The selection process to place 20-25 children each in 12 teams is a multifaceted process that is closely followed. First priority is given to children who attend these schools and are the recipients of the free and reduced lunch programs. Approximately 50 children are accepted from each school district. A balanced male-female ratio is maintained. Parents Sixteen or more parents are hired as paraprofessionals for one week of orientation and six weeks of the program.
Priority is given to parents with children in the program.
Their responsibility is to assist the team leader in the daily duties with the children. Conflict resolution and positive discipline are the focus of their training and are to be utilized with the children throughout each day's sessions. Workshops and trainings are provided throughout the program. High School Students Thirteen high school students work as teaching assistants during the program, assisting a teacher in the science and math labs, swimming and recreation courses, and the tutoring program. A new and revised mentoring program was instituted for the Kids on Campus Summer 2000 program.