Summer 2026

ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT AND

ALUMNI FAMILIES IS NOW OPEN!

We have a limited number of spaces still available.

Please fill out the registration form and Amy will contact you to confirm space/availability.

Check your email, register via your myprocare.com account

NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. (AVAILABLE BEGINNING APRIL 20).

Please note, filling out this form does not guarantee enrollment. Registration is a multi-step process. Part one puts you on a waiting list, this insures that we still have space for your child(ren). If/when your enrollment is approved, you will be sent an email with instructions to complete the next steps in the enrollment process. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email (childcentralstationllc@gmail.com) and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FALL REGISTRATION, IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE AUGUST.

Group sizes and program size will be limited.
Program hours will be 6:45 am - 5:30 pm Please note this is different from our school year hours.
We do not serve breakfast or lunch. We will provide a morning and afternoon snack. Children must bring their own lunch. (We do not have access to a microwave, but can provide hot water when children are on site-- just not on field trip days.)
Children must bring good walking shoes, a backpack, and a water bottle daily.
Siblings of currently enrolled children can be added to your account by emailing us their name and date of birth.
Just like during the school year, you will pay for what you schedule. Schedules are due every Wednesday (for the following week of care) and payments are due every Friday. Care is only guaranteed once scheduled and paid for. (NEW-Families with consistent schedules can contract for that schedule and will not have to input the schedule weekly. You will have this option during registration).
Enrollment will be open for our current and former clients first. If we have space remaining, we will open enrollment to the general public.
Our program will be providing sunscreen. Families will have the opportunity to opt out of our group sunscreen and bring their own if they so choose.
Our program will start at Sandy Knoll Elementary School and end at Superior Hills Elementary School this year.
We will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
The start date of the program is Monday, June 15 and will be based on if there is a change in the last day of school. We will need a short time to move our things and get set up for the summer. As soon as the last day of school is confirmed, we will let you know when our program will start!
The end date of the program is Friday, August 21

2026 Summer Program Rates:

$15 enrollment fee per child (includes t-shirt, water bottle, and journal)

($30 annual enrollment fee per family. If you paid this for the school year, you will not be charged this summer. If you are newly enrolled, you will be billed this along with the per child enrollment fee.)

Full Days $46/day

Half Days (6:45- Noon or Noon to 5:30) $31/session

Drop in Care $51/day or $36/half day

2026 Summer Program Field Trip Schedule:

The children will be naming their groups this year.

Once the groups have a name, we will update the website to reflect those names.

Please note that grades are based upon the grade the child will attend this upcoming fall.

"Group A" - Grades JK-1 Tuesday Field Trips

"Group B" - Grades 2 - 4 Thursday Field Trips

"Group C" - Grades 3 - 6 Monday Field Trips

"Group D" - All Grades, Afternoon Half Day Schedules Wednesday Field Trips.

(All children who are only scheduled for the afternoon half days will be in this mixed age group. If this group exceeds the size of one group, two groups will be created, but both will have Wednesday Field Trips.)

Please note that this schedule and age grouping for groups is subject to change based on enrollment. It is possible that we will need to create a 5th group, in which case schedules will be revisted. You will receive notification in early May as to which group your child has been assigned to.

Field Trip FAQS

ALL children participating in a field trip must arrive at the school to start their day no later than 9 am (12:30 pm for our afternoon, half day group).

All of our field trips are walking field trips, so all children need to come prepared with the proper clothing for the day which includes proper footwear for walking. We never walk more than a milie in one direction, but we do walk from and to the school.

Please remember when packing lunches for your child(ren) that we do not have access to a microwave at the school or at a field trip location. Please plan accordingly.

There is a field trip the first week, generally it is a "pracice" field trip to start where we walk around the school to practice how we cross roads and keep each other safe. If the group is successful in showing us that they know what to do, we will venture off site to a location nearby.

Field trip locations for other weeks will be partially determined by the children and groups may choose different locations to visit. Our older children tend to have the capability to walk further distances than our younger children do.

All groups walk back to the school after their afternoon snack. If you need to pick your child up prior to the time they return to the school, we can provide you with their location either at the field trip site or enroute to faciliate that process.

The phone that will be used on all field trips is the phone that is typically at Superior Hills (906) 361-9016. However, you are always welcome to call the main phone line for the summer program (906) 361-2275 and we can coordinate any information you may need.

If your child arrives after 9 am and/or arrives and does not feel like they are able to participate in a field trip, they will have the option to join another group that remains at the school for the day.

In the event of inclement weather, a field trip may be cancelled/postponed.

If your child is not scheduled on their regular field trip day, there is a possibility that they would be able to join another group for a field trip, if there is space available in that group for the day.

Safety is our number one priority! There are no second chances when it comes to rules and expecations on a field trip. If there are issues, we may call you to pick up your child from the field trip location. (We do not and cannot provide transportation).

Common Questions:

What kind of sunscreen do you provide? We use the Coral Isles Sunscreen Lotion. (Click the link to the product page)
Can my child participate in the MAPS Summer Enrichment Program and your program? Absolutely! We have half day options for children/familes who choose to participate in the MAPS Summer School. We do not provide transportation between the programs though. All children who participate in the MAPS Summer Enrichment Program will be in the same, mixed age group at our program. This group will still have field trips, but will need to stay closer to the schools for those walking trips as we have less time to adventure.
Do I have to have the same schedule every week? No, you do not have to have the same schedule every week. You will enter your schedule into myprocare.com just like you do for the school year. However, spaces are limited and if we reach capacity, we may not have space. (This has never happened, but we have been at capacity on some days!)
How Do I register? Registration for current and alumni families opens on April 7. Instructions were emailed to all families. Registration will take place via myprocare.com If space is available, registration for new families will open up on April 20. The first step for that registration will be available on this page.
What is the summer program like? Do you have a sample schedule? Our rotations and schedules change a bit each year as it depends on how many children enroll/how many groups we are running. We have weekly field trips and a lot of what we do is based on planning with the children. During the first couple weeks we create a "bucket list" of ideas of things to learn and do with the children and we try to check as many off as we can throughout the summer. We have optional journal prompts, STEM challenges and a fun maker's space with options to learn how to sew and create different things. Some of the things we have done in previous years include raising butterflies, learning about and creating simple machines, basic chemistry/physics experiments, creating the longest loom band chain, perfecting the paper airplane, mixing and experimenting with color and paint, talent shows, karaoke contests, geocaching, and a lot more!

Important things to know- (sent via email as well)

You will need a little bit of extra time a drop off on the first day, please plan accordingly.

1) We will be at SANDY KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Please use the main entrance by the principal's office/flag pole off of 6th street. (Not the back parking lot by the playground on 7th street).

2) The phone number for the summer program will be the Sandy Knoll phone number, even when we switch schools mid-summer. The number to call is 906 361 2275. We would like you to call or text at arrival and pick up. Your call/text is a back up if the sign in/sign out system fails.

3) ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED TO AND FROM THE DOOR DAILY. EVERY SINGLE TIME, for DROP OFF AND PICK UP. Parents/Guardians PLEASE get out of your car and walk your child to the door. This is important every day for communication, but even more important on the first day as you will need to check your child in. Children LOVE to show you what they are working on, and although the doors are locked for security, we welcome you to come in and check things out as often as you would like.

4) We DO NOT provide a lunch. Please make sure your child has a packed lunch each day they attend. We DO NOT have access to a microwave. We do have a tea kettle for hot water, but on your child's field trip day, we do not have access to hot water. We will provide both a morning and afternoon snack.

5) Please make sure your child has good walking shoes and their backpack daily, but especially on their field trip days. Closed toed shoes are REQUIRED in order to play on the playground equipment. We also provide a lot of fun, sometimes messy sometimes wet/water play! You may want to make sure to have some extra clothes and/or a bathing suit/towel available. We will not be going to the beach or swimming, but have sprinklers and water cannons to play with when it gets hot :).

6) We are providing every child with a waterbottle and tshirt this year. (If you registered later, you may have to wait for the second round of t-shirts to arrive). We DO NOT recommend having all children wear their t-shirts on field trip day. Although some people may see this as an easy way to keep track of children or know who is with our group, it can also be a safety hazard as predators can see a group of children as an easier target when they know that children are being watched in a group. Our biggest priority is keeping kids safe, so we ask that you do not send all children in their CCS shirt on field trip day. We will keep the water bottles that we are providing each child at the program until the end of summer. We have had their names laser engraved into both the bottle and cap so they will have their own bottle and it will be easily identified with each washing. If children prefer a different water bottle they can bring one from home, but know that we have purchased some for their use this year.

7) If you authorized our sunscreen during registration, you do not need to fill out a new form for that. If you are bringing your own or have any lotions/ointments/creams/chap stick you want to authorize please bring it with you so you can fill out the proper paperwork.

8) If your child requires medication to be administered during the day, please make sure you are bringing it in the original container with the label. This includes any inhalers, epi-pens, etc. If you do not have the original label, most pharmacies will provide you with a copy of the label if you ask. (I had to ask frequently for my son). We are very strict with following protocol and licensing regulations when it comes to medication. We cannot administer medication that does not have the original container and label. We will have forms ready for you to fill out.

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