Afterschool Programs 2011-2012

Welcome to Kids' Konnection (grades K-2) & Kids' Club (grades 3-5)

Welcome to another great year of afterschool programs at the JCC, where we strive to provide the safety and convenience you need and the fun and excitement your children desire!  

Kids' Konnection (KK) caters to students in kindergarten through second grade with daily group time, stimulating supervised activities and fun projects and games. 

Kids' Club (KC) for third through fifth grader is designed to meet the interests of older students with designated homework time, separate hang-out spaces, and expanded activity choices. 

Note: Parents interested in after school activities for 6th-8th graders should inquire about our Middle School Helpers program.

Program Features

• Licensed, high-quality afterschool care
• Transportation available from local schools
• Convenient scheduling and drop-in options
• Caring staff and excellent staff-to-child ratios
• Daily study time with homework assistance
• Healthy nut-free and kosher snack options
• Discounts on JCC enrichment classes
• Fees include PM Care for days off programs

Click here to view the KK/KC brochure and registration form. Brochures are also available at the JCC.  

In order to register for KK/KC, please submit the completed registration form along with your first month's payment. You will then be sent a 2011-2012 Youth Department Child Information Record to complete. 

If you are not registering for KK/KC but would like to be able to use the KK/KC drop-in service this school year, we must have a completed 2011-2012 Youth Department Child Information Record on file for your child. Please contact Shoshana Jackson at shoshanajackson@jccfed.org or (734) 971-0990 to request a copy of the form.   

Daily Schedule 

Group time provides an intimate environment for KK students to gather for group games, story telling, and daily reflections. Homework time for KC students takes place in a separate quiet area. Staff members encourage good study habits and assist all students with completing their homework.

Students are escorted to and from their enrichment classes by JCC staff (KK/KC participants pay a reduced fee for classes). Students remaining in KK/KC enjoy stimulating activities such as holiday projects, arts & crafts, gym sports, board games, computer time, and outdoor recess on the JCC's innovative school age playground. On Fridays, students get to participate in challah baking for Shabbat.

Transportation Options

Hebrew Day School students are escorted to KK/KC after school. AAPS buses provide transportation to the JCC from Bryant, Pattengill, and Ann Arbor Open. In some cases, the JCC may be able to provide transportation from other schools for an additional fee (see Monthly Tuition Fees). Contact the JCC youth director in advance to discuss transportation arrangements.  

Monthly Tuition Fees               

Scholarships & Discounts:  

• Additional siblings receive a 10% tuition discount. 
• Employees of Jewish organizations may qualify for discounts.
• Need-based scholarships are available for qualifying families.

Drop-in care is available for students who need afterschool care infrequently or less than 2 days per week, and for KK/KC participants who need extra days of care. To reserve a drop-in space, you must notify the JCC youth director as well as your child’s school. A Child Information Record must beon file for all drop-in students. There is a $6 fee for drop-in transportation.

Registration Policies

JCC membership is required to register for KK/KC. All JCC financial obligations must be current prior to registration. Registrations are accepted throughout the year; fees can be prorated for students who begin midway through a month. 

Payment for the first month is due with registration; subsequent payments are due on the 1st of each month. A $10 late fee will be assessed for payments received after the 10th of the month. If your bank offers automatic bill payment, you may be able to set up recurring monthly payments to the JCC. To avoid fees to you or the JCC, please request automatic payment via check (instead of EFT). 

Tuition takes into account JCC holiday closures and is spread over the nine and a half months of the school year for your convenience (June is discounted 50%). No reimbursement is given for absences due to weather closures, illness, vacation, or other personal reasons, but students may make up a missed day later in the week (advance notice is required). A $10 fee will be charged for students picked up after 6:00 pm.

Schedule changes and withdrawals can be made throughout the year, but may not become effective until one month following notice of the change. A $15 schedule change fee per student will be charged each time you make a schedule reduction; there is no schedule change fee to switch to different days or add additional days.  

Days Off & Snow Day Programs

The JCC offers School’s Out and Vacation Fun Days programs for an additional fee from 8 am – 6 pm whenever schools are closed but the JCC is open (advance registration is required). Students enrolled in KK/KC on the days these programs occur do not have to pay for PM Care from 4-6.  

The JCC also offers Snow Day programs from 10 am – 6 pm when schools are closed due to the weather but the JCC is able to open. Students enrolled in KK/KC on the day of the Snow Day program pay a reduced fee.

Please click here for more information about School's Out Days, Vacation Fun Days, and Snow Day programs.