2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

YEAR 2019-2020

Campus Recreation Guide

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Contents Message from the Campus Recreation Coordinator

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Campus Life Overview

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The ASRP Program

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The Pay Per Season Program

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Community Programs

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Scouts

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Holiday Camps

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Programs and Facility Use for Adults

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Getting To and From Activities – The Hub

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Message from the Campus Recreation Coordinator Dear ASD community, The opportunity to serve our school and continue the tradition of academic and co-curricular excellence is an honor. The 2019-2020 school year will be an exciting year of activities. In 2018-2019, ASD’s Campus Recreation programs offered 3,000 opportunities for healthy active living. I’m very proud to serve a community that is active and committed to promoting balance beyond the school day with safe, fun, and inclusive activities.

In our commitment to supporting the school’s mission statement, to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams, Campus Recreation partners with Athletics, the Arts, Aquatics, and Service Learning to provide comprehensive programs that meet the varied interests of our students and adult community.

This handbook provides information to help you understand the various options available in Campus Recreation, and general overview of the Campus Life Activities program. In addition to our guide, more information is available online via the Campus Life GO Pages.

We are here to serve others by contributing to our community in a positive way as respectful global citizens. Finding balance between work and play is both a commitment and a challenge for our 2019-2020 school year. We are confident community members will find diverse learning opportunities that promote balance beyond the school day academically, socially, and emotionally.

Looking forward to great year!

Marcus Hallberg

Campus Recreation Coordinator 1

Campus Life 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

What is Campus Life?

Campus Life is made up of five ASD departments that provide extracurricular activities for the community.

CAMPUS RECREATION Campus Recreation supports the school mission by providing a wide variety of positive, healthy activities for students, parents, faculty and staff in order to foster and encourage within each participant the desire to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Campus Recreation activities include After School Recreation Programs (ASRPs) and Intramural Sports Leagues led by ASD faculty and staff. The Campus Recreation department also organizes activities for the ASD parent community such as basketball, soccer, fitness classes, yoga, and zumba. Parents have access to the indoor and outdoor running tracks, fitness center, and tennis courts.

In addition, Campus Recreation facilitates activities offered by external providers on a pay per season basis. These providers are among the best in Dubai and ooffer students professional instruction in a variety of disciplines conveniently hosted campus.

ATHLETICS The ASD Athletics Program provides upper elementary, middle, and high school students an opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports competitions. The Athletics Department supports over 1,000 athletic opportunities in 14 different sports within 53 different teams. Athletics are offered in five age groups: Mini Falcons (Grades 4-5), MS Junior Falcons and MS Falcons (Grade 6-8), and Junior Varsity and Varsity. ASD is a member of the Emirates Athletics Conference (EAC), Junior Emirates Athletics Conference (JEAC), and Middle East South Asia Conference (MESAC).

AQUATICS Learning to swim and to enjoy the aquatic environment safely is an essential life skill. Swimming is not just great exercise; it is a skill that enhances many aspects of life. The Aquatics program contains a scope and sequence from a child blowing his/her first bubbles in the water to potentially swimming competitively as part of ASD’s Athletics program.

The after school swim program sequence, schedules and pricing (where applicable) is available online on the Aquatics GO Page. Our Red Cross Learn to Swim program is run in cooperation with Campus Recreation. The competitive Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity school swim teams are coordinated through the Athletics Department.

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THE ARTS The Arts are an important part of Campus Life. Everyone in the ASD community is encouraged to develop their aesthetic, theatrical, and musical potential to the fullest. The Arts program is dedicated to developing our inborn creativity as a means of self-expression and communication. Students have a number of opportunities to represent ASD through MESAC Arts Festivals, the AMIS Honor Band and Choir Festivals, and other local festivals.

SERVICE LEARNING AT ASD Student organizations at the American School of Dubai exist as a co-curricular forum for students to express or explore interests, to build student leadership, and to enrich campus life. Students have opportunities in three categories: school leadership, academics, and service. Service organizations are coordinated and developed by the Service Learning Coordinator. Students may learn about service organizations through their division, with opportunities available both during the school day and after.

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Campus Life Overview 2019-2020 Activities

Season Dates

Online Sign-Up / Tryout Dates

SEASON 1

SEASON 2

SEASON 3

SEASON 4

After School Recreation Programs

After School Recreation Programs

After School Recreation Programs

After School Recreation Programs

Pay Per Season

Pay Per Season

Pay Per Season

Pay Per Season

Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

Arts

Arts

Arts

Arts

Athletics

Athletics

Athletics

Athletics

Sep 8 – Nov 8 (8 weeks)

Nov 10 – Feb 8 (9 weeks)

Feb 9 – Apr 18 (9 weeks)

Apr 19 – Jun 13 (8 weeks)

ASRP: Aug 18- Sep 4

ASRP: Oct 27- Oct 30

ASRP: Oct 27- Oct 30

ASRP: Apr 12- Apr 14

PPS: Aug 18- Sep 14

PPS: Oct 27- Nov 9

PPS: Oct 27- Nov 9

PPS: Apr 12- Apr 25

ATH: Sep 2-5

ATH: Nov 11-14

ATH: Feb 10-13

ATH: Apr 12-15

*No late registrations/ payments accepted*

*No late registrations/ payments accepted*

*No late registrations/ payments accepted*

*No late registrations/ payments accepted*

**Pay per season lessons occur on all PD days (early dismissal) at 12:30 p.m. **Pay Per Season lessons are canceled and not charged on all Public Holidays / Mid-Semester Break (October 6-12, 2019) / Winter Break / Spring Break.

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ASRP 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

The ASRP Program The After School Recreation Program (ASRP) provides faculty and staff led activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

ASRPs are offered each of the three seasons and take place once or twice a week for one hour. Faculty and staff led activities enable our teachers to share some interests and passions they have with students. Most activities provide students the opportunity to apply some of the things they are learning in the classroom to explore further and have fun. The types of activities vary from sports to leisure, arts, technology, and general interest. ASRPs are free of charge.

To sign up for ASRP activities, Campus Recreation publishes and promotes the list of activities before the beginning of each season. Parents can visit the Campus Life GO Page or the Campus Recreation GO Page to view what is offered. This is followed by an online signup via SchoolsBuddy.

Elementary School Elementary ASRPs are created and scheduled to accommodate the following grade levels: K1, K2-G1, G2-3 and G4-5. Students at each grade level have a variety of activities to choose from throughout the week and within each seasons. Rollerblading, basketball, soccer, minecraft club, iMovie animation, climbing, Arabic playgroups, and ping pong are some of our popular activities. There are many more exciting faculty and staff led activities scheduled throughout the year.

Middle School MS Students have the opportunity to get involved in Campus Recreation ASRP activities including Tuesday Intramural Sports Leagues, climbing club, Food Revolution cooking club, chess club, and more. Middle School students sign themselves up online.

High School In High School, Campus Recreation ASRP activities include Tuesday Intramural Sports Leagues, climbing club, and more. High School students are eligible to join the Fitness Club and use the fitness and exercise facilities to pursue their personal fitness under the guidance and supervision of a qualified trainer.

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Pay Per Season 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

The Pay Per Season Program Campus Recreation coordinates programs offered by external providers exclusively for ASD students on a pay per season basis.

Parents seeking professional instruction for their children in sports, arts, music, science, and technology will find providers that are among the best in Dubai offering programs on campus. Programs are offered after school during the school week. Some programs are on Saturdays and evenings. Sessions are scheduled by the hour or half hour.

You can find information about all of our external providers on the Campus Life and Campus Recreation GO Pages. We also encourage you to attend the Season 1 and 2 EXPO where you will be able to meet our external providers in person. Signup and payments will be accessed through SchoolsBuddy.

Fees: Group lessons (>6 students) 1 hour = AED 75 Small group lessons (3-5 students) 1 hour = AED 120-150 Semi-private lessons: 1 hour = AED 150-190 Private lessons: 1 hour = AED 250-300 All fees are consistent among providers regardless of activity type.

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Providers

Participants

400

Events a Week

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

STEM

ARTS

LANGUAGES

Basketball

Chess

Dance – Fusion Arts

Arabic

Soccer

Mad Science

Drama ShowBiz Kidz

Mandarin Chinese

Taekwondo

Science Mad Fun

Percussion

Spanish

Tennis

Piano

Rollerblading

Guitar Strings – Cello Strings – Violin Voice

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Community Programs 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

Community Programs SCOUTING AT ASD Campus Recreation supports a wide variety of opportunities for the ASD community to learn, develop new interests and participate in community activities. ASD hosts Troops 813 and 528 of the Boys Scouts of America (BSA) as well as the USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) troop. Campus Recreation facilitates holiday camps exclusively for ASD students and organizes charitable events. Campus Recreation also manages activities for ASD Adults including evening sports activities and use of the ASD facilities for personal fitness.

Girl Scouts: K2-Grade 12 girls Cub Scouts: Grades 1-5 boys Boy Scouts: Grades 5-12 boys The Scouting programs are run by parent volunteers. More information is available on the Campus Recreation GO Page.

USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) serves American girls living overseas and attending American or international schools. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, they build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. USAGSO members enjoy the same excitement, fun, and adventures in Girl Scouting as their stateside Girl Scout sisters.

Cub Scouts Pack 813 The Cub Scouts program is open to boys in Grades 1-5. Cub Scouts means doing. Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve aims of scouting – citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen during weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings. Apart from the fun and excitement the Cub Scout activities bring, the Cub Scout promise, the Law of the Pack, the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy’s sense of belonging.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 813 The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of America’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes – and, through nearly a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

HOLIDAY CAMPS Spring Break and Summer Camps Gulf Star ASD partners with Gulf Star Sports to offer fun, multiactivity camps exclusively for ASD students in K1-Grade 8 during Spring Break and the first two weeks of Summer holidays. The camp offers a variety of activities in a number of disciplines including sports and games, team building, arts and crafts, swimming, and climbing. Information and registration materials are available at least six weeks prior to the start date of camp. Early bird pricing and sibling discounts are offered.

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Community Programs 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

PROGRAMS AND FACILITY USE FOR ADULTS ASD Recreation Membership The Campus Recreation Department is committed to providing opportunities for the ASD adult community to maintain a healthy lifestyle and model healthy active living. Faculty, staff, parents, and alumni can sign up to become an ASD Recreation Member by filling out the form on the Campus Recreation GO Page in the “For Adults” section. Membership is free. An ASD Recreation Membership is required to participate in the various activities offered to the ASD adult community.

Recreation Opportunities Campus Recreation has a variety of oportunities available to the ASD adult community at no charge. Current available opportunities include basketball, badminton, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and more. Official start dates, activity leaders, and more information about these programs is found on the Campus Recreation GO Page in the “For Adults” section.

ASD Facilities for Personal Use As an ASD Recreation Member, adults can use the Fitness Center, indoor and outdoor tracks, and tennis courts for personal fitness use. Please check the “For Adults” section on the Campus Recreation GO Page for schedules and facility use policies. Use of the facilities is subject to availability. ASD has Facility Management policies and procedures that govern the availability of facility use by the ASD community.

Guests Occasionally, ASD families, faculty, and staff have friends and family visiting Dubai. Guests may join an activity on campus and use the facilities when accompanied by an ASD community member. Guests first need to obtain a visitor pass from the ASD security guards at Gates 3 or 5. To gain access for multiple guests or for any other special requests for access, visit the Campus Recreation Office.

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The Hub 2019-2020 Campus Recreation Guide

Getting To and From Activities Student safety is our number one priority. Elementary students in particular are not to be on campus unsupervised.

K1 students: Activities for K1 students begin at either 2:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. K1 students participating in activities starting at 2:15 p.m. are escorted to their activity by their classroom teacher/IA. K1 students involved in any activity beginning at 3:30 p.m. will have to be supervised after school at after care or by a parent or guardian and brought to the activity. All K1 students must be met after their activity by their parent or guardian.

K2-G1 students: For qualified activities, ASD supports transportation of students from their classroom to their activity using the Hub (see below). Activities that require assitance or are private lessons still require a parent or guardian to take their child to the activity, and if necessary assist their child in changing clothes, etc.

A number of pay per per season activities may start after 4:00 p.m. For these activities, the sudent must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

All K2-G1 students must be met after their activity by their parent or guardian G2-5 students: Children in Grades 2-5 can make their own way to the activity that begins at 3:30 p.m. with parental consent. Parents should inform the classroom teacher that their child is in an afterschool activity. Parents are advised to assist in familiarizing their child with the location of the activity if necessary. If an activity starts later than 3:30 p.m., the student must be in a supervised location (including possibly another activity) or supervised by a parent or guardian.

Middle and High School students: Middle and high school ASRP activities take place from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Sport League games are between 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Pay Per Season activities are scheduled at various times after school and on Saturdays. Students are expected to be in a supervised activity or in quiet study if waiting for any activity starting later than 4:30 p.m.

The Hub The Hub is a program dedicated to supporting and helping parents/guardians with the window of after-school pickup (3:15- 3:30 p.m.) to get students to their activities safely. Students will be accompanied by their classroom Teachers or Instructional Assitants to the ES cafeteria, where they will be met by the activity provider.

The Hub is unable to accommodate activities for which students require assistance from a parent or guardian (i.e. a change of clothes is required) or for private lessons.

Grades

K1 K2 Grade 1

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Eligible Activities (Students are taken to the ES Cafeteria)

Mad Science Drama Showbiz Kidz Science Made Fun Go-Pro Soccer Arabic Drama UCAM Spanish Chinese Mandarin Chess

Activities Which Require Assistance ** Parent or guardian is required to take student to activity** (Students get dropped to parent drop/ pickup location) Gymnastics Taekwondo Swimming Private Music Lessons Rollerblading Roller Skating Dance Percussion Voice Violin

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Frequently Asked Questions Which programs have fees?

ASRP programs, intramural programs, and Tuesday sports leagues are mostly free of charge. Some activities may have a small fee to cover consumables and this will be communicated in the promotional material each season.

Pay Per Season programs are offered by external providers for a fee. The fee will vary depending on whether the activity is a large or small group or private lesson. The program fees are indicated on the information page for each activity on the Campus Recreation GO Page. Campus Recreation ensures that fees are competitive compared to equivalent programs offered elsewhere in Dubai.

How do I sign my child up for Campus Recreation activities and programs?

ASRPs and Intramural Sports Leagues: Signups for ASRPs are online via SchoolsBuddy. Parents of elementary school aged children sign up for their child. Middle and High school students sign themselves up for their activities. The ASRP and Intramural programs are scheduled by season. Season 1 activities are available at the August 29 EXPO and signups will be open on August 25–September 14. No late registrations/payments will be accepted after the registration deadline.

Pay Per Season programs: All signups are via SchoolsBuddy.

You can meet the providers and get program information during the EXPO. Information is available on the Campus Recreation GO Page.

Scouting: Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts programs have registration days which are listed on the Campus Recreation GO Page and at the September EXPO.

What is SchoolsBuddy?

SchoolsBuddy is our online signup system. You can use SchoolsBuddy to sign up for Campus Life after school activities, access online parent consent for after school activities, view the calendar of enrolled activities, get activity information, make payments for activities (where applicable) online, and receive notifications and communications.

How do I activate my SchoolsBuddy account?

All ASD families will receive an activation email to register with SchoolsBuddy. Username: ASD Family Email. Password: create your own or use your ASD password. Please note no personal email accounts will be used for SchoolsBuddy.

What happens if I don’t submit my payment by the due date?

Your child is not enrolled in the program until the payment is received.

What is your refund policy?

Refund policies are handled by the providers. In general, refunds are offered only in extreme circumstances and administrative fees may apply. Please be sure to consult with the providers before signing up for an activity. ASD will not manage refunds.

What are common program timings?

ASRPs and MS/HS Intramural sports leagues: ASRPs are scheduled during the school week and take place at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. MS/HS intramural sports leagues will take place from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the days they are scheduled.

Pay Per Season activities: These can take place at a variety of times during the week and/or on Saturdays. Some K1 activities begin at 2:15 p.m. The specific timings are available on the provider’s activity webpage, on the Campus Recreation GO Page and on SchoolsBuddy.

Is there a late activity bus? What are the times and how does my child get to the bus?

Students in K2-Grade 12 who are registered for the full STS bus transportation service can use the late activity bus service leaving ASD at 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Parents make these arrangements with STS directly. Activity coaches will escort students in K2-G1 to the bus pickup point. Students in G2-12 can make their own way to the late bus pickup point but parents are asked to inform the activity provider so they can ensure the child’s timely release from the activity. It is advised that parents also assist in familiarizing their child with the location of the bus pick up point.

Will timing change during the holy month of Ramadan?

Yes, timing of activities will change during the month of Ramadan. This will be announced as the holy month approaches and parents are advised to factor this in when signing their child up for Season 3 activities.

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