What are the dates of the Summer Academic Program?
Programs run from Monday, June 6 through Friday, July 29
What are the hours of the Summer Academic Program?
All sites open from 7:30am – 6:00pm
How old does my child have to be to participate in the summer program?
Your child must be entering kindergarten in the fall or entering any grade through eighth grade.
Do you provide transportation?
Transportation is not provided. However, sites are located throughout the Greater Kansas City area for convenience.
What is the latest time of arrival?
Children should arrive no later than 8:15 am. They will be marked as tardy after 8 am.
Is there a cost for the program?
The Summer Academic Program is a free program.
Does my child have to wear a mask?
Masks will not be mandated but we strongly encourage children to wear one. Additionally, temperatures of students and staff will be taken each morning.
Can I drop my child off early?
Sites do not open until 7:30am. Students are not allowed to be dropped off early or left at the site unsupervised.
Can my child bring a backpack?
Yes, students may bring a backpack, however, please note that sites do not have lockers or locked safe places to store backpacks or any items. If items are lost or stolen, Upper Room or its employees bear no responsibility.
Can my child bring a cell phone?
Students may bring cell phones; however, students are not allowed to use cell phones while in class.
Can my child bring his/her own lunch?
Students may bring their lunch, however breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack is provided by Upper Room at all sites. Pork and peanut items are never served.
Will there be field trips?
Upper Room will provide field trips on-site and away from the site. Site Directors will provide dates for each field trip. Children will return to the site by 4:30 pm.
Am I allowed to attend field trips with my child?
Upper Room does not allow parents to attend field trips or pick up their child from a field trip location. All staff and volunteers working with children in the program must pass a background check and be fully vaccinated. Additionally, for safety reasons, all students riding the bus to the field trip must also return on the bus.
Can my child miss days?
Upper Room understands that students will have doctor’s appointments and may go on family vacations and therefore, absences are allowed. However, in order to be eligible for the incentive, a student may not have more than two absences. Additionally, three tardies equal one absence.
Will my child receive an incentive at the end of the program?
Each student that has no more than two absences, maintains a C-average in academics, has no major behavioral issues, and takes both the pre-and post-test will be eligible for a $100 gift card at the end of the program. Gift cards are given to each student that meets all criteria.
I didn’t get a confirmation email; is my child enrolled?
After submitting the application, you should have received an automatic email confirming receipt of the application and acceptance to the site of choice. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam or junk mail. You will receive another email the weekend before the program start date as a reminder.