The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club offers a licensed before and after school child care program for children grades K - 5, during the school year and summer camps for kids 5 - 12 years old during the summer months. We support the Mercer Island School District Education Standards through the programs we offer, because learning that takes place during out of school time is important to our members' success.

Program Goals

We believe that children learn best in an environment that is supportive, fun and safe. Our staff encourages self-expression and active participation which furthers the learning process and promotes growth and self-esteem, by teaching healthy values and life skills. Child care activities include:

• Healthy Snacks
• Homework Assistance
• Free Time
• Structured Activities in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science, High Yield Learning Projects, Cooking
• Physical Fitness Opportunities

Age Breakdowns

Youth are split into three age groups to ensure appropriate programming and social growth for all of our members. Child care age breakdowns:

VOYAGERS: K - 1st Grade
EXPLORERS: 2nd - 3rd Grade
CHALLENGERS: 4th - 5th Grade

Fees

Full Time Fees: (Full Time Care is 5 Days a week)

# of Days	AM or PM
AM Full Time-5 days	$195 month
PM Full Time-5 days	$297 month
AM/PM Full Time	$385 month

Part Time Fees: (Part Time Care is 1 to 4 days a week)

# of Days	AM or PM
4	$231 month
3	$173 month
2	$116 month
1	$59 month

Please note that we will not make pro-rations for short or long months for child care. Each month is the same price. If you have questions please contact Joan Caldon or please call 206.724.4757.

Transportation:

AM Transportation:   MIBGC staff walks morning child care participants to the bus stop each morning & wait as they get picked up for Lakeridge, West Mercer and Island Park Elementary Schools by the Mercer Island School District* buses.  We provide transportation in Club vans to French American School & St. Monica’s if we have at least 3 students.
PM Transportation: MIBGC staff transports afternoon child care participants from St. Monica’s, Lakeridgee and Island Park schools each day via Club vans. West Mercer Students are transported by MI School District* transportation and we meet them at the bus stop. 
*Please contact MI School District transportation to make arrangements for AM or PM transportation to and from the Club at 206.236.3338.
Other licensed child care programs include:
 

Day Camps:

When the Mercer Island Schools are closed for holidays, teacher conferences, or other reasons, we open our doors and offer fun-filled day camps to keep your kids busy so you can work.

Summer Camps:

During the summer months we offer weekly themed programs for children 5 - 16. Our camps are as diverse as our children’s needs and interests. Choose from sports, adventure, enrichment, science and technology, youth with special needs, or teen camps. We offer a dependable and affordable way to fill a child’s summer with fun.

 

If you have any additional questions about child care, contact Joan Caldon, Director of Programs, Teens and Childcare Operations.