New Operation Recreation "Team Up" all-day youth program begins September 16; Apply now through Monday, August 31

The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, will offer a limited space all-day childcare program at Bend elementary schools to support working families during the Comprehensive Distance Learning period that will begin the 2020-21 school year.

Operation Recreation “Team Up” aims to provide a supervision solution for working families who do not have a safe and secure alternative arrangement for their first-to-fifth-grade child or children when school begins virtually. 

This new program will offer participants many of the enrichment activities included in BPRD’s Operation Recreation summer camp and no-school days program, including arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, games and outdoor activities. Bend-La Pine Schools staff will assist BPRD staff to support distanced learning by helping kids manage their online instructional schedule, encouraging follow through on assignments and making sure kids can connect with their teacher.

·  Grades 1 - 5 (Kindergarten not eligible)

·  Dates: September 16 - October 23 (additional sessions will be added if distance learning is extended by Bend-La Pine Schools)

·  Locations: All Bend elementary schools except for Amity and Westside Village. Bear Creek, Buckingham, Elk Meadow, Ensworth, Highland, High Lakes, Jewell, Juniper, Lava Ridge, Miller, North Star, Pine Ridge, Ponderosa and Silver Rail. Children will be assigned to their home school whenever possible.

·  Program Fee: $200 per week (due bi-weekly). There is no fee for the application.

·  Financial assistance available for qualifying families.

·  Additional details available on the BPRD Child Care webpage.