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The Before & After School Activities Club serves children in grades K-5 who attend Crestwood, Daffodil Valley, Emerald Hills, Bonney Lake, Maple Lawn, McAlder, Victor Falls, and Liberty Ridge Elementary schools.

Because of the overwhelming response for before and after school care, the only plans available at our Maple Lawn/McAlder site are 3-5 days per week. We will still offer 1-2 day weekly care as well as 3-5 day weekly care at our Victor Falls/Liberty Ridge, Emerald Hills/Bonney Lake/Crestwood and Daffodil Valley Elementary. All of our plans include the Sumner School District Wednesday 90-minute late start mornings.

The Daffodil Valley program will be located at the Robert Miller Gymnasium for AM and PM care except for afternoons in the months of November, December, January, and February, when the program will be located at Daffodil Valley Elementary School. During these months, the Sumner High School Wrestling Program practices in the Robert Miller Gymnasium. The Robert Miller Gymnasium is located directly behind Daffodil Valley Elementary School. The Crestwood program will be located at Crestwood Elementary.

Maple Lawn and McAlder students will be at Maple Lawn in the AM & PM. Emerald Hills/ Bonney Lake students will be at Crestwood Elementary AM and PM, Liberty Ridge and Victor Falls students will be at Liberty Ridge in the AM and PM. The students will be bussed to and from their respective schools and program sites. However, you must drop your child(ren) off at the AM site indicated and pick-up will be at the same site.

The Parent Information Packet includes a payment schedule, contact phone numbers, and answers to our most asked questions. Please be sure to thoroughly read all of the material included in this packet and promptly turn in all necessary paperwork. A 50% deposit of September’s payment, a fully completed registration form and immunization record will reserve your spot. Immunization records MUST be updated yearly. Your child will not be considered registered until all paperwork is completed and turned in.

We offer "autopay" and a savings of $50.00 when you sign up for this service. To receive your $50.00 savings, just sign the authorization form to charge your credit card for your monthly payment. You can choose a $5.00 savings each month or a $25.00 credit in the months of January and June.

If you use DSHS assistance for child care, please contact the Recreation Department for additional registration information.

We reserve the right to terminate and/or refuse service. If your child is continually disruptive or our staff is forced to spend an inordinate amount of time with him/her, we will notify you. We have a 'three strikes and you are out' rule so you will be given plenty of warning as to the behavior of your child. We will in fact, ask you if you have any suggestions for us to care for your child that will assist our staff in that care. We also would appreciate any of that information when you register so we can notify our staff to help provide a smooth transition.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the Recreation Department at (253) 891-6500.

Parents must complete ALL of the forms including the Immunization forms before they can attend.

Weather Delays: When there is a school closure or delay due to poor weather conditions, the Recreation Department sponsored Before and After School Program will likewise be affected. For example, if school is two hours late, the Before and After School Program will not open until 8:45 AM (which is two hours later than usual). If schools are closed, our program will also be closed.

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