We have a summer enrichment program, but I'm afraid I don't know too much about how it's run. It's run by the public schools with a corporate sponsor. We happen to have a performing arts center in our town (actually it's just a place for concerts) and they happily sponsor it.

Classes are taught by many different people- teachers, college students, anyone who wants to basically. There are dozens of choices- from art and music to sports, and also more academic areas. Classes are one week long (mornings) with 7 weeks offered. They also offer an option of a "day camp" after the classes are over for people who need all day child care.

Our summer program is enormously popular. My kids usually do two weeks but beg for more. Prices are reasonable ($45/week), and classes are held in one of the schools.

I would really appreciate some input on this subject. A PTO member along with the PTO is trying to assemble a Summer Enrichment Program but have met with nothing but obstacles and bad attitude. Does anyone out there have this sort of program in place at their school and how did you go about it. What about who would sponsor the program, Board of Ed.? PTO?
Board of Recreation? Our Board of Ed. has denied our request to sponsor the program stating that that the insurance company will not cover the teachers for workman's comp.etc. Our PTO does not have the funds needed to pay for our own insurance. Another issue was the crossing guard, among several others. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated.