Transportation
We have configured our centrally located bus routes/stops to accommodate as many families as possible, with stops in Bridgewater, Canton, Foxborough, Mansfield, Norton, Raynham, and Sharon. Space will be limited, and for this reason, you are strongly encouraged to determine the need for this option at the time of your enrollment.
Route 1 (Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton)
Foxboro
Foxboro PlazaOcean State Job Lot Plaza (Rte. 140) 30 Commercial StreetPick Up: 7:40 a.m.Drop-Off: 4:00 p.m.
Mansfield
Memorial Park Ballfield (Hope Street Entrance)Pick Up: 7:55 a.m.Drop-Off: 3:45 p.m.
Norton
Norton Public LibraryPick Up: 8:10 a.m.Drop-Off: 3:25 p.m.
Route 2 (Sharon)
Sharon Shaw’s Plaza
780 South Main Street (Sharon Marketplace)
Pick Up: 8:00 a.m.
Drop-Off: 3:30 p.m.
Route 3 Canton (Sharon Option)
Kennedy Elementary School
100 Dedham Street, CantonPick Up: 8:00 a.m.Drop-Off: 3:45 p.m.
Cobb Corner Shopping Plaza
95 Washington Street, Canton
Pick Up: 8:15 a.m.Drop-Off: 3:25 p.m.
Route 4 (Middleboro, Bridgewater, Raynham)
Middleboro
Trucchi’s Parking Lot
438 West Grove Street (Rte. 28)
Pick Up: 7:45 a.m.
Drop-Off: 3:45 p.m.
Bridgewater
B-R High School Parking Lot
415 Center Street
Pick Up: 8:00 a.m.
Drop-Off: 3:30 p.m.
Raynham
770 Broadway (route 138)
Ace Hardware/Brother Pizza Plaza
Pick Up: 8:15 a.m.
Drop-Off:: 3:15 p.m.
FAQs
How soon should I apply?
We have limited spots for each program and each session. For this reason, please make sure you submit the application at your earliest convenience.
What is the minimum age requirement of participants?
Students must be 6 years of age to attend the program.
Is the cost for the entire 3 weeks or is it per week?
The Day program costs $975 for the entire three-week experience. The Extended Day program (which includes the Day program) costs$1,200 for the entire three-week experience.
What time is the daily drop off and pick up at the program?
DROP OFF begins at 8:30am and PICK UP is at 2:45pm**(if you are enrolling in the EXTENDED DAY OPTION during Session 1, the pick-up time is 4:45pm)
Can another parent or family member pick up my child?
The online application requests that you provide 2 people who are listed as emergency contacts in the event you are unable. They will be listed as authorized people who can pick up your child. If you would like to add additional people who are authorized to drop off or pick up your child, you will contact our program team to add additional people.
Can a student walk to/from the program or a bus stop location?
Unfortunately, walking to/from the program or bus stop location is not permitted due to safety concerns.
How many courses will my child take during the three-week experience?
As part of the online application, you will select 6 courses and rank them in order of your child’s preference. Using your choices, we will develop a schedule for 3 weeks and your child will be scheduled in 4 courses.
If I attend both sessions, should I choose different courses?
Yes. Please make sure you select entirely different courses. This will ensure that you have a new and different experience.
How do you group children into their courses?
Children are grouped by their CURRENT grade level into their courses.
Does my child attend the same 4 courses each day?
Students will receive 4 courses and attend the courses in the following scheduled format:Days 1-7:Course 1: during the morning blockCourse 2: during the afternoon blockDays 8-15:Course 3: during the morning blockCourse 4: during the afternoon block*Students who are enrolled for the extended day program (during Session 1) will take 2 additional courses workshops from 2.45-4.45 p.m.
Will I be contacted when my child is scheduled for their courses?
We will ONLY contact you if there is an issue during the scheduling process. We guarantee that your child will receive 4 out of the 6 choices you made in the online application.
When do we receive my child’s schedule?
Student schedule packets will be mailed to your home address during the first week in April. The schedule packet will contain everything needed for the summer.
Can I request that my child be placed with friend(s)?
Please note that we are unable to guarantee placement with friends as there are so many variables that impact the scheduling process.
Can I attend for less than 3 weeks?
The program is structured as a progressive experience with each day and week building upon the work completed during the prior days/weeks. For this reason, delayed or limited enrollment would result in anincomplete experience.
Are lunch and snacks provided?
We request that parents provide all snacks, drinks, and lunches for their child.
Do you provide carpool information?
Due to privacy issues, we are unable to provide the contact information for our participants.
What happens during the College Gate® lunch period?
There will be a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, Kahoot, stories, movies, music, and more. Weather permitting, the kids will also have an opportunity to be outside for an assortment of games using parachutes, balls, hoops, sponges, buckets, water, balloons, and more.
What happens during the College Academy® lunch period?
The lunch break will include a variety of activities structured to foster social engagement. Whether it be in small groups, teams or individually, students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of indoor and outdoor events created by the staff.