Tuition Based Program Supervisor:
Rachael Birgy ~ 231-264-8289 ext. 4170
Preschool and Kid's Club Program Directors:
Linda Dart at Lakeland Elementary ~ 231-264-8289
Kathy Lee (Interim) at Mill Creek Academy ~ 231-267-9955
Summer Kid's Club Program Director:
Elaine DiGiovanni - Director- [email protected]
Billing Coordinator:
Katie Knust - [email protected]
Enrollment Information
We currently have a wait list for morning Kids' Club enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
Looking for 2025/26 enrollment? Find your program below!
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2025/26 Preschool Enrollment
Please complete all 3 Online Forms for Enrollment (one per child):
Some forms require a handwritten signature. We will get your signature on these electronic forms at our August open house.
1 . 2025-2026 Lakeland Elementary Preschool Enrollment Form*
OR
2025-2026 Mill Creek Academy Preschool Enrollment Form**
2. Child Information Record (BCAL-3731 rev. 3/17/2022)
3. Written Information Packet Document and Food Agreement
Health Appraisal (BCAL-3305) This form should be printed and brought to your doctor for completion, some clinics do provide the form. If you are unable to print, please request a copy from us.
2025-2026 Participant Handbook for Preschool & Kids' Club information for Parent/Guardian on program rules and policies.
*For enrollment in GSRP at Lakeland, you will also need to complete this link: GSRP PRE-APPLICATION PROCESS.
**For enrollment at MCA preschool, there is a $100.00 non-refundable, per child registration fee.
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2025 Summer Kids Club
Please complete all 4 Online Forms for Enrollment (one per child):
Some forms require a handwritten signature. We will get your signature on these electronic forms the first day your child attends Summer Kids Club.
1. 2025 Summer Kids' Club Enrollment Form
2. Child Information Record (BCAL-3731 Rev. 3/17/2022)
3. Written Information Packet Document and Food Agreement
Enrollment is not guaranteed and spaces are limited. Enrollment is based on first come, first served.
Summer Kids' Club is for school-age students enrolled at Elk Rapids Schools at Lakeland Elementary and Mill Creek Academy, entering K through Fifth Grade (age 12). Students must be 5 by June 13th, 2025. (Students out of district will be added to a waitlist. Priority enrollment will be awarded to MCA and Lakeland students first).
Nontraditional and bi-weekly schedules will be accommodated if there is not a wait list for enrollment by June 13, 2025.
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2025/26 Kids' Club Enrollment request
Coming Soon!
Summer Kids' Club uses Brightwheel to manage attendance and billing.
You may download the app onto your mobile device.
It will be required that you make a Brightwheel account to enroll in any of our programs.