Tuition and Registration Information for the 2026-2027 School Year

***READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE REGISTERING.  YOU WILL BE HELD TO THIS POLICY***

 

​TUITION

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​​Deposit: A non-refundable Registration Fee of $250/session/child is due at the time of registration. Families who qualify for tuition assistance may be eligible to waive all or part of the registration fee.​​

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Self-Pay Tuition: A Community-Supported Sliding Scale:

Our tuition operates on a sliding scale, with rates varying by group to reflect the unique and increasingly enriching experiences offered at each level. We invite families to self-select a tuition rate within the provided scale that aligns with their current financial situation. This model ensures our programs remain accessible to a diverse community. Families who are able to contribute at the higher end of the scale directly support our scholarship fund, helping to provide financial assistance for others and strengthening our community-driven approach to outdoor education.

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Tuition Range by Group (Per School Year):  

• Mondays (Ages 10-14): $3,500 - $3,800

• Tuesdays (Ages 5-9): $3,450 - $3,750

• Tuesdays (Ages 10-12): $3,500 - $3,800

• Fridays (Ages 12-18): $3,600 - $3,900

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Full Tuition: 

• At the date below for each semester, you agree that your family will be responsible for the full tuition for that semester. At that point, no refunds will be issued (except for the 15-day window for new families, mentioned further down on this page). Even if you’re on a payment plan, and you decide to cancel, you are agreeing to pay the full tuition.

 

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Discounts, Payment Plans, and Tuition Assistance

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Discounts: 

• 10% sibling discount

• 10% off each additional session if you enroll in one child in more than one day per week

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Monthly Payment Plans are available and will be set up through an automatic payment system during registration.​​​​

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​​​​​​​​​Tuition Assistance:

• There is a limited amount of funding available for families who need financial assistance.

• To be considered for tuition assistance, you must register in Kiva. If you decide to unenroll in the program after receiving a tuition assistance notification, you will receive a full refund.

• Even if you've applied for tuition assistance in the past, please fill out the application again to be considered for the next school year.

• While it is inconvenient not to know what’s happening with CHE, you cannot apply for tuition assistance to cover the gaps as a backup in case CHE funding is cut.​​​

 

 

REFUNDS:

 

One-Time Registration Fee is non-refundable. First Tuition Installments are non-refundable​ 8 weeks prior to the semester start date.

• Full tuition is non-refundable within 4 weeks before the semester begins.

If a NEW family (the current semester is your child's first semester at Kiva) decides to withdraw within 15 days of the program start date:

• The Kiva Center keeps the Registration Fee and Tuition Payment #1, plus Tuition Payment #2

• The family will not be responsible for future monthly installments.

If a RETURNING family decides to withdraw after 15 days of the program start date:

• The Kiva Center will keep the Registration Fee, Tuition Payment #1, and any Monthly Installments paid for months already fully or partially attended.

• The family will be responsible for all remaining Monthly Installments through the program session’s end date, unless we are able to fill the child's space in the program

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*In the case of a family emergency, refunds will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the Directors.

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