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Afterschool Program

Details, Fees and Registration

 

Gym Wheel and HomeWork is a unique after-school program that combines fun and healthy physical work on the Gym Wheel.

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Gym Wheel and HomeWork’s mission is to help each kid in the program to:

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  • Have personal goals that they are excited to reach

  • Learn the importance of hard work

  • Feel that they are good at something

  • Trust and respect themselves and the people around

  • Be part of a group where they feel comfortable and appreciated,

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​The course includes pick-up from your children's school (2.5-mile range, NOT available for Drop-in), snacks, and supervised circus activities, including acrobatics, gym wheels, aerials, juggling, and circus games.
We also offer homework assistance and provide a structured and supportive space for homework time in the "princess tower."​​ Ask for it. 

Fulltime and part-time afterschool program

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  1. The daily hours are from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

  2. The minimum hours of attendance for full-time and part-time is 2 hours per day.

  3. The standard hourly rate is $15.00

  4. We offer homework assistance on request (add 2 dollars per hour). Don't hesitate to contact info@cirquesexperience.org or submit our enrollment form. 

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Please have a look at the discounts* we grant if:

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  • Enrollment of 3 days per week from 3 - 6 pm (9 hours) = reduced rate from $45 to $42 

  • Enrollment of 4 days per week from 3 - 6 pm (12 hours) = reduced rate from $45  to $39

    • Enrollment of 4 days per week from 3 - 5 pm (8 hours) = reduced rate from $30  to $27​

  • Enrollment of 5 days per week from 3 - 6 pm (15 hours) = reduced rate from $45 to $36

    • Enrollment of 5 days per week from 3 - 5 pm (10 hours) = reduced rate from $30 to $25

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  • These discounts only apply if we receive the full fee no later than the day before the course starts. Monthly payments are excluded from this. 

  • We apply an extra 7.5%  discount if the fee is paid entirely for two semesters on the first day of the first semester. If you settle for three semesters or the entire school year, we increase the discount by 10%. 

  • All discounts apply after your registration and payment. 

  • We might allow monthly payments for an additional fee, and under certain circumstances, please get in touch with us. However, we reserve the right to refuse partial payments without further justification.

  • The discounts are accordingly valid for the "plus homework assistance program." 

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​Drop-In afterschool program

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  • The daily hours are from 3 pm to 5 pm or 6 pm, prorated for two hours each day and billed per drop-in day.

  • The standard hourly rate is $17.00 ($19.00),

  • The minimum attendance for drop-ins is two hours per day.

  • Pick-up from school is not available for the drop-in after-school program.

  • Please register for a drop-in at least 24 hours ahead through our Customer Portal.

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Registration through the customer portal site.

If your kid can’t attend, please send your email only to afterschool@cirquesexperience.org.  

Please be aware that registrations typically need to be made at least 24 hours ahead of time or, in case of an emergency, until 8 am on the same day; however, we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs, but we can’t guarantee it.

​Blackout Dates

  1. Our blackout dates are according to the CPS calendar for the relevant school year; however, we will adjust those days according to your request and your kid's school calendar if necessary.

  2. ​​​The new fee schedule became effective on March 16, 2024, and was amended on *April 25, 2024. All agreements, arrangements, classes, and courses we have in place with schools or groups of parents will remain unrelated.

  3. ​Our siblings' discount is no longer applicable due to our modified pricing scheme (March 16, 2024), which resulted in more favorable fees.

 

Afterschool program (full-time and part-time), Cancellation and refund policy:

 The balance is due at the time of registration. Your spot is guaranteed once payment is received. 

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  • Payment is non-refundable. Individual days of absence cannot be refunded, made up, or transferred to ensure reasonable prices and an excellent student-to-teacher ratio. However, makeup classes may be arranged based on class size and availability.

  • The cancellation must be made at least 30 days before receiving full credit. 

  • We will credit 50% of the invoice for cancellations made between 7 and 30 days in advance. 

  • Cancellations made less than seven days in advance will receive no credit.

  • All refunds must be applied to future CirquesExperience programs based on availability. This policy is not binding and is at CE's discretion for cancellations made seven days or less before the start of the program/course.

  • For non-attendance, contact the CE office 24 hours prior: afterschool@cirquesexperience.org.

 

​Afterschool Program Drop-in cancellation and refund policy:

 

Payment: The balance is due at the time of registration. Your spot is guaranteed once payment is received. 

Children with outstanding payments cannot participate in the afterschool program. 

 

  • ​A full refund (less 20% admin. fee) 48 hours before the start of the course.

  • 50% refund (less 20% admin. fee) 24 hours before the start of the course.

  • No refund less than 24 hours before the start of the course.

 

Hours: Our daily hours are from 3 pm to  5 pm or 6 pm 

  • You must sign out your child at pick-up. We have a grace period of ten minutes after the hour to pick up your kid.

  • Between ten minutes and twenty minutes late, we charge $10.00; 

  • After twenty minutes, we charge the full fee of $17.00, $19.00, or $20.00 per hour.

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We understand that being late can sometimes be out of our hands. That's why we have a grace period of 10 minutes free of charge. If you are late more often, add an hour. ​​

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