Extended Care Program

Kinderclub is the TCGIS' extended care program. All students at the Twin Cities German Immersion School are eligible to register for care before and after school, as well as on early release days or school release days. Please contact Kinderclub staff with your questions.

Forms

Kinderclub Enrollment Form
The enrollment form is to gather student information, and indicates to us that you wish to formally enroll your child(ren) in Kinderclub. (see FAQ’s below for more info)

Daily Dismissal Change Form
​The Daily Dismissal Change Form should be used to indicate any change to your child's Kinderclub schedule -- either a change from Kinderclub to car pick-up / bus OR from car pick-up / bus to Kinderclub drop-in care.

This form is not to be used to request a drop-in on school release days (half- or full-day care).  For this, email kinderclub@tcgis.org.

2016-2017 Kinderclub Calendar Click here for the Kinderclub Calendar.           
NEW:  2016-2017 Kinderclub Rates    Click here for this school year’s Kinderclub Rates.

Tuition Scholarships
Who is eligible for Kinderclub Tuition Scholarships?

​Tuition scholarships are available for all families who qualify for educational benefits.  
Application / reapplication deadline to have scholarships applied to first month of Kinderclub services was Wed, Aug 3.  Don’t fret!  You can still apply for benefits to receive tuition scholarships for future months.

How do I apply or reapply for Educational Benefits?

Click here for instructions on how to apply for Educational Benefits.  
Click here for the Application for Educational Benefits.

Kinderclub FAQs

Who fills out the Annual Enrollment Form
This form is to be filled out by every* TCGIS family who wishes to use Kinderclub during the 2016/2017 school year.
*TCGIS students of TCGIS staff, children who qualify for Educational Benefits, those previously enrolled in Kinderclub, and those entirely new to Kinderclub are all included.
I wish to enroll multiple children in Kinderclub.  Do I need to fill out one enrollment form for each child?
Yes; fill out one form per child.  This will help save us all time throughout the school year!
How do I reserve my child’s “spot” in Kinderclub this year?
Since we now have our multi-purpose online ordering system, monthly ordering is how you ensure that your child has a space in Kinderclub for any given day or time.  We are pleased to offer more flexibility with our system by offering a simplified process.
Where is the enrollment form
How do I pay the annual registration fee?
The annual registration fee will be billed to your online ordering account.  After this has been placed in your account, you will be able to pay it the next time you wish to complete a transaction through the online store.
Questions? Email kinderclub@tcgis.org

Morning Care

6:30am - 8:00am

​Students have time to work on homework and play table games with German-speaking staff until their regular school day begins.

After Care

3:15pm - 6:00pm

​Students continue to speak German after school during snack. Students then spend time with German-speaking staff in one of the following groups:

Kinderclub Junior ​

Kinderclub Junior students have dedicated spaces and staff. Students may choose between a quiet space for homework, various games or crafts (structured and free choice), and indoor or outdoor physical activities. Students may choose several activities throughout the afternoon under staff supervision.

Kinderclub Senior

(3rd - 8th grade):

​Kinderclub Senior students may choose between indoor/outdoor play, the game room, the quiet homework room, or a number of other options that vary by day. Students are allowed to move freely between activity areas as long as they sign in and out with staff.
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Full Day Care

8:00am - 6:00pm

​Kinderclub runs a full-day program on many non-school days. See calendar below about which dates this service is provided. Parents sign up for these days monthly using an electronic poll which is emailed to all those registered for the current school year.

Early Release Care

12:45pm - 3:15pm

​Kinderclub activities vary on early school release days. Students will have the opportunity to go on walking field trips and participate in more elaborate craft and game activities on these days.