Summer Care 2020
Join us at RCS Summer Care for a fun summer filled with faith, activities, area field trips, and structured enrichment, as well as easy access to attend RCS Summer Academy and Sports Camps. RCS Summer Care will keep your child engaged and growing in mind, body, and spirit all summer long.
Rochester Catholic Schools offers summer care for children ages 3-12 years old. Our preschool childcare option is located at St. Pius X School and our school-age program is at Lourdes High School.
Open House
Save the date for an RCS Summer Care open house on June 11 where families can visit the sites and learn more about the program.
Registration & Rates
Completion of the registration form, along with payment of a $75 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 = $135/week
Full Week = $185/week
There is limited availability, so sign up early! Families can submit their schedules beginning in May.
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!
Program Information
- 2020 Registration
- Preschool Program - Ages 3 through 5 (prekindergarten)
- School-Age Program - Ages 5 (kindergarten) through 12
- Meals
- Program Rates
- Contact Information
2020 Registration
Preschool Program - Ages 3 through 5 (prekindergarten)
Program Overview
RCS Preschool Summer Care will be available to families June 15, 2020, through TBD (closed Friday, July 3).
Age Requirements
Ages 3 through 5 (prekindergarten)
33 months (as of June 1, 2020) - 5 years (as of September 1, 2020)
Must be toilet trained
Program Options
3 Day = $135/week
Full Week = $185/week
Duration
June 15, 2020 through TBD; Closed Friday, July 3, 2019
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
St Pius X School
1205 12th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Classroom Communication
Communication between the parents, child and Preschool Summer Care program leaders is imperative. This communication can be via phone, email, or face-to-face at any time.
Daily Schedule
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
Program Handbook
Forms
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.
Staff
School-Age Program - Ages 5 (kindergarten) through 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 15, 2020 through TBD (closed Friday, July 3). RCS Summer Care offers a five and three day a week options for ages 5-12 at Lourdes High School.
Age Requirements
Ages 5 (kindergarten) through 12
Program Options
3 Day = $135/week
Full Week = $185/week
June 15, 2020 through TBD; Closed Friday, July 3, 2019
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday | 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Lourdes High School
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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.
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 |
If your school age child is signed up for Summer Academy classes or summer athletic camps during his/her time at Summer Care, our staff will take them to the class or camp so you don't have to!
Planned Programs
2020 Field Trips
June 25: HyVee Tour
July 9: Oxbow Park
July 16:
July 23: Quarry Hill
July 30:
Aug 6:
Aug 13:
Aug 20:
Additional activities will be added to the schedule - please check back!
If your school age child is signed up for Summer Academy classes or summer athletic camps during his/her time at Summer Care, our staff will take them to the class or camp so you don't have to!
Forms
Please print and fill out the below forms and bring them on your first day of care.
Authorization for Administration of Medication (if applicable)
Field Trip Permission Form
Registration supplement Form
School Health Information Form
Student Immunization Form
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.
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 is chef-based, which means everything they 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
$185 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)
Three Day Summer Care Option
$135 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.