1. Pre-School (age range: 4 - 5 year olds)
• This program is tailored for preschool and kindergarten students and includes fun-filled early childhood activities from Arts & Crafts to Creative Movements.
• Provides a choice of either a Full Day or Half Day program.
• This is a “set menu” program.
2. Day Camp (age range: 6 - 11 year olds)
• This activity-based program encourages participants to interact and perform together.
• The Day Camp provides participants with a daily schedule of swimming, team activities and team sports.
• This is a "set menu" program.
3. Enrichment Program (age range: 4 -15 year olds)
• This program focuses on individual enrichment.
• The classes range from science to literature to acting to dancing to computers.
• This is an "a la carte" program.
All sessions are two weeks in length (session 1: June 14 – June 25, session 2: June 28 – July 9, session 3: July 12 – July 23), and run Sunday through Thursday.
• The Full Day Pre-School program runs from 8:00am until 3:00pm but you could opt for the Half Day Pre-School program which runs from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
• The Day Camp runs daily from 8:00am until 3:00pm.
• The Enrichment Program offers two-hour classes except for some sports classes which are one hour in length.
If there is something you would like to see in our brochure, please let us know and we will do our best to offer it!
CAC
• Many of the instructors involved in the Summer Programs are dedicated and knowledgeablemembers of the CAC community.
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The aquaticsteam, the computer staff, classroom teachers and assistants provide the Summer Programswith quality instruction and a commitment to excellence.
Cairo Community
• 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
• All instructors from The Sports Academy in The Hague, Netherlands, are fully trained and licensed teachersin 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.
Our participants range from the ages of 4 to 15. We are sure that we have something for everyone. Please choose courses and programs according to your child’s interests and the age range listed.
• You can reach the Director of the Summer Programs, Susan Mohsin by calling 2755-5555.
• When the Summer Programs are in session, you can also call 2755-5518 during daily office hours (7:30am – 3:30pm) to reach Susan Mohsin or 2755-5555 to reach the registration staff.
The Summer Programs Office is in Room 22 – situated behind the Health Office, facing the main playing field. Once the Summer Programs are in session, room 600, situated near the Main Gate, will contain an Information Desk and will serve as a pick-up & drop-off area.
Early Bird Registration Fee (March 29th – May 14th, 2009)
$120 per two-hour enrichment class (2 hours per day X 10 days)
$75 per one-hour enrichment class (1 hour per day X 10 days)
$375 per preschooler in the full-day program (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of supervised activities)
$275 per preschooler in the half-day program (9:00am-2:00pm: 50 hours of supervised activities)
$275 per participant in the Day Camp (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of camp activities)
Registration Fee – (May 15th – July 23rd, 2009)
$130 per two-hour enrichment class (20 hours of enrichment)
$80 per one-hour enrichment class (10 hours of athletic enrichment)
$400 per preschooler in the full-day program (8:00am-3:00pm: 70 hours of supervised activities)
$300 per preschooler in the half-day program (9:00am-2:00pm: 50 hours of supervised activities)
$300 per participant in the Day Camp (70 hours of campus activities)
All clients may pay for classes or programs in US dollars or the equivalent in Egyptian pounds.
The Summer Programs Office can accept checks or cash.
Our Summer Registration Office will open on Sunday, March 29th and remain open until Thursday, July 23rd, Sunday – Thursday from 8:00am – 3:30 pm.
To register online go to www.cacegypt.org and follow the links to the Summer Programs. Once in the site you can enter personal and health information and select your choice of 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 Office by check made out to Cairo American College, cash in US Dollars or the equivalent in Egyptian Pounds.
• Participants will receive a FULL refund if they withdraw from a class or a program before May 14th, 2009. No refunds will be issued if withdrawal is made after May 14th.
• The currency of payment will reflect the currency of refund.
• All withdrawals must be made either online or in person at the Summer Programs office.
• Failure to adhere to our attendance policy during the sessions may result in a withdrawal without a refund, please note the attendance policy.
• 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.
• 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 a temporary ID card and must carry them at all times; students are to pick up their ID cards on the first day of registration.
• The Summer Programs ID card will allow participants to access the campus Sunday – Thursday from 7:30-3:30 only.
• If participants lose their ID cards, they must return to school for a renewal card.
• Participants are to be on time for their respective schedules: 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 (Main Gate & Room 600) and should not wonder around the campus or enter classrooms unless requested to do so.
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Construction work is being carried out in specific areas of the campus which may result in some noise during the day. Please be reassured that safety is our top priority.
• Please drop-off and pick-up participants at the Main Gate of CAC on Road 253.
• Room 600 is an air-conditioned drop-off and pick-up area situated near the Main Gate. In room 600, you will also find an Information Desk and a “Lost & Found” depot.
• Students MUST remain on campus during breaks and lunch. Prior written parent permission is required in cases where a student mustleave campus for any reason during breaks or lunch.
• The morning break is from 10:00am-10:20am.
• Lunch is from 12:20pm-1:00pm.
• There is an air-conditioned lunch room in the Middle School building (Rm. 37) in addition to plenty of shaded areas.
• 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 & 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.
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.
• 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.
• If a participant is consistently late, the instructor will inform the Summer Programs Office.
• The Summer 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.
• 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.
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
CAC is a smoke free campus. Smoking is strictly forbidden.
• Participants are to wear clothing that is suitable for a learning environment and for our host culture.
• CAC asks for modesty, neatness, and respectfulness.
• The Summer Programs office reserves the right to make final judgment of acceptable attire for participants.
• 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.
• 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.
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