Westside summer Program

July 8 - July 26, 2024

Get Ready For Summer!

We are so excited for the 2024 Westside Summer Program!

This page is intended to be your one-stop-shop for all things related to camp.

Below you’ll find important links, FAQs, drop off and pickup information, and more.

Questions? We’re here to help! Please feel free to reach out to us directly at summer@wns-la.org

See you soon!

Brooke, Melina, Annie, Olivia & Claire

ECC Summer Program

We can’t wait to welcome our youngest Jets to the ECC Summer Program, located at WNS’s Early Childhood Center! 

You’re in for a summer of fun and exploration, of making new friends and getting prepared for the year ahead!

Program dates:

  • Week 1 July 8-12 (Ft. new-to-school program)
  • Week 2 July 15-19 
  • Week 3 July 22-26

Week 1 of the program will feature a new-to-school program for our youngest students who have never attended school before, with extra support around transitional processes such as drop-off and pickup to prepare them for the new school year. 

If you have questions regarding ECC Summer, please email Annie Ambach at aambach@wns-la.org.

K-8 Summer Program

This year, WNS will be offering three weeks of our K-8 summer program. Weeks 1 and 2 will consist of the transitional program that many of you are familiar with, setting students up for success in their next grade level. 

Week 3 will be more of a camp format for maximum fun, with ACE+ style programs, provided by both outside vendors and your favorite WNS ACE staff!

Summer 2024 Dates:

  • Week 1 July 8-12
  • Week 2 July 15-19 
  • Week 3 July 22-26 (Camp-style format)

If you have questions regarding K-8 Summer, please email Brooke Lyon and Melina Sarian at summer@wns-la.org.  

Summer Parent Coffee: Monday, July 8th, 9-9:45am

Join us in the MLC for a parent/caregiver coffee from 9:00-9:45am on Monday, July 8. We are looking forward to gathering in person and meeting all of you! This is a community building event that provides a chance to connect with new families, members of the WNS team, and catch up with familiar faces. Please note, this is the only Parent Coffee during Summer 2024.

Information & Links

Please read through the following resources to help answer questions you may have.

Registration Link

Use the link below to enroll your student(s) for the summer program.

Directions on how to register

For support on registering through CampBrain, please use the instructions below. 

Welcome Letter

Find a digital copy of the Summer 2024 Welcome Letter here! 

Throughout the year, teachers upload photos of the students to a secure platform called Vidigami. Summer is no different! Parents can access this with the same email you use for OnCampus. If you have issues accessing, please contact: tech@wns-la.org 

Health Form: K-8

Medical Information, Allergies, and Sunscreen: In order to attend camp, all families must complete the Health Form by July 3rd. Families must also set up Magnus by July 5th; this is our online health portal that will open on July 1st.

Please apply sunscreen on your student each day before arriving at camp.

If your student has any medications or requires sunscreen reapplication, please drop off in a clearly labeled bag to Crissiana Torres in the 5401 front lot on the first day. All medications, including over the counter medications, should not be sent to school with your child. They must be brought to the security kiosk or the front office at 5401 Beethoven Street. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Crissiana Torres, at schoolnurse@wns-la.org or ctorres@wns-la.org.

Health Form: ECC

Medical Information, Allergies, and Sunscreen: In order to attend camp, all families must complete the Health Form by July 3rd. Families must also set up Magnus by July 5th; this is our online health portal that will open on July 1st.

Please apply sunscreen on your student each day before arriving at camp.

ECC: If your child has allergies, takes regular medication, has chronic or ongoing medical conditions, or has food restrictions, please contact the School Nurses at schoolnurse@wns-la.org. If you want us to apply additional sunscreen throughout the day, this is what we use; please make sure you’ve filled out the sunscreen form and emailed it to Enjolie Gray at egray@wns-la.org.

Playground App - Set-up Directions

Playground is our digital drop-off and pick-up management application. Click below for step-by-step instructions for how to set up the app. 

If your student is out sick, please follow the guidelines below for returning to school. Not sure about when to return? Contact schoolnurse@wns-la.org

Summer Program FAQs

K-8

K-8 Drop-off: In order to start our morning classes promptly at 9am, please arrive before 8:55am. If your student will be absent, please email frontdesk@wns-la.org and your classroom teachers.

K -8 Pick-up: Half-day pick-up is 12:00-12:15pm from the front lot of the 5401 Beethoven building. Full-day pick-up is 3:00-3:20pm from the backlot carline of 5401 Beethoven Street (access from Coral Tree Place). 

K – 8 Late Drop-off or Early Pick-up: If your student is picked up or dropped off outside of the main drop-off and pick-up times, you will need to sign in/out with security in the front lot of the 5401 building and frontdesk@wns-la.org and your classroom teachers.

ECC Drop-off & Pick-up


Pedestrian Gate: Walk into the school to the classroom. Half-day pick-up is available from the pedestrian gate only.
Parking Lot: At drop-off, please stay in your vehicle. Get your hugs and snuggles at home before you leave; we will assist your child out of their seat and walk them into the school. At pick-up, a teacher will walk your child out, and you will buckle them into their car seat.

K-8:

If your student is picked up or dropped off outside of the main drop-off and pick-up times, you will need to sign in/out with security in the front lot of the 5401 building and frontdesk@wns-la.org and your classroom teachers.

ECC:

Walk up to the security booth outside the ECC and the officer will radio for your child. 

Playground is our digital drop-off and pick-up management application. Once you arrive, please click the QR code in the top right corner in the app. Scan the posted QR code and please follow the prompts to sign student(s) in. Please select ALL students that are being dropped off or picked up. Once you have signed in, please show the security officer or faculty/staff member the green confirmation screen. Your student may not be loaded or unloaded until this has happened. In the instance the QR code function doesn’t work, the security officer or faculty/staff member will send a digital signature to your app where you can then follow the prompts for sign-in or sign-out each day; please remember to bring your phone for this. If your child is going home with a different adult, parents and caregivers must add authorized pick-ups or create a one time carpool. All authorized pick-ups must download the app in order to pick up and sign out your child. If you have a last-minute change to your pick-up plans, please email summer@wns-la.org or frontdesk@wns-la.org.

New families will receive an email with a unique link to register your student. You will receive a family number, which corresponds to your vehicle decal. Please do not share this link. Once you have downloaded and registered your account, you can add additional caregivers to the app. Please see here for further steps and directions. Please email Enjolie Gray at egray@wns-la.org if you have any questions or need support troubleshooting the app.

K-8:

If your student is enrolled in the half-day program, please make sure to pack a snack. For students registered in the full-day program, please make sure to pack two snacks and a lunch. Hot lunch is available for the summer program with OrganicKidsLA.

Please click here to make an account or use your current account to place an order.

Lunches are not held in a refrigerated place, so please keep this in mind when packing your student’s lunch. Please make sure everything is labeled with your child’s name. If ordering hot lunch, returning families must update their child’s grade level they are entering in the 24-25 school year. Emergency hot lunch is available if needed. WNS prohibits the delivery of student snacks or lunches through food delivery services.

WNS is a nut-controlled environment, and we need your help in ensuring safety for all students. To maintain a safe environment for all of our students, we ask parents to avoid foods containing nuts of any kind when packing school snacks and lunches. If a student’s lunch does contain nuts, the faculty/staff will suggest an alternative seat based on students’ allergy needs.

 

ECC:

Snack Time
Snacks are provided by the school and available in the morning and the afternoon, typically consisting of a fruit or vegetable and crackers or other types of grain. WNS is a nut-controlled environment; no snacks served at school will include nuts. If your child has allergies or food restrictions, please contact the School Nurses at schoolnurse@wns-la.org.

Lunch Time:
All children (transition, half-day, and full-day) will have lunch at school. Lunch should be trash-free, nut-free (seeds are ok), dessert-free, and healthy in a reusable, bento-style lunchbox. We also have lunch service through Organic Kids LA over the summer. Returning students can use their existing account, new students will need to create an account at Organic Kids LA.

K-8:

Please bring a small bag or backpack with the following items each day. Be sure to LABEL all clothing and belongings with your child’s name.

Comfortable clothing that is safe and appropriate for indoor and outdoor play
Closed-toed shoes and socks; no sandals allowed (except for water day)
Lunch box and snack bag
Please, no nuts
Half Day: snack
Full Day: packed or ordered lunch and two snacks
Refillable water bottle
Sunscreen and medication, as needed

Kindergarten and 1st grade students need an extra change of clothes in a bag labeled with the student’s name to keep at school

ECC:

What to Bring:
Please bring a small bag or backpack with the following items each day. Be sure to label all
clothing and belongings with your child’s name.
● 2 pairs of underwear
● 2 pairs of bottoms (pants or shorts)
● 2 tops
● 1 pair of water shoes or shoes that can get wet, such as Natives
● A reusable lunch container with your child’s name. We recommend a bento-style lunch
box so your child has fewer containers and lids to manage like this.
Children staying for a full day of camp should also bring
● Nap bedding (a small all-in-one 20” x 40” nap mat) labeled with your child’s name.
Bedding comes to school on Monday and is sent home on Friday.

If your student has any medications or requires sunscreen reapplication, please drop off in a clearly labeled bag to Crissiana Torres in the 5401 front lot on the first day. All medications, including over the counter medications, should not be sent to school with your child. They must be brought to the security kiosk or the front office at 5401 Beethoven Street. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Crissiana Torres, at schoolnurses@wns-la.org or ctorres@wns-la.org. 

Please ensure to complete the health form above by July 3rd.