List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• How is this program different from last year?

  We are now offering more dynamic, and varied after-school options to meet the needs and interests of our students and families. Adventures CARE is still available from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and now families have additional options, such as Adventures CLUBS, Adventures SPORTS, and Adventures MUSIC. These programs run concurrently with our traditional Adventures CARE.

• Why are there fee options?

  The fee structure is set up so that families pay only for what they use. Adventures CARE has long-term discounted options by day(s) of the week, as well as a “drop in” option which bills at 15-minute increments. So, if your son is in a club until 4:30 pm, and needs care after, he can go to Adventures CARE until he is picked up and pay only for the time he is present.

• What time does Adventures CARE begin and end?

  Adventures CARE starts at 3:30 pm and ends at 6:00 pm. Families can choose a drop-in rate in 15-minute increments or the long-term day rates from one to five days a week. Day rates cover the entire program from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

• I know there are other US sports programs, how do I understand the differences?

  US offers other sports options for boys depending on age, interest and skill.
  
  

  For boys in seventh grade and above, we have a dynamic and varied Interscholastic Sports program. This is part of the school tuition and sports are required as part of a University School education. They meet 5 days a week and boys play in games against other area schools.
  
  

  Adventures SPORTS are for boys in grades 3-6 and are coached by US teachers and coaches. They are a great way for your son to be introduced to a sport or to build skills in that sport. Adventures SPORTS emphasize skill building and fun games to create an enjoyable and challenging experience. This can help boys prepare for future athletic experiences and meet the coaches they might one day have.
  
  

  Play for US is a parent-run sports opportunity that gives boys an opportunity to participate with their classmates in sports’ leagues against teams from other schools. Games can happen on weekends, or in the evenings. It is possible for a boy to participate in Play for US and Adventures SPORTS. Play for US practice times and game times vary depending on parent availability.

• How do I register for Adventures and where do I find information about specific clubs and sports?

  Participation in Adventures requires you to sign into a registration site. You need only set up an account one time. Many families are already registered in the site if they previously participated in summer programs or camps, and should use that login information. Program details are listed and can be chosen a la carte and populate a shopping cart. You will only be able to see and register for those programs that are open to your son’s grade. Payment is by credit card or check. Creating an account only needs to be done once and accounts are secure and available for future after-school and summer camp opportunities.

• I registered and I found only a few clubs listed?

  The software that we use for registration automatically determines your son’s age and filters what is available. If a club or sport does not appear, that means it is restricted by age and your son is too young or too old. This fall is our first session of Adventures programs and we plan to grow the program and offer many more varied clubs in subsequent sessions. We will notify families by email when winter and spring offerings become available.

• When will music lessons be available?

  This program is being developed; currently we are working on incorporating violin and piano lessons. We will notify parents by email as soon as Adventures MUSIC is available.

• Why is there a fee for Adventures?

  Because after-school care is optional, there has always been a fee paid by those families who use it. Families have requested that we add dynamic, interest-specific options for their sons’ after-school care. Although we do our best to keep the cost nominal, fees are necessary to attract good instructors and offer varied and interesting programming. Our teachers and other highly qualified instructors run the club, sports and music options, and are compensated for their time. Fees do not apply to some after-school programs, such as interscholastic sports in seventh and eighth grades, and are included in the school tuition. Families only incur a cost if they need additional care after those programs conclude. Our goal is to create convenient, on campus programming for boys who need to stay or want to stay and participate in it. This is all optional of course.