MONSTERS & MYTHS ISLAND© 

Prepare to enter an enchanted island filled with mythological and legendary creatures. You and a STEAM Team®of friends will take on engineering challenges from Dracula to Dragons, from Bigfoot to Drakons, from Monster Trucks to Monster Mansion Hotel! A STEAMtastic adventure that only Challenge Island could dream up, Monsters and Myths Island© is so spectacular it will give you goosebumps.  

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What is Challenge Island?

Challenge Island is a cross-curricular STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) enrichment program for kids. All programs are unplugged & screen-free with no digital technology. Children are taken on unique "island" adventures where they work in collaborative groups to take on high-level thinking challenges on real world issues using only the materials in their treasure chest and their creativity.  Kids experience all five aspects of STEAM – Science, Technology (invention & innovation), Engineering, Arts (language & creative), and Math - to successfully complete challenges on real world issues; while also increasing their life skills in communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, flexibility, sociability, initiative, leadership, grit, and perseverance through difficulty. Challenge Island is dedicated to ensuring a brighter future for our kids and our communities by helping you prepare your child to succeed in the 21st Century and beyond. 

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TCAPS After-School Enrichment Classes 

April-May ~ 8 Weeks

@ TCAPS Montessori 

- Immediately after school, Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

- MONDAYS: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 13, 20 

- Classes are once a week 

- Students are placed in same-grade collaborative groups (STEAM Teams).

PARTICIPATION 

·       The 8-week program includes eight 1-hour & 15-minute sessions, development or strengthening of STEAM skills & Life Skills, all materials, and take-aways.

·       If the program spots fill up, we encourage you to place your child on the waiting list.  We cannot guarantee a spot.  However, there are times people have cancelled at the last minute and spots have opened up.  

·       TCAPS reduced fees are not available for this program.

·       In the event school is closed due to WEATHER, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed sessions will be made up if schedules allow (which includes Challenge Island schedules, school room schedules, and TCAPS LEAP schedules).  We always want to make up a class, so Challenge Island will always make all efforts to make up sessions cancelled due to weather when possible.

REGISTRATION

o   Registration through Challenge Island Northwest Michigan’s website is secure and only for Challenge Island use in the safety and security of the participants.

o   Hold on to your ID and password for registration in future programs as well (After-School, Summer Day Camps, Challenge Island Junior (preschool), Kids Night Out, Family Night Events, and Community Events). 

o   If you have forgotten your password, follow prompts to set a new password.

o   If you have forgotten your ID, email Renee (rallen@challenge-island.com ) and she can provide that to you.  

o   Multiple Child Discount – If you have more than one child from the same household enrolled in a CI after-school program at the same time, you will receive a 10% discount on additional children.  Register the first child, then email Renee (email above) the names of the additional child(ren) and what class you want to register them for.  She will register them for you at the discounted fee and let you know when the balance is ready for payment.  All balances must be paid before classes start.

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We would love to offer more classes at additional school locations; however, we need Instructors & Assistants!  WE ARE HIRING Dynamic people to join our CI Ohana (family)!   

·       Either position is PERFECT FOR retired teachers, or sub teachers, college students, graduate students, and stay-at-home parents seeking to supplement income. A perfect experience for college students majoring in education or psychology (especially if needing classroom hours).

·       All positions are Part-Time.  YOU PICK your work times. 

·       Any type of teaching experience (school, church, volunteer) is beneficial, but not required.  We will train qualified candidates in our unique program and teaching philosophy.

·       All supplies, lesson plans, and packed team materials are provided.

·       YOU tell us when YOU want to work. Choose classes that fit YOUR schedule.

If you have questions or are interested in a fun and rewarding position that fits your weird schedule.  For info ~ Contact Renee today!  231-633-4955 or rallen@challenge-island.com