|
About Us |
|
About Us |
|
|
|
How long have we been offering programs? GreenApple
Campus is a not-for-profit organization. We began offering programs
in 2003. Each year our content team designs enhanced programs and
program themes. We continue to add programs and locations each year,
thanks to the positive results we receive from participants and parents.
|
| |
|
What is our philosophy?
GreenApple
seeks to challenge program participants to stretch their capabilities
and creativity in a fun and interactive learning environment. We look
for staff who are motivated, enthusiastic, and share our vision for a
challenging, fun enrichment program. |
| |
|
Who
are the instructors?
GreenApple instructors are
invention and creativity
maniacs that love to build and can convey that enthusiasm to our
program participants. Some are current
school teachers or involved in university programs, pursuing
secondary degrees in education or educational technology. Others
have professional backgrounds using computer applications. All
staff go
through training, a background screening process as well as reference checks.
|
| |
|
|
|
Programs |
|
Programs |
|
|
|
How
are the programs structured?
Programs are weekly; Monday through Friday and half day or full day as indicated on the schedule.
For 2010 we have also added Saturday programming. Programs are theme based such as Space, Forts & Castles, Cities,
Transportation, Treasure Seekers, Amusement Parks,
Sports Parks, Robotics and Inventions. Within each program, there are
sequential skills which participants learn and apply to master the
building concept through fun activities and then regroup to learn
the next sequential skill. Participants have flexibility in
creativity and design in a highly interactive project oriented
setting. Participants work individually, in small groups and
cooperatively on projects.
In addition competition and challenging team based
activities are included. |
| |
|
What do participants do in each program?
For complete descriptions of each program, click on the Programs
link. Generally each program is based on
a theme such as Chicago Cities or Forts & Castles etc. This theme drives
both the individual projects as well as the cooperative group
projects that the participants work on. We do not make kits.
Instead we work to challenge creativity and imagination with
interactive project based learning. So many times kids will come into a program
and say that they know all about building and ask for the
directions. We challenge them to design and create with unlimited
bricks, building and Technic pieces. Staff provides assistance,
instruction, sample projects, challenge projects and theme based
outlines. The exciting part of GreenApple
Campus is that each program will create a unique set of challenges
and projects. |
| |
|
Do
participants take home their projects?
Unfortunately not. Participants do have access to pictures taken
of our projects and Tshirt. The projects
constructed in programs are cooperative. BigBuilds are too large
to take home. Parents are also invited to take pictures |
| |
|
What if my child is right at the age break for the program?
We create curriculum that works best with the recommended age
ranges. However, we look to parents to decide where their child will
be most comfortable and have the best experience. If GA staff
find that content is too challenging or not appropriate for your
child we may make a recommendation to change. |
| |
|
What is the camper : staff ratio?
Our maximum participant to staff ratio is 8:1 for younger
participants, (ages 3 to 5), 10:1 for participants (ages 6 to 8), and 12:1
for participants for older participants. |
| |
|
Do
you provide lunch? To participate in lunch the
participant must be grade 1 or older and must register for a
full day GreenApple Campus program. Two (am & pm)
age appropriate
GreenApple Campus
programs within the same calendar week constitute a full day.
GreenApple staff will supervise your child over the lunch hour
at the university cafeteria or specified location. Payment for
lunch is charged at
registration. Lunch is only available to full day registrants. No
bag lunches. Lunch costs
are indicated per program location. |
| |
|
|
|
Registration Payment |
|
Registration & Payment |
|
|
|
How
can I register?
You can register online at the online registration link, or by
mail using the by mail registration link. For more information
contact 877.735.4550. |
| |
|
Cancellation Policy:
GreenApple
does not provide refunds for cancelled programs unless that program
is cancelled by GreenApple. |
| |
|
Transfer Request:
A parent may request a transfer to a like
program taking place in the same program season if that program is not listed as full and by
permission of GreenApple. A transfer request must be submitted by
email at least three (3) weeks prior to the start of the changed
program. The email address is
office@greenapplecampus.com with
transfer request in the subject line. Include detail in the
body of the email on participant name, program name, program date
and location currently enrolled as well as the requested program. |
| |
|
A reprocessing fee of $10.00 will be charged to reprocess declined
credit card payments. |
| |
|
What is your privacy policy?
GreenApple Campus does not share any personal information, including
email addresses, with third parties interested in contacting you or
collecting information about you. In addition, we DO NOT sell,
give or trade personal information we collect from online, phone or
mail-in registrations. |
| |
|
What if a program needs to be cancelled due to low enrollment?
In the unlikely event that a program needs to be cancelled, we will
provide a full refund of tuition or allow a transfer to another
GreenApple program, if space is available. |
| |
|
Do you provide family discounts? Yes, we provide a $20
per program discount
to the second child or second program.
Discounts cannot be combined. Contact us for
specific discount questions. |
| |
|
Gift Certificates :
Gift
Certificates are available for purchase by check or credit card.
Contact our offices to make a purchase. The gift certificate can be
used towards the registration of programs that are not listed as
full. A Gift Certificate can be redeemed via the phone or mail and
processed as a check. |
| |
|
Do you have a Waiting List for full programs? Yes, we do maintain a
waiting list. We understand that space may become available in a
full program due to a number of issues. To be included on a
waiting list for a program listed as full please send an email
to
office@GreenAppleCampus.com with waiting list in the subject
line. Let us know the program and location as well as the best
way to contact you if space becomes available. |
| |
|
|
|
Health Forms |
|
Health Forms |
|
|
|
What if my child needs an Epi-pen
or inhaler at a GreenApple program? If your child requires an
Epi-pen or inhaler at a GreenApple program you are required to
complete the (2) health forms provided at the Health Forms link and
either mail those forms to our office or bring a completed copy to
check-in prior to the start of your GreenApple program. If your
child requires special assistance please contact our office. |
| |
|
|
|
General Information |
|
General
Information |
|
|
|
Will
there be adult supervision throughout the day? Yes! Our carefully selected and screened staff supervise
the participants throughout the day; in programs, as well as breaks,
transitional times and during lunch. |
| |
|
Do
you serve a snack?
No - please be considerate of food allergies if a snack is used at a
GreenApple program. We request no peanut based snacks in
consideration of campers with food allergies. |
| |
|
Do
you provide lunch? To participate in lunch
the participant must be grade 1 or older and
must register for a full day GreenApple Campus program. Two (am
& pm)
age appropriate
GreenApple Campus
programs within the same calendar week constitute a full day.
GreenApple staff will supervise your child over the lunch hour
at the university cafeteria or specified location. Payment for
lunch is charged at
registration. Lunch is only available to full day registrants. No
bag lunches. Lunch costs are indicated per program location. |
| |
|
Will friends be together if they both sign up for the same
program? Yes, participants are all in the same area or set of rooms.
Friends can choose to work with each other. |
| |
|
Camper Behavior :
In consideration of all of our program participants,
GreenApple Campus reserves the right to discontinue participation
without refund for disruptive behavior by participants as defined by
GreenApple Campus staff. |
| |
|
Check-In and
Check-Out
: GreenApple program participants must
be checked in and checked out by signature at the start and
conclusion of each GreenApple program by a parent or authorized
adult. Unsupervised participants are not the responsibility of
GreenApple, it's employees or host agents, public or private where
GreenApple programs are held. Parents bear full responsibility
before commencement of a GreenApple program and at its conclusion
for participant action and behavior. |
| |
|
Do you provide extended care?
Beginning 2010 extended care will be offered at selected
program locations. Please check schedules. |
