The wide variety of programs offered.
Half Day Program: Classes are available 2,3 or 5 mornings a
week from 9:00-12:00.
Before School Program: All children are eligible for before
school care from 7:30-9:00 at an additional cost.
Afternoon Out: A drop in program is available on a daily
basis. The program runs daily until 2:30. There is an additional cost for this
program. Please pack a nutritious lunch for your child.
All Day Program: A full day program runs from 7:30 until
5:30 daily. Children follow the same morning program as the half day children
but in addition have lunch, nap and a different grouping for the afternoon part
of the day.
Summer Program: A summer program is available with half or
full day option. A month’s commitment is necessary to use the program.
Special Areas
Art: Advent has an art room. It is well supplied with a
variety of art materials. The art teacher enhances the classroom art by expanding
the children’s creative experiences. Lots of pre-reading and writing skills are
developed using the art medium.
Cooking: All classes get to cook once a week. The children
are introduced to many different foods and cooking language. Math skills are emphasized.
Music/Movement: Children take part in this special area
twice a week. A variety of musical experiences are offered to each group.
Instruments, parachutes, balance beams add a variety of experiences.
Science Lab: The lab is filled with materials for
interesting and thought provoking activities for the children. They are
encouraged to explore and be curious about our world.
Outdoor Classroom: Advent recognizes the significant motor development differences in children. To help meet these differences three outdoor classrooms are available for use. One play are ias designed primarily to meet the needs of the youngest children, while the other area is better suited for the needs of four and five year olds. A third space is the courtyard classroom which is available daily with large motor skill activities and water play.
Chapel: The children have a weekly chapel service. The older
children actually go to the chapel while the younger ones have the word brought
to them. A Christian message is shared and children learn songs to celebrate
their faith.
