6-13 M-F July 12-July 16
Frontier Days/Local Hike 6-13 M-F July 19-July 23
Roaring Twenties/Theatre 6-13 M-F July 26-July 30
Baskin' in the Sixties/Santa Barbara 6-13 M-F Aug 2-Aug 6
Blast Into the Future/Gilroy Gardens 6-13 M-F Aug 9-Aug 13

Cost:
$35 Registration Fee per Camper (one-time)
$150/Week (full time)
$35/Day (7 am-6 pm)*
$20/Half-Day (7 am-12:30 pm OR 12:30-6 pm)*
$25/Week Morning Care Add-On (7-8:30 am, M-Th) For summer school attendees only at Bishop's Peak. Bussing from school to site available.
*Does not include field trips. Must be registered and paid seperately

KidVENTURE...Ultimate Specialty Camps
Find your spark! One theme is celebrated, studied and practiced each week! Campers are guided through hands-on discovery by skilled camp counselors and participate in one weekly excursion and/or on-site event.
All camps are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Camp  Ages  Day(s)  Date(s) 
All Star Sports Camp 5-7  M-F June 28-July 2
We've Got Talent Camp 7-9 Tu-F July 6-July 9
Survivor Boot Camp 10-13 M-F July 12-July 16
How's that Work? Camp 7-9 M-F July 19-July 23
Critter Encounter Camp 5-7  M-F July 26-July 30
Incredible Edibles Camp 10-13 M-F Aug 2-Aug 6
Prepare for Liftoff! Camp 7-9 M-F Aug 9-Aug 13

Cost:
We've Got Talent Camp - $80
All other camps - $100

KidVENTURE 2010 Calendar!


2010 Summer Camp Registration Fair
Get a head start on summer and take advantage of priority registration at the Summer Camp Registration Fair. Register for summer camps, including the KidVENTURE day camp series and Junior Ranger Activity Camp, meet the staff and enter the Registration Fair raffle to take home fun prizes! Use this coupon to receive $10 off registration (only for Registration Fair attendees)!

Location Day(s)  Date(s)  Time(s) 
Ludwick Community Center Sat May 1 10 am-12 pm

Kids' Night Out - April 2010
To celebrate April as the Month of the Child, all school age children are invited to attend a special evening complete with crafts, games and dinner. Registration will be taken at the door on the night of the event. $15 per child/includes dinner. Click Here for more information.

Location Day(s)  Date(s)  Time(s) 
Ludwick Community Center Fri April 23 6:30 pm-9:30 pm

Counselor in Training - REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2010
Make the difference, become a C.I.T. The C.I.T. program provides 14-16 year olds with the opportunity to gain skills and experience working with children in a safe and enriching environment, while also gaining knowledge from trained Camp Counselors. C.I.T.s must expect to complete eighth grade by June 2010 or obtain special approval.

Spring Break Camp and Days of Special Need
Spring Break Camp is offered to provide care when school is not in session. These programs vary in length and cost depending on the need. For more information on special programs, call (805)781-7300.

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