RCS Summer Care
RCS is pleased to offer Summer Care beginning June 2019! Join us for a fun summer of faith activities, community field trips, easy access to attend RCS Summer Camps, and structured enrichment that will keep your child engaged and growing in mind, body, and spirit, all summer long!
Interested in working for us?
Beginning in March, Rochester Catholic Schools will begin the hiring process for qualified summer care staff. Please check back with us!
- Register your child(ren) for the School Age Program at Lourdes High School or our preschool childcare option at St. Pius X School.
- Completion of the registration form along with payment of a $75 dollar non-refundable deposit (to be applied toward your first week of care) will secure your child's spot in the summer care program.
- You may choose 3 Day or Full Week Care or a Combination of both throughout the summer: 3 day = $125/week and Full Week = $175/week
Preschool Program (Ages 3-4)
Age Requirements
33 months (as of June 1st) - 5 yrs. (pre-kindergarten as of Sept. 2019) MUST BE TOILET TRAINED
Duration (10 weeks)
June 10 through August 23, 2019; Closed Thursday, July 4th
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday | 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location
St Pius X campus
1205 12th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Student Information Forms
REQUIRED Forms
Current RCS Preschool Families do not need to provide copies of these forms; your current forms will remain on file.
OPTIONAL Forms
Morning Schedule
6:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Arrival, Structured Choice Time
8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast "Check-In"
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Whole Group Meeting and 2 Small Group Rotation/Bathroom Breaks
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Large Motor (Gym or Outside)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
3rd Small Group Rotation and Whole Group Meeting
11:30 - 12:15 a.m.
Prayer and Lunch
Afternoon Schedule
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Outdoors (or indoor free play - weather/group-need dependent)
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Rest and Relaxation
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Clean Up, Quiet/Peaceful Choice Time, and Snack
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Whole Group Meeting/Music-Rhythm-Play Activity
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Snack and Outdoors
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Cool Down Music/Draw/Create/Construct Time
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Free Choice Time
School-Age Program (Ages 5-12)
Program Overview
We are happy you have chosen Rochester Catholic School Age Summer Care for your child! RCS Summer Care will be available to families June 10 through August 23, 2019 (closed Thursday, July 4). RCS Summer Care offers a five and three day a week options for ages 5-12 at Lourdes High School.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday | 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
The School Age Summer Care program is offered on the beautiful Lourdes High School campus. The faculty and staff work together to establish a loving, safe, and structured community in which your child will develop strength of character, mind, body, and spirit. Our trained and dedicated staff aims to cultivate confidence, compassion, and an enthusiasm for all great studies in God’s creation.
Field Trips
Learning is extended outside of the classroom on field trips. Field trips are a privilege planned by teachers and approved by school administration with educational purposes as the primary objective.
Health and Immunization Forms
Parents are required to submit an immunization form prior to their child’s attendance of the first program session. This form must be signed by a parent, physician, or public health clinic, and must be kept up-to-date. Medical or legal exemptions to the immunization requirements must be submitted prior to entrance.
In addition, a Health Care Summary signed by a physician or their representative must be submitted within 30 days of enrollment for each child. All children must have had a physical exam after they have reached 33 months of age.
The signature of a physician or public clinic is required on the immunization form if the child has not received all of the immunizations required by law for child care. A signature from a physician will also be required if the child has not had the Chickenpox Vaccine (Varicella), but has had Chickenpox.
Classroom Communication
Communication between the parents, child and School age Summer Care Program Leaders is imperative. This communication can be via phone call, email or face to face at any time during the School age Summer Care Program.
Daily Schedule
Morning Schedule
| 6:30-8:00 a.m. | Welcome Time and Free Play |
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:00 a.m. | Faith Formation |
| 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Themed Activity |
| 10:30-11:00 a.m. | Clean Up Time and Get Ready for Lunch |
| 11:00-11:45 p.m. | Lunch |
Afternoon Schedule
| 11:45-12:45 p.m. | Recess |
| 12:45- 1:30 p.m. | Rest/Relax/Read |
| 1:30-3:00 p.m. | Themed Activity |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Snack time |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Outside as Weather Permits |
| 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Free time/Media Time/Goodbye and Goodnight |
Planned Programs
2019 Field Trip Schedule
June 20 - HyVee tour
June 27 - Quarry Hill ($90 fee)
July 11 - Oxbow Park Birds of Prey and Zoo ($5 per student)
July 18 - Rochester Public Library
Aug. 1 - Olmsted County History Center Tour ($5 per student)
Additional activities will be added to the schedule - please check back!
Program Handbook
Forms
Please print and fill out the below forms and bring them on your first day of care.
Registration supplement Form
School Health Information Form
Student Immunization Form
Authorization for Administration of Medication (if applicable)
ProCare Billing
Rochester Catholic Schools is pleased to offer MyProcare, a secure online portal for you to access schedules, account information and make online mobile payments.
2. Enter your email address (the email you have on file with
3. Enter the confirmation code sent to your email, choose a password, and press Go.
4. Then you may:
- View your child’s schedule, account balance, and more.
- Use the Pay button to make a payment with your card.
To assist you with your payment planning, please see the chart below:
| Dates (by 2 week periods) your child will be attending Summer Care | Date by which your child/children’s schedule must be submitted | Date on which you will receive your bill for the care you selected | Date on which your payment is due Payment due by noon |
| Weeks 1&2 June 10-21 | May 28 | June 3 | June 7 |
| Weeks 3&4 June 24 - July 5 | June 10 | June 17 | June 21 |
| Weeks 5&6 July 8 - 19 | June 24 | July 1 | July 5 |
| Weeks 7-8 July 22 - August 2 | July 8 | July 15 | July 19 |
| Weeks 9-10-11 August 5-23 | July 22 | July 29 | August 2 Last payment |
Staff
Meals
The RCS Summer Care Program is excited to partner with Taher (a contract food service management company) to provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the summer.
Taher's approach to nutrition:
Our approach is chef-based, which means everything we do revolves around our chefs’ passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients, meals cooked from scratch, and globally inspired recipes." Additionally, Taher's licensed dietitians "stay current on advancements in nutritional knowledge" and work to incorporate initiative (such as increasing whole grains and completely phasing out all trans fats) into their menus.
Taher's emphasis on health pairs well with the RCS Guiding Principle to "grow together in mind, body, and spirit." In order to nourish the mind and spirit, the body must be nourished as well!
True to our core values of service, integrity, respect, and community, students will:
- Help prepare the space for mealtime
- Offer prayer of thanks and praise before "breaking bread" together
- Offer prayer of thanks after the enjoyment of "good food and good company"
- Contribute to clean-up after mealtime
Program Rates
Full Day Summer Care Option
$175 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)
Three Day Summer Care Option
$125 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)
There will be a non-refundable deposit of $75 (per family) due at the time of registration. This deposit will reserve your spot and be applied toward your first week’s billing statement.
For questions about Summer Care Rates please email summercare@rcsmn.org.