FAQ's
Open All Close All- Will Kids Orbit pick up at my child's school?
Kids Orbit operates after school programs on site at IHM, PS 8, PS 9, PS 58 and PS 282 and also pick up from PS 130 and PS 230. If you child's school or bus stop is not on the list, but is within a short walk of any of our locations, it is possible, that we might arrange a pick up, provided there is sufficient interest.
- I would like my child to start attending Kids Orbit mid-year; will s/he feel left out?
Not at all. Children attend Kids Orbit for a variety of reasons, and their first day might be the first day of school, or any day over the course of the year. We have always offered very flexible registration and pride ourselves on how welcome newcomers feel.
- What is the atmosphere at Kids Orbit?
Kids Orbit is a well organized, but very relaxed place. Your child can expect to be greeted with a warm welcome. The atmosphere is family like and not competitive. At Kids Orbit, we encourage friendship, scholarship and sportsmanship above all.
- What do you serve for snack?
A typical snack is juice and cookies, bread sticks, pretzels or the like.
- Will I be able to change my childﾒs schedule?
Our policies are designed to give families maximum flexibility while considering the needs of a small quality program. It is with that in mind that we offer a range of options starting with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week for the entire year. These are our most attractively priced options, but you agree to make payment for June in advance, and maintain the number of days you request for the entire year.
- Who are the counselors?
Kids Orbit counselors are a diverse bunch indeed. Most of our staff worked with the Park Slope Day Camp was hand-picked to join the Kids Orbit staff. Many are college students, some are graduate students; others are full-time staff. Others are their friends, your sitters, relatives, teachers, and neighbors. All have experience working with children, and are chosen for their enthusiasm and creativity. Together they bring with them years of caring and experience. Kids Orbit conducts regular staff meetings and training sessions.
- Can I cancel my childﾒs entire year registration?
Yes, but you will forfeit the June deposit. We make an exception for those who are moving out of the geographical area that Kids Orbit serves.
We also offer packages of 10 days and 10 weeks, which are meant for those for whom an entire year commitment is not a practical solution.
- When are medical forms due?
Students must have a medical form on file prior to coming to Kids Orbit. Copies of forms submitted to the Park Slope Day Camp, or any other camp using the NYC Department of Health medical form are acceptable, provided they were completed based on an exam less than one year prior to the your child’s first day at Kids Orbit. Copies of forms submitted to school for pre-K or kindergarten admissions are also acceptable, but they must be submitted together with the front of the NYC Department of Health form. A copy of this form can bring printed from www.kidsorbit.com.
- What is a Kids Orbit club?
Twice a year, Kids Orbit offers extracurricular clubs to the entire school community. Kids Orbit participants receive a large discount, provided they enroll during the “early enrollment” period.