Kid Nation, Inc.

While our program is geared towards youth ages 5-17, we currently operate through IDEA Judson for Kinder through College Prep grade levels (K-High School). At our newest location, IDEA Harvey E. Najim, we will be able to serve serve children who are in Pre-K that attend that school through High School. Our Summer Program will be open to youth ages 5-17 with classrooms split into age appropriate groups. We will identify whether enrolled Pre-K students will be served depending on the location for the 2022 Summer Program.

We are currently providing program services at IDEA Judson, IDEA Converse, and IDEA Carver Public Schools. We are in the process of adding additional locations. We are open to discuss opening up additional locations in churches, schools, or other prospective areas dependent on certain variables. If you're organization would like to discuss bringing us to your site, please contact us to schedule a meeting.

We are looking to provide services from the time school ends till 6:30pm. When there is early dismissal, we will begin at that time and still close at 6:30pm. At this time, we will be operating through the IDEA School Calendar, which means if the school is closed (aside from the Summer Program), we will not have services that day(s). Such days could include but not limited to, Teacher In-Service Days, and National/City Holidays. Depending on the location, we may be able to provide care during the School Breaks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Breaks with the exclusion of the actual holidays. There is an additional fee for providing care during the breaks as we will be open from 7am-6:30pm. Season Passes will be available to help reduce the costs of those breaks as opposed to paying for each day separately which can be a bit more costly. As we continue to add more sites, some locations may vary in their hours of operation.

We are working with each school to determine the best cost for after school and summer programs for their population of families. Please contact our administration number at 210-818-3789 for more information. As we continue to grow, we will identify sources, fundraisers, and donors to help sponsor children who may come from economically disadvantaged homes or perhaps are going through a difficult time.

Kid Nation, Inc. prides itself in delivering structured programs using a rotation schedule that allows for the kids to participate in the various programs offered. The youth participants will be able to learn valuable life skills that is constantly adapting and improved especially as new issues arise. Our goals are to help them get a head start in their careers through exploration and learning, a boost in their academic performance, service projects to develop character and the means to improve college & job applications, and much much more. If you would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to call or email us at your convenience.

This is the question we get asked the most and one that we really love to hear. There's several ways that you can help: 1. Donations and Sponsorships are always welcome. We are able to accept donations for programs supplies such as arts/crafts, science, music equipment, gift cards, and monetary contributions that will allow us to increase our software licenses and other uses. 2. Perhaps you know someone or business looking to partner up with a nonprofit organization. You can have them contact us or send us the info (just let them know we'll be calling please). 3. Volunteering opportunities will soon become available as we navigate during this difficult time, however we are open to hear your thoughts on other ways to support our organization and kids.

Our program is tentatively scheduled to operate from 7am-6:30pm Monday thru Friday with highly exceptional programs for ages 6-17. Some exceptions may be available for 5 year olds but will be limited in the number that we can serve and based on two other qualifications. Current and upcoming IDEA School students will have access to early registration for the Summer program beginning March 1st-April 1st. We are currently accepting summer program interest forms for families who may be interested in a summer program at IDEA Converse for Summer 2024. To register for the Summer 2024 program at the IDEA Judson location (13427 Judson Road, San Antonio, TX 78233, please visit the links on our website as it becomes available.

The best course for this is to have your School Principal, Vice Principal, or District Administrator, or designated administrator, contact us either via email to rcruz@kidnationinc.org or by phone to 210-818-3789. For areas outside of San Antonio and Texas, there are a few more hurdles we would need to address. But we are very much open to discuss this further with any community leader, school, church, nonprofit agency, or other party. If there's a need for us, believe that we will work hard to implement our programs to make a positive impact on kids, for parents, and the community. Someday, we would very much like to venture into other countries and prove to the world that our programs are worthwhile, adaptable, and impactful to those we aim to serve.