SUMMER BLAST

Question 1

What are the ages for Summer Blast?

Answer

Summer Blast goes by “grade completed” and not age.

Your child must have completed Kindergarten by the Summer of 2025.
Your child must not have completed 5th grade by the Summer of 2025.

Question 2

When do I arrive and what do I do when I arrive each morning?

Answer

Check-In begins each day around 8:30am. Lines will be backed up so we suggest you arrive early. Services begin each day at 9am, so arrive on time to check in your child.

When you arrive, please walk your child in to the main lobby for check-in. Do not drop them off in the parking lot. We may need to collect information from you or give you information about the day.

For the safety of children, parents and guardians are not allowed to stay/attend Summer Blast.

Question 3

How do I pick my child up each day?

Answer

At registration on Monday, you will receive a paper sign with your child’s name and group number. If the person picking up your child has either the physical copy of the sign or a digital photo of it, they can pick it up.

Question 4

Can I have a friend drop off or pick up my child?

Answer

You can designate a friend or family member to drop-off or pick-up your child.

Question 5

What do I bring for my child?

Answer

Your child will be provided snacks each day and lunch on Wednesday (Chick-fil-A nuggets, chips, apple slices, & juice). Each child will get a t-shirt at registration on Monday.

If your child requires special food due to diet or allergies, please be sure to pack that each day and let our team know at check-in.

Question 6

What special accommodations do you have available during Summer Blast?

Answer

Dietary needs: If your child has any special dietary needs, please note that in the Medical Notes of registration. If you did not, please email amy@christianlifeaustin.com.
Medication: Thank you for understanding that we will not be able to administer any over the counter or prescription medications during Summer Blast, except in the case of an Epi Pen or a rescue inhaler because these are lifesaving medications. Please make our team aware if you child requires one of these two medications.
Special Needs: If your child has any special needs, please note that in the Medical Notes of registration. If you did not, please email amy@christianlifeaustin.com.
Translation: If your child requires Spanish Translation services, please email amy@christianlifeaustin.com prior to Summer Blast so that we can make accommodations.
Deaf Interpretation: If your child requires ASL services, please email amy@christianlifeaustin.com prior to Summer Blast so that we can make accommodations.

Question 7

Who can serve at Summer Blast?

Answer

Summer Blast is hosted and staffed by our Kids Team. Each member of our Kids Team is background checked and trained.

If you would like to serve, please email
amy@christianlifeaustin.com to see what opportunities are available to you.

In order to serve at Summer Blast you must complete the following requirements:

You must be 9th grade or older.
You must be background checked by our Kids Team.
You must complete an in-person meeting with our Kids Staff.

Question 8