What is Oaks Plus?
Oaks Plus encompasses all before and after school programs and offers students and families a variety of opportunities in athletics, clubs, childcare, and summer camps.
Athletic Opportunities
Middle school students can participate in Oaks Plus Athletics. Our teams include baseball, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track and field, and soccer. Your child can try out for these no-cut sports and be placed on in-house, JV, or Varsity teams.
Our focus is to encourage your child to experience the duty and delight of athletics while learning to treat others how we wish to be treated. We believe that sports provide enriching opportunities to learn and grow as students face new and different challenges in a supportive and encouraging environment.
The Oaks is one of 13 schools in the Indianapolis Independent School League (IISL), in which our JV (5th & 6th grades) and Varsity (7th & 8th grades) teams play. To allow our ‘no-cut’ philosophy for every willing student to participate on a team, we have in-house teams that play in intramural leagues against other Oaks teams or local teams like Tab Rec. Tryouts are held so that coaches can assess the skills and abilities of players and assign them to a conference or in-house team where they’ll be appropriately challenged and supported.
Clubs
Every quarter, a wide variety of clubs are offered to extend your child’s learning experience outside the classroom. Clubs at the middle school include art, sports activities, poetry, writing, or climbing.
Childcare Offerings
Oaks Plus Extended Day Program is our childcare offering for currently enrolled Oaks Academy students. Fees are billed to your account based on hourly rates, and families receive their hourly rate at the beginning of the year.
If your child is dropped off before the official start of the school arrival window (7:45 am), they will automatically be signed in to Before Care.
After Care requires reservations, which can be scheduled in advance, and is available until 6 pm. If your child remains in class after regular dismissal (3:40 - 4:00 pm), they will automatically be signed in to After Care. Students without an After Care reservation who are not picked up during regular dismissal will incur a $15 late fee in addition to After Care charges.
The Oaks also offers Full Day Care on select weekdays when classes are not in session during the school year. Parents may utilize this program for any length of time between 8 am - 5 pm.
Summer Camps
Camp Oaks offers exciting summer experiences for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade, with hands-on activities reflective of the care and quality of The Oaks Academy. From themed enrichment camps and skill-developing athletic camps to an unforgettable adventure trip, your child can explore, learn, and grow all summer long. More information is shared with parents
Frequentyly Asked Questions
| What activities are available during Childcare? |
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Students in Before Care receive a breakfast snack and are given time for homework review or physical activity before they are sent to class when the drop-off window begins. Students in After Care receive an afternoon snack and time to work on homework before enjoying unstructured time for physical activity in the fieldhouse or outdoor spaces. Full Day Care is a blend of Before and After Care with additional organized activities. Students must bring their own lunch and will enjoy morning and afternoon snacks provided by the school. |
| Who can sign up for clubs? |
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Clubs at the middle school are offered to all 6th – 8th grade students and may occur before or after school. Some club activities may take place off campus, requiring partial or full transportation by the parent. |
| How do I sign my child up for Oaks Plus activities? |
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Information on Oaks Athletics, clubs, and summer camps is emailed to parents throughout the year, and registration details are also available on our Parent Portal. No registration is needed to utilize Before Care. If your child is dropped off before the official start of the school day, they will automatically be signed into Before Care. After Care requires reservations, which can be scheduled in advance. Lower school students with an After Care reservation will be transported by bus at the start of dismissal. Parents may utilize Full Day Care for however long it is needed during the day (full day or drop-in) and are charged their hourly rate for whatever time is utilized. All Oaks Plus pickup will take place at the Martindale-Brightwood Campus. |
| What is the cost of Oaks Plus activities? |
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Fees for athletics, clubs, and camps are set based on each activity. Pricing for all Oaks Plus offerings is determined by using an income-based sliding scale. If you are eligible for a discount, your pricing tier will appear at the checkout stage of the registration process. Childcare fees are billed to your account based on hourly interval rates, and families receive their Before and After Care rate at the beginning of the year. |
| Who is eligible to play on an Oaks team? |
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We offer competitive athletic teams for 5th – 8th grade students. Any Oaks student willing to attend consistently, work hard, and do what he or she is asked to do can participate in Oaks Athletics. While The Oaks does not cut participants based on ability, students will be divided into conference and in-house teams where they’ll be appropriately challenged and supported. |
| Does The Oaks offer sports for younger students? |
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Athletics for students in Pre-K to 4th grade are offered through after-school clubs or in a partnership with Tab Rec. |
| What league do Oaks teams play in? |
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We participate in the Indianapolis Independent School League (IISL), in which our JV (5th and 6th grades) and Varsity (7th and 8th grades) teams play. In-house teams participate in intramural leagues against other Oaks teams or local teams like Tab Rec. The IISL is composed of 13 schools: The Oaks Academy, Mooresville Christian Academy, Park Tudor School, Sycamore School, The Orchard School, Hasten Hebrew Academy, Bethesda Christian Academy, Traders Point Christian Academy, St. Richards Episcopal School, International School of Indiana, Indianapolis Christian Schools, Indiana School for the Deaf, and Greenwood Christian Academy. |
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