Before & After School
MAC

Online registration is now open!
Click ** HERE ** for details.

Please note that your child can not attend any program until:

• The $45 non refundable registration fee has been paid on line*
  
• Registration materials have been processed (takes 2 to 3 business days)
• Immunizations have been brought to the District Office
• Tuition has been paid by check, money order or credit card (no cash)

*(An email will be sent to you confirming your application. This email only confirms that your registration was sent to Madison, NOT that your paperwork is ready to be signed or that your child can attend MAC yet.  If you do not receive an email from qryan@msd38.org, your application was not received by Madison School District.)

Please contact the Community Education department at 602-664-7956 for more registration information.

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The Madison Adventure Club program provide safe, affordable high quality before and after school care by trained staff for Madison School District students in grades K-8. All school-based MAC programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. MAC programs qualify for DES tuition Assistance.

The Madison MAC embraces the concept that high quality before and after school programs can positively support greater engagement in learning and increased academic achievement. Research indicates that after school programs can help students behave better in school, have better work habits, encourage higher educational aspirations, improved attitudes toward school, a greater sense of belonging in the community, and better relationships with parents. Based on this, the MAC/MCC Program strives to support students to be successful in school, at home and in life.

For more information, please view our 2010-2011Parent Handbook and continue reading below.

MAC Program Framework

The MAC Program is a before and afterschool childcare and enrichment program, designed to provide Madison School District students with a wide variety of experiences that extend the school day. Whether activities are recreational or highly structured and focused, all MAC experiences should support learning and academic achievement.

The MAC Program is designed to provide students with:
· Safe, positive and fun learning environments
· Positive peer group experiences
· Opportunities for character development
· Hands-on activities that hold students' interest and develop their skills and sense of competence.
· Positive experiences with adult role models

Character Counts!
Character Counts! is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian character education framework that teaches the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Activities that support the six core ethical values from Character Counts! will be used on a daily basis in the afterschool program. The Six Pillars of Character will follow the 6-day rotation schedule for the District. At least one after school student activity will specifically address the pillar of character for that day.

Day 1: Trustworthiness
Day 2: Respect
Day 3: Responsibility
Day 4: Fairness
Day 5: Caring
Day 6: Citizenship

Through Character Counts activities, students will gain important experiences to help them be successful in school, at home and in life. Activities will support greater engagement in learning and higher academic performance.

Monthly newsletters and calendars will be sent home each month. Please take the time to read them, as they contain detailed information on what your children are doing and learning while participating in the MAC program.

Parents are encouraged to keep abreast of information about the program and its operations by regularly checking the Parent Board and looking for special notices sent home with the children.

Sample Daily Schedule
Snack
Homework Time
Wednesday 4-H Activity
Character Counts Activity
Enrichment Activity
Outdoor Play
Arts and Crafts
Music
Clean up
Parent Arrival

In addition, students have access to many other resources while attending the MAC. Resources include:

Computers
Science Experiments
Board Games
Lego and Wood Working
Sports
Guest Speakers
Storytelling
Skills and Developmental Centers

For program fees, please click here.