Tiger Club
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February 24, 2026:
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☀️ Summer Tiger Club Registration 🐯– Our Summer Tiger Club program is full of fun, activities, themed weeks, field trips, special guests, and so much more!!
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New Half-Day Option for Preschool students only for the summer! See below for more info.
March 17, 2026:
- 🏫 School Year 2026-27 Tiger Club Registration – Reserve your spot for the coming school year, with before and after school day care options as well as preschool Tiger Club availability.
- The 2026-27 School Year officially begins on September 1 (Sept 8 for Pre-K). Tiger Club will be available starting on August 31 as a Non-School Day. Preschool Tiger Club will be available to register Aug 31 - Sept 4 as Non-School Days.
TIGER CLUB PROGRAMS
- Summer 2026 Information
- Tiger Club Encore - Incoming 7th & 8th graders
- School Year - School Age Program (K-5)
- Preschool Program
- Non-School Days
Summer 2026 Information
Summer 2026 Tiger Club
Summer Tiger Club offers childcare to students entering preschool–6th grade in the 2026-27 school year. Students do NOT need to be enrolled in Hand in Hand Preschool nor Princeton Public Schools to attend Tiger Club in the summer. Preschoolers must be toilet trained and self-sufficient in the bathroom to attend (pull-ups at rest/nap time are okay as long as they are self-sufficient if they need to clean up afterwards).
Summer Registration
Summer Tiger Club registration opens on Tuesday, February 24, at 8 AM. Enrollment requests are made in your Arux childcare account at https://isd477.arux.app/
Location and Dates
Summer Tiger Club location is at the Intermediate School.
Summer Tiger Club is open June 2–August 20 from 6 AM–6 PM, Monday–Friday.
There is no Tiger Club on the following days:
- Monday, June 1 for staff training
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Holiday
- Friday, July 3 for Independence Day Holiday
- Friday, August 21 for room cleaning and school year preparation
Summer Rates & Fees
There is one daily rate for all students who attend Tiger Club during the summer, regardless of the number of days you attend. A minimum of 6 days in the summer is required for all contracts. Drop-in care is not guaranteed and will depend on staffing and class availability, so planning ahead is ideal.
*New this summer for Pre-K Tiger Club only: half-day options!
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Summer 2026 |
Rates |
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Pick Your Day (minimum of 6 days required / will be charged) |
$43 / Day |
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Drop-in Day (added after May 1 / accepted on a space-available basis) |
$49 / Day |
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Pre-K Pick Your Half-Day (Morning: 6 AM–12 PM, Afternoon: 12–6 PM) (minimum of 6 days required / will be charged. Note: half-days are not an option on field trip days.) |
$25 / Half-Day (available to Pre-K Tiger Club only) |
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Drop-in Pre-K Half-Day (added after May 1 / accepted on a space-available basis) |
$30 / Half-Day (available to Pre-K Tiger Club only) |
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Non-refundable Registration Fee (includes t-shirt) |
$40 / Child |
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Field Trip Fee (6 field trips) |
$130 / Child |
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CE Activities Shuttle Fee |
$20 / Child in CE Camps |
Summer Schedules
- All contracts will be charged a minimum of 6 days at the contracted rate.
- All schedules are final after May 1. You are responsible for confirming your schedule and the dates you sign up for prior to this deadline.
- After May 1 you may not remove any dates and you will be charged for all dates listed on your summer schedule.
- After May 1, drop-in days can be added and will be accepted on a space-available basis.
- Pre-K Half-Days are not available on field trip days. Please see those dates below. If you want your pre-K child to attend field trips, you must register for full days on those days and pay the field trip fee.
Fee Breakdowns
- Registration Fee: $40/contract (includes t-shirt. Please note that this registration fee is non-refundable for withdrawn contracts at any time after registering a student. Students do not receive a t-shirt if their contract is pulled before summer starts).
- Daily Fee: $43/day, or $49/day after May 1 (drop-in rate)
- Field Trip Fee: $130/contract (charged on your first summer invoice if your child is registered for any field trip days. We do not pro-rate or refund; the $130 fee applies for any number of summer field trips your child attends.)
- CE Activities Shuttle Fee: $20/contract for any kids in Community Ed camps. A shuttle sign-up form will be sent to families throughout the summer.
The field trip fee ($130/contract) is charged on the first summer invoice in mid-May and due that same week. This fee covers admission fees and transportation costs and is an additional cost to the daily fee. The field trip fee is a set price and you do not receive a discount or refund for any missed field trips.
Please note that all staff go on field trips. If you do not wish to participate in the field trips, you must make sure you do not have any field trip dates selected on your contract or you will be charged. You will also need to find separate child care on field trip days.
Field Trip Dates:
- Wed. June 10 - Hyland Lake Park/Nature Reserve
- Wed. June 24 - Como Zoo/ Park Pool
- Wed. July 15 - Big Rock Creek
- Wed. July 29 - Anoka Aquatics Center
- Thu. August 6 - Mille Lacs County Fair
- Tue. August 18 - Elm Creek Park/Swimming
We offer van transportation for students who are signed up for summer Community Ed programs. A one-time $20 CE Activities Shuttle Fee will apply for the whole summer. Our shuttle service follows the Community Ed summer schedule and is only available to those enrolled in Community Ed camps/classes. We cannot provide transportation to other activities (Ex: golf at the golf course, hockey at the arena). Our shuttle service runs Monday–Thursday from 8:00AM–3:30PM on days that Tiger Club is in session. There is no van transportation available on field trip days.
Billing and Late/Withdraw Fees
Invoices are issued every other Tuesday and must be paid in full by that Friday. Payment covers the upcoming two weeks of care and is due in full regardless of attendance. If payment is not received by the Friday due date, childcare will stop immediately and a $25 late fee will be applied. A $25 late fee will be added each billing cycle until the past-due balance is paid in full. Late fees will not be waived. Families are strongly encouraged to enroll in auto-pay through Arux to avoid late fees and interruptions in care.
If you withdraw from the program at any time, you will be assessed a $25 withdrawal fee.
Daily Summer Schedule
Kids are divided into classrooms by the grade they will be entering. If grades are combined, it will be with similar ages (ex: grades 4-6). Our summer program consists of a scheduled day with age-appropriate activities in the classroom, gym, and outside on the playground/fields. We also have fun theme-based activities throughout the summer as well as guest speakers and field trips!
There will be free breakfast and lunch again this summer for our community. All Tiger Club students will have a chance to get breakfast and lunch from the summer meals program. They will also be provided a snack each day. Students should bring a labeled water bottle each day to stay hydrated.
Summer Tiger Club staff will send out communication that will include a list of everything the kids need each day. Communication will be done through our new Arux Childcare App (more info coming soon!).
Authorized individuals who have been given permission in Arux for pick up are the only people allowed to sign your child in and out for the day. You must come into the building to sign your child in and out. If in an emergency, and your child would need to be picked up by someone not scheduled, please call the site or send a message to let the staff know. Please bring a photo ID to pick up your child.
Please review additional Tiger Club policies in our Family Handbook.
We are looking forward to a fun summer of growth, adventure, and memories! If you have any questions, please contact our Tiger Club team:
Pre-K Site Supervisor, Susan Wark, susan.wark@isd477.org, 763-389-6085
K-5 Site Supervisor, Amanda Groshong, amanda.groshong@isd477.org, 763-389-7200
CE Secretary, Kristie Kaiser, kristie.kaiser@isd477.org, 763-389-6198
CE Coordinator, Kayla Maring, kayla.maring@isd477.org, 763-389-6176
Tiger Club Encore - Incoming 7th & 8th graders
Tiger Club Encore: Gr. 7-8 (entering)
TC Encore is about preparing young people to be responsible at home, as well as in the community. We will teach them basic skills that they will need for life. Highlights include weekly trips in the community, preparing snacks and shopping for groceries, hands-on activities, field trips, visiting businesses, volunteering in the community, preparing to be on their own, being peer mentors, etc. These young students will always be on the go and are kept very busy all summer long! Please note: a bike and helmet are required to participate in TC Encore. Space is limited, so register early!
Registration
Summer Tiger Club Encore registration opens on Tuesday, March 31st, at 8 AM. Enrollment requests are made in your Arux childcare account at https://isd477.arux.app/
Location and Dates
TC Encore is located at the Intermediate School as a home base.
The program runs: June 2–August 20 from 6 AM–6 PM, Monday–Friday.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays are the main TC Encore programming days when students will be out and about in the community.
- Mondays and Fridays TC Encore students may be combined with our older School Age Tiger Club students depending on enrollments for those days.
There is no TC Encore on the following days:
- Monday, June 1 for staff training
- Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Holiday
- Friday, July 3 for Independence Day Holiday
- Friday, August 21 for room cleaning and school year preparation
Summer Rates & Fees
There is one daily rate for all students who attend Tiger Club Encore during the summer, regardless of the number of days you attend. A minimum of 24 days in the summer is required for all Tiger Club Encore contracts due to the nature of the program. Drop-in care is not guaranteed and will depend on staffing and class availability, so planning ahead is ideal.
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Summer 2026 |
Rates for TC Encore |
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Pick Your Day |
$43 / Day |
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Drop-in Day |
$49 / Day |
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Non-refundable Registration Fee (includes t-shirt) |
$40 / Child |
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Field Trip Fee (6 field trips) - |
$130 / Child |
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CE Activities Shuttle Fee |
$20 / Child in CE Camps |
Summer Schedules
- All TC Encore contracts will be charged a minimum of 24 days at the contracted rate.
- All schedules are final after May 1. You are responsible for confirming your schedule and the dates you sign up for prior to this deadline.
- After May 1 you may not remove any dates and you will be charged for all dates listed on your summer schedule.
- After May 1, drop-in days can be added and will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Fee Breakdowns
- Registration Fee: $40/contract (includes t-shirt. Please note that this registration fee is non-refundable for withdrawn contracts at any time after registering a student. Students do not receive a t-shirt if their contract is pulled before summer starts).
- Daily Fee: $43/day, or $49/day after May 1 (drop-in rate)
- Field Trip Fee: $130/contract (charged on your first summer invoice if your child is registered for any field trip days. We do not pro-rate or refund; the $130 fee applies for any number of summer field trips your child attends.)
- CE Activities Shuttle Fee: $20/contract for any kids in Community Ed camps. A shuttle sign-up form will be sent to families throughout the summer.
The field trip fee ($130/contract) is charged on the first summer invoice in mid-May and due that same week. This fee covers admission fees and transportation costs and is an additional cost to the daily fee. The field trip fee is a set price and you do not receive a discount or refund for any missed field trips.
Please note that all staff go on field trips. If you do not wish to participate in the field trips, you must make sure you do not have any field trip dates selected on your contract or you will be charged. You will also need to find separate child care on field trip days.
Field Trip Dates:
- Wed. June 10 - Hyland Lake Park/Nature Reserve
- Wed. June 24 - Como Zoo/ Park Pool
- Wed. July 15 - Big Rock Creek
- Wed. July 29 - Anoka Aquatics Center
- Thu. August 6 - Mille Lacs County Fair
- Tue. August 18 - Elm Creek Park/Swimming
We offer van transportation for students who are signed up for summer Community Ed programs. A one-time $20 CE Activities Shuttle Fee will apply for the whole summer. Our shuttle service follows the Community Ed summer schedule and is only available to those enrolled in Community Ed camps/classes. We cannot provide transportation to other activities (Ex: golf at the golf course, hockey at the arena). Our shuttle service runs Monday–Thursday from 8:00AM–3:30PM on days that Tiger Club is in session. There is no van transportation available on field trip days.
Billing and Late/Withdraw Fees
Invoices are issued every other Tuesday and must be paid in full by that Friday. Payment covers the upcoming two weeks of care and is due in full regardless of attendance. If payment is not received by the Friday due date, childcare will stop immediately and a $25 late fee will be applied. A $25 late fee will be added each billing cycle until the past-due balance is paid in full. Late fees will not be waived. Families are strongly encouraged to enroll in auto-pay through Arux to avoid late fees and interruptions in care.
If you withdraw from the program at any time, you will be assessed a $25 withdrawal fee.
Daily Summer Schedule
Tiger Club Encore students will be separated from School Age Tiger Club Tuesdays-Thursdays each week. Encore students will be off-site in the community often. More information to come on daily schedules! Please note: a bike and helmet are required to participate in TC Encore.
There will be free breakfast and lunch again this summer for our community. All students will have a chance to get breakfast and lunch from the summer meals program. They will also be provided a snack each day. Students should bring a labeled water bottle each day to stay hydrated.
Summer staff will send out communication that will include a list of everything the kids need each day. Communication will be done through our new Arux Childcare App (more info coming soon!).
Authorized individuals who have been given permission in Arux for pick up are the only people allowed to sign your child in and out for the day. You must come into the building to sign your child in and out. If in an emergency, and your child would need to be picked up by someone not scheduled, please call the site or send a message to let the staff know. Please bring a photo ID to pick up your child.
TC Encore students will abide by Tiger Club policies and procedures. Please see the Family Handbook for information.
School Year - School Age Program (K-5)
2026-27 School Year Tiger Club
2026-2027 School Year Registration Opens Tuesday, March 17 @ 8 AM
Tiger Club is a Preschool and School Age Program that offers creative, safe, and engaging fun before and after school and during the summer months. Showing "Tiger Pride" is our goal. We work to offer a variety of well supervised, nurturing activities that work with the whole child and helping them as they grow. Program activities include health and wellness, arts and crafts, technology play and learning, building relationships and friendships, and developing social skills.
The program is designed to help meet each families needs, with options for childcare. We offer consistent and pick your days/drop-in schedule.
Please review the "Preschool Program" tab for more details on the school year.
School Age Care Program
Before and after school care is offered for children grades K-5. We are also open on most non-school days. Activities include: arts & crafts, reading fun, math games, gym time, computer lab or iPad time, outdoor activities, as well as guest speakers, field trips, and more! An after school snack is included.
- Location: Primary School for Grades K-5
- Hours: 6am until school begins and after school until 6pm
- Monday - Friday on school days and some non-school days.
| Days/Times | Consistent Schedule | Drop-In/ Pick your Day |
| Before School (AM) | $13/AM | $18/AM |
| After School (PM) | $18/PM | $25/PM |
| Non-School Day | $43/NSD | $49/NSD |
Preschool Program
Preschool Program
Tiger Club is proud to offer a companion child care program to our Hand in Hand Preschool schedule. Children entering our Summer Tiger Club program do NOT need to be enrolled in a Hand in Hand Preschool class, but priority enrollment is given to those who are. Children entering our School Year Tiger Club program DO need to be enrolled in a Hand in Hand Preschool class. All preschoolers attending Preschool Tiger Club must be 3 years old, toilet trained, and self-sufficient in the bathroom.
We are proud to say that Tiger Club is a Parent Aware 4 Star Program, and we work with the Hand in Hand staff to further enrich your child’s experience at preschool. School year information:
- Location: Family Center, 706 First Street, Princeton, MN
- Hours: 6:00am-5:30pm
- Monday-Friday on school days and some non-school days
| Days/Times | Consistent Schedule | Drop In/ Pick your day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3 Hours | $20/Day | $30/Day |
| Under 6 Hours | $30/Day | $40/Day |
| Over 6 Hours | $43/Day | $49/Day |
| Non-School Day | $43/Day | $49/Day |
Non-School Days
Non-School Days are for school days off for holidays and teacher workshop days. This option does not pertain to inclement weather days. The following are the 2026/27 Non School Days available:
- August 31
- September 1 (Preschool Only)
- September 2 (Preschool Only)
- September 3 (Preschool Only)
- September 4
- October 14 - 16
- November 23 - 24 (Preschool Only)
- November 25
- December 23
- December 28 - 30
- January 18
- February 5
- March 3 - 4 (Preschool Only)
- March 5
- March 29
- April 16
- May 27 (Preschool Only)
Inclement weather days are an option for families that would like to continue to utilize Tiger club on days that the school calls an E-learning day due to weather. Tiger Club will still be open for families that pre-register with an option for drop off if staffing permits.
