Oklahoma City Parks Abre La Academia Virtual Y After School Kids Club En Centros Comunitarios Para Estudiantes De Aprendizaje Virtual

Press release from the City of Oklahoma City:

August 18, 2020

OKC Parks will open a Virtual Academy and After School Kids Club at eight community centers for Oklahoma City students who are enrolled in their school's virtual learning curriculum.

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible to enroll. It is open to any student who lives in Oklahoma City and is enrolled in the virtual learning program of their public or private school. The Virtual Academy is free, with the After School Kids Club available to academy students for $ 10 per month.

Students must procure their own devices, but community centers have high-speed Wi-Fi. CDC safety and sanitation protocols will be followed and enforced, including mandatory masks for students ages 6 and up.

"We understand how difficult it is for parents to balance work, school and childcare during the pandemic, because we are experiencing it ourselves throughout our organization," said Doug Kupper, director of OKC Parks. “We hope this provides parents a safe option for students enrolled in a virtual learning program. We will take good care of your children in a safe environment. "

Visit okc.gov/virtual for required enrollment documentation, locations, and other details.

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The Virtual Academy is from 7 am to 3:30 pm, and the After School Kids Club is from 3:30 to 6 pm

OKC Parks professionals will work with students in groups of no more than 9. Staff will assist students with Wi-Fi and homework. A safe and fun environment, even with free time inside and outside, will promote learning in a small classroom-like environment.

CDC's safety and sanitation protocols include mandatory masks for students 6 years and older, frequent hand washing, hand sanitizing stations, hourly sanitizing of high-touch surfaces, and temperature controls prior to entry.

Students must bring their own devices. Recreation centers have high-speed Wi-Fi, but students may need their own mobile data or a Wi-Fi connection for some streams due to bandwidth limitations. Students can bring their own Wi-Fi access points or mobile data-enabled devices.

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