Frequently Asked Questions
Get all the answers you need about our mentoring programs below.
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Below you’ll find answers to all our frequently asked questions, broken down by program. If your question isn’t specific to one program, see the “Other FAQs” section.
Summer Camp FAQs
For camp to run smoothly, we ask that campers be dropped off between 7:30-8 a.m. and picked up between 4:30-5:30 p.m. If a camper is going to be late or needs to leave early, please contact the camp ahead of time.
This summer, camp will be held at six schools across three school districts.
Tyler ISD:
- Bell Elementary
- Orr Elementary
- Hubbard Middle School
- Three Lakes Middle School
Whitehouse ISD:
- Stanton-Smith Elementary
Robinson ISD:
- Robinson Elementary
Our camp staff is made up of godly, passionate leaders who love kids and love Jesus. They are expert fun-raisers, excitement creators, memory makers, character builders, mentors and spiritual leaders.
What to bring:
- Swim Clothes
- Flip Flops
- Towel
- Blanket
- Pillow
What not to bring:
- Toys
- Trading Cards
- Electronics
We offer flexible income-based pricing for camp, so your cost will vary. You can use our pricing calculator for an estimate. For your official cost, please fill out the application. If you have questions, you can call us at (903) 593-9211 for Greater Tyler or (254) 752-6443 for Greater Waco.
There is an initial $50, non-refundable registration fee due at the time you sign your child up for Summer Camps. This fee is required to secure your child(ren)’s enrollment for the weeks that you have applied.
Listed below are your payment options:
- Set your account to auto-pay from your parent’s dashboard or call the front desk and have them set it up for you. Online, we accept credit/debit cards and EFT from your bank account.
- Make a payment online using a credit/debit card or your checking account information.
- Call the front desk or stop by our office and our team can take your payment. You'll find our office addresses and phone numbers on our Contact Us page.
After School FAQs
There is a $50 registration fee, but program costs vary per school. Please find your school's location on our locations page to see your weekly price. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Apply for financial aid by clicking HERE and following our enrollment process.
Yes. You will not be charged for the weeks you were not enrolled.
If your child needs to leave early or miss a day, let the main office know ahead of time whenever possible. If you know your child will not be attending a certain week, please call the main office with at least one week's notice.
Our staff are godly, joyful mentors trained in safety practices, group management and child development.
Students at our after-school programs play games, finish homework, have fun with friends, experience one-on-one mentoring and more.
Mentoring FAQs
Three main qualifications:
- 3rd - 10th grade
- Single parent, living with extended family or an adopted parent
- Want to be a mentee
The expectation for mentors is to meet in person with their mentee at least twice per month, but to keep in touch in other ways regularly. Hopefully as the relationship grows, mentors are meeting with their mentees even more often!
You can apply to become a mentor here.
No. One-on-one mentoring relationships through Mentor Connect are free for families.
The types of activities your child does with his or her mentor will vary according to your child’s interests, but can include anything from attending sports games to getting ice cream, hiking or working on homework together! As their relationship grows, mentors may also pursue more focused spiritual guidance through Bible study and intentional discipleship.
Other FAQs
No, Mentoring Alliance is not affiliated with any specific denomination, but everything we do is focused on helping kids spark growing faith in Jesus Christ. You can find our full statement of faith here.
We love all children and wish that we could accommodate every one of them in all of their uniqueness! However, the admittance of children with special needs is on a case by case basis. Our most recent policy is located in the parent’s handbook under admittance. It states that we currently accept children with special needs into our program if we can accommodate their needs and they are fully independent in personal hygiene. Behavioral policies apply. If you have any questions, please visit our Contact Us page to find your region’s contact information and we’d be happy to connect you with someone that can properly serve you.