So Much More Than After School
At Travis Elementary, Kidventure strives to create an environment that provides all students, from Kindergarten to 5th grade, an amazing place to finish their day. Kidventure emphasizes the importance of academics, sportsmanship, respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for our community through a fun, active, and engaging curriculum. Allowing students the ability to rotate throughout the day in smaller groups makes the Kidventure experience more personal and rewarding for the kids. You can find us studying, conducting science experiments, channeling our inner Picasso, playing games on the playground, or even climbing on dinosaur bones!
After School Overview
| Program | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidventure After School | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. | 2:50 – 6:00 p.m. |
Please refer to the school calendar to determine any schedule disruptions. Kidventure will not take place during any holidays.
Parent Handbook
We have compiled all our guidelines and protocols and they relate to After School in our Parent Handbook. Please refer to this important document and familiarize yourself with its content. Download Here (PDF)
After-School Payment Options
| Registration Options | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Installment Plan | $105/week | 18 payments |
| Spring Semester Installment Plan | $105/week | 21 payments |
| Drop-In Rate Plan | $30.00/day | Billed at the end of the month |
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| Payment Plan | Payment Amount | Date Due |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $10.00 | Upon registration |
| Fall Payment #1 | $105.00 | August 8 |
| Fall Payment #2 | $105.00 | August 15 |
| Fall Payment #3 | $105.00 | August 22 |
| Fall Payment #4 | $105.00 | August 29 |
| Fall Payment #5 | $105.00 | September 5 |
| Fall Payment #6 | $105.00 | September 12 |
| Fall Payment #7 | $105.00 | September 19 |
| Fall Payment #8 | $105.00 | September 26 |
| Fall Payment #9 | $105.00 | October 3 |
| Fall Payment #10 | $105.00 | October 10 |
| Fall Payment #11 | $105.00 | October 17 |
| Fall Payment #12 | $105.00 | October 24 |
| Fall Payment #13 | $105.00 | October 31 |
| Fall Payment #14 | $105.00 | November 7 |
| Fall Payment #15 | $105.00 | November 14 |
| Fall Payment #16 | $105.00 | November 21 |
| Fall Payment #17 | $105.00 | November 28 |
| Fall Payment #18 | $105.00 | December 5 |
| Fall Payment #19 | $105.00 | December 12 |
| Spring Payment #1 | $105.00 | January 2 |
| Spring Payment #2 | $105.00 | January 9 |
| Spring Payment #3 | $105.00 | January 16 |
| Spring Payment #4 | $105.00 | January 23 |
| Spring Payment #5 | $105.00 | January 30 |
| Spring Payment #6 | $105.00 | February 6 |
| Spring Payment #7 | $105.00 | February 13 |
| Spring Payment #8 | $105.00 | February 20 |
| Spring Payment #9 | $105.00 | February 27 |
| Spring Payment #10 | $105.00 | March 6 |
| Spring Payment #11 | $105.00 | March 13 |
| Spring Payment #12 | $105.00 | March 20 |
| Spring Payment #13 | $105.00 | March 27 |
| Spring Payment #14 | $105.00 | April 3 |
| Spring Payment #15 | $105.00 | April 10 |
| Spring Payment #16 | $105.00 | April 17 |
| Spring Payment #17 | $105.00 | April 24 |
| Spring Payment #18 | $105.00 | May 1 |
| Spring Payment #19 | $105.00 | May 8 |
| Spring Payment #20 | $105.00 | May 15 |
| Spring Payment #21 | $105.00 | May 22 |
Billing
The balance for the semester payment plan will be automatically charged on a weekly basis with the credit or debit card on file. Payments will be auto-billed on each Thursday of the prior week. Once a weekly payment has been processed it is non-refundable for any reason.
| Drop-In Rate | $30.00/ day** | Day(s) used will automatically be charged at the end of the month for all usage. |
Prorated rates are not available for Kidventure after-school sessions.
Kidventure is dedicated to helping our families in need. If you are in need of financial aid, please contact our office at 713-960-8989.
Encore
Piano
International Music Academy
The International Music Academy of Houston is a renowned professional music program that provides quality instruction to aspiring and novice musicians of all ages. With a stellar faculty comprising accomplished professionals, the academy offers lessons in piano, violin, cello, and guitar, as well as theory classes, giving students the opportunity to develop their skills, hone their craft, and perform at prestigious venues in Houston and beyond. Through meaningful student-teacher relationships, the International Music Academy has provided top-notch music education over the past decade.
Days & Times
Piano:
Thursday 3:45, 4:20, 4:55, 5:30 PM
Friday 3:45, 4:20, 4:55, 5:30 PM
Tuition
Piano: Fall Retail- $885.00
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $760.00
Discounted Rate Applies to students enrolled in Kidventure on the installment plan. **All sales are final – no refunds
Dates
Thursday Piano
Start Date- September 5, 2024
End Date- December 12, 2024
Off Dates- October 3rd, November 28
Tuition
Piano: Fall Retail- $825.00
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $700.00
Friday Piano
Start Date- September 6, 2024
End Date- December 9, 2024
Off Date- October 4th, November 8, November 29
Registration
The deadline to register is August 30, 2024.
Learn More about The International Music Academy
Registration has closed.
Coding
Coder Kids
Coding Foundations
Kinder – 2nd
Develop a strong foundation in logic and computational thinking, the core of all learning and coding! Use the best in logic games and apps like Robot Turtles, Osmo, Lightbot, CodeKarts, and Code.org to practice overcoming logic challenges and prepare for more advanced topics!
Code Games in Scratch: Castles and Dragons
3rd-5th
Learn to Code awesome video games, and stories at the same time! Scratch is a programming language invented by the geniuses at MIT, and is a great place to get some experience coding whether it’s your first time, or you’re a returning student!
Conquer coding with castles and dragons! Build medieval games and tales in Scratch.
Days & Times
Coder Kids Class:
Thursday K-2nd, 3rd-5th 3:30 -4:30 PM
Tuition
13 Classes
Fall Retail- $495.00
*Fall Finale Rate- $370.00
Discounted Rate Applies to students enrolled on the Fall Installment Plan. All sales are final – no refunds
Dates
Start Date – September 5, 2024
End Date – December 12, 2024
Off Days – October 3, November 28
Registration
The deadline to register is August 30, 2024.
Learn More about Coder Kids
Registration will open on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Dance
Creative Motion
Creative Motion has classes to teach movement, expression, rhythm, and the use of the body in space. “Children need to be aware of themselves as growing and changing beings. Dance and movement play an important part in building this self-awareness and self-direction. It has been proven that free large body movements set the brain in motion and increase children’s ability to concentrate on “mental” subjects. Creative Motion was started by Mary Tiras in 1994 with a few select schools and has grown to include many after-school programs in the Houston area.
Days & Times
Tuesday (Kinder-2nd) 3:10-4:00PM (3rd-5th) 4:10-5:00PM
Tuition
Fall Retail- $495.00
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $370.00
*Discounted Rate Applies to students enrolled in Kidventure on the installment plan.
Additional costs may apply if your student participates in the end of the year Spring Recital. Contact Creative Motion for recital information. All sales are final – no refunds
Dates
Start Date- September 10, 2024
Class End Date- December 10, 2024
Class Off Date- October 3 and November 28
Spring 2025 Dance Recital – TBA
Registration
The deadline to register is August 30, 2024.
Learn more about Creative Motion.
Registration has closed.
Tennis
Play TGA
Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis at Travis! TGA has partnered with the
United States Tennis Association to create a fun and innovative tennis program for your child that takes place after school on campus. TGA’s 5-level elementary school curriculum includes games, drills, and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility, and hand-eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis, and skill development. TGA brings all of the equipment, training materials, and a 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio to allow for plenty of individual attention. Our goal is to not only develop our student’s tennis skills but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life.
Days & Times
Wednesday (K-5th) 3:15 -4:15 PM
Tuition
Fall Retail- $550.00
*Fall Finale Rate- $425.00
*Discounted rate applies to students enrolled in Kidventure on the installment plan. *All sales are final – no refunds**
Dates
Start Date- September 4, 2024
End Date- December 4, 2024
Off Date- November 27
Registration
The deadline to register is August 30, 2024.
Learn more about TGA Premier Youth Tennis
Registration has closed.
Spanish
Language Kids
Language Kids World is a foreign and second language teaching company based in Houston, Texas, and serving the Houston metro area. Our founder, Vanessa Simpson, earned a masters degree in bilingual education from Houston Baptist University and has 20 years of experience teaching languages to children. At Language Kids World, we are passionate about languages and multiculturalism, and teaching them to children in fun and meaningful ways.
Days & Times
Monday (K-5th) 3:15 – 4:10 PM
Tuition
Fall Retail- $430.00
*Fall Kidventure Rate- $305.00
Discounted Rate Applies to students enrolled in Kidventure on the installment plan. *All sales are final – no refunds
Dates
Start Date- September 9, 2024
End Date- December 9, 2024
Off Dates-
Registration
The deadline to register is August 30, 2024.
Learn more about Language Kids.
Registration has closed.
KiDVENTURE After School Program FAQs
| Child’s Age and School | Pick Up Location |
|---|---|
| Travis Ec – 5th Grade | Cafeteria |
You may pick up your child at any time during After School’s normal operating hours.
A $1 per minute late fee will be charged after 6:00 p.m., cash or check, payable directly to the Kidventure staff members who have remained with your child. Kidventure staff will never leave a child unattended. Habitual lateness may result in an increase in the $1.00/min/child late fee payment or expulsion from the Kidventure After School Program.
Parents and legal guardians are authorized to pick up their child. Persons listed on your child’s registration form as additionally authorized will also be able to pick up your child. Please be prepared to show ID or have the Family’s Pick Up Number to Kidventure After School staff to ensure the safe release of your child.
If it is necessary for someone not listed on your registration form to pick up your child, please alert the Kidventure office in advance so they can be added to your list of authorized pick-up persons. Kidventure After School staff will need to know the name of the person who will be picking up your child and will need to see their ID at pick up.
Kidventure After School provides a snack to every child every day. Snacks are purchased through Labatt Food Services and are peanut and peanut byproduct-free.
We understand that children are tired after a long day of school, but the same courtesy and respect practiced throughout the day should remain consistent in the After School Program. Kidventure’s disciplinary action is a three-strike system, which is age-appropriate.
- Strike 1: Warning, Explanation of Possible Consequence.
- Strike 2: Consequence.
- Time out of 1 minute per age, sentences, sit out of activity, etc.
- Explanation of parent calls if a rule is broken again.
- Strike 3: Call Home.
We work closely with the school and principal when handling discipline and conduct issues, in order to coordinate and universally enforce the same standards and expectations of all students.
If your child will be taking medications of any kind* during Kidventure, you must complete and submit an After School Medical Dosage Form. The form must be submitted to the Director on-site with the medication in its original container before medication can be dispensed. This includes over-the-counter medicines to be taken as needed, such as Tylenol or Benadryl.
All medications will be dispensed only by the Site Director per the doctor’s instructions and your instructions.
*Kidventure does not administer shots. If your child needs medication or insulin injections during After School, you or another authorized party must come to the school to administer them when needed. We will aid in checking blood levels with retractable needles.
In the event of severe weather or any other potentially threatening situation, Kidventure will make every effort to notify you immediately regarding your child(ren)’s safety. Please ensure all contact information you provide us with is correct and up-to-date. If cancellation of Kidventure After School due to these circumstances becomes necessary, we will announce any cancellations in conjunction with the school via email.
Please refer to the COVID Handbook for our updated policy regarding sick children at Kidventure.
All Kidventure staff members are First Aid and CPR certified and will follow appropriate protocol according to the Kidventure Emergency Operations Plan and their First Aid and CPR Certifications. Parents will be notified by phone immediately of major medical incidents. Minor injuries and incidents will be communicated to parents either by phone or upon pick up.
Computers and calculators are allowed in the After School Program for purposes of completing homework. However, we do not allow the possession of personal gaming devices (Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.), cell phones, iPods and any similar electronic devices not used for educational purposes. All toys, trading cards, and other valuables should be left at home.
Kidventure’s After School program is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as a Before and After School Program. We adhere to the Minimum Standards set forth by DFPS, which outline all minimum standards that Before and After School programs must follow. We are also subject to random inspections throughout the year by DFPS. Parents are welcome to review the Minimum Standards for School Age and Before or After School Programs here. A copy is also available at all After School sites for parents to review. You may also view a copy of Kidventure After School’s most recent inspection report on-site.
Local Licensing Office
Texas Dept. of Family and Protective Services
9702 Bissonnet St. #2200W
Houston, Tx 77036
Phone: 713.940.3009
Fax: 713.928.7644
Child Abuse Hotline: 800.252.5400
More Questions?
Register for Kidventure After School & Encore
If you are registering after the first After School billing date has passed (August 10th), your registration will be put on a waitlist to ensure the proper payment plan is assigned to your account. Please complete the registration process and we will contact you shortly.