EnrichED FAQ

FAQs

Caledonia EnrichED is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of educational enrichment opportunities at Caledonia Community Schools through the collaboration of parents, educators, and the community. Currently, three programs operate under our umbrella; Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind (OM), Caledonia Robotics and Caledonia RAD Drone.

*Due to a lack of volunteers, Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind (OM) will not be operating under EnrichED during the 2022-23 season.

PROGRAM BREAK DOWN

OM* - With approval, OM students can compete at a higher Division

Primary 1st-2nd grade
Division I 3rd-5th grade
Division II 6th-8th grade
Division III 9th-12th grade

Robotics

Jr FLL 2nd-3rd grade
VEX IQ 4th-6th grade
MS VEX 7th-8th grade
HS VEX 9th-12th grade

RAD Drone

MS & HS RAD 7th-12th grade

KICK-OFF MEETINGS

Informational kick-off meetings are typically held prior to each season to educate parents on each Caledonia EnrichED Program, as follows:

JrFLL August
VEX IQ May (August 3 for 2022-23 only)
VEX May
RAD Drone October
OM* September/October

HOW TO REGISTER

Online registration opens the night of the information meeting for a limited number of weeks each year. Links can be found for each program on this website.

TEAM REQUESTS

Each registration form provides team members the opportunity to request a friend and, for those returning, to remain on the same team. While these requests are considered, they are not guaranteed.

COACHING

Teams will not be formed until 2 coaches (or 1 coach/mentor, in the case of HS VEX program) have been named for each team. Coaches are required to complete a background check.

EQUIPMENT & SHIRTS

All materials and equipment for teams, necessary to participate in competitions, will be provided, or funded by, each program. All Caledonia EnrichED team members are also provided with a t-shirt. The opportunity to purchase extra shirts for family members is often available for those interested.

FEES

Payments will be accepted online via Paypal or by check, made out to: "Caledonia Enriched" and mailed to PO Box 194, Caledonia, MI 49316. Please do not send or deliver money to school. All returned check fees will be the responsibility of the issuer.

2022-2023 RATES

Jr FLL $50
VEX IQ $65
MS VEX $70
HS VEX $75
RAD Drone $50

SCHOLARSHIPS

Caledonia EnrichED provides a limited number of scholarships to families who demonstrate significant financial need. Families may self-refer or be referred by school personnel or Caledonia EnrichED members. To be considered, please have a parent or guardian complete the following form.