Summer Institute FAQ
How should I make the staff aware of car pool arrangements?
It is very important that as car pools are established, parents/caregivers complete the transportation form that will be emailed. If car pool arrangements change at any time, please notify the staff in writing. Please do your best to make children aware of transportation arrangements.
What if I am late picking up my child?
After 3:45 PM students will be in the library and charged for the After Care Program. The Before and After Care Program is run by SMARTS. If you are late to drop off your child in the morning pull up and call the SMARTS summer number.
What should I do if my child can't make it to the program?
If your child will miss a day of SMARTS due to illness or any other reason, please email info@smartscollab.org and let us know.
Where should students be dropped off/picked up?
Drop off begins at 8:30 AM. Pick up starts at 3:30 PM
You will receive a sign with the SMARTS logo on it on the first day of the program. Please add your child's name and put it in your dashboard.
*instructions for drop-off and pick-up will be sent to registered families when the program start date approaches.
What should my child bring?
Each child must bring their own morning snack, lunch and water bottle (no meals are provided). We suggest sending your child with sunscreen, a hat and a towel for sitting outside. If your child will be purchasing ice cream please put money inside the lunch box not in pockets. We ask that children do not wear flip flops to the program. Please put your childs name on their belongings. Preschool - Grade 1 children should come with an extra set of clothes in a plastic bag (to be kept in their backpack). If you have an old t-shirt that your child can use as a smock in art class please pack that on the first day.
Where can I buy a SMARTS T-shirt?
You can purchase a SMARTS T-shirt for $20 from the SMARTS office at SMARTS Summer Instituteduring drop off or pick up. Paypal or check/cash only.
What if my child has allergies and has medication that needs to be sent?
We do our best at SMARTS to accommodate every child’s needs. Children who have severe food allergies have designated tables to sit at during meal times. Emergency medications will remain in their backpacks. On the first day children with those medications/allergies will receive a red tag on their backpack so staff is able to identify their allergy/medication in an emergency situation. If you are sending medication in with your child a medication consent form must be completed before the program begins.
Who are the teaching staff?
SMARTS Summer Institute teaching artists are all professional artists from Southeastern MA or RI. All staff are CORI background checked. Group leaders are high school or college students from Southeastern MA or RI. Learn more about who are staff is by visiting the staff page.