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Kaleidoscope Afterschool Enrichment


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/16/2017
Kaleidoscope at the Sidney Albert Albany JCC is an exciting enrichment program for elementary school-aged children, designed to meet the needs of each child. We primarily serve the Albany school district (Transportation from Albany schools is provided by the Albany School District Transportation Department); however, children from schools outside the district are welcome, but you must provide transportation.

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Kaleidoscope is divided by grade for homeroom (2:20 pm - 3:00 pm). There children enjoy snacks and games with their friends. In advance, children and parents choose specialty classes, which run Monday - Thursday for 8-10 weeks at a time. Classes are offered to meet the diverse needs and interests of our children and may include sports classes, art classes, free swim, cooking, music, community service, language, etc. Children are always given the option to choose the Free Play or the Homework Room. For most of the specialty classes, they are divided into 2 groups: K - 2nd graders and 3rd - 6th graders. Each group has caring counselors, trained to supervise and interact with school-age children and follow a 1:10 staff to child ratio or better during the program.

Daily Schedule for Kaleidoscope

2:20 p.m.: Children arrive from elementary schools and enjoy snacks and free play.
3:00 p.m.: Children attend first specialty class.
4:00 p.m.: Children attend second specialty class.
5:00 p.m.: Children meet again in their homerooms for free play until pick up by 6pm.

 

Friday Programming

On Fridays, we focus on a variety of Jewish themes. Typically, an upcoming Jewish Holiday or other community centered topics such as Mitzvot (good deeds). A variety of activities make Fridays fun, as well as educational. The programs are designed so that all children, regardless of religious background, can participate, enjoy and feel comfortable.


Half-Days @ End of School Year


Kaleidoscope provides additional care for children on Albany School District half-days. These days are included in your fee, as long as your child is regularly scheduled to attend Kaleidoscope on that day of the week.

School Vacations 

The JCC also offers Vacation Camp programs. These are available for an additional charge, and you must pre-register your child for each day that you would like him/her to attend.

Additional Information

If you would like more information about our program, or would like a tour, please call Andrew Katz, Youth Director, at 438-6651 ext. 113. You can also email him at andrewk@albanyjcc.org. We look forward to welcoming your child to our wonderful program. 

KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE
2016-2017
School Year Rates (September - June)
The Kaleidoscope program operates until 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Tuition includes a Family Membership at the Albany JCC

RATES:
5 days per week - $260/month

4 days per week - $225/month

3 days per week - $182/month

2 days per week - $140/month

1 day per week - $105/month

NO CREDIT IS GIVEN FOR UNUSED TIME

To secure your child(ren)’s space in the program, you must remit a deposit of 10% of the total fee, which is non-refundable, but is applicable towards the last month of tuition. Click here for the 2016-17 registration form! (PDF)

Contact: Gretta Hansing at GrettaH@albanyjcc.org


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY, 12208
United States

Phone:

518-438-6651
Contact name: 
Linda Finkle
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/16/2017
Time: 
2:20pm-6pm
Price: 
5 days per week - $260/month 4 days per week - $225/month 3 days per week - $182/month 2 days per week - $140/month 1 day per week - $105/month

Ages

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