Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to contact us directly if your questions are not answered here!

What are the costs associated with CHC?

CHC Membership includes access to everything we have to offer (campus classes, field trips, specials events, outdoor meetups, etc). For Fall and Spring, the membership fee is $160 per family. Summer is more casual and self-directed and is $50 per family. Social Membership (which does NOT include Friday classes) is also offered at $50 per family.

Membership fees are for the whole term and help us cover our operating and administrative costs. They are paid once per term and cover the whole family.

Each class also has an associated supply cost, usually between $5-$10 per child, and can be as much as $30 depending on supply needs. Supply costs are kept as low as possible and maximized for value as often as we can. These costs are for the whole term, not per week.

Depending on how many classes and programs a family signs up for, the average cost for one student is around $10-$15 per week.

Total Membership cost for a Full Membership: $160 for the family + class costs for each class your students are registered for.

Single class memberships options may be available with the approval of the Director and if it is available in a given term.

If a family wishes to join our community but is unable to afford our fees, please contact us and we will see if we are able to help in any way. Scholarship funds may be available.

Are there ways to lower the cost for my family?

Yes!

The most important way is to be a class leader! Class leaders receive a significant discount on their membership and class fees, as well as earn a priority registration spot for their children. Class Leaders are a vital part of our program, and we value their skills and the knowledge that they are willing to share with us.

Is my child guaranteed to get in the classes they want?

CHC makes every effort to accommodate everyone's class choices. However, because we register on a priority basis (NOT first come - first serve) and because we limit class sizes, sometimes they do fill up. We offer backup options when choosing classes, as well as offer various ways to bump up your spot in line.

Leading classes and volunteering to earn points are both ways that you can improve your chances of securing your child's first choice classes. Members who earn the most volunteer points are given priority registration the following term.

Priority registration means that those who put in the most amount of work or who have been regular members get the earliest priority. Leadership goes first, then Class Leaders and Top Volunteers, then Current Members, then New Members.

What ages does CHC offer classes and programs for?

CHC focuses on classes for school aged learners, ages 5 and up. If available, we do sometimes offer programming for preschoolers. Preschool students may NOT be registered for classes unless they have a school aged sibling being registered as well.

We also have plenty of space for younger siblings to hang out while older siblings are in classes, as well as toys and other things for them to play with. We are a whole family environment, so they are always welcome!

Is CHC a drop off program?

NO. Parents are required to be on campus with their child at all times. You do not have to be in class with them unless it's needed, or a Class Leader asks you to for extra help or for behavioral issues.

You are responsible for your children while on campus unless they are in class. Please be aware of where they are and what they are doing.

If you do need to leave your learner on campus for some reason, you may designate another parent on duty (POD) to be responsible for your child while you are gone. You may only designate a POD once you've been on campus with us for a minimum of 2 weeks and it may not be a member of leadership.

How many classes can we sign up for?

Each student may be registered for one class per period, and you may choose to attend for as many periods as you want! Classes are 45 mins long. Each class runs for the whole term, so when you sign up, your learner will attend that class during the same period, at the same time, for the whole term. For campus days, you can sign up for all periods or only the periods you plan to attend. The "choice" is yours! Our only rule is that your learner (5+) has to be signed up for *something* if they are on campus. If your student will be on campus and does not want any of the options offered, they will be signed up for Free Time.

When are classes held?

For Spring Term, we meet Tuesday afternoons for field trips and community partner classes, and Fridays for our campus days from 10:00 - 3:00.

What are your COVID/illness policies?

CHC follows CDC guidance as well as common sense health practices with regards to COVID-19 or any other illnesses. If you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms, please do not come to any CHC classes, programs, or events. At this time, we are not requiring masking or temperature checks, but that can be subject to change depending on the policies of our host facility. No refunds will be given if those policies change mid-term.

Is CHC affiliated with any religious organization?

No. We do meet at a church because it is the best space for our program and our hosts are wonderful, but we are not affiliated with them other than as the host of our community. We are a 100% secular program and do not endorse any particular religion or set of beliefs. Everyone is welcome!