What is Oakhill Summer Days?
Oakhill Summer Days is a fun and exciting experience for children ages 2 through 8th grade. At Oakhill Summer, students can choose from a variety of academic preparation and enrichment courses that are designed to stimulate a student's intellectual, physical, creative and social growth. Any child is welcome at Oakhill Summer Days, even those who do not attend Oakhill during the academic year.
What is the Oakhill Summer Days mailing schedule?
Postcards will be sent to last summer's families in December.
Teasers will be mailed in early January via direct mailing service (this is a simple "teaser" to tell you about some of the things Oakhill offers in the summer). Because a direct mailing service is used, teasers may not be mailed to the past summer's enrollees.
Catalogs, which contain the registration sheets, will be posted on the Summer Catalog page on this web site in February and bulk mailed to all previous summer enrollees, as well as those who have recently inquired either by phone or teaser.
What types of courses are offered?
Oakhill Summer Days offers everything from academic programs to sports camps. If your child wants to take an art studio class, make science experiments, learn to cook, enjoys drama and theater, or wants to take a class geared towards their interests then we have a class for them! For those looking for a traditional day camp, we offer a fun-filled Traditional Camp with uniquely themed weeks of arts and crafts, outside sports and playground activities and much more. Swim lessons are offered to accompany Traditional Camp, as well as a Super Swim option for your child's afternoon.
For our 2, 3 and 4 year old students, we offer Toddler, Lil', Mini, and Kindi Camps which offer flexible schedules for you and your child. You have the option to send your child for full or half days. For Toddler, Lil and Mini Campers, we offer 3-day programming as well. Your little one is in for fun-filled themed weeks of art, music and movement, story telling, creative play and water play on Fridays. Mini and Kindi Camp students also have the ability to register for swim lessons and learn all the basics of swimming skills.
Who do I contact for program information?
Program Coordinator - Kathryn Dodson
Office Coordinator - Sharon Phillips
Where does Oakhill find their summer teaching staff?
All of our summer teachers are certified teachers from neighboring school districts, teachers from Oakhill, or field experts.
When Does Oakhill Summer Days begin?
Main classes are held June 6-July 29, 2011.
Does Oakhill Summer Days offer Extended Summer Programming?
Yes! Our Extended Summer Programming consists of Summer Start Line and The Final Lap. Summer Start Line is offered from May 31, 2011-June 3, 2011. The Final Lap is offered from August 1-August 17, 2011. Both programs are geared for kids age 2 through 8th grade.
Will there be camp on the 4th of July?
To honor the 4th of July, there will be NO camp on Monday, July 4, 2011. Fees will NOT be adjusted for this week due to our Flat Fee Fun. However, we will offer the Summer Explosion Party on July 8, free of charge to all campers signed up for classes that week.
How will I be informed of Weather-Related/Emergency Cancellations?
If camp must close for any reason, the closing will be announced on the news and radio in the morning. We will also post a message on our school's answering machine. If we are unable to get this information to the news or radio stations, the staff will advise you of the situation at the time of drop-off. Our web site will always be updated in the event of a closing situation.
How can I reach Before and After Care?
Call our school phone number, 816-436-6228, to reach a staff member for the extended care program. To speak with extended care staff, please call between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Field Trip Waivers/Permission Forms: Waivers for certain field trips will be mailed prior to the week. Please mail the forms back to Oakhill prior to the field trip date.
*Refund Policy: Oakhill Day School reserves the right to change or cancel any course, clinic, or program. Efforts will be made to assign the students affected by such a change or cancellation to other available programs. A complete refund will be given in those cases where other program placement is not at all possible. There will be NO REFUNDS if as student withdraws from any of our summer programs after May 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. This includes vacation schedules, conflicting activities, or just a change in plans. NOTE: A class cancellation and/or class change fee of $10.00 per class will be charged for EACH 3-hour course cancelled or changed once the enrollment has been processed. When a new class is chosen, the new lab fee will be charged, as well as the $10.00 change fee. Enrollments are processed as soon as they are received by the summer office.
