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PEORIA AM/PM RECREATION PROGRAM
Sponsored by: City of Peoria & Peoria Unified School District
August 13, 2007 - May 22, 2008
PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHAT
The Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program provides an opportunity
for children to participate in a variety of activities before and after
school. The goal of the program is the total well-being of each and
every child. The Program provides a daily core schedule and an
instructor visits various sites throughout the year, giving participants
the opportunity to explore new experiences that will expand learning.
Classes may include ballooning, structured sports, drumming, sign
language, and tutors in a supervised, safe and secure environment.
WHO
Students in grades K-6.
Children in all day Kindergarten may attend both AM and PM care.
AM Kindergarten may attend AM care, PM Kindergarten may attend PM care
TAX ID #- 86-6003634
Please save your receipts for tax records
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Summer Camp
Who: Entering K - 6
Location: Various Elementary Schools in the City of Peoria
Dates: May 23– August/ date TBA
Time: 6:30am – 6:00pm, Monday-Friday
Cost: $23 per day or $97 per week
Talk about fun in the sun!! This camp is all that and more! Summer
camp offers all-day childcare with a daily field trip, special lunches and,
of course, a number of “BIG” field trips for example; Big Surf, Barnum
& Bailey Circus and the Mercury Game. Combining all of this with onsite
activities is awesome summer plans at Peoria Summer Camp.
There is a one-time registration fee of $30. $20 of the registration
fee will be waived for 2006-2007 AM/PM participants, and
2007 returning Summer Camp participants who provide full
payment with registration on or before August 3, 2007. After
August 3, 2007, full fees will be required. All participants must make
full payment to attend the program. The daily fee includes the field
trip, such as swimming, movie, or library. A Summer Camp t-shirt is
included in the registration fee. DES funding is available for qualified
applicants.
Summer Recreation
Who: Grades 1-5
Locations: Various Elementary schools in the City of Peoria
Dates: May 27-July 17, 2008
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: $50/residents, $90/non- residents for 8 weeks
(t-shirt included).
This exciting program features on-site activities and off-site field trips
in a part-time, drop-in format. Children may choose to sign themselves
in/out at any time during the program hours. If you would like
licensed daycare supervision or extended hours, please refer to the
Peoria Summer Camp Program. Daily off-site field trips are offered for
an additional Fee. Summer Recreation t-shirts are included in the
registration fee. Extra Summer Recreation T-shirts are available for
purchase for $10.00 or 2 for $15.00.
For more information on these or other programs,
please call 623-773-7137 or visit us online at
http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
Also, view the City of Peoria Summer Brochure for more detailed
information on locations and program dates.
WHERE and WHEN
A.M. 6:30 a.m. until school opens
P.M. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Alta Loma 9750 N. 87th Ave.
Apache 8633 W. John Cabot Rd.
Cheyenne 11806 N. 87th Ave.
Cotton Boll 8540 W. Butler Dr.
Coyote Hills 21180 N. 87th Ave.
Desert Harbor 15585 N. 91st Ave.
Frontier 21268 N. 81st Ave.
Ira Murphy 7231 W. North Ln.
Oakwood 12900 N. 71st Ave.
Oasis 7841 W. Sweetwater
Peoria 11501 N. 79th Ave.
Santa Fe 9880 N. 77th Ave.
Sky View 8624 W. Sweetwater
Sundance 7051 W. Cholla
P.M. 2:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Country Meadows 8409 N.111th Ave
Paseo Verde 7880 West Greenway Rd
Sun Valley 8361 N. 95th Ave.
Parkridge 9970 W. Beardsley Rd.
Vistancia 30009 Sunrise Point
Zuni Hills 10851 W. Williams

PRE-SCHOOL - FULL AND PART-TIME
Lil’ Learners All Day Child Care
Location: Sunrise Mountain Family Center
21303 N. 86th Dr.
Dates: Year round
Time: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Monday-Friday
Cost: Full Time-$115 per week, Part Time- $80 per week
Lil’ Learners strives to aid preschoolers age 4 & 5 in developing
basic social, developmental, and educational skills. This is a state
licensed program providing an ideal environment for children to
learn and grow. They will be exposed to a variety of activities that
promote opportunities for choice, experimentation, and enhance
self-esteem.
Lil’ Learners Too Part Time Child Care
Location: Paseo Verde Elementary Portables
7880 N. Greenway Rd.
Dates: August 13, 2007 – May 22, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am, Monday-Friday
Cost: $9 per day or $45 per week
Peoria Lil’ Learners Too is a sister program to the Lil’ Learners all
day program. This is also a state licensed program and reflects all
the ideas and goals of the full-time program with part-time hours.
Peoria Lil’ Learners Too offers flexible scheduling.
Tiny Tots Summer Recreation Program
Locations: Parkridge Elementary, Paseo Verde Elementary
and Peoria Elementary
Dates: May 27-July 17, 2008
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $50/residents, $90/non- residents for 8 weeks
(t-shirt included). Daily trip fees vary.
This program is for preschool-age children, ages 4 & 5, and offers
on-site activities, daily field trips, special lunches and of course a
weekly “BIG” field trip.
All participants must complete the registration form, an emergency
blue card and provide a copy of child’s immunization records prior
to attending.
For more information on these or other programs, see the
Summer City of Peoria Brochure for more information or call
623-773-7137 or visit us online at http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Complete, in detail, the following forms
A. Registration Form with a copy of child’s Immunization
Records attached.
B. Fee Attendance Contract with registration fee and first
week payment plus $56 deposit.
C. Withdrawal/Change Policy -
Read and Sign “Policy” and “Waiver of Liability”?
2. Where can you go to register your child:
A. AM/PM RECREATION PROGRAM SITES:
August 13, 2007 to May 22, 2008
Contact the AM/PM staff Monday – Friday,
6:30am-School Opening or School Dismissal-6:00pm
B. SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Monday – Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm
Through August 3, 2007
Alta Loma, Apache, Cheyenne, Desert Harbor,
Frontier, Paseo Verde, Santa Fe, Sun Valley,
Sundance, and Parkridge
D. WALK-IN & MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
Mail-In - Through July 27, 2007
Walk-In - Through May 22, 2008
Community Services Department
8401 W. Monroe #180, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Peoria Community Center
8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
H. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE/ MEET THE TEACHER:
Check with your school for dates and times.
* We reserve the right to make corrections regarding information
in Parent Handbook and Fee Contract
Your child(ren) are registered and will attend the program the
day(s) you have indicated on the “Fee Contract”. We will call
only if there are questions regarding your registration.
For more information call: (623) 773-7137
TTY/TDD: (623)773-7721

FEE INFORMATION
PROGRAM FEES:
A $30 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee is required for all new
participants. The registration fee will be waived for returning 2006-
2007 AM/PM participants and 2007 Summer Camp participants,
who provide full payment with registration by August 3, 2007 at
5:00pm. All participants must make full payment to attend the program.
Full payment of participation fees is the First week of attendance plus
a $56 deposit along with the registration fee, if applicable.
PROGRAM 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY
*AM $5 $10 $15 $20 $25
**PM $9 $18 $27 $36 $45
***AM/PM $14 $28 $42 $56 $56
1st HR PM (K-2 only)
2:00 or 2:40pm until 2nd dismissal $5 $10 $15 $20 $25
*AM + 1st HR PM (K-2 only)
2:00 or 2:40pm until 2nd dismissal
$10 $20 $30 $40 $50
* Includes breakfast **Includes afternoon snack
***Includes breakfast and afternoon snack
DAILY SCHEDULE
A TYPICAL AM
(Bold denote schools with a 2:00 dismissal time)
6:30 am - 7:15/7:45am
AM/PM Site opens; check in with site leaders.
6:30 am - 7:15/7:45am
Organized games and/or homework time.
7:15 /7:45am – School Opens
Breakfast and release to playground with
school staff supervision.
A TYPICAL PM
(Bold denotes schools with a 2:00 dismissal time)
K-2 grade - Check-In: 2:00/2:20 pm - 2:20/2:40 pm
2:20/3:20 pm - 2:55/3:40 pm
Open Recreation and organized games.
3-6 grade - Check-In: 3:00/3:20 pm - 3:20/3:40 pm
3:20/3:40 pm - 4:00/4:30 pm
K – 6 grade - Snack time
4:00/4:30 pm - 5:40 pm
K-6 grade – Instructor, core activities choices or homework time.
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm - All Schools
K-6 grade - Free play or homework time.
AZ DEPT of HEALTH SERVICES (DHS) LICENSING
PAPRP is regulated by DHS, located at 150 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ,
85007, (602) 364-2539. Inspection reports are available upon request
and are located in the Black Book at each AM/PM location.
INSURANCE:
The City of Peoria carries liability insurance for all its operations,
including City-sponsored recreation programs. However, the City does
not carry medical insurance for any participant's injuries or illnesses
associated with any specific recreational activity. Medical claims are
your responsibility.
PERSONAL ITEMS – The program provides a variety of toys
and many activities to keep your child busy and entertained. The
City of Peoria is not responsible for personal items brought to site.
Children are not allowed to use cell phones at site. If you
and your child need to be in contact for urgent matters, we will
allow occasional use of site phone for short calls, 2-3 minutes in
length.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments due Thursday PRIOR to week of attendance
1. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) - Automatic payment from
checking. See “FEE ATTENDANCE CONTRACT” for more information.
EFT - Payments will be deducted on Fridays.
2. Quick Pay – Automatic payment from credit card or debit card.
Payments will be deducted on Fridays.
3. TeleReg – Call 623-773-7725. You will need your client ID
number and password. For more information call the Community
Service Department at 623-773-7137.
4. RecConnect – http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov You will need
your client ID number and password. For more information call the
Community Service Department at 623-773-7137.
(Balance may not include assessed late fees for option 3 and 4)
5. Program Sites – No cash or credit cards. Checks or money orders.
6. City Hall/Community Services– Cash, check, or credit card
located at 8401 W. Monroe, Room 180, M – F, 8AM - 5PM.
7. Phone Payment - Call 623-773-7137, 773-7192 or 773-7139 with a
credit card or debit card, M – F, 8AM – 5PM.
8. Peoria Community Center – Cash, check, or credit card, at
8335 W. Jefferson, M – TH, 8 AM – 8 PM and Friday, 8AM – 5PM.

HOLIDAYS and BREAK CARE
All program sites will be
closed on the following holidays:
September 3 - Labor Day
November 12 - Veteran’s Day
November 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving
January 21 - MLK Day
February 18 - Presidents’ Day
All day “Break Care” is offered on these days.
Columbus Day - October 8
Winter Break - December 21, 24, 26-28, 31, January 2-4
Spring Break - March 24-28
Testing Break - April 25
Early Release & Parent/Teacher Conferences
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
AM/PM Recreation Program will provide childcare on the scheduled
professional development days at time of release at 11:00/11:40 pm.
Days will vary for each school. Care will NOT be provided for
Kindergartners until school’s early release time. Participants enrolled 5
days a week in the PM program consistently will not be charged an
additional fee for early release days. All 0-4 day schedules will pay a
$14 fee for the PM program that day. Lunch will not be provided on
these days. Children will be required to bring a non-perishable sack
lunch.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DAYS
October 18 & 19 February 14 & 15
Children will be released at 10:00/10:40am from school. AM/PM will
be available at that time. Participants enrolled 5 days a week in the PM
program will not be charged an additional fee. All 0-4 day schedules
will pay a $14 fee for the afternoon. Children will be required to bring a
non-perishable sack lunch.
No transportation or field trips will be provided.
SCHEDULE, FEE & PAYMENT POLICIES
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Any deviation from your submitted schedule on the enrollment form
must be given to the site the Thursday prior to the week the changes
are to take effect. Participants may not show up and attend the
program without prior notification to the program. If your child needs
to attend on short notice, parents must call the AM/PM site to make
arrangements. Payment is due the day of participation or before. A
$5.00 per day/ per child late fee will be charged until payment is made.
Children will not be accepted into the program without prior notice
ABSENCES
If your child will not be attending the Peoria AM/PM Recreation
Program as scheduled, please call the AM/PM Recreation site prior to
school dismissal. We have 24 hour voicemail available; please leave a
message. Credit will not be issued for days missed.
DELINQUINT ACCOUNTS/LATE PAYMENT FEE
Payment is due by 6:00pm the Thursday before the week of
participation. A LATE FEE OF $5 PER DAY/PER CHILD will be assessed
for each day payment is late. If payment, including late fee, is not paid
in full by Wednesday of the following week, the participant will not be
allowed to attend until the account is cleared.
RETURNED CHECK FEE (RCF)
A returned check will result in service/program interruption. RCF of
$30.00 per check and the amount of the returned check must be
paid in cash, cashier’s check, credit card or money order at Community
Services Department in City Hall or over the phone with a credit card
by calling 623-773-7137. All future payments will be required in cash,
cashiers check, or money order for a period of six (6) months from the
date of the returned check.
AM/PM FEE ASSISTANCE
The Department of Economic Security (DES) has funding available for
low-income families who would like to utilize the program. Contact DES
at (623) 846-1046 to find out more information on how to apply.
Processing can take up to 30 days.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Parents of a child with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation by completing a “REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION”
form and submitting supporting documentation at least 2-3 weeks prior
to date attending. Life Skills such as, but not limited too, feeding,
dressing and toileting are not provided by staff. For more info you may
contact Community Services at 623-773-7137.

POLICIES and PROCEDURES
SIGNING IN & OUT
A child enrolled in the Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program will only be
released to persons specifically authorized with their signature on the
registration form. NO exceptions will be made without the advance
written permission or telephone authorization from the parent or
guardian. Individuals will be required to show a valid picture I.D. at the
time of pick-up. If only one person has the sole legal custody of a child,
then legal custody papers must be on file at the AM/PM site.
A.M. - Participants must be signed in daily by a parent or
authorized person. This is done by signing your full name
and time on the form. Children may not sign themselves in.
The AM/PM site staff is authorized to sign the child out and
release the child to the school.
P.M. - For the safety of your children, we require that a parent or
authorized person sign the children out each day by writing their full
name and time on the form. Children may not sign themselves out. The
AM/PM site staff is authorized to sign the child into the PM program.
LATE PICK UP FEE
A $15 fee per child will be assessed for every 15 minutes past 6:00pm.
6:01pm-6:15pm:$15; 6:16pm-6:30pm:$30, etc. Fee assessment below.
Pick-up time will be recorded by the designated site clock.
1ST - incident will result in FEE plus verbal warning
2ND - incident will result in FEE plus written warning
3RD - incident will result in FEE plus a three-day suspension
4TH - incident will result in FEE plus a one-week suspension
5TH - incident will result in FEE plus removal from the program
HEALTH and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If your child becomes ill during the program, we will place your child in
an isolated area. According to the time of day, and the
degree of illness, the Site Director will decide to call the
parents and make arrangements to have the child taken
home by an authorized person (not a staff member) or
keep them at the AM/PM Site. Please don’t send your
child if they missed school or displays any of the following symptoms;
nausea, rashes, red/inflamed eyes, temperature above 99° without
medication, or cold symptoms within the past 24 hours. Minor
scratches and cuts will be treated at the site. If a serious accident
should occur, the City of Peoria Fire Department will be summoned for
treatment and they will decide whether your child should be taken to
the nearest hospital or doctor's office by ambulance. You will be
notified immediately. Treatment may only be rendered if we have your
written authorization on file.
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
DISCIPLINE
The staff will implement an assertive discipline program. Children
involved in our program are expected to follow the rules and directions
of the AM/PM staff. The following guidelines are used when disciplinary
action becomes necessary due to unacceptable behavior. Parents will
be notified if their child needed guidance or discipline. The course of
action below will be followed in normal circumstances. Extreme
behaviors will accelerate the process and be dealt with on a
case by case basis: Extreme behaviors are, but not limited to:
Physical attacks such as, hitting, biting, spitting, kicking, etc., abusive
language, disrespect to staff (verbally or physically by child or parent),
leaving the program area without permission, repeated offenses within
the same day or those behaviors that put a child or others in danger.
(No refund for suspensions or early pick-ups on scheduled days)
PARENT/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
The AM/PM Recreation Program staff would like to work as a team with
school and family to provide the best environment for the child's
growth and development. Exchanges of information between parents
and staff will be a formal or informal format. Information that is shared
regarding issues in school, AM/PM or any changes occurring within the
family for example, a sibling moving, a sick grandparent or pet, or
alterations in the parents’ relationship will give all of us insight to a
child’s behaviors or attitudes.
MEDICATION
The Peoria AM/PM Recreation Program staff may administer
medication. To authorize giving medication to a child, parent/guardian
must complete a “Medication Release Form” available at the site and
bring the prescribed amount of medication in the original container.
Apply sunscreen as applicable prior to attending Break Care
days.
1. Warning - for specific unacceptable behavior
2. Time-out - with a warning of future consequences for repeated
behavior.
3. Time-out - with a warning and/or write up for repeated behavior
in file and parent notified upon pick-up.
4. Time-out - with a call to parent or guardian and a write-up like
above. Discuss corrective action & consequences for
future incidents with parent upon pick-up.
5. Suspension - 1 - 2 scheduled days from the program and/or the
remainder of the day.
*Repeated aggressive/inappropriate behavior with 3-5 suspensions
will result in removal from AM/PM with approval Supervisor.