THE PROGRAMS
1. Pre-School
(age range: 4 - 5 year olds)This program is tailored for preschool and kindergarten campers as they rotate through a set schedule of exciting activities each day like Arts & Crafts, Creative Movements, Reading Games and Dance and Play.
Provides a choice of either a Full Day Program (8:00am – 3:00pm) in sessions 1 & 2 only or a Half Day Program (9:00am – 2:00pm) in all 3 sessions.
Pre-School campers must be 4 years old by the first day of the session – No Exception.
2. Day Camp
(age range: 6 - 11 year olds)This activity-based program encourages participants to interact and perform together. It provides participants with the opportunity to make new friends learn valuable life skills and develop character.
The Day Camp consists of a daily set schedule of swimming, a selection of group activities and team sports.
Day Camp extends daily from 8:00am to 3:00pm in sessions 1 & 2 and from 9:00am to 3:00pm in session 3 (Ramadan hours).
3. Enrichment Program
(age range: 4 - 15 year olds)This program focuses on individual enrichment to unleash the creative genius in your child.
Each camper gets the opportunity to choose his/her daily schedule from a range of fun activities like Science, Arts & Crafts, Music, Swimming, Cooking, Sports, Drama, Dance, Computers and much more.
The Enrichment Program offers three two-hour classes daily except for some sports classes which are one hour in length.
THE SESSIONS
The Summer Programs comprise of three sessions, each session is two weeks in length (Sunday through Thursday) as follows:
Session 1: Sunday, June 17 – Thursday, June 28
Session 2: Sunday, July 1 – Thursday, July 12
Session 3: Sunday, July 15 – Thursday, July 26
THE INSTRUCTORS
CAC Instructors
Many of the instructors involved in the Summer Programs are dedicated and knowledgeable members of the CAC community.
The aquatics team, the computer staff, classroom teachers and assistants provide the Summer Programs with quality instruction and a commitment to excellence.
Cairo Community Instructors
CAC is proud of its partnerships with superb instructors who teach at other reputable institutions and facilities in the Cairo area.
From national coaching experience to black belts the skills of these educators make them welcome participants in our Summer Programs.
The Dutch Academy Instructors
All instructors from The Sports Academy in The Hague, Netherlands, are fully trained and licensed teachers in the area of sports education.
Whether they are on the field, in the pool or by the balance beams, these teachers will provide all participants with safe and challenging physical activities.
IMPORTANT INFO
WHO CAN REGISTER
Our participants range from the ages of 4 to 15. We are sure that we have something for everyone and can provide a truly unforgettable experience for all participants. Please choose courses and programs according to your child’s interests and the age range listed.
CONTACT NUMBERS
The Summer Programs staff members are here to assist you and your family as you plan your summer. You can reach the registration staff and the Director of the Summer Programs, Susan Mohsin by calling 2755-5555/28 or by e-mail at smohsin@cacegypt.org, during daily office hours (9:00am – 2:00pm).
When the Summer Programs are in session (June 17 – July 26), you can call 2755-5555/28 for assistance during daily office hours (8:00am – 3:00pm in sessions 1 & 2 and from 9:00am – 3:00pm during session 3 (Ramadan)).
THE REGISTRATION
THE SUMMER PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Registration Fee (Wednesday, April 18th – Thursday, May 17th, 2012)
$160 per two-hour Enrichment Class (2 hours per day X 10 days)
$105 per one-hour Enrichment Class (1 hour per day X 10 days)
$515 per preschooler in the Full-Day Program (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of supervised activities)
$390 per preschooler in the Half-Day Program (9:00am-2:00pm: 50 hours of supervised activities)
$390 per participant in the Day Camp (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of camp activities) – sessions 1 & 2
$335 per participant in the Day Camp (9:00am – 3:00pm: 60 hours of camp activities) – session 3 (Ramadan hours).Registration Fee – (Sunday, May 20th – July 26th, 2012)
$180 per two-hour Enrichment Class (20 hours of enrichment)
$120 per one-hour Enrichment Class (10 hours of athletic enrichment)
$570 per preschooler in the Full-Day Program (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of supervised activities)
$430 per preschooler in the Half-Day Program (9:00am-2:00pm: 50 hours of supervised activities)
$430 per participant in the Day Camp (70 hours of campus activities) – sessions 1 & 2.
$370 per participant in the Day Camp (9:00am – 3:00pm: 60 hours of camp activities) – Session 3 (Ramadan hours).All clients may pay for classes or programs in US dollars or the equivalent in Egyptian pounds.
The Summer Programs Registration Office can accept checks or cash.
REGISTRATION HOURS
Our Summer Programs Registration Office will open on Wednesday, April 18th and will remain open until Thursday, July 26th, Sunday – Thursday from 9:00am – 2:00 pm. Early registration is encouraged as some classes/programs fill up in April and early May.
REGISTRATION ONLINE
Registering online is easy! To register online go to www.cacegypt.org/summer , once you access the site you can enter personal and health information and select your choice of programs and classes. Confirmation of classes depends on availability and upon payment in full. Payment must be made within one week of registration. Payment can be made at the Summer Programs Registration Office by check made out to Cairo American College, cash in US Dollars or the equivalent in Egyptian Pounds.
REFUND POLICY
Participants will receive a FULL refund if they withdraw from a class or a program before May 17th, 2012. No refunds will be issued if withdrawal is made after May 17th.
The currency of payment will reflect the currency of refund.
All withdrawals must be made either online or in person at the Summer Programs Registration Office.
Failure to adhere to our attendance policy during the sessions may result in a withdrawal without a refund, please note the attendance policy.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
The Summer Programs Office has the right to cancel any class or program with insufficient enrollment.
In case of class cancellation you will be entitled to receive a full refund or make a different course selection.
In case of student cancellation, this student will be replaced according to the Summer Programs waiting list.
Each enrichment class must have a minimum of six participants except for art classes which must have a minimum of eight participants.
Students/Parents cannot request class changes once the session begins. If there are any issues or concerns regarding a class please refer them to the Summer Programs Office.
CAMPUS HOURS AND RULES
Admission to the CAC campus is by issued CAC ID cards only.
CAC community members will use their CAC ID cards.
All visiting participants will receive their schedule on the first day of session this will act as their picture ID and so they must carry it with them at all times.
The Summer Programs ID card (schedule) will allow participants to access the campus Sunday – Thursday from 7:3 -3:30 only.
If participants lose their ID cards (schedule), they must return to school for a renewed card (schedule).
Participants are to be on time for their respective classes: late comers disrupt the activities and programming.
Participants are not to be at school before 7:30 or after 3:30.
Parents may only wait in the designated areas for pick-up and drop-off and should not wonder around the campus or enter classrooms unless requested to do so.
Construction work is being carried out in specific areas of the campus which may result in some noise disruption during the day. Please be reassured that safety is our main priority.
STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
Please drop-off and pick-up participants at the Front Gate of CAC on Road 253. Kindly maintain orderly flow of traffic on Road 253 while dropping- off and picking-up your child. Do not park your car in front of the Front Gate.
An air-conditioned drop-off and pick-up room will be available where participants can group before the start of their classes and before they go home. This room will also contain an ‘Information Desk’ and a ‘Lost & Found’ depot.
BREAKS AND LUNCH
Students MUST remain on campus during breaks and lunch. Prior written parent permission is required in cases where a student must leave campus for any reason during breaks or lunch.
The morning break is from 10:00am-10:20am.
Lunch is from 12:20pm-1:00pm.
The CAC catering service will provide lunch, drinks, snacks, and treats all day long for those who wish to purchase such items (a list of prices will be available in the Summer Programs Office and at the Information Desk).
Please pack a healthy lunch with plenty of fluids for your child or provide lunch money.
There are filtered water fountains on campus.
Please do not litter our beautiful campus.
Snacks and fluids are forbidden in the computer labs, by the pool, and in the gymnasium.
FIRST AID STATION
Participants who feel unwell should visit our resident medical advisor in the Health Office so that she can tend to them and call parents or guardians if necessary.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Daily class and program attendance is expected and required from all participants.
The Summer Programs take attendance daily.
Parents or guardians must call the Summer Programs Office if a child will be absent.
If any participant has been absent from a class or program for four successive days or more, he or she will be dropped from the course without a refund.
PUNCTUALITY
If a participant is consistently late, the instructor will inform the Summer Programs Office.
The Summer Programs Office will contact parents or guardians if a participant is late for a third time.
If tardiness persists, the participant will be dropped from the course without a refund.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Every participant and instructor has the right to a safe, fun, and respectful learning environment.
All participants must be polite to one another, to their instructors, and to visitors on our campus.
Summer Program instructors have high behavioral expectations of all participants and will uphold the Summer Program discipline policy.
Participants will act in a responsible manner, will exhibit courtesy and respect to others, and will respect the property and feelings of others.
Participants are welcome to the CAC campus, and in return, CAC expects everyone to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the campus.
Littering is not acceptable at CAC.
VANDALISM AND THEFT
Any vandalism will result in immediate expulsion without any refund; serious acts of vandalism will result in financial obligation.
Participants are expected to maintain and respect the grounds, the buildings, the classrooms, and classroom materials.
CAC does not assume responsibility for lost, broken, or stolen valuables.
Please do not send items of value with your child to school. If your child must bring something of value, then please tell your child to bring it to the Summer Programs Office for safekeeping.
CLASSROOMS AND ACTIVITY AREAS
Participants are not to be in any classroom or facility without an instructor present.
Participants are not to bring food or fluids into any classroom or gym except for water.
SMOKING
CAC is a smoke free campus. Smoking is strictly forbidden.
DRESS CODE
Participants are to wear clothing that is suitable for a learning environment and for our host culture.
CAC asks for modesty, neatness, and respectfulness.
Participants must wear shoes at all times, except in the pool area.
Shirts and blouses must cover the shoulders.
Midriffs should not show and cutoff shirts are not acceptable.
Shorts must be modest.
No torn, ripped, or cutoff clothing is acceptable.
Day Campers must wear sports shoes.
For participants in art and crafts or cooking classes, a cover-up or apron is advisable.
It is advisable that all participants wear hats and sun-screen to protect against the sun.
SPORTS ATTIRE
Enrichment sports classes and Day Camp activities demand sports shoes and comfortable cotton clothing.
No sandals are allowed for either sports enrichment classes or the Day Camp.
Participants with long hair should have ties and/or bands.
For swimming classes, participants must supply their own swimsuit, deck sandals, goggles, and a towel. (Although the CAC swimming pool does not require swim caps for participants with long hair, long hair should be tied back.)
For dance classes, participants must wear comfortable clothing and sports shoes.