SUMMIT AFTER CARE (SAC)

Tina Harris, SAC Director     SAC@summitchildrensprogram.org

    The SAC after school program operates out of a separate classroom space that is specifically equipped for elementary school students (K-12 years old). The Summit Children's Program has a unique relationship with the C.W. Henry School, located just a block away at Carpenter Lane and Greene Street. Students enrolled at Henry and Summit are escorted by foot by Summit staff to and from school. Have to be at work before school opens? You can drop your child(ren) at SAC and know they wil get to school on time. Early dismissal? SAC knows when those days are and picks up the children at the early dismissal time. School closed? SAC is usually open. Students enrolled in other schools can sometimes have the school bus drop them off at Summit. Morning and Holiday care are each provided for an additional fee.

In the SAC program we provide a daily schedule that balances flexibility and structure, providing children with the opportunity to choose from a variety of stimulating activities within an environment that promotes security, safety and independence. Daily clubs, acting, computer lab, homework help, gym time, outdoor play and various other special interest classes are planned weekly by SAC staff based on children's needs and interests. Children benefit from the mixing of age groups.

There is close to full participation in the drama productions, which have benefitted from the talent of professional drama instructors. Leah Stein, Artistic Director of Leah Stein Dance Company, offers movement classes for the children, which have enhanced the drama productions. She “..strives to bring dance to a wide spectrum of people from diverse backgrounds, age groups and communities. With invention, humor, and surprise, and inspired by the physics of movement and the forces of nature, Stein’s improvisational, spontaneous and all-inclusive approach to dance making sparks synergy between performers and audience, highlighting the interconnectedness of people, culture and the physical environment.” (from her web site). Students from Summit will participate in Leah’s new site work at Historic RittenhouseTown, a performance she created.

Letter to SAC Parents

SAC Specific 2009-2010 Calendar

“What does a school age child want to do after a day in school? Here at Summit After Care (SAC), we ask them! And with their feedback, we provide daily activities, such as creative art, sports, computers, environmental exploration, independent choice activities and time to just hang out with friends...The staff and our collaboration with outside resources provide the children with opportunities to learn about being responsible, feeling comfortable with themselves and their special interests and abilities. We encourage children to respect and accept each other, and have a positive attitude for playing, learning and building relationships. We make every effort to support each child with their individual development and needs. Our goal is to provide them with all the ingredients that will help them communicate with people of all ages and live and grow in a society where they can make a difference.” Tina Harris, Director Summit Children’s Program, After School Care

CAMP SUMMIT

   Our SAC summer camp focuses on the needs of the younger school age child. We provide an option for families to choose from ten weeks of programming. Trips, swimming and other special events are planned.

Visit our CAMP SUMMIT page for more details and to download a registration packet. (The information is from Summer 2009, but will still give you a flavor of the program.)