Overview - Community Education (2024)

• Go to ourregistration website.
• ClickEnroll Nowand log in to your account as prompted.
• On the left-hand side, choose the child you would like to register. If the child you wish to register is not listed, click+Add New Childand complete the form for each child.
• Make sure the information looks correct, Edit or chooseLooks Good. Start Registering.
• Make sure the emergency contacts are correct (each child will need a minimum of 2 emergency contacts), toggle the button if the contacts are able to pick up the child/ren from Adventure Connection and click Verify Contacts/Pickups and Continue.
• Under "Choose a Season", select EC School Year 2023-2024.
• Read through the pricing information if you wish.
• Under "Choose a Location", choose your child’s site and clickUse Location and Continue.
• Read the terms and conditions. Check the box if you agree to them and clickAccept Terms and Continue.
• Select the desired start date, end date and schedules for each section and clickComplete Schedule Setup and Continue.
• Answer all applicable questions on the form (any with a gold star in the corner are required) and clickComplete Questions and Continue.
• Enter the payment method for the registration fee. If you have already paid a registration fee for the summer, you will not be charged another one. If you are registering more than one child, each registration will ask for this information, but you will only be charged one fee per family.
• If you would like your payment method to be set up for autopay (automatic withdrawals on invoice due dates), check the box below the payment information. If you would prefer to make payments manually, leave that box blank. ClickComplete Registration.
• To register another child, click the boxSign another child up for EPIC Connection.

You will receive an email for each contract that is received successfully, and the contracts will appear on your Account Management page under Current and Upcoming Contracts. If you do not see this email, please check your junk mail folder. If you do not receive the email and the contract does not appear on your account, you may not have submitted properly. Please contacttkohner@isd622.org. You will receive another email when the contract/s are approved.

• Your child caretax information isavailable for download through your account. To download this statement, please follow these steps:

• Go tohttps://isd622.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/6/epic-connection
• ClickAccount Managementand log in as prompted. If you have forgotten your password, you may request a new one on the log-in page.
• Click onDownload Tax Information.
• Select the year for which you wish to download the tax info.

We have worked with all of the counties in the Twin Cities (and several out) in accepting their Child Care Assistance Programs (CCAP). If we are already registered as a provider in the county from which you receive assistance, the process of getting authorized for care is generally fairly quick. If you receive assistance from a MN county in which we are not currently registered as a provider, we will be happy to register as a provider with them.

In the registration, there is a section to complete if you receive or expect to receive assistance. Please read this section carefully as there is much information.

If you receive county child care assistance, your invoices will be sent toward the beginning of your bi-weekly service period and your co-pay will be due by the last day of the service period.

The registration fee must be paid at the time of registration. If your registration is received prior to May 1st, your registration fee will be applied to your co-pays, any additional fees (late pickup fees, schedule change fees, etc) or any amount that the county doesn't pay. If, at the end of the season (summer or school year), any remainder of the registration fee remains, it will be refunded to you. If your registration is received after May 1st, we will attempt to bill the county on the first invoice of the new season for the fee and reimburse you if they pay. Should you decide not to use care with us, the fee is not refundable.

Our weekly rate in the summer may be higher than what the county is willing to

$14 a day. Choose a full-time or part-time schedule.

Registration Fee (per family): $35

Consider the following information and assistance for those who qualify:

• You do not have to sign up for all 5 days a week at Adventure Connection. You can sign up for as many, or as few, days per week as you would like.
• Financial assistance for attending Adventure Connection is available through the county in which you live. Contact your county to qualify.
  • Ramsey County: 651-266-4444
  • Washington County: 651-430-6459

Minnesota Childcare Assistance Program

There are two ways to apply for child care assistance with the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program.

1. Click on the following link to apply online (the application is available in English, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese):

Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Online Application

2. Fill out the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application (also found online, click the following link to download and print the application) and then bring in the completed form to the county or tribal human services office, or local contracted agency.

Minnesota Childcare Assistance Program Minnesota Childcare Assistance Application

Childcare Programs for Military Families

There are several child care programs available for military families. Some are specific to a branch of service, others are for all branches. These programs include:

• Military Child Care in your neighborhood
• Operation: Military Child Care
• Give Army Parents a Break

These programs are administered by Child Care Aware of America. For more information about any of these child care programs, call the Child Care Aware hotline at 800-424-2246, or visit the Fee Assistance/Respite page on the Child Care Aware website for help in applying for a subsidy.:

Childcare Programs for Military Families

United Way

The United Way has a database of available assistance programs for childcare. Call 211 or go to the following website for more information:

United Way Child Care Assistance Programs

• Make it Monday

The focus is on projects that align with our Makerspace such as 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, CNC Routers, and Cricut machines. Students will be able to learn some great tech and make some great projects.

• Create It Tuesday

Students will be using this time to create video games, graphic designs, music, and more makerspace projects with their creativity. This will be a day of self-expression through creation!

• Move It Wednesday

Engage in activities such as sports, basketball, football, and more! We are working on bringing in special guests to teach students how to get even better at these sports!

• Eat It Thursday

On Thursdays, we cook and then EAT! Students will create delicious recipes and meals that allow them to indulge in the joys of food and new that that is unique to certain cultures!

• Innovate It Friday

Students will focus on innovation by starting up their own EPIC Etsy Shop! Students will also have time to brainstorm entrepreneurial ideas, and focus on problem solving through games and activities.

• Make it Monday

Dive into DIY activities, crafting, and making things with your own hands, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-expression.

• Explore It Tuesday

Delve into new ideas, concepts, and experiences, nurturing curiosity and expanding knowledge. We will also use this day as an additional Make It day, in case our Make it Projects need more time!

• Minecraft Wednesday

Unleash your imagination and engage in problem-solving as we build, create, and explore a limitless digital realm. We will be playing a custom modded minecraft pack each month.

• Create It Thursday

From visual arts to writing, music, and performance, engage in activities that inspire self-reflection, encourage self-expression, and celebrate the power of creativity.

• Eat It Friday

Indulge your taste buds as we explore simple and delicious recipes, nurturing our appreciation for food, and fostering connections through shared meals and culinary experiences.

Yes. If you need the same days every other week, emailapolos@isd622.orgwith the weekly schedule.

Example:
Week 1 (beginning 9/4) Mon AM, Tues AM and PM, Wed AM
Week 2 (beginning 9/11) Wed PM, Thurs AM and PM, Fri AM

Adventure Connection / Epic Connection does not offer any internal discounts or sliding fee scales, but we do accept the County Childcare Assistance Program. To find out if you qualify for child care assistance, please visit the website for the county in which you reside.

Ramsey County

Washington County

Anoka County

Hennepin County

Dakota County

We do accept CCAP, and we are an authorized provider for several metro area counties. Please call your caseworker to add Adventure Connection as your provider and fill out the childcare assistance portion of the registration.

Ramsey County

Washington County

Anoka County

Hennepin County

Dakota County

On many days when school is not in session, Adventure Connection offers full-day care (6:30 am-6:00 pm) at one or two locations. Each day is a separate registration, and you can choose as many or as few as you need.

If you are interested in attending Adventure Connection only on non-school days, you can register for our Non-School Day Only contract.

Non-school dates and fees will be updated at a later date.