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Summer School Program Edmonton

Prevent summer learning loss and start the school year with a Jumpstart!

  • Explore our Level UP! Summer Program Options
Jumpstart your child’s education with our differentiated programming and proven results!

Level UP! Summer Program Option 1:

Enriched School Readiness Program

6-week commitment:
July 10 - August 25
School Break from August 7 - 11

Highlights

  • Resembles our regular Sept-June Program
  • 6-week commitment
  • Select 2, 3, or 5 days per week
  • Designed for students who will be entering Kindergarten, or Grade 1, or coming back for another year at JumpStart.
  • Lesson plans are cumulative and build upon the previous week (late starts are accepted based on availability – we will catch them up)

Admission Requirement:

    • Child must be toilet trained
    • Designed for children entering Kindergarten, Grade 1, or have already completed our Scholars Program.
    • If your child does not meet any of the above criteria, an assessment will be required prior to acceptance.
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Level UP! Summer Program Option 2:

Enriched Weekly Themes

Week 1: July 10-14: Little Scientists
Week 2: July 17-21: Earth Rangers
Week 3: July 24-28: Prehistoric Adventures
Week 4: July 31-August 4: Bug Life
Week 5: August 14-18: Around the World
Week 6: August 21-25: Under the Sea

Ultimate Flexibility… You can select one or more weeks during the summer and each week can be a different location,  different schedule (MWF, TTH, or Mon-Fri), and/or a different time  (AM or PM) .

Admission Requirement:

    • ages 3-5
    • 3 years old by Program start date

 

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Animal Explorers

Not Available for Summer 2023

Students will spend the week learning everything about animals! We will be going on a safari to explore the jungle, take a trip to the arctic, and even explore closer to home and discover farm life!

By the end of the week your child will become a certified animal expert by making animal themed crafts and playing lots of indoor and outdoor animal themed games.

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Little Scientists

July 10th–14th

Your child will be able touch, see, hear, smell and taste what science is really all about! We use simple, real world science techniques to create some messy, oozing experiments and explosions!

A daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities, and hands-on applications of the scientific principles presented.

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Earth Rangers

July 17th–21st

The planet is in trouble and our students must become Earth Rangers to save it! This interactive week will have student’s complete missions in order to become certified Earth Rangers!

To become an Earth Ranger, students must take a look at the different ways to keep our planet healthy by learning about the overall ecosystem and the importance of plants, trees, insects, and animals. Is your child ready to save the world?

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Prehistoric Adventures

July 24th–28th

Students will spend the week travelling back in time to learn all about dinosaurs – and beyond!

They’ll participate in fun and exciting interactive games, create crafts, uncover fossils and learn all about the era!

Academic themes and concepts will be embedded into each craft and activity promoting numeracy, literacy, and inquiry.

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Bug Life

July 31st– August 4th

This week will be filled with hands-on discovery! We will meet some creepy crawlies up-close and personal and learn how they live.

We will be getting buggy while learning about insect life cycles and creating some ooey-gooey art projects!

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Around the World

August 14th–18th

Students will become World Explorers in search of different people and places; their culture and their way of life. Students will earn stamps in their passports in order to become certified World Explorers!

This week will help to broaden your child’s view of the world. We will expand their horizons beyond the map they know.

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Under the Sea

August 21st–25th

Students will be immersed in all things aquatic! We will dive to the depths exploring all the creatures we meet along the way.

Students will be engaged fun indoor and outdoor ocean themed activities, crafts, and science experiments. Your child will become a certified ocean expert!

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Register for The JumpStart Summer Program Today!

Through a hands on learning approach, your child will have a blast exploring, discovering and learning throughout the summer while gaining skills and confidence that will set them up for success!
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Level UP! Summer Program Option 1:
Enriched School Readiness Program

Description

 Level UP! – Enriched School Readiness Program

  • Admission Requirement:
    • Child must be toilet trained
    • Designed for children entering Kindergarten, Grade 1, or have already completed our Scholars Program.
    • If your child does not meet any of the above criteria, an assessment will be required prior to acceptance.
  • Resembles our regular Sept-June Program
  • 6-week commitment
  • Select 2, 3, or 5 days per week
  • We will prepare them for the upcoming school year for PreK, Kindergarten, or Grade 1, plus they will be having a blast! 
  • Lesson plans are cumulative and build upon the previous week (late starts are accepted based on availability – we will catch them up)
  • You can rest assured that your children will be learning skills in the areas of social awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, literacy, and numeracy. We will prepare them for the upcoming school year, plus they will be having a blast!
  • Students will still participate in the same weekly themed centre activities from the other program during centre time!
  • Teachers will lead students in a variety of activities to help build mastery.  Students will work on recognizing and writing their name, identifying alphabet letter and their sounds, recognizing colours, reading colour words, reading and writing words/sentences, identifying number to 10 and beyond, counting to 10 and above, recognizing and preproducing shapes, working on socialization skills and collaborating with peers, creating arts and crafts, and so much more!
 
 
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Program Fees & Schedule

Registration/Supply Fee – $100

  • Due at the time of registration, covers cost of supplies, materials, and registration

Timing:

  • AM or PM (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm)
  • Pickup/Drop-off – up to 10 minutes before and after class time

Schedule & Fees:

  • 6 weeks in the summer excluding the weeks of the July and August long weekends
  • See Schedule above for more details. 

Monday to Friday (5 days/week)

  • $1040 total for the 6 weeks
  • $790 total if approved for additional subsidy (Receive $250 back at the end of the program*) 
  • $520 due at the time of registration and another $520 due by June 15th 

Mon/Wed/Fri (3 days/week)

  • $580 total for the 6 weeks
  • $330 total if approved for additional subsidy (Receive $250 back at the end of the program*) 
  • $290 due at the time of registration and another $290 due by June 15th 

Tue/Thu (2 days/week)

  • $380 total for the 6 weeks
  • $130 total if approved for additional subsidy (Receive $250 back at the end of the program*) 
  • $190 due at the time of registration and another $190 due by June 15th

*Please note that subsidy payments are received after attendance in the program has been reported to the Government

Cancellation Policy

No refunds after payments have been processed, but changes to your schedule are permitted up to 5 business days before the session start date at no additional cost based on availability.

 

Subsidy, Grant, and Tax Deduction Info

Level UP! Summer Program Option 2:
Enriched Weekly Themes (schedule above)

Description

 Level UP!  Enriched Weekly Themes

  • Admission Requirement:
    • ages 3-5
    • 3 years old by Program start date and toilet trained
  • Great introduction or review of our regular Sept-June Program
  • Flexibility… Select one or more weeks during the summer

  • Mad Scientists, Earth Rangers, Prehistoric Adventures, Animal Explorers, Around the World, Bug Life, Under the Sea

    (See schedule above for dates)

  • Select 2, 3, or 5 days per week for each session (can be different each week)
  • Each session has it’s own lesson plans and unique theme to go along with them (see below for weekly themes)
  • Lesson plans are not cumulative and do not build on the previous week 
  • Teachers will lead students in a variety of activities to help build mastery.  Students will work on recognizing and writing their name, identifying alphabet letter and their sounds, recognizing colours, reading colour words, reading and writing words/sentences, identifying number to 10 and beyond, counting to 10 and above, recognizing and preproducing shapes, working on socialization skills and collaborating with peers, creating arts and crafts, and so much more!

 

 

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Program Fees & Schedule

Registration/Supply Fee – $25 per weekly session

  • Due at the time of registration
  • Multiple session discount on this fee applies If enrolling in multiple sessions at once:
    • 2nd session: 10%
    • 3rd session: 20%
    • 4th session: 30%
    • 5th session: 40%
    • 6th+ session: 50%

*cannot be combined with other discounts

 

Timing:

  • AM or PM (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm)
  • Pickup/Drop-off – up to 10 minutes before and after class time

Schedule & Fees:

  • Tuition for July summer sessions will be due by June 15th
  • Tuition for August summer sessions will be due by July 15th

Monday to Friday (5 days/week)

Mon/Wed/Fri (3 days/week)

Tue/Thu (2 days/week)

*Please note that subsidy payments are received after program attendance has been reported to the Government

 

Cancellation Policy

No refunds after payments have been processed, but changes to your schedule are permitted up to 5 business days before the session start date at no additional cost based on availability.

 

 

Subsidy, Grant, and Tax Deduction Info

Want to save up to 30% on tuition fees?

Yes, Register Now
  • When registering, select your desired Summer Program option and then let us choose your location and time for you.
  • By letting us choose, we will give you 30% off the tuition fees!  
  • OR Save 10% if you want to select either the location or the time.
  • After we receive your registration request and payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

Is subsidy available?

Yes. Currently, subsidy is available only at our Commercial Locations. Please check the Government of Alberta site to see if you are eligible:

https://www.alberta.ca/child-care-subsidy.aspx

Are the fees tax deductible?

Child care expenses at any of our center’s do qualify for a tax deduction if you are eligible:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21400-child-care-expenses.html

Will my child be prepared for special entrance exams?

Your child will be prepared for entrance exams that are required for special programs like the Cogito Program @ Edmonton Public Schools, or Chartered schools like Aurora

Can you prove your results?

Our results speak louder than words! Click here to view Parent Reviews.

Can I see the classroom?

Click here to view a classroom Virtual Tour (coming soon)

Click here to book a classroom In-person tour

What are the Covid Protocols?

Click here to view our COVID Protocols

What are the available schedules?

Click here to view our program schedule

Which program will my child be in?

Program Eligibility is based on your child’s age:

Child AgeProgram
1Not eligible for the Jumpstart Program
2/3Jumpstart Discovery Program (Parented Class)
3/4Jumpstart Prep Program*
4/5Jumpstart Scholars Program*
5/6Jumpstart Kinder Program
6+Jumpstart Afterschool Learning Program

Your child can start in September and will be placed in the appropriate program based on age, see below.

The Regular Program Year is from September – June (we do allow students to join later in the program year based on availability)

The Summer Program is from July-August

Discovery Program (Parented)
If your child is 2 and is not eligible for the unparented Prep Program.

Prep Program
If your child turns 3 by December 31st of the Program Year

Scholars/Kinder Program
If your child turns 4 by December 31st of the Program Year

Afterschool Learning Program (coming soon)
If your child is in Grades 1-3, they would be eligible for our Afterschool Learning Program that enhances Math and Literacy Skills.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Do you offer a Full Day option?

We are experts in providing your child with an age-appropriate structured early learning education.

Our staffing includes teachers who have a different set of skills and training than your typical daycare staff.

Also, our programming would not be sustainable in a full-day format for students in this age group. Full-day programs that are more play-focused like in daycares would be more suitable in a full-day format.

However, we do work with daycares and dayhomes in the area to provide transportation to and from our centre. This way, you do not have to worry about getting your child to and from our centre. We also extended care in the PM schedule so you can pick up later.

View our Locations page for information about or extended care options or nearby facilities that offer full-time care. Transportation to and from our facility can be arranged from these facilities.

We also offer a Saturday program. This option is very popular with parents who are not able to arrange to pick up and drop off during the week.

What happens if my child has to isolate at home?

In the case of just your child isolating at home and not the rest of the class, we will do our best to supply you with a home package along with lesson plans and activities for your child to complete at home.

You will also have direct access to the teacher through our classroom app.

If the entire class is mandated to isolate, we will switch to teacher-led virtual classes online to keep the students engaged and the learning going.

Our teacher-led virtual classes have been a huge hit with students and parents. Each Family receives a physical package that is to be used during the online classes. Classes are interactive and keep the students engaged.

Is JumpStart Montessori based?

Yes and No.

Parents beware, there is no Montessori ‘standard’ to follow. A program labelled as Montessori can mean your children just play with toys all day, but meet the vague criteria listed below. It is up to parents to ensure that the program aligns with their goals for their children as well as their child’s needs.

To answer this question more specifically, it helps first to know who or what Montessori is:

Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori in 1897 based on her extensive research with “phrenasthenic” children and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. Although a range of practices exist under the name “Montessori”, the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the American Montessori Society (AMS) cite these elements as essential:

  • Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children ages 2½ or 3 to 6 years old are by far the most common
  • Student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options
  • Uninterrupted blocks of work time, ideally three hours
  • A “discovery” model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction
  • Specialized educational materials developed by Montessori and her collaborators
  • Freedom of movement within the classroom
  • A trained Montessori teacher

The JumpStart Program contains elements of Montessori but excludes others. The Montessori approach is 120 years old and there have been many advancements in research and methodology in regards to early childhood education. The public education curriculum has also evolved over time. Our goal is to prepare your child for their formal education, giving them the skills and abilities needed for success.

Our program includes best practices of many other approaches coming from the latest and most up to date research from universities and private researchers around the world. A major difference is that our classes are structured and sizes are kept small with children of similar age and development. A class of 30 students with varying ages definitely does not produce the desired goal of our program.

There are many other researchers that have either built upon or developed other approaches that work just as well or even better than the Montessori approach. We strive to constantly update our program to include the best approaches that work.

Our program combines all this research and incorporates the actual Alberta Education Curriculum into a comprehensive, high quality educational experience. We don’t restrict ourselves to any one of way of providing Early Childhood Education.

Is my child ready for the JumpStart Program?

We require children to be:

2 years old at the time of  starting the program for our Discovery Program (Parented Class)

3 years old by December 31st for our Prep Program (Solo Preschool Program).

We require children to be 4 years old by December 31st for our Scholars Program (Solo Preschool Program).

We require children to be at least 3 years old at the time of attending our Summer Program.

 

There are some exceptions we can grant, contact us to evaluate your situation.

When should I begin the Program?

Starting our solo preschool program the year your child turns 3 or even our Discovery Program when your child turns 2 will deliver the best results. This means starting off in either in our Prep Program followed by our Scholars Program.

Some may believe that a 3-year-old child is too young to learn, but this is actually an ideal time to start. What your child learns, depends greatly on how the material is presented to them. Your child’s mind is like a sponge at this age and can soak up information at a very high rate. Our highly qualified and experienced staff use research-based approaches to deliver highly effective programming. As long as the content is being delivered in a fun and structured way, your child will learn a great deal. Children act much differently in a classroom setting than at home. They begin Kindergarten with confidence and skills which allow them to excel and stay ahead of the curve.

What are the benefits of a Junior Kindergarten Class?

When children begin Kindergarten, they are often overwhelmed by their surroundings, the number of children in the classroom, school expectations and being away from their parents. By providing children with an opportunity to experience classroom like surroundings and expectations before they enter school, they are better able to adjust and are more confident in their learning abilities. They also learn how to socialize with their same-age peers making a much easier and more successful adjustment to Kindergarten or the 1st Grade.

Why choose JumpStart?

We have a specific Junior Kindergarten curriculum which teaches children the main concepts taught in Kindergarten, therefore better preparing them for their first year of schooling. Our curriculum and assessments are structured, but the activities are always creative, fun, and hands-on. With small class sizes children will receive one-on-one instructional time and individualized programming to best meet their needs. Many preschools do not have a coherent and sequenced curriculum, but rather a set of beliefs on how children learn.

Will JumpStart prepare my child for the Cogito Program?

The Cogito Program is the fastest growing program in the Edmonton Public School system. It requires your child to pass an entrance exam before they are accepted into the program. Everything on the Kindergarten exam is part of the JumpStart curriculum. 100% of our students who applied for the program have been accepted.

Cogito is just another approach to learning, it may or may not be best suited for your child’s individual learning style. We do not promote one program over another. Contact us to set up a consultation and we can provide you with more in-depth information.

What are your class sizes and ratios?

Our class sizes vary by location but are about 12-14 children per class.
This is a very important factor to look for when searching for a program for your child. Due to children at this age having a very short attention span, they are very easily distracted. Quality One-on-One time with ALL children, and not just those that are struggling, means that every child can reach their potential.
For example, having a classroom with 12 children with 1 teacher is much more effective than a classroom with 24 children and 2 teachers as there are fewer distractions in the classroom. This is one of our core philosophies.

Our standard setup is 2 staff for a class of 12 students.

How much are the fees?

Our Tuition Fees vary by location and class frequency. For the full fee guide, just request our free info package that will include this info @ www.jumpstartlearning.ca/register and select the ‘information package’ option.

Tuition Fees also differ as a result of direct government grants and subsidies parents qualify for.  There is also a one-time registration fee that covers the cost of registration and all your supplies and materials.

We recommend that you come in to meet with our teacher(s) to get a better sense of our program. We have a very unique program created by Sharon Minhas. She has earned her Masters in Education from the University of Alberta and has been with the Edmonton Public School District for over 10 years. She’s excelled in many roles including as a Kindergarten Teacher, Grade 1 Teacher and now as an English Language Learning Consultant.

Sharon is one of those teachers where parents in the community wanted to place their children in her class. Her colleagues in the next grade level always knew which students came from her class. She has taken her unique teaching approach and combined it with the best research-based practices. Our Jr. Kindergarten program is the only Preschool program with a curriculum that aligns with the Alberta Curriculum and allows your child to stay ahead of the curve during those critical first years of formal schooling.

You can read more about our story here

Are parents required to volunteer?

Parents are NOT required to volunteer. Other preschools require parents to volunteer in order achieve there teacher/child ratios. We have sufficient staff and do not require parents to fill this need.

We do offer opportunites for parents to volunteer if they choose to do so. These opportunites occur throughout the year and will be outlined in the monthy newsletters.

How will my child's progress be reported to me?

Bi-monthly progress reports will be sent home to parents indicating which skills have been mastered and which skills we continue to work on. The progress report is based on the current Kindergarten Curriculum. This allows parents to be updated on their child’s progress regularly as well as providing parents with suggestions on what to work on at home to help their child succeed. Portfolios will also be kept to document learning through photos, artwork, and examples of student work. These portfolios are yours to keep when your child graduates!

How much time do parents need to commit to the program?

Parents are NOT required to sign up for volunteer hours or fundraising events. Many other preschools and early education programs do require this.

However, we do provide volunteering opportunities!

What are the differences between the Scholars I, II, III, and V?

The difference in the Scholars I, II, III, and V programs is the frequency of days you attend. Each frequency has it’s own tailored lesson plans.  The more days the better, so Scholars V would be the most effective.

We like to give the analogy of going to the gym, the more frequently you go, the better the results, however, going 1-2 times per week is still effective.

Our standard program is the Scholars III option. With the I, II, V, we add/remove:

  • lesson plans/activities that are designed to reinforce concepts
  • amount of one-on-one time with your child

It ultimately depends on what can work with your schedule and the financial investment you are comfortable with.

Do you provide snacks?

No, we do not provide snacks. We ask that Parents supply a snack. We allocate 10-15 min per day for snacks. For snack guidelines, see our Parent Handbook here

Is there outdoor play time?

We do not offer outdoor playtime. Students do go outside for curriculum related purchases like a nature walk or science experiment. Our program is only part-time and we concentrate on our core competencies. The students have the rest of the day to develop their gross motor skills in other activities!

We speak a language other than English at home. How will this Program support my child to learn English?

This program is perfect for these types of students and is very highly recommended.

Research has found that when children are first exposed to an English speaking classroom, they go through a silent phase where they just observe. This phase can last anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on their level of comfort. By enrolling your child in JumpStart, he/she will be exposed to a small intimate English-speaking classroom environment. This exposure will provide him/her with the opportunity to feel comfortable in a shorter amount of time. This will aid your child to learn key English words at a quicker pace, providing a smoother transition into the Kindergarten classroom and school environment. Please note that continuing to speak the native language at home is highly recommend as your child learns English at school. Research suggests maintaining your native language in the home as children have the ability to learn many languages fluently in the early years of their education.

Please call or email us and we can discuss the best approach for your child in more detail.

Call 587-524-1065

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