Kids Factory

Summer Kid's Factory is a drop-in recreation program sponsored by the City of Mission Viejo and is designed for elementary school children entering grades 1-6. This program offers recreational activities and is not considered an accredited child care program. Participants are expected to stay with the program and participate in provided activities; activities will include crafts, playground games, sports, special event days and more! Program offerings may be adjusted to meet current health and safety guidelines.

Program Dates: June 14 - August 13

Monday - Friday (No Kids Factory on 7/5)

$125 for the entire summer (per morning or afternoon session)

8:30am-12:30pm

Bathgate
Castille
*De Portola - offering seamless summer meals
*Del Lago - offering seamless summer meals
Philip Reilly

12:30-4:30pm

Glen Yermo
Los Alisos

For additional information please call 949-460-2777.

*In addition to the fun activities we have planned we are happy to announce that we have partnered with SVUSD Food Services and their Seamless Summer program. Seamless Summer meals will be offered to participants attending De Portola and Del Lago. Meals will be delivered each day between 11:30-12:30pm, the meal program will continue as long as there is a minimum interest level. Meals will be provided by SVUSD Food Services and will meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared by qualified child nutrition professionals.

Online registration is recommended. Registration must be completed prior to the program, no on-site registrations will be accepted. The District Office is currently open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 949-460-2777 or email communityservices@svusd.org.

Registration for 2021/2022 School Year will open Tuesday, 7/13 at 9:00am

Kid's Factory is an outdoor FUN drop-in recreation program designed for elementary school children entering grades K-6. Homework time will be given each day, and activities will include crafts, playground games, sports, special event days and more! The program is held on average 2 hours afterschool.

Lake Forest Kids Factory

August 23, 2021-May 27, 2022

$430/Semester (Aug-Dec and Jan-May) *contact the Community Services office for automatic monthly payment options.

Foothill	Gates	La Madera
Lake Forest	Olivewood	Portola Hills
Rancho Canada	Santiago

Mission Viejo Kids Factory

August 16, 2021-May 27, 2022

$300/Year

Bathgate	Carl Hankey	Castille
De Portola	Del Cerro	Del Lago
Glen Yermo	Linda Vista	Montevideo
Philip Reilly	Viejo

For additional information please call 949-460-2777 or email communityservices@svusd.org

Kids Factory Policies

Registration

General Information

All participants must register and have an emergency card on file in order to participate in the program.
Kids Factory does not allow personal items during program hours and does not take responsibility for lost, broken, or stolen items. Personal items include, but are not limited to: cell phones and toys, all personal items are to be kept in the participant's backpack or at home.
Participants will be expected to stay with their cohort and participate in the other activities offered.
During the school year program it is the participant's responsibility to arrive and sign in within 15 minutes of school dismissal in order to participate.
Participants are expected to stay with the leaders and participate in provided activities.
Health screenings will be completed for all participants upon arrival, including a temperature check. Participants with a temperature of 100.4 or above may not attend
Face coverings will be worn by staff daily. Participants will be required to wear face coverings when distance cannot be maintained. If a participant refuses to wear a face covering, they may not participate in the program. A face covering must be brought from home daily.
Participants will be assigned to a cohort, cohorts will be created based on grades and registrations.
All activities are held outdoors and are subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather. Due to current guidelines, indoor space will not be available for Kid’s Factory this year. Participants will be contacted via email in the event of a cancellation.
Kids Factory will be closed on any non-school days.

Pick Up/Late Fees

Parents/Authorized pick ups must present id to staff upon pick up.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from the program. Staff is not allowed to transport children. A late fee will be assessed for all late pick ups.
Participants designated as walk home must be in 5th grade or higher or walking home with someone in 5th grade or higher.
Participants must leave the premises at the close of the program, staff will remain with any participants that are on campus and a late fee will be assessed.
A late fee will be assessed at the rate of $15.00 per each 15 minutes that the child is picked up late. This fee must be paid before the child can return to Kid’s Factory. If a participant is picked up late three times they will be subject to dismissal from the program.

Late Fee Policy

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If you are interested in working for Kid's Factory for the School Year please select the link below.

Kid's Factory Online Application