Who do I contact if my child will be absent from their afterschool class?
Please report all absences to your instructor directly. Instructors do not have access to the MakerSphere email and may not receive messages sent there in a timely manner. Therefore, please text or email your child's instructor directly to report absence, late pick up, etc. Parents will receive contact information for your child's instructor prior to the start of the session.

 

Where is my child's class?

Please check your class location! Classes are happening in one of several different locations for middle schoolers; please be sure to check your location in the class listing and on your confirmation. K-4 classes are all at Brookside Primary School starting in September 2025.

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​Class Times & Pickup Times

 

Kindergarten through grade 4 – all classes run from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm at Brookside Primary School

Pickup time is 5:00 pm.

 

Middle school cooking classes run from 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm at Crossett Brook Middle School 

Pickup time is 5:15 pm. Pickup location - use the service road that runs behind the school. Students exit from the sustainability classroom (beside the chicken coop).

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Middle school woodworking classes run from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center.

Pickup time is 6:00 pm.

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Late Pickup Policy

Please ensure that your child is picked up on time! There is a fee of $1/minute for late pickup. Repeated late pick ups become an issue for instructors. We understand that situations do occur on occassion resulting in parents arriving late. However, these instances should only occur on rare occassions. It is also appreciated that you notify your instructor if you are going to be late.

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Cancellations & Make-up Classes

Children's afterschool classes will not meet on any day that school is not in session (during vacations and holidays) or has been cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances as determined by the school system. 

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Children's After School Makeup Classes - If more than one school cancellation occurs during a session, we will make every effort to schedule a makeup class if at all possible.

 

Children Absences

If your child will be absent from class, please contact the instructor directly. Please do not send an email to MakerSphere's general email, as instructors do not have access and may not receive your message in a timely manner. Knowing about your child’s absence is appreciated and will also avoid instructors having to attempt to reach parents.

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Photos

Photos may be taken during classes and events and used for promotional purposes. Names of students and/or any personal information will never be used without explicit consent. If you do not wish for your child's photo to be taken regardless, please contact us.​

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Behavior Policy

Children are expected to exhibit acceptable behavior including: participation and cooperation, respectful treatment of fellow students and teachers, and general self-control so as not to be disruptive to the class.

 

Behavior that impedes another child’s emotional or physical well-being will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behaviors include:

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• Uncooperative / refuses to participate in assigned activities and projects

• Intentional abuse of tools/equipment

• Intentional continued unsafe use of tools/equipment after being advised

• Verbal abuse to instructors or other students

• Physical contact or bullying

• Theft or damage to others’ belongings

• Is continually disruptive to the class​

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Scholarships

MakerSphere offers partial scholarships for children’s summer camps and after school art programs to families who require financial assistance. To learn more or to apply for a scholarship click here.​​​​​​​​​