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Summer Care Program

K-6 Summer Care Program

The purpose of I.C. School's Summer Program is to provide a quality childcare program for children ages 5-12 through the summer months. The program is licensed by the Department of Human Services.

Download Summer Program brochure

Registration Fee

There is a $50.00 registration fee. Activity fees are calculated according to cost each spring. Weekly fee is $85.00 per week for full-time attendance and $20.00 per day for 1-3 days per week.

Hours of Operation

The program operates from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. The fun begins early in June and ends the beginning of August. The program will be closed on July 4.

Staff

The summer program is under the direction of Sharon Blentlinger, Principal. All staff members have previously worked in the I.C. Summer Program.

Staff/Child Ratio

1 worker per 20 children
1 worker per 8 children for swimming and other water activities

Admissions

I.C. Summer Program will prioritize admissions as follows:

  1. I.C. School students registered as full-time in April.
  2. I.C. School children registered as part-time in April.
  3. All others will be accepted on a first come basis.

Drop-Ins

Drop ins are allowed only in the event that the adult to child ratio permits. Parents must first contact the director of the program to find out if there is space for an additional child to the days program.

Program and Activities

Weekly activities are planned as follows. Please check with the school office for the fees associated with these activities.

  • First Tee - golf instruction
  • First Serve - tennis instruction
  • Skating at Crystal Palace
  • Bowling at Midland Bowl
  • Swimming at Creekmore Park
  • Vacation Bible School (one week only)
  • Gymnastics at Flame
  • Miniature Golf
  • Wonderful Wednesdays at the Fort Smith Public Library and other field trips.

Children will also enjoy many fun activities on the school grounds.  A weekly schedule will be provided to parents.

Lunch and Snacks

Students will need a lunch and drink each day. A snack will be provided each morning and afternoon. Occasionally, a special lunch will be arranged and parents will be informed in advance.

For More Information

Call the school at 479-783-6798 or email sblentlinger@icschoolfs.org
Summer Program Direct Line: 479-783-4456

Preschool Summer Program

A summer program for preschool children is available.  For more information, please see the early childhood page.

The purpose of I.C. Preschool's Summer Program is to provide a quality childcare program for children ages 3- 4 during the summer months. The program operates from 7:30 am- 5:30 pm five days a week except for July 4. A brochure containing a registration form, information, and rates will be available in April.

View or download Preschool Summer Program brochure