Kid’s Connection is a recreational before and after school program offered in cooperation with School District 308. It is implemented by the Park District and held in the cafeterias of District 308 elementary schools with additional use of the gym and playground.
Kids play games, make crafts, enjoy playground, gym, and computer time, cook, go on field trips, or complete homework. After school trips to different locations in our area will also be offered to various places including local parks, other Kid’s Connection sites, and the library. Our staff provides fun in a safe, nurturing environment. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are included.
Kid’s Connection is available Monday-Friday from 6:15am until the school day begins and after school until 6:15pm. One to five day options are available for before school, after school, or both.
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2018-19 Registration
Register in person at any Park District facility. A non-refundable registration fee is due upon registering:
| Registration Dates |
Registration Fee |
| May 14-July 13 |
$50 |
| July 14-August 3 |
$75 |
| August 4-September 7 |
$100 |
| After September 8 |
$75 |
Complete the Registration Packet with the following documentation to process your child’s registration:
- Registration Form
- Payment Plan Agreement Form
Registration Deadlines
We understand that busy families have changing schedules. We make every effort to accommodate new enrollments. To ensure the safety of all participants a full program day will be needed to make arrangements for their arrival.
Registration Day
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First Attendance Day
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| Monday |
Wednesday |
| Tuesday |
Thursday |
| Wednesday |
Friday |
| Thursday |
Monday |
| Friday or Weekend |
Tuesday |
Daily Fees
The first payment is due on or before August 15. Subsequent payments are due on the first day of the month, September through May.
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Daily Fee |
| AM |
$23 |
| PM |
$23 |
| AM & PM |
$26 |
View the Parent Handbook for additional information or contact Ellen Sherer at 630.554.4064. If you have financial questions, please contact Susan Lipnick at 630.554.4443.
Kid’s Connection is open most non-holiday days off school and all partial days.
Available from 6:15am-6:15pm on each day off school and on most half days at select District 308 elementary schools. Children enjoy breakfast and snacks along with a variety of activities.
Field trips are available on all days off with transportation provided through District 308 or Kid’s Connection buses. As a day off school approaches, field trip information and school site location information will be available. Deadlines to sign up are:
Day Off School
Sept 21
Oct 8
Nov 2
Nov 6
Nov 21
Jan 21
Feb 18
Apr 19
Apr 22
Deadline
Sept 7
Sept 24
Oct 19
Oct 23
Nov 7
Jan 7
Feb 4
Apr 5
Apr 8
Full Day Off School
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| Current Participants |
$52 |
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Non-Participants*
*Not all schools have availability on days off school. If your preferred school does not have openings, non-participants will be notified one week in advance with your choice of available schools. |
$62 |
Early Release Days
(Afternoon Only)
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|
| Current Participants |
$23 |
| Non-Participants |
$49 |
Flexible Fun Passes
In a last minute crunch for childcare? Try a Flexible Fun Pass. This pass is good for your choice of before and/or after school childcare.
Passes are non-refundable and only valid for the school year they are purchased in. 24-hour notice of attendance is appreciated.
2017-2018 Fees
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| AM or PM |
$42 |
| AM & PM |
$49 |
| No School Day |
$62 |
The Staff
A site supervisor and adult leaders staff each Kid’s Connection site in a 1:10 staff to child ratio. In addition, all staff members are:
- Caring individuals who enjoy working with school-age children
- CPR and First Aid certified staff member(s) on site at all times
- Screened by background check
The Park District will make reasonable accommodations to allow children with life-threatening allergies to participate in our programs. We recommend that the parent or guardian reads our policy in full and provides the Park District with all information, training, authorizations, and waiver/release forms prior to registering a child with a life-threatening allergy. Download the policy and forms included in the Allergy Packet.
