CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Children should feel safe and be protected at all times. We have a full Youth Protection policy protecting kids. The full policy is available upon request. We will always try have 2 adults present, when children are in the Studio. If at any time there is a situation where there is not yet a second adult, children should not be left alone, parents will need to stay. All paid staff and volunteers working with children have had a background check.
STUDIO CAPACITY LIMIT
At this time we can accommodate 25 pARTicipants in the space. Each person will come in and choose a spot. This will be their work station for the day. There is some flexibility to move around to use the hot glue gun station, sewing machine, special project location, window seat, "living room" or snack area. Having a designated spot allows us to serve more people and families and helps contain the sprawl of projects throughout the space. At this time, we are drop-in for Open Studio, but parents are welcome to call in and find out what the current occupancy is in the Studio.
OPEN STUDIO DROP OFF FOR AGES 12+
Youth aged 12-17 can be dropped off (be independent) during Open Studio, if appropriate waiver forms have been filled out. On file, Maxtivity must have a current limited liability release, emergency contact info, communicable disease release, drop off/pick up or walk home waiver, photo release, and signed code of conduct. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult, someone age 18 or older unless enrolled in a camp, class, or club. If a child behaves in a way that is contrary to our studio agreements or CODE OF CONDUCT, then a parent will be called and asked to come pick up their child within 20 min.
SIGN IN PROCESS
Everyone using or spending time in the Studio will sign in. Date, name, contact number for that day, payment, and time in and time out. pARTicipants can simply scan their card in/out.
RESERVATIONS/TIME LIMIT
At this time, we are not taking reservations, but as we grow, it may become a necessity. We serve on a first come, first served basis. As we strive to serve more people and our pARTicipant base increases, it is clear that we will
need to limit use of the Studio. Please remember: We are a small, local, non-profit. Maxtivity strives to provide artistic opportunities for as many people as possible in our community, therefore we have decided to limit Open Studio time to two hours per visit.
PARTICIPANTSHIP TIMING
The first day of a pARTicipantship starts the day of signing up. The monthly pARTicipation runs for 30 days from that date. If an individual or family comes to Open Studio on the day signed up, admission is included. There are options to pay for just one month, get set up for recurring months, or arrange a lump sum payment for 6 months or one year.