Many CLC schools offer programs during the intersessions to assist parents with their child care needs and to offer children additional educational opportunities outside the regular curriculum. Schools generally offer programs only during the spring and fall intersessions, with enrichment and remedial programs offered for only a portion of the break. The intersessions of single track schools may be housed in the school building, while multi-track schools must find a remote location for their programs. School districts which have more than one CLC school may share a program or their facilities. The structures of intersession programs vary greatly based upon the assessed needs and resources of the school and community.
Programs range from basic child care to more elaborate enrichment programs and remedial classes.
Child care programs usually offer families the option of a full or half day. Enrichment elements such as field trips, arts and crafts, science, games and sports, can be incorporated into the programs. Enrichment programs offer children a menu from which they may choose specific classes of interest to them. Our committee's research unearthed an great array of possibilities for enrichment classes, with most classes focusing on fun and hands-on, active learning. Classes can also be designed to supplement the curriculum, such as writing workshops, reading groups or science exploration projects.