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Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller Elementary

Program Overview

Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller Elementary is a school-based full inclusion afterschool program that is an extension of the formal school day, serving Joaquin Miller students. The program serves to complement and enhance learning in the classroom through educational, physical, artistic, and social emotional experiences in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller provides children the opportunity to expand their learning through enrichment classes, develop meaningful relationships with their teachers, and build community with their peers. The program includes structured outside play, homework support, and plenty of fun activities to complement your child’s school day.

Our staff is well trained in communication, conflict management, and lesson planning, and is here to support your child’s needs whether it be helping with homework, reading a story, painting, or playing an energetic game of soccer.

We are also proud to partner with OUSD to provide free aftercare for families of students with certain financial or other needs. This program is supported by ELO-P funds and these funds are intended to support all students in need.

Kids’ Club Sample Schedule

 MondayTuesday**Wednesday**ThursdayFriday
12:50pm  Kinder Arrival/ Physical Activity  
1:15pm  1- 5 Grade Arrival/ Physical
Activity
  
2:00pm  Snack / Physical Activity  
2:30pmKinder Arrival/
Physical Activity
Kinder Arrival/
Physical Activity
Choice Time
2:45 – 3:30 PM
Kinder Arrival/
Physical Activity
Kinder Arrival/
Physical Activity
2:50pm1- 5 Grade Arrival & KC Snack /
Physical Activity
1- 5 Grade Arrival & KC Snack /
Physical Activity
Choice Time
2:45 – 3:30 PM
1- 5 Grade Arrival & KC Snack /
Physical Activity
1- 5 Grade Arrival & KC Snack /
Physical Activity
3:45pmIn Class TimeChoice TimePhysical Activity
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Choice TimeIn Class Time
4:30pmPhysical ActivityPhysical ActivityPhysical Activity
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Physical ActivityPhysical Activity
4:45pmChill Activities: Painting,
Legos, Board Games, Soccer, Bingo
Chill Time
(Fusebeads)
Chill Activities: Crafty, HW Lab, Fusebeads, Dodgeball, BingoChill Time
(Fusebeads)
Chill Activities: Karaoke, Basketball, Loteria, Crafty
5:30pmClean- UpClean- UpClean- UpClean- UpClean- Up
6:00pmEnd of DayEnd of DayEnd of DayEnd of DayEnd of Day

Physical Activity: Supervised play taking place on the basketball court, playground, art room, center room, and auditorium.

Choice Time: Students have the option of joining elective classes 2-3 times a week. These are either led by KC teachers or by outside vendors. Some examples of electives we’ve offered in the past include Jewelry Making, Dungeons & Dragons, Yoga, Cooking, Herbalism, Mindful Gems, Nature Connection, Chess, and Animation.

Chill Time: These are activities led by teachers such as fusebeads, dodgeball and coloring.

Schedule & Fees

2023-2024 Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller Elementary Schedule:

  • Runs from August 7, 2023-May 23, 2024
  • Options for AM and PM care 2, 3, 4, or 5 days/week
  • Tuition is based on 10 equal installments, billed monthly per the rate sheet below, as all months do not have the same number of days/weeks. You may also choose to pay for the school year in full and receive a 5% discount.

If you meet the certain criteria for Free or Reduced Price Meals (FRPM), Foster, Migrant, Unhoused, and/or English Language Learner, you will not be responsible for the tuition and any other fees.

We are committed to helping all families attend our high quality aftercare program. For 2023-2024, we have a new tiered pricing strategy based on income and household size. We also encourage all paying families to review the financial aid section below. Eligibility for a reduced fee through the tiered pricing strategy does NOT disqualify eligibility for financial aid. Any family may apply.

Along with your completed Enrollment Agreement, each enrolling child requires a $100 deposit and a $50 Registration Fee. The Registration Fee is non-refundable.  The deposit will be refunded at the completion of the school year, unless you choose to donate, assuming all balances have been settled. Withdrawal before the end of the school year will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.

Afterschool and Morning Care Fees

Financial Aid

We are committed to helping all families attend our high- quality aftercare program. We encourage all families to complete this form.

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis, taking many factors into consideration, including but not limited to financial status. Applications will be reviewed within two weeks, on a rolling basis.

Applications are confidential and shared only with the CFO and CPO of the JCC. No background or credit checks are run, and information is used exclusively for determining financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration

Registration now open for 23-24 school year! Register here.

We invite anyone who is eligible to register for free using the ‘Registration’ section above! If you have questions about your status please reach out using the ‘Contact Us’ section below.

To view a recording of the May 9 virtual Program Orientation, please reach out to Leo via the ‘Contact Us’ section below.

FAQs

What is this year’s calendar?

OUSD Calendar

We abide by this school calendar. Kids’ Club and Morning Care will be closed on any holidays, PD Days or other days off. If students have a minimum days, Kids’ Club will follow the minimum day schedule.

Additionally, Kids’ Club and Morning Care will be closed on:

  • October 6, 2023
  • January 26, 2024
  • April 12, 2024

Is there a handbook with more information?
Click here to view the 2023-2024 Parent Handbook.

How do you handle poor air quality?
The JCC East Bay has a comprehensive Air Quality decision-making matrix that we employ when the AQI reaches unhealthy levels. Generally speaking, for AQI levels between 51 and 150 (Moderate and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), we will take more breaks and do less intense activities outdoors, and also decide to move activities indoors. We will utilize HEPA filters when indoors to filter out air particles from the outdoors. At Unhealthy levels (AQI 151-200), we will asses the current levels and hourly projections to determine program closures. If we decide to keep the building and programs open within this level, we will keep everyone indoors and utilize HEPA filters. At Very Unhealthy levels and beyond (201+), we will close our building and suspend all of our programs. As air quality changes rapidly and is hard to predict, we will take building and program closures on a day by day basis. We are in constant communication with local school districts and will also consult with them on AQI if/when appropriate.

What is your refund/credit policy?
We’ve all had to learn how to be flexible! The JCC East Bay coordinates our offerings to complement school districts, schedules, air quality, and more. We begin the year with a certain schedule and options and recognize that circumstances can change. As such, we strive to notify you as soon as possible about changes in programs and associated payments. There may be situations where the JCC East Bay is unable to provide planned services due to natural disasters or public health concerns. In these situations, refunds for charges already made will not be provided — however, future charges will be suspended until services can resume.

If my child goes to another school, can they attend Kids’ Club Joaquin Miller?
Our Kids’ Club Program is for Joaquin Miller students only.

Contact Us

Dane Fox-McGraw
Director of JCC Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller
danef@jcceastbay.org
510-482-7278

Jerikka Gamboa
Assistant Director of JCC Kids’ Club at Joaquin Miller
jerikka.gamboa@jcceastbay.org
510-482-7278

Lupe Hernandez
Afterschool Support Coordinator
lupe.hernandez@jcceastbay.org
510-482-7278

In Your Words

"Both our kids really enjoyed JCC Kids' Club at Joaquin Miller. The teachers were great and made a concerted effort to connect with parents. They had an organized, inclusive structure, and created a very fun program for the kids. They also offered wonderful enrichment opportunities through outside vendors."

Judy S.

JCC East Bay
2022-01-06T16:10:08-08:00

Judy S.

"Both our kids really enjoyed JCC Kids' Club at Joaquin Miller. The teachers were great and made a concerted effort to connect with parents. They had an organized, inclusive structure, and created a very fun program for the kids. They also offered wonderful enrichment opportunities through outside vendors."
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