Champaign Unit 4 School District

Welcome to Kids Plus

The mission of the Champaign Unit 4 School District, in partnership with the community, is to guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and experiences in which people and lifelong learning are valued.

Hours of Operation

Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Center for Family and Community Engagement
Mellon Administrative Center
703 S. New Street
Champaign, IL 61820

Contact Information

Phone: (217) 351-3719
Fax: (217) 373-7315
Email: kidsplus@u4sd.org

Director - Sabrina Hull
(217) 351-3719, ext. 2
hullsa@u4sd.org

Assistant Director - Tracy Williams
(217) 351-3719, ext. 3

Fact Time Coordinators - TBD
(217) 351-3719, ext. 4

Accounting Clerk/Secretary -Amber Aleman
(217) 351-3719, ext. 1

Kids Plus Program Hours

• All before school programs start at 7 a.m. and run until the school day starts.
• All after school programs begin at the end of the school day and run until 6 p.m.
• On early dismissal days, the Kids Plus program will start promptly at dismissal time.

**These plans are subject to change based upon safety guidelines that are set by the State and School District.

EARLY DISMISSAL

On scheduled early dismissal days, Kids Plus will operate from the early dismissal time until 6:00 p.m. Unless a field trip is planned, there is no additional cost. Students dismissed before lunch must bring a sack lunch.

DAYS OUT PROGRAM

KIDS PLUS IS NOT OFFERING A DAYS OUT PROGRAM FOR FALL 2021 TERM. OUR PROGRAM WILL REASSESS FOR THE SPRING 2022 TERM.

Days Out programs will be held at one of the 12 elementary schools and will operate from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. During the program, various individual & group games, activities, and arts & crafts projects will be offered. Each Days Out program is different and may include field trips, themed events, movies, and many other special activities. Days Out program registration is handled at the Kids Plus Program Office. Applications must be turned in by the registration deadline. Each Days Out Program registration fee is $45 per student.

FALL AND SPRING INTERSESSION

Students who attend balanced calendar schools (Barkstall & Kenwood) can participate in the Kids Plus Intersession Program. Intersession is structured similar to a Days Out program but has additional themes, trips, and activities for the three-week period. Registration for Intersession is handled at the Kids Plus Program Office and payment is due in full at the time of registration for each week of attendance. Intersession is sold by the week only. School uniforms are not required.

SPRING BREAK

Structured similarly to a Days Out Program, this five day program may have daily themes, additional activities, and field trips. Registration for Spring Break is handled at the Kids Plus Program Office and payment is due in full. Spring Break is sold by the full week only.

SPECIAL PROGRAM POLICIES

• Registration is required for ALL Special Programs.

   

• An additional fee for each special program is required (Days Out, Spring Break & Intersession). Payment is required at the time of registration.

   

• Refunds or credits will NOT be issued unless written request is received and approved by the Program Office. Registration forms will be available online at the Kids Plus website, and in the program office.

   

• Registration forms CANNOT be distributed or accepted at the individual school sites.

   

• Students are required to bring a sack lunch for all Special Programs (unless indicated otherwise).

   

• All Special Program fees include the cost of fieldtrips, guest speakers, snacks, and special events.

   

• Registrations mailed or turned in after the deadline will not be accepted and will be returned.