Free After-School Care Program
Due to the fact that we have reached a maximum capacity for the number of workers available at this time, any additional applicants for the Immanuel After School Care {ASC} program will be put on a waiting list. As openings occur or more workers become available, applicants on the waiting list will be notified. Children will not be allowed into the ASC without an approved completed application.Application forms are available in the Immanuel church office.Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont is offering its 4th year of After-School Care for students attending Altamont Grade School and Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
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After School Care will be held in the Immanuel Parish Hall from 3:05 to 5:30 p.m. on all full school days, excluding half days and early dismissals. The program is open to children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The program is supported by Immanuel Lutheran Church and anyone who would like to contribute to the program’s success.
The purpose of this program is to offer a safe, comfortable, loving Christian environment for children who would otherwise be home alone after school hours. Respect toward self, others and the environment will be emphasized. To remain eligible, children will need to follow the prescribed discipline guidelines.
Children will have the opportunity to work on homework, meet new friends, and have fun in a relaxed, supervised environment.
Snacks will be available and children may take part in other activities, such as reading, games, videos, etc. Volunteer supervisor/care takers will be on duty everyday.
The After-School director is Mr. Vern Spilker. Mr. Spilker has been the Director of Education and Youth at Immanuel since January, 1997, and had previously served as a Lutheran school teacher and youth director in Rock Island, IL and Orlando, FL.
Assistant director is Mrs. JoEllen Tappendorf. Mrs. Tappendorf has been involved with 4-H and Girl Scouts for many years and is active in her children’s school life, and family farm. JoEllen is beginning her second year as an assistant director.
A second assistant director has been added to the staff this year. Mrs. Dawn Hunsaker will be joining our staff this year as a second assistant director. Dawn had previously been a worker and assistant director at Raney Street Daycare in Effingham for nearly 12 years.
Volunteer workers are often times needed. Parents who would like to come in and assist on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis are welcome to do so. Those interested in serving as a volunteer must pre-apply at the Immanuel office. All volunteers must agree to a background check if requested.
Anyone who would like to financially support this program may do so by contacting the Immanuel Church office. Even though the ASC program is offered free of charge, families who are willing and able to make contributions, are encouraged to do so, to help cover the costs of the two assistant directors, insurance, supplies, snacks, etc.Anyone having questions or wanting more information may call the Immanuel Church office at 483-6395 or stop by the church office during business days.
