RCS Summer Care - Rochester Catholic Schools

Summer Care priority registration for current RCS families is January 6 - February 28, 2023, or until the program fills. We have limited availability - register today!

For questions, please email: summercare@rcsmn.org

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Summer Care 2023

Join us at RCS Summer Care for fun-filled days of faith, activities, area field trips, and structured enrichment. Summer Care will both be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 5455 50th Ave. NW.

Preschool Age Summer Care (Rising Preschool and Pre-Kindergarteners) will be held June 12 - August 11. We will be closed the week of July 3rd-7th.

School Age Summer Care (Rising Kindergarteners - Grade 6) will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School from June 12 - August 5. We will be closed the week of July 3-7.

Summer Care Hours: Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Summer Holiday: No Summer Care offered July 3-7, 2023.

Summer Phone: Holy Spirit Catholic School 507.288.8818.

2023 Registration Fee & Rates

Priority enrollment will be given to current RCS families January 6 - Febuary 28, or until our program fills. Space is limited - register today.

Registration Fee
A $75.00 non-refundable fee per child is due at the time of registration to secure a spot in the summer care program.

Rates
Our rates include the cost of field trips, snacks, and lunch.

Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten:

Rising Preschool & Pre-Kindergarteners: Tuition rate for a three day week is $225.00. The tuiton rate for a five day week os $275.00.
Rising Kindergarten - Grade 6: The tuition rate for a three day week is $200.00. The tuition rate for a five day week is $250.00.

Late Fee
A late fee charge of $10 per child for every five minutes after 5:30 p.m.

Rising Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Students

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 Two Small Group Rotations/Bathroom Breaks
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

Large Motor (Gym or Outside)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Third Small Group Rotation and Whole Group Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.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 - 5:30 p.m.

Free Choice Time

Program Overview

RCS Preschool Summer Care will be available to families Monday, June 12, 2023 through Friday, August 11, 2023. We are closed the week of July 3rd - 7th. RCS Summer Care offers three and five days-a-week schedules at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

Students must be rising preschool or pre-kindergarten students or 33 months (as of June 1, 2023) - 5 years (as of September 1, 2023). Students must be toilet trained.

Summer Care Hours
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Program Rates

Three Days a Week
$225.00 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Five Days a Week
$275.00 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Registration Fee
A $75 non-refundable fee per child will secure a spot in the summer care program.

Late Fee
A late fee charge of $10 per child for every five minutes after 5:30 p.m.

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 initiatives (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

RCS Portal for Registration, Handbook, and Forms

Blackbaud Registration and Forms
Your RCS Portal is the location to register for summer care. We have built the summer care handbook, health forms, and tuition agreement information into your registration 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.

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.

EZ Apps Billing Management

Summer Care Contact Information

Rising Kindergarten - Grade 6 Students

Program Overview

RCS School Age Summer Care will be available to families Monday, June 12, 2023 through Friday, August 5, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

We are closed the week of July 3rd - 7th.

Summer Care Hours
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Field Trips
Learning is extended outside of the classroom on field trips. Field trips are planned by our summer care team with educational purposes and summer fun as the primary objectives.

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.

Program Rates

Three Days a Week
$200.00 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Five Days a Week
$250.00 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Registration Fee
A $75 non-refundable fee per child will secure a spot in the summer care program.

Late Fee
A late fee charge of $10 per child for every five minutes after 5:30 p.m.

Daily Schedule

Morning Schedule

Welcome Time and Free Play
6:30-8:00 a.m.

Breakfast
8:00-8:30 a.m.

Faith Formation
8:30-9:30 a.m.

Themed Activity
9:30-11:00 a.m.

Clean Up Time and Get Ready for Lunch
11:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

Afternoon Schedule

Recess
11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m.

Rest/Relax/Read
12:45- 1:30 p.m.

Themed Activity
1:30-3:30 p.m.

Snack
3:30 p.m.

Outside as Weather Permits
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free Time/Media Time/Goodbye and Goodnight
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Planned Programs

We are continuing to work on our planned programming and themes for Summer 2023. Stay tuned!

June 12
Welcome Week

June 19
Nature Week

June 26
Sport Week

July 3-7
Summer Care is Closed the Week

July 10
Cooking Week
Cooking with the Taher chefs

July 17
Safety Week
Police visit

July 24
Reading Adventures

July 31
LHS Week

Additional activities will be added to the schedule - please check back!

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

RCS Portal for Registration, Handbook, and Forms

Blackbaud Registration and Forms
Your RCS Portal is the location to register for summer care. We have built the summer care handbook, health forms, and tuition agreement information into your registration 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.

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.

EZ Apps Billing Management

Summer Care Contact Information

Summer Care Employment Opportunities
Rochester Catholic Schools welcomes you to apply!
Email info@rcsmn.org for more information.

Questions?
Email us at: summercare@rcsmn.org

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