2024 Camp/Summit SAFARI
Camp SAFARI registration will open for summer 2024 on March 11 at 8 a.m.
Summer Camp will run from June 5 through August 16, 2024. Hours are 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Camp SAFARI, for children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade for the 2024-25 school year, will be held at Ridgeview Elementary and Valley View Elementary. Space is limited, site is not guaranteed. You will be contacted if the site you request is full.
- Summit SAFARI, for children entering 5th and 6th grade for the 2024-25 school year, will be held at Valley View Middle School. Incoming 5th and 6th graders must attend Summit SAFARI, they will not be able to attend Camp SAFARI with the younger children.
Super SAFARI will run August 19-21 at Hillcrest Community School. Hours will be 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
About Summer Camp/Summit SAFARI
Summer SAFARI is a program for children entering kindergarten through grade 6, offering enrichment opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of children and families. The program includes creative learning experiences designed to increase social interaction and lead children to discover friendship, independence and confidence.
Summer SAFARI is fee-based and available at three locations. Summer SAFARI is administered by Bloomington Community Education's Youth and Family Department.
Rates Summer Handbook Calendar Register
We're Hiring!
The Kids' SAFARI, Preschool SAFARI and Summer SAFARI child care programs have multiple part-time positions available for activity assistants and inclusion staff. We start hiring at age 16 - great for high school and college students. Get paid to play, and join our team!
Contact
kidssafari@isd271.org
952-681-6128
2023-24 Kids' SAFARI
Kids' SAFARI registration is open for 2023-2024 school year.
Registration for the 2024/25 School Year will open online April 8 at 8 a.m. All schools will be available at that time, but sites may be combined due to low registration for Kids' SAFARI at some schools.
About Kids' SAFARI
Kids' SAFARI is a before-and after-school childcare program for children in kindergarten through grade 5, offering enrichment opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of children and families. The program includes creative learning experiences designed to increase social interaction and lead children to discover friendship, independence and confidence.
Kids' SAFARI is fee-based and available at Bloomington elementary schools. Kids' SAFARI accepts students residing in or attending an elementary school in Bloomington.
During the school year, Kids' SAFARI provides programming for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5. During the summer, Kids' SAFARI provides full-day programming for students entering kindergarten through the completion of grade 5.
Kids' SAFARI is administered by Bloomington Community Education's Youth and Family Department.
We're Hiring!
The Kids' SAFARI and Preschool SAFARI child care programs have multiple part-time positions available for activity assistants and inclusion staff. We start hiring at age 16 - great for high school and college students. Get paid to play, and join our team!
Contact
kidssafari@isd271.org
952-681-6128
Kids' SAFARI is looking for activity assistants and inclusion staff. Get paid to play and join our team.
Please refer to the following documents for 2023-24 Kids' SAFARI Rates, Calendar, and Non-School Day Information.
Rates Calendar Non-School Days
Please refer to the following documents for 2024-25 Kids' SAFARI Rates, Calendar, and Non-School Day Information.
2023-2024 Bloomington Early Learning Services Preschool SAFARI
Location | Pond Center | Normandale Hills Elementary | Westwood Elementary | Hillcrest Community School |
Program | Preschool for Three's Preschool for Four's Preschool SAFARI - | Preschool SAFARI - a.m. and p.m. | Preschool SAFARI - a.m. only | Preschool SAFARI - p.m. only |
Ages (As of Sept. 1, 2023) | Age 3-Year-Old 4-Year-Old SAFARI (3- and 4-Year-Old) | Mixed Age (3- and 4-Year-Old) | Mixed Age (3- and 4-Year-Old) |
Mixed Age (3- and 4-Year-Old)
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Days | 3-Year-Old: 4-Year-Old: SAFARI: | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
Class Times | Morning Class: Evening Class: 1:30 - 4 p.m. | Morning Class: Evening Class: | Morning Class: 9:04 - 11:35 a.m. | Evening Class: 12:45 - 3:15 p.m. |
Tuition Cost | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale |
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Services Available | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Transportation Available | 4-Year-Old: 3-Year-Old: | No | ECSE Transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis. | ECSE Transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis. |
Before Care Hours & Fees | Morning Class: Evening Class: | Morning Class: Evening Class: | 6:30 - 9:05 a.m. $17/day | 6:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $27/day |
After Care Hours & Fees | Morning Class: Evening Class: | Morning Class: Evening Class: | 11:35 a.m. - 6 p.m. $27/day | 3:15 - 6 p.m. $17/day |
Non-School Day SAFARI Care | Early Bird: Regular: | Early Bird: Regular: | Early Bird: Regular: | Early Bird: Regular: |
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once on the registration site, follow these steps:
- Select 'Explore All Programs'
- Select 'Preschool SAFARI' on the left side in blue
- Select 'Registration' in the middle, in blue
- Select 'Create Account'
- Once Preschool SAFARI registration is complete, you can select 'Explore All,' then 'Preschool SAFARI Care' to select the before and/or after care
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once on the registration site, follow these steps:
- Select 'Explore All Programs'
- Select 'Preschool SAFARI' on the left side in blue
- Select 'Registration' in the middle, in blue
- Select 'Create Account'
- Once Preschool SAFARI registration is complete, you can select 'Explore All,' then 'Preschool SAFARI Care' to select the before and/or after care
Preschool SAFARI Registration will open January 17 for current families, January 31 for new families.