Parent Zone
Step 1: Complete Our Virtual Orientation for All Programs
Please read the information and listen to the audio in each section in order to complete our online orientation. We strongly recommend viewing the Orientation on your computer, but it will work on your phone or tablet if necessary.
Dare to Dream
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It's all about ME!
If your child is too advanced for traditional daycare… But not quite ready to be left at home alone during out of school times…
THEN THE YOUTH LIFE CENTER IS JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU!
We are a YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER that helps school age children and teens build character, confidence, and self-esteem through creative expression, performing arts, academic support and enrichment programs.
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Getting Started
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A Home Away from Home
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License Info
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Challenge & Inspire
PRIMETIME AFTER-SCHOOL
Our popular academic support, enrichments and performing arts after-school program.
THE VIRTUAL XPERIENCE
Academic support for virtual learners, recreation, and daytime enrichment classes.
HAPPY BELLIES MEAL PROGRAM
Healthy, tasty meals provided to our enrolled students daily and to the community on Tuesdays and Thursdays free of charge.
INTERMITTENT SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
Seasonal specialty camps during scheduled school breaks (Winter, Spring, and Fall).
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It's all about the Xperience
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- Chess Club
- STEM Club
- Crypto Kidz Club
- Boxing
- Martial Arts
- Art
- Music
- Filming
- Media Production
- Radio Broadcasting
- Dance
- Voice
- Drama
- Musical Theater Production
(Activities are subject to change or may be offered at different times, semesters, or summer sessions)
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Our Program Schedule
PRIMETIME
AFTER-SCHOOL
August - May
Monday - Friday
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
THE VIRTUAL XPERIENCE
August - May
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
INTERMITTENT SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
(Winter, Spring, Fall)
Monday - Friday
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
CAMPXPRESSIONS SUMMER CAMP
May - July
Monday - Friday
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
HAPPY BELLIES
MEAL PROGRAM
May - July
Monday - Friday
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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This is How We Do It
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COVID Procedures
During the COVID crisis, our staff will provide curbside sign in/out car service. For security and safety reasons, parents are asked to remain in their car until a parking lot attendant serves you. Should you require entry into the facility, parents are required to WEAR A MASK and wait in the lobby for your child and/or assistance.
Parent boundaries do not extend beyond the parent restroom. Parents are not permitted in kid zones when children are present. Facility tours must be scheduled and can only be conducted when the children are not present. Virtual tours are available.
Contact Guest Services to schedule your guided tour.
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Testing Required.
No Results = No Entry & No School Pickup!
Weekly COVID tests are required in order to participate in our programs. Parents are required to get their child’s first test and present results prior to starting. In partnership with RAS Medical Solutions, subsequent weekly non-invasive saliva COVID tests will be administered at the Youth Life Center and the test results are emailed directly to our parents. Results must be forwarded prior to drop-off or school pick-up.
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How We Handle...
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Remember, the true purpose of discipline is to correct and redirect in love according to our organization’s core values.
If discipline is necessary, the following methods are used by staff:
- Speak individually to the child (Verbal Warning)
- Verbal Reminder
- Reflective Writing
- May not be allowed to participate in Scheduled activity
2 STRIKE RULE
A ticket is a serious offense:
Ticket 1 – Results in a Conference with Parent
Ticket 2 – Expulsion without a refund
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It's also about you. (Sometimes)
Building strong family relationships helps us serve you and your family better. We are committed to empowering, equipping and supporting our parents. We host quarterly parent mixers, and invite special guests, conduct workshops and parent discussions designed to help build strong families.
Parent mixers are held every 3rd Saturday in September, January, and April. Lock these dates in on your calendar. This family connection also helps us serve you better as we always endeavor to keep our parents abreast of your child’s development and experience at the Youth Life Center.
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Getting Here.
Transportation is provided from school only, to field trips during summer camp and intermittent breaks. Our school transportation routes include most Clayton County Public Schools within a five (5) mile radius. Children are transported from school to our facility and picked up by parents or designated persons. Participants are not permitted to walk home or to the center.
- Students are required to be at designated pick-up location when the van arrives.
- Transportation will not wait more than 5 minutes after scheduled pick-up for students to board the van/bus. Because of time restraints, our drivers are not be able to return to your child’s school if he/she misses the bus.
- Parents MUST notify the office if your student WILL NOT need transportation for the day. Failure to notify our office by 1:00 pm, a transportation fee of $10 will be assessed, payable prior to resuming pick-up the following day.
Students are responsible for following van/bus safety rules at all times. Failure to follow safety rules could result in:
- Van Ticket 1 temporary transportation suspension.
- Van Ticket 2 expulsion.
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY!!!
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Payments
PRIMETIME
AFTER-SCHOOL
$35 registration fee with a weekly investment is $85 which includes transportation, academic support, enrichments, home-style cooked meal and snacks daily. Parents are required to choose a payment plan:
BI-WEEKLY or
MONTHLY
THE VIRTUAL XPERIENCE
$35 registration fee with a weekly cost is $100 which includes virtual learning support, enrichments, home-style cooked meal and snacks daily. Parents are required to choose a payment plan:
BI-WEEKLY or
MONTHLY
SUMMER & INTERMITTENT CAMPS
Weekly investment is $125 which includes academic review, enrichments, performing arts, *field trips excursions, breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. $65 Registration fee due at time of enrollment. Pre-paid in 3 week sessions.
*Field trips not included.
Payment Methods
All payments are due prior to week of service. Make your payment via our website or via money order.
For safety purposes, we
NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.
ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE
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Please Note:
LATE PAYMENT POLICY
All payments are due as scheduled prior to week of service. Payments must post by Sunday midnight. Payments received after deadline will be assessed a $35 late fee and your student will be temporarily removed from transportation until payment and fees are received.
LATE PICK-UP POLICY
Parents/Guardians are to contact the office if you are going to be more than five (5) minutes late. Notifying the office does not waive the late fee penalty. Late fees are due at time of pick-up, must be paid in cash, or online, no later than the following day prior to continuing service. Parents will be charged $1 per minute after 7:05 pm or five (5) minutes after the scheduled class/program ends. If you are late and the Center is not contacted by 7:30 pm, we are required by law to call 911, which will result in us contacting the Department of Family and Children’s Services.
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These are the Steps
Complete this Orientation
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Complete the Online Registration Application
You will be prompted to upload your child’s immunization record and submit your registration fee.
Download the Parent Handbook
We ask that you review the parent handbook with your family.
Get Your Child's Free COVID Test
You are responsible for obtaining your child’s first free saliva test. Email your results prior to starting. After which weekly testing will be administered onsite.
Email COVID Results
Email COVID results to results@youthlifecenter.org.
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We look forward to serving your family!
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You will be prompted to upload your child’s immunization record and additional information. You might find it helpful look over the form and collect the materials requested before you begin.