03/11/2024
By Julie Nash

The university is excited to announce that the UML Childcare Pilot Project is offering summer care through two local providers, Little Angels Academy and Atlas Academy. Both providers have offered a discount for UML faculty and staff this summer (2024). Fall registration is not required for either location. Please note that the ages for summer care are expanded from the typical fall requirements. Spots are first come, first serve, with a limit of 5 families to receive the discount at each facility. More information on the programs and the registration process are below.

Little Angels Summer Program

“LAA Adventure Club” is Kindergarten through 12 years of age. Summer Session registration does not require fall enrollment.

Little Angels Academy has locations in both Dracut and Tyngsboro. Both locations are open from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Minimum of 2 days per week required.

Summer Tuition Plan:

  • Pre-School Tuition
    • Mornings only 8:30-11:30 a.m. $37.50/day
    • Full Day $75/day
    • 5 Full Days (Open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) $350/wk
  • Before and After School Care $10/hr

UMass Lowell faculty and staff taking those positions will receive a 20% discount. Spots are first come, first serve.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Little Angels Academy by phone or email to set up a tour. If you email, please CC childcare@uml.edu or email that address to inform us of your interest if you choose to call.

Contact:

If you have any questions, please contact childcare@uml.edu

Atlas Academy Summer Camps

We are thrilled to provide details of our Summer Camp 2024, including eligibility, dates, themes, schedule options, and pricing. Our camp offers a diverse range of activities designed to engage and enrich children throughout the summer.

Space is limited and slots will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Atlas will reserve 5 spots for UML faculty and staff at a 25% discount.

Summer Camp Dates and Hours: July 8 - Aug. 23 (7 Weeks) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Weekly Themes:

  • Week 1 (July 8-2): Gardening
  • Week 2 (July 15-19): Mystery Week
  • Week 3 (July 22-26): Nature Week
  • Week 4 (July 29-Aug. 2): Master Chef
  • Week 5 (Aug. 5-9): Under the Sea
  • Week 6 (Aug. 12-16): Pirate Fever
  • Week 7 (Aug. 19-22): Around the World

Families can sign their child up for as many weeks as they like.

Schedule Options: 5 Full Days OR 5 Half Days

Pricing:

  • 5 Full Days: $450 per week
  • 5 Half Days: $300 per week
  • $100 Application Fee and $300 Deposit (credited to July’s tuition)

Billing:

  • Tuition for summer camp will be billed in two installments.
  • July’s tuition will be billed on June 25, 2024.
  • August’s tuition will be billed on July 25, 2024.

Cost and Registration information for UMass Lowell employees

Eligibility: All children ages 2.9 through 10 are welcome to apply to our Summer Camp. Fall enrollment is not required for children to participate in summer camp.

If you are interested in Atlas Summer Camp please contact them by phone or email. When emailing, please CC childcare@uml.edu or email that account to let us know of your interest.

Contact
Email: mike.gustafson@atlas-academy.org
Phone: 978-905-8165

Please contact childcare@uml.edu with any questions and concerns.