A $75 registration fee is due at the initial registration and covers the school year.

Horizons K-8 Conference Dates

On Horizons K-8 conference dates, SAC will provide after school child care in the typical hours.

No-School Day Adventure Camps

During BVSD's district-wide school days off, SAC offers full day off-site excursions or themed care days. Horizons K-8 Adventure Camp location is Creekside (for field trip pickup or themed days).
Note that SAC registration does not include Adventure Camp reservations or Adventure Camp fees.

Only children actively enrolled in that school can attend the location's SAC program. SAC applications are not transferable to another school or schedule. Any request to change the school or schedule on an application, whether it is an on-time lottery application or a late lottery application, will result in the application being placed at the bottom of the waitlist.

Instructions for families with existing School Mint accounts:

• Click on the existing School Mint account link above (available when the Lottery opens on April 7)
• Make sure to enable SMS Text Notifications and Email Notifications:
  • Click on your name, then account settings
  • Ensure that 2024-2025 is selected in the top right corner
• If you don't see your child's name, click on the + Add Student first
• Under your child's name, click the Add Form button
• Select the 2024-2025 SAC Lottery Registration

Instructions for families without existing School Mint accounts:

• Click on the new School Mint account link above (available when the Lottery opens on April 7)
• Fill in your information and enable SMS Text Notifications and Email Notifications
• Create your password and click "Create Account"
• Log in, ensure that 2024-2025 is selected in the top right corner
• If you don't see your child's name, click on the + Add Student first
• Under your child's name, click the Add Form button
• Select the 2024-2025 SAC Lottery Registration

When are offers sent?

Waitlist offers are made weekly, Monday – Wednesday, as spots become available (excluding holidays).

How long do I have to respond?

You have 48 hours to accept, with a deadline of 2 PM (e.g., an offer sent Monday must be accepted by Wednesday at 2 PM).

How will I be contacted?

Families are contacted in waitlist order via email or text through SchoolMint.

What happens if I accept?

You'll need to complete registration within two business days. Start dates cannot be postponed.

What if I decline?

Declining an offer means losing your waitlist spot, but you can reapply later.

Can I hold a spot for later?

Spots cannot be held unless all tuition fees are paid.

Can my waitlist position change?

Yes, positions may move up or down based on applicant priorities.

Do I need to check in?

Yes, we’ll send a monthly check-in on the 15th via email or text. You must respond within one week to stay on the waitlist.

Registered SAC schedules, whether full-time or part-time, are fixed once established. Schedule change requests can be submitted each December for implementation in January to coincide with the start of the new school semester. A $25 Schedule Change Fee per family will apply if the request is approved.

Requests to switch between full-time and part-time schedules are allowed; however, approval is not guaranteed. Please note that submitting a schedule change request may result in being placed on a waitlist, depending on availability and priority. Full-time schedules are given priority.
 

Enrollment is organized into a tiered system to ensure a fair and structured process. The lottery is conducted in order, starting with the highest-priority tier and moving downward until all available spots are filled. Within each tier, priority is given to families requesting a full-time schedule, and to children of BVSD benefits-eligible employees.
Below is a summary of the tiers. If there are more applicants than available spots within a tier, a random lottery is conducted. If space remains after one tier is processed, the next tier is considered.

To ensure efficient staffing and a balanced program, part-time schedules follow a set structure. Specific days are predetermined for both the 3-day and 2-day schedules, allowing us to maintain consistency and provide the best experience for all students.

 Yes, all students, including existing SAC students, will need to apply for the SAC lottery.

Each year, we analyze historical enrollment data to anticipate areas where growth may be needed. We then assess our staffing capacity and work to recruit additional team members to support potential expansion. If we can successfully fill staffing gaps, we will increase site capacity accordingly. However, if recruitment efforts are not successful by August 1st, site capacity will remain unchanged, and our focus will shift to maintaining a strong and stable workforce for the school year.

Adventure Camps (Non-Student Contact Days)

Please note that Adventure Camp registration for non-school days is separate from this SAC enrollment process. Adventure Camp registration will open shortly after the start of the school year. Find Adventure Camp details here.

Never Bummer Summer Camps

Transform your child's summer into an unforgettable adventure! Immerse them in a world of daily crafts and outdoor wonders, where each day brings new exciting themes to explore. Twice a week, we elevate the excitement with off-site adventures or special activities brought right to our campsite! June 2-July 25 at Bear Creek and Douglass Elementary. No camp the week of June 30-July 4 or on June 19. Enroll now!

Note that SAC registration does not include Adventure Camp reservations or Adventure Camp fees.