Extended Care Program

General Child Care

Childcare is available until 6:15pm daily on Oak Street and 6:00pm on Page Street.

Children in the Extended Care Program will have access to a number of activities, including Learning Lab, Arts & Crafts, Library (Grades 3 - 8), outdoor sports and games.

Extracurricular Classes

The Extended Care Program also offers a number of Extracurricular Classes for children enrolled in the program. Classes include individual music lessons, sports, foreign language lessons, dance, and technology. There is an extra cost associated with our extracurricular classes (prices vary). 

Extracurricular Classes are offered for Lower and Middle School students. The classes are generally one hour long and run for nine weeks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Learning Lab

Learning Lab is offered 3 days per week and provides a space for students in Grades 3 - 5 to work at their own level and explore interests or passion projects. In the Learning Lab, time is divided into three segments: independent reading in both French and English; self-paced math practice; and personalized practice or genius time. Modeled after Genius Hour at Google, genius time allows students to generate an idea, create something to be shared, and reflect on their process and product.

The Learning Lab is staffed by members of the Academic Tech and Library teams, Lower School Administration, and the Teaching and Learning staff. Students are provided with small group or individual support as needed. 

There are no additional costs associated with Learning Lab if your child is enrolled in the Extended Care Program.

Dates and Times:

Monday - Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm (Students will play on the yard and have a snack before going to Learning Lab at 4:00.)

Study Hall is offered on Thursdays for Grade 5 only. 

Tutoring

The Extended Care Program also provides tutoring for students enrolled in the program. All tutors must be pre-approved by the school. Rates vary based on the individual tutor.

Before School

Morning Care is available 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. at both French American locations: The Main Campus at 150 Oak Street and The Early Childhood Center at 1155 Page Street.

School Breaks

All-day vacation care is available through the After School Program during Fall (October), Winter (February), and Spring (April) Breaks. The same familiar faces of the After School Program provide the students with a number of enriching activities during the day, including:

• Arts and Crafts
• Seasonal Projects
• Field Trips
• Coding
• Daily hands-on presentations from kid-friendly Bay Area groups, ranging from pottery-making to exploring the natural world and beyond.

Soccer Intensive

Four times during the academic year, we offer a one-week camp to expose students in Grades PK-8 to Soccer. Instruction is given by Head Coach Jared Windt, holder of a USSF C license and part of the National Champions ODP 2008.

All of our soccer camps are designed to develop fundamental/technical skills, competitive mindset, leadership capabilities, and a love for the game.

Download the 2020 Summer Camp Directory.

The directory includes key information and a brief description for each participating camp from 2019 – covering all age groups (Grade K - 12) and various categories: High School Study Abroad/Travel Programs, Sleep Away, Multi-Activity Day Camps, Outdoor/Nature, Science/Technology, Arts/Dance/Theater/Cooking, and Sports.

Join us for the Camp Fair hosted by the Parent Association at the French American International School and International High School, on Feb 1 2020, 9:30a-12:30p at 151 Oak Street to learn more about 2020 camp offerings.

For inquiries, please contact CampFairFAIS@gmail.com.

Camp Doodle

Camp Doodle is an incubator for kids to grow their creative intelligence through making and art. Weekly programs are designed around themes such as basic engineering, propulsion, circuitry, and the always-popular Playscapes carnival. Extended care and multi-week discounts are available. Find more information and register on the Camp Doodle website.