DHS and Mill Creek Athletics Participation Fees
Outdoor and indoor physical activity, table games, crafts and free time for Y5-6th grade.
Explore new programs and participate in lifelong activities.
Instructional swim program and lifeguard training classes.
Through a diverse range of programs, workshops, and experiences, we aim to inspire creativity, foster personal development, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning among our youth.
Physical fitness, team sports and special events.
Dexter Community Education offers Dexter School District families need-based scholarships for most of our programs. We offer one per child per catalog.
Generally, students who qualify for free lunch through the schools qualify for a scholarship of up to $100 for one class; students who qualify for reduced lunch may be eligible for a partial scholarship. We may also offer scholarships for families with special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. We are not able to offer scholarships for programs that are not run by Community Education, nor for classes that do not meet minimum enrollments. All scholarships require the Director’s approval. If you register for a class using a scholarship and cancel less than one week prior to start date, you will forfeit your scholarship for that semester. Your signature on the application below indicates that you have read and accept these policies. Once our office receives your application, we will confirm eligibility, but hold registration until the course meets minimum enrollment. Your “place in line” will be preserved. Once minimum enrollment is met, we will register your child and send you confirmation.
If you reside in the Dexter school district or your child attends Dexter schools, you should not have been charged the out-of-district fee. If you have been charged incorrectly, please contact our office immediately to rectify the situation.
When weather or building issues affect our programs, we usually notify people first through email. This is simply the most efficient method when we are dealing with a large number of affected customers. Please ensure that your account includes your most current email so that we can share important information with you
Dexter Community Education does not offer refunds, credits or reduction of fees for any class missed by a student, including late registration. Unless a different policy is specified in the course description, full refunds (minus a $5 processing fee) will be given for requests received at least one week before the course begins.
If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, you will receive a full refund. A class canceled by Community Education because of weather, instructor illness, etc, will be rescheduled if possible. If a class cannot be rescheduled, a prorated refund will be offered.
Do we sign waivers for field trips? And are we able to opt out of any of them? If we are able to opt out, what does that look like?
We send out permission slips on a monthly basis for camp field trips.
Yes, you have the option to opt out of field trips for your child. However, please note that we do not have staff available to supervise children who do not participate in the field trips at Bates.
If you choose to opt out, you can arrange to pick up your child before the field trip departure or drop them off upon our return. This ensures their safety while accommodating your preference regarding field trip participation.
Do we need to send food for full-day programs?
Yes, for Camp Dexter and Full-Day programs, we request that parents or guardians provide two snacks and a lunch for their child. This ensures that children have access to adequate nutrition throughout the extended day.
Our child care programs are nut-free to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care. Nut allergies can be severe and potentially life-threatening, so we maintain a nut-free environment to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Follow this link for instructions for how to register for non-school day care.
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