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Your Child’s First Visit to

Kids Club Some children may immediately feel comfortable and adjust to their new surroundings in Kids Club. However, other children may need some time to adjust. We recommend that for the first few visits to plan to spend 10-15 minutes in Kids Club with your child and the staff before you attend other Armed Services YMCA programs. Please share special instructions or concerns regarding your child with staff and review the Kids Club procedures and policies. We work hard to ensure your child has a fun and positive experience here with us at Kids Club.

Adult Programs Kids Club Serves Frequent relocations require military families to leave extended family and friends behind. Fortunately, there is a large network of families in San Diego experiencing the same challenge. Our Social Networking programs provide the opportunity to meet new friends and create social bonds in your new hometown. Visit www.militaryymca.org for more information on the Social Networking programs listed below.

Mondays: Craft and Conversation - ASYMCA* First and Second Thursday of Month: Military Family Advisory Committee Second Tuesday of Month: IA Connections - Murphy Canyon Second Thursday of Month: EFM Support Group - ASYMCA Fourth Thursday of Month: ASYMCA Volunteer Experience Fridays: Craft and Conversation - NTC* *Enrollment required

Family Outreach Being a parent is a fulltime job that is not always easy, the Family Outreach Department is here to help.

Please let us know of any changes we should be aware of such as potty training, recent deployment, or if it has just been a rough day. Having a heads up helps staff better respond to your child’s needs and ensures an enjoyable day for all!

If you are having difficulties such as making it through the terrible twos, bringing a new baby home, separation/reunification after deployment or you just have questions, call a confidential social worker at 858-751-5755 or visit www.militaryymca.org and check out what the family outreach department can do for you.

San Diego Armed Services YMCA

Kids Club

Free structured learning environment for preschool aged children of military families participating in on site Armed Services YMCA Programs

San Diego Armed Services YMCA 3293 Santo Road San Diego, CA 92124

www.militaryymca.org

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE AMERICA www.militaryymca.org

Welcome to

Kids Club

Policies 1.

Children must be able to walk to attend Kids Club. School age children are not permitted in Kids Club.

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Check in for Kids Club closes 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled adult program.

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All children must wear shoes while in Kids Club

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All personal items must be labeled with the child’s name.

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All beverages must be labeled in closed containers

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Outside snacks are not permitted in Kids Club. A healthy snack is provided to children during the program. Notify staff at time of check in if your child has food allergies.

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Check in and Quiet Activities - Complete the sign in sheet and a name tag for each of your children. Introduce them to the available stories and games.

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Children are asked to pick-up after themselves prior to leaving.

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Circle time - This is a time to share stories, sings songs, and more.

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Always bring your child in a clean diaper or visit the restroom with them before check in. For your convenience, diaper changers are located in the restrooms. For health and safety reasons, we do not change soiled diapers.

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Craft - Kids enjoy creating little works of art to show you at pick up.

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Snack - After all our hard work we take a break for snack.

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Free play - Kids can choose from the many toys, puzzles, and blocks we have available in our toy boxes.

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Clean up - Kids work together to tidy up the classroom and get ready to reunite with Their parents!

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Check out - Thank you for coming to play today! Check in with the teachers to learn about today’s accomplishments. We will see

Yo u t h E n r i c h m e n t It is tough being a kid these days – particularly when dealing with the challenges associated with the military lifestyle. Armed Services YMCA Youth Development programs provide children with positive, enjoyable opportunities to get to know themselves and each other.

Kids Club Structured activities and age appropriate play give kids a glimpse of preschool. Coloring, puzzles, music, story-time, and small craft projects keep kids busy making new friends and allows them the chance to develop their self esteem and independence.

S t a f f & Vo l u n t e e r s Parents, teachers, and students with interest and training in child development make up our team of dedicated staff. They take pleasure in maintaining a structured, enriching program in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Please take a few moments to get to know them better when you drop off and pick up your child. Your familiarity with staff will help your child become comfortable with the program staff and enjoy the daily activities. The Armed Services YMCA has comprehensive pre-employment screening for staff members and program volunteers, including interviews, reference and nation-wide criminal history checks.

Procedures 1. Introduce your child to the area and the staff. 2. Review posted policies. 3. Label child’s belongings and place in storage 4. Share special instructions or concerns regarding your child with staff. 5. Enjoy your program!

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Sick children are not allowed in Kids Club. If your child has a runny nose, cough, or fever, you will be asked to take him or her home. (All illnesses are determined at staff’s discretion).

Daily Schedule

10. Parents must sign in and out at all times. 11. Parents must remain on the premises at all times. 12. Only the parent that signs the child in will be allowed to sign the child out. 13. Please be aware that biting or any other aggressive behavior is serious. The parent will be notified immediately. If the child has a repeated problem, he or she may be suspended for up to 1 month. Staff may use time outs as a form of discipline; 1 minute per year of age.

Locations Monday: ASYMCA* 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Thursday: ASYMCA* 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Friday: NTC Community Center* 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. **Enrollment required