Summer

• The summer program is offered for students entering Grade 1 through Grade 6. 
• Childcare is offered at four locations from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
• Locations: Birchview, North Woods, Meadow Ridge, and Oakwood
• The cost is $63 per day.
• 20 day minimum registration requirement
• Dates of summer childcare are June 11 to August 15, 2025
• Closed June 19 and July 3-4
• Options for incoming Kindergartners are available through the Early Learning School.

Lunch and Snacks
Breakfast snacks and an afternoon snack are provided.  Students need to provide their own lunch from home.  Unfortunately our Wayzata Cafes department does not have the capacity to serve summer meals.  

Field Trips
We are excited to announce that students in grades 1-6 will be going on off-site field trips this summer.  We have been slowly integrating field trips back into non-school days and summer.   We are in the process of planning and booking trips.  We will share the calendar once it is finalized. 

Programming 
We will continue to implement activities, special events, and student choice into our summer programming.  Our goals this summer are to incorporate more youth voices, which means having more student-led and student chosen programming.  In addition, we intend to further limit the amount of technology that is available for students during the day.  

Staffing & Support
Wayzata Kids maintains a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio and strives to provide additional support for students who occasionally need assistance. However, we are a group-based program and do not offer constant 1:1 support.

Our summer team includes school-year staff, seasonal staff, retirees, and high school students. All staff receive training in first aid, CPR, and basic child development, but may not have specific training in special education.

Program Environment
Wayzata Kids is a choice-based program where students are encouraged to explore their interests, move freely between spaces, and participate in activities they enjoy. We prioritize fostering independence, autonomy, and a culture of respect. Students are expected to consistently make safe, thoughtful choices that prioritize their well-being and the safety of others.

While Wayzata Kids offers a dynamic and supportive environment, we recognize that the program may not be the best fit for every child. If you have any questions or would like more information, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Registration 
Current Wayzata Kids families must register by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of registration to guarantee care for the upcoming summer program.   

• Registrations will be accepted in this order: 
  • Current school-year Wayzata Kids families 
  • Current school-year Wayzata Kids pending list families
  • Wayzata Families (not current Wayzata Kids families or pending list families)
  • Families that live out of district 
• If a site should reach capacity before numbers 2-4 are accepted, a lottery will be conducted.  The lottery will follow the same process as the school year.  
• Families must register for at least 20 days
• Families have until May 1 to change their schedule without any contract change fees
  • Changes after May 1 will be charged the contract change fee
  • Withdrawals of contracts after May 1 will be charged the 20 day minimum requirement.  
  • All families will be required to pay for 20 days whether they attend or not (after May 1) 
  • Drop-in days accepted based on space availability.  
• Families that register after the registration deadline will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis after all other families (a-d above) have been accepted. 

Summer Youth Classes 2025

• Register now!
• Most daytime Youth Classes will be held at Meadow Ridge Elementary, with options at Oakwood and Birchview Elementaries as well.
• Watch for a Youth Classes and Camps Activity Planner that will be shared via email at the end of January.