CUSD Community Education Newsletter
Academic & Enrichment & Recreation, Oh My! - April 2023
Announcements:
- Registration for Kids Express and Lil' Explorers for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Register for Kids Express here! Register for Lil' Explorers here!
- Summer Academy Elementary Enrichment courses are now open for registration. View the full course catalogue and register here.
Kids Express, our before and after school childcare program on site at select CUSD elementary campuses, is open for kids K-6th. Kids Express goes by the child’s CURRENT school year. To attend during the school year, your child must be a current K-6th grader. To enroll for Summer Camp, your child must have been in kindergarten the previous school year.
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Preschool and Pre-K Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Is Open!
Registration for Preschool and Pre-K at CUSD is open!
Preschool students must be 3-years-old by August 31, 2023 and Pre-K students must be 4-years-old by August 31, 2023. All students must be potty-trained.*
*Pull-ups are not permitted. To be considered potty-trained, a child must be able to do ALL of the following:
-Tell an adult they have to go potty BEFORE they have to go (They must be able to say the words "I have to go potty.")
-Can INDEPENDENTLY pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done
-Can INDEPENDENTLY clean their bottoms after using the toilet
-Get off the toilet by themselves
-Wash and dry their hands
-Postpone going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if outside and away from the classroom
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Register for Lil' Explorers Summer Break Camp
Limited spots remaining for Lil' Explorers Summer Break Camp
Dates:
May 30-July 7
No camp Tuesday, July 4
Times:
6:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
Location:
Perry High School
1919 E. Queen Creek Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Rates:
Infants: $54/day
1-2 years: $48/day
3-4 years: $44/day
$75 enrollment fee for first time attendees
Other Details:
-Infants-Pre-K
-Fun & educational curriculum
-Whole child approach to learning
-Individual and group play
Lil' Explorers is FULL and no longer accepting registrations for Summer Break Camp for the following ages/dates:
- 1-year-olds: FULL June 14 and 16
- 2-year-olds: FULL on all dates
- 3-year-olds: FULL on all dates
- 4-year-olds: FULL on all dates
- Pre-K Students: FULL on all dates
Space is limited. Register here!
Register for Kids Express Summer Break Camp Before it's too late
Dates:
May 31-July 14
Monday-Friday
No camp Tuesday, July 4
Times:
6:30am-6:00pm
Other Information:
Grades K-6
$40/day
Locations: Fulton Elementary School (Summer Recovery and Summer Enrichment classes will take place on this campus as well), Rice Elementary School, and San Marcos Elementary School
Campers will enjoy fun-filled days of fun with food, STEAM, art, active play, sports, games, field trips, and more!
-Morning snack, lunch, & afternoon snack provided
Extended Care Option:
Students who plan to attend summer recovery/enrichment for half of the day have the option to join Kids Express Summer Camp for the remainder of the day.
Location: Fulton Elementary School
$25/day
CUSD Employee-Only Kids Express Summer Dates:
Friday, May 26: 7am-5pm
Monday, July 17: 7am-2pm
Tuesday, July 18: 7am-5pm
Location: Hancock Elementary School
We are filling up! Read below for Summer Break Camp dates that are full:
Fulton: June 1, June 2, June 5, June 6, June 7, June 8, June 9, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 15, June 16, June 19, June 20, June 21, June 22, June 23, June 26, June 27, June 28, June 29, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 13, and July 14. We are no longer accepting registrations for Fulton Elementary on these dates.
Rice: Rice Summer Break Camp is SOLD OUT. All days are full and closed for registration.
San Marcos: May 31, June 1, June 2, June 5, June 6, June 7, June 8, June 9, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 15, June 16, June 19, June 20, June 21, June 22, June 23, June 26, June 27, June 28, June 29, June 30, July 5, July 6, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 13, and July 14. We are no longer accepting registrations for San Marcos Elementary on these dates.
Questions? Call 480-224-3900 or email communityeducation@cusd80.com.
Chandler Sports League
Camps and Clinics
Check out our camps and clinics for the month of April!
CUSD Community Education holds a variety of camps fit for all ages at various CUSD sites. Check out some of our upcoming camps and clinics below!
- ACP Football Just US Camp (6th-11th)
- AJHS Cheer Clinic (6th-8th)
- Casteel Cheer Spring/Summer Skills Camp (7th-12th)
- Chandler Youth Wrestling (5 yr. - 14 yr.)
- Hamilton Wrestling Club Spring Session (K-12th)
- Payne Jr. High Wrestling Clinic (7th-8th)
- Perry Cheerleading Prep Clinic (7th-11th)
- Super Smash Madness (7th-12th)
High School Camps
- To view a list of camps at your desired high school, contact your school's sport coach or view our Camps and Clinics page and type in your high school's name.
Search by specific school or program
Did you know you can search for CUSD camps and clinics by school site? While most of our camps and clinics are open to all CUSD students, regardless of home school, we recognize that you may want to attend a camp or clinic at your home school.
Visit our Camps and Clinics page and type your desired school name in the search bar to search Camps and Clinics going on at your school!
Club CUSD Enrichment
Click the images below to view details about a class or click the link below the class name to read more about the class and/or to register.
For a complete list of Club CUSD Enrichment courses, visit the Club CUSD Enrichment home page.
Bonanza Educational
Bricks 4 Kidz
Dance Sequins
Elements Music
Science Matters
KidStage
Mad Science
Junior Golf Success
Zenned Yoga
Nerding Stem Classes
Soccer Shots
TGA Sports
Enrichment Programs
Click the images below to view details about a class or click the link below the class name to read more and/or register.
Check out enrichment programs at your home school by visiting our list of enrichment courses and typing in your school's name at the search bar at the top.
Auxier Fit Kids Club
Waterstemextravaganza
Carlson Hip Hop Club
Intro to 3D Design at WGA
KGA Greek Language Club
Kindness Club at Patterson
Riggs Spirit Squad
Robotics Club at CTA Freedom
Story, Snack, and Craft Class
Shadow Puppetry Club
Spanish is Fun Q4
Spring Treats at CTA Freedom
Summer Academy Elementary Enrichment is open for registration
CUSD Facilities for Rent
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CUSD Community Education
Email: communityeducation@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/87258
Location: 1525 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-224-3900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUSDCommunityEducation
Twitter: @CusdEd