SPICE Walton County School District?

[Chiofam]

Does anybody know anything about this program? I am considering putting my children into it for daycare, it sounds great. Although, being new to the area, I only have a reference from the guidance counselor. Thanks again to all of you who so kindly offer your opinions!

 

[ShallowsNole]

My son attended SPICE at Butler Elementary afterschool and summer from kindergarten through fifth grade, and rode a bus over from South Walton during sixth grade. We had no complaints - other than me feeling guilty that, since I work, he had to have afterschool and summer care at all.

I don't know how they work the SPICE program now with both Bay and Butler being elementary schools, and I know that at the time we stopped using SPICE, there was a waiting list.

Hopefully Debbie Moon is still the coordinator.

 

[Chiofam]

My son attended SPICE at Butler Elementary afterschool and summer from kindergarten through fifth grade, and rode a bus over from South Walton during sixth grade. We had no complaints - other than me feeling guilty that, since I work, he had to have afterschool and summer care at all.

I don't know how they work the SPICE program now with both Bay and Butler being elementary schools, and I know that at the time we stopped using SPICE, there was a waiting list.

Hopefully Debbie Moon is still the coordinator.

Thanks for the input. My kids will be going to Freeport elementary, and it is held at Freeport middle school. I don't know if they hold it at more than one school or not, but Pam Oakes is the facilitator now. They said there is no waiting list also. Thanks again

 

[Uncle Timmy]

Does this mean your children will become SPICE Girls?

 

[ShallowsNole]

Normally each school has its own program. Again, I was satisfied with the one at Butler, but I don't have any references for the Freeport SPICE. Good luck!!

 

[Chiofam]

Does this mean your children will become SPICE Girls?

There's got to be one in every group!

 

[Smiling JOe]

There's got to be one in every group!

Since not all of us have kids in school, perhaps you can give us a briefing on SPICE.

 

[Chiofam]

Since not all of us have kids in school, perhaps you can give us a briefing on SPICE.

SPICE stands for Student Programs in Community Education. From what I gather, it's basically a "daycare" program sponsored by the Walton County School District for school age kids that takes place at the school. Lots of activities, and affordable for working parents, especially with more than one child.

 

[Laura Ekstrom]

My girls have been to SPICE several times this summer and have a ball. The director is great with the kids and makes it a fun place for them to be. During the summer they also go on field trips every Monday and Wed. like the pirate ship, bowling, etc. I would reccomend you give it a try!!!

 

[pepper64]

I guess I can put my 2 cents in. When it comes to after school for bay and butler, my money is on the boys and girls club. Over the summer, they had several kids come from spice. Many of the parents said that they like the educational aspects of the b&g club. Many parents complained that their child didn't get the one on one homework help at spice that they do at the club. Check out the bus that picks up kids at Butler and ask the driver and kids their opinions