Children Active in Recreation Enrichment offers quality care for children before and after school. The program is relaxed and recreational-based to counter-balance the day's educational activities. C.A.R.E. allows children the opportunity to express themselves through a variety of activities that include games, crafts, sports, science, outdoor play, and quiet time for reading and homework. C.A.R.E. participants will also be given a daily snack.

For specific information on pricing and program dates, please view the C.A.R.E. section of our Current Brochure or browse our Online Registration.

CARE Parent Handbook & Forms

• Parent Handbook
  
• Care Information Form
  
• Dispense Medication Form
  
• Allergy Form
  
• EFT Authorization Form
  

Part-Time

Limited part-time spaces are available. Contact Sabrina Hinkens for more information at 847-599-3746.

Transportation Information

Transportation arrangements are made by the parents with Districts 50 and 56 transportation for school bus pick up and drop off. Parents are responsible for contacting the school for bus information.

Early Dismissal

Early release days are included in the monthly fee (for afternoon participants only) with the exception of the first and last days of school.

School Closings/Inclement Weather

CARE programs follow your child's school district calendar. CARE will not be in session on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather or emergencies, i.e. snow days. You can always check on the Gurnee Park District website for program information or listen to the following radio stations for possible school closings WKRS (1220 AM) or WXLC (103.3 FM).

School Days Off

There are special Days Off Programs scheduled when Districts 50 and/or 56 are not in session. Please see Days Off School Programs to register. A separate registration form and fee are required. Days Off School Programs are for children in K-5th grades.

Inclusion

Inclusion services are available for children with special needs. Please call Warren Special Recreation Association at 847-244-6619 for more information.

District 50 C.A.R.E.

We offer C.A.R.E. to District 50 Kindergarten - 5th grade students with days of operation coinciding with the District 50 school calendar. Students from District 50 will attend CARE at our Hunt Club Park Community Center's Family Activity Room. Parents are responsible for making arrangements with the school for busing needs.

• Morning C.A.R.E. Hours - 6:30am until bus pick up time
• Afternoon C.A.R.E. Hours - Bus drop off time until 6:00pm

District 56 C.A.R.E.

We offer C.A.R.E. to District 56 Kindergarten - 8th grade students with days of operation coinciding with the District 56 school calendar. District 56 Morning C.A.R.E. is provided at the Viking Park Dance Hall and Afternoon C.A.R.E. is provided at Gurnee Grade and Spaulding Schools. Parents are responsible for making arrangements with the school for any busing needs.

• Morning C.A.R.E. Hours - 6:30am until bus pick up time
• Afternoon C.A.R.E. Hours - Bus drop off time until 6:00pm

K-CARE

This program is recreational based to counter-balance the day's educational activities. Children will have fun with supervised play, lunch, crafts, games, and outdoor activities. Children should bring a lunch and drink each day; the Park District will provide a snack. Send appropriate outerwear as we will make use of the outdoor park facilities.

K-CARE for Morning Kindergarten

• Before School Hours: 6:30am - 9:00am
• After School Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm or 12:00pm - 6:00pm

K-CARE for Afternoon Kindergarten

• Hours: 6:30am - 1:00pm or 9:00am - 1:00pm

CARE PAYMENT POLICY

When registering, you may pay the fee in full or make monthly installments. If you choose the payment plan, enclose payment for one month with your registration.

• The payment plan requires each installment due by the 15th of each month beginning September 15
• If we do not receive payment by the 1st of the following month, your child may not attend CARE until the payment is received
• Tuition is based on the total number of days divided into 9 equal monthly installments
• A $10 late fee will be charged for payments not received by the 15th of each month. Continual late payments will be cause for dismissal from the program.

Payment arrangements can be made with other financial aid by a third party, such as the State, is available to the participant. Even in these cases, the participant's portion, if any, must be paid in full prior to the start date of the program.  Payments can be made monthly through Automatic Withdrawal by completing an EFT/Credit Card Authorization Form and submitting it along with a voided check (if using EFT) to the Registration Office.

CARE REFUND POLICY

If your child is on the waiting list, a full refund will be issued. If you withdraw your registration before the start of the program, a $50 service charge will be kept for After school CARE and $30 for Before school CARE.

Once the program has started no prorated fees will be given for partial month's attendance or withdrawal.