YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATES:
For SPLASH Preschool Info and Forms, visit our new
SPLASH webpage.
WE ARE FULL FOR SPARK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FALL '22-23
When after school care spots become available, updates will be posted.
Please email virginia@sacpa.org or call (360)775-2119 with any questions or to be added to the wait list for our next school year or summer camp program!
S. P. A. R. K.
Swim Play & Active Recreation for Kids
The mission of SPARK squad is to provide a quality enrichment program for youth in the Port Angeles community by:
- Having a structured schedule of recreation and education activities
- Facilitating individual student growth through learning opportunities
- Creating a safe environment based on equality and compassion
Mask Update: Masks will be OPTIONAL for SPARK students & leaders effective 3/15/22.
Location: SPARK Squad is located at our facility on the Shore Community Center side of the building adjacent to City Hall off 5th St.
Attendance Limit: 60 students; SPARK Squad strives to stay at the recommended 10:1 student to leader ratio for safety and quality of the program in the facility we have. For wait list requests, email virginia@sacpa.org.
Dates/Times: 2-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Transportation: We have one van for transportation that we use for the furthest stop at 9th & B for Hamilton students, and have pick-up at 6th & Chase (right next to City Hall) where leaders meet and walk to SPARK Squad. This stop is offered currently by Franklin and Jefferson schools. Roosevelt students are currently being dropped off at 5th & Chambers and walking with a leader to SPARK Squad. For more details email virginia@sacpa.org.
Cost: UPDATE: 2023-24 School Year Cost Increase- $365/month, $20/day
2022-23 School Year: $18 per day or $340/month, paid in advance of month's attendance (+$30/month if you would like your child involved in 2x/week swim lessons). Card on file can be auto-billed each month or you can log in to your user account using a link we provide. Scholarships are available, please download the form below this message or pick up a copy at Shore Aquatic Center.
Daily Activities: Each day SPARK will include group games, leadership and team-building activities, reading time, arts & crafts, science experiments, free play time, and swimming!
Swimming: SAC does not provide swimsuits and towels for each SPARK Squad child. We have extra swimsuits, but we encourage parents to send children’s own swimsuits and towels and we will wash and dry and put back in their personal cubby after each swim.
We offer SPARK swim lessons on a 2x/week schedule, M/W or T/Th; each child is tested and placed in an appropriate level upon registration. Every Friday we have open swim time with the SPARK leaders 3-4:30pm.
Snacks: SPARK Squad participates in the USDA Food Service program; a healthy snack will be provided each day when kids arrive or after swim lessons. Additionally, we do provide gluten and dairy-free options.
Questions: Email virginia@sacpa.org or call (360)775-2119 for billing, registration, and wait list requests. Please include your name, child's name, age/grade, and primary contact.
Please email youthprograms@sacpa.org with daily programming questions or updates about your child's day at SPARK Squad.
FALL 2022-23 School Year
The precautions we are taking to protect your family during COVID-19:
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We do not require students or leaders to wear a mask, effective 3/15/22.
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Our staff members are doing frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all spaces and objects that are used during the day.
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Increased frequency of hand-washing for staff and children throughout the day.
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We will be on heightened alert for symptoms and enacting a more stringent sick policy to avoid having sick children or children with potential contagious symptoms in the program. Please let us know if your child has had symptoms of COVID-19 or if they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
SPARK Contacts
SPARK Leaders
Drake Latson-Lacy
Jessica Amiot- Youth Program Supervisors- SPARK & SPLASH
- Programming Details, Daily Activities & Schedules
Virginia Smith- Member Services Coordinator
- Billing & Registrations