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Q: What is STAR?

A: STAR is an after school program for 5th – 8th grade students from Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, and Rockport.

Q: When is STAR?

A: Students sign up to participate in STAR on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All students are welcome to participate on Fridays. STAR begins at the completion of the school day and runs until approximately 5:30pm. STAR is offered in the fall, winter and spring of each school year.

Q: How much does STAR cost?

A: STAR is available to all students at no cost.

Q: How does my child get to STAR?

A: Transportation is provided from Appleton Village School, Hope Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School, and the Teen Center. At the end of program time, students are returned to their respective schools.

Q: How do I register my child for STAR?

A: Registration packets are mailed home to all 5th – 8th grade students enrolled in the public schools. Registration packets are also available at the CTC office, each school office, Mid-coast Martial Arts, and the Teen Center.

Q: How long does STAR last?

A: Each cycle of STAR lasts approximately six weeks. All of the classes offered in STAR are 12 sessions.

Q: What types of programs are offered on Fridays?

A: On “Fun Fridays” students participate in loosely structured activities at one of our program locations. In the past activities have included swimming and rock climbing at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, spending time with friends at the Teen Center, and exploring Aldermere Farms.

Q: Where does STAR programming take place?

A: There are many community organizations that we work with to provide STAR programs. In the past, activities have taken place at Aldermere Farms, Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League, Mid-coast Martial Arts, Mid-coast Recreation Center, Penobscot Bay YMCA, Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool, Rockport Dance Conservatory,  the Camden Snow Bowl, and the Teen Center.

Q: What time do I pick my child up from STAR?

A: Students are returned at the following times:

• Appleton Village School – 5:45 pm
• Camden Rockport Middle School – 5:30 pm at the Teen Center
• Hope Elementary School – 5:30 pm
• Lincolnville Central School – 5:45 pm

Q: Who will be supervising my child?

A: STAR support staff members will supervise your child at all times. Staff meet students at the end of the school day, accompany them on the bus, provided additional support to instructors during class time, ride the bus back to school with your child, and wait with al students until they are signed out at the end of the day.

Q: Who can pick up my child?

A: Parents/ Guardians provide a pick up list at the time of registration. On the list you can indicate all individuals who are allowed to pick up your child. If you need to add an individual to the list after registration, just call the office, 236-9800 to let staff know!

Q: What happens if my child cannot come to STAR because of an appointment?

A: Just call the office, (207) 236-9800 or the STAR cell phone at (207) 975-6722, to let staff know that your child will not be attending. This lets us know that your child is where they are supposed to be.

Q: My child usually walks or rides their bike to school, can they walk home after STAR?

A: Yes! All you need to do is call the office, 236-9800 or the STAR cell phone at (207) 975-6722, or send a note with your student to give permission.

Q: Can I pick my student up at the program location?

A: Yes! All programs end at 5pm. If you are not there to pick your child up at that time, they will need to ride the bus back to school.

Q: Can special needs students participate?

A: Yes; however the program cannot provide one-on-one supervision for students who routinely need such support.  Persons providing one-on-one support for students are welcome to come to the program with students, but the program does not have funding or capacity to provide for this type of additional service. Call us if you have questions about this at (207) 236-9800 or (207) 975-6722.