RCS Summer Care - Rochester Catholic Schools

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Please email rcsmn.org/summercare.

Summer Care 2022

Join us at RCS Summer Care for fun-filled days of faith, activities, area field trips, and structured enrichment.

New this year: Preschool and School Age Summer Care will both be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 5455 50th Ave. NW.

Preschool Age Summer Care (Ages 3-5) will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School from June 13 - August 5 and at St. Pius X School from August 8 - 12, 2022.

School Age Summer Care (K-Grade 6) will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School from June 13 - August 5, 2022.

Summer Care Hours: Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Summer Holiday: No Summer Care offered on July 4 or 5, 2022

Summer Phone: Holy Spirit Catholic School (507) 288-8818

For the health and safety of our students, families, and staff, recommended Covid precautions and guidelines will be followed.

2022 Registration & Rates

Priority enrollment for current RCS families is February 18 - March 3, 2022.

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

Three Days a Week*
$175 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Five Days a Week*
$225 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Late Fee
A late fee charge of $10 per child for every five minutes after 6:00 p.m.

*Families may select three or five days a week, or a combination of both throughout the summer.

Questions
Contact rcsmn.org/summercare or (507) 288-8818

Preschool
(Ages 3-5)

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 - 6:00 p.m.

Free Choice Time

Program Overview

RCS Preschool Summer Care will be available to families Monday, June 13, 2022 through Friday, August 12, 2022. (We are closed July 4 and 5, 2022). RCS Summer Care offers three and five days-a-week schedules at Holy Spirit Catholic School. Note: August 8-12, 2022 will be held at our St. Pius X campus.

Students must be 3-5 years old (Pre-Kindergarten) or 33 months (as of June 1, 2022) - 5 years (as of September 1, 2022). Students must be toilet trained.

Summer Care Hours
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Program Rates

Three Days a Week
$175 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Five Days a Week
$225 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 6:00 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

Contract, Handbook, and Forms

Click here for the Summer Care contract, handbook, and forms.

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.

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School Age
(Kindergarten - Grade 5)

Program Overview

RCS School Age Summer Care will be available to families Monday, June 13, 2022, through Friday, August 5, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

We are closed July 4 and 5.

Summer Care Hours
Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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.

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
$175 per week for each child
(Field trips, snacks, and lunch are included in the cost of care.)

Five Days a Week
$225 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 6:00 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
4:30-6:00 p.m.

Planned Programs

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

Contract, Handbook, and Forms

Click here for the Summer Care contract, handbook, and forms.

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.

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Interested in working for us?
Rochester Catholic Schools will begin the hiring process for qualified summer care staff.
Please email aheimer@rcsmn.org for more information.

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