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.

Lottery Sign Up Instructions

• Go to the School Mint website (starting April 6)
• If you have an account, log in. We highly recommend signing in with your email address associated with your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to make sure your student appears in your profile.
  • If you do not have an account, click the yellow highlighted Create an account link
• Make sure to enable SMS Text Notifications and Email Notifications, as this is how you will receive notifications from our team.
• Ensure that 2026-2027 is selected in the top right corner
• Under your child's name, click the + to add a form
  • If you don't see your child's name, make sure you are using the email address associated with your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If your student is still not listed, click + Add Student
• Select the 2026-2027 BVSD SAC Lottery Registration and select Start

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.

How do I accept my offer?

You'll need to complete registration in our child care software (the link is provided in your offer) within two business days. Start dates cannot be postponed.

How do I decline an offer?

No action is required. After 48 hours have elapsed from the time of your offer, the system will automatically decline your offer.  

Declining an offer means losing your waitlist spot. You can re-enter the lottery and will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist without priority.

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 beginning September 15, 2026 through January 15, 2027 via the communication preferences you selected in School Mint. You must respond by the deadline given 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. The only SAC schedule change allowed prior to January will be complete disenrollment.

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.
 

At the end of the Lottery window, available spots are filled according to the following Application Types. At any given location, the higher category will be filled before applicants are accepted from the next category. Within each category, full-time schedules, children of BVSD benefits-eligible employees and children enrolling in morning and afternoon SAC will receive priority. No child is guaranteed a spot, including full-time returning applications.

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 1-July 24 at Douglass Elementary. No camp the week of June 29-July 3 or on June 19. Enroll now!

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