KID’S CORNER

School Bus Registration

The American Embassy Recreation Association of Dar es Salaam (AERA DSM), proudly provides busing services for embassy children (EFM’s and MOH’s of USDH) grades PK-12 to Lower & Upper IST and The French School. Rates for the 2023-2024 school year are $4,500 per child per school year. Please review the below AERA policies, terms and conditions, then complete the below form in order to register your child. A member of our transportation staff will process your application then will be in contact to confirm registration, finalise payment details and provide applicable bus schedules and information.

For specific questions please contact our transportation coordinator, Emmily Ndomba at aeradaressalaam@gmail.com.

School Bus Policies and Procedures

2024-2025 School Bus Enrolment Form

ASA SIGN-UP form

USG pays for one round trip service per school day between school and home (DSSR 277). This funding covers services that would be afforded to children free of charge in the U.S.

AERA additionally provides complimentary shuttle services home from After School Activities (ASA). Eligible activities must conclude prior to 4:00pm (M-F). Please submit a separate form for each child for each ASA session.

Email our transportation coordinator, Emily at aeradaressalaam@gmail.com with any questions.

Parent/Guardian Names*

Parent/Guardian Emails*

Parent/Guardian Cell Numbers*

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USDH's Office

(State, DOD, CDC, USAID etc)

Parent/Guardian's Office Ext. (If applicable)

Student Name, DOB, Grade & School*

ie- Sarah Smith, 2/25/2024, G1, IST

Student Expected Date to Start School*

Dar es Salaam House Address*

(GSO Housing Number or Dar Addressed both accepted)

Notes

Allergies, Medical Information, housing changes or special requests. Please also include the dates that the student will start and or stop using the bus if their times vary from the normal beginning and end dates of the school year.

Bus Policies, Terms and Conditions*

I agree to abide by all AERA school bus policies*

Agree

Financial Commitment*

By clicking submit below, I hereby signup my child/children to use the school bus transportation service provided by the American Embassy Recreation Association- AERA (or American Club) for the Academic year beginning in August 2024 , ending in June June or July of 2025. I also confirm and authorise the Financial Office of the US Embassy at my respective office or department to issue payment on my behalf from my transportation allowance, amounting to Four Thousand and Five Hundred US Dollars only ($4,500.00) to cover the cost for each child, from August 2024 to June or July 2025. If not eligible for transport allowance, I will personally pay the transport fee in full.

Agree

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Members

VIP Full Club Reservation- $250, Available Times- Friday-Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm. (Planning, set-up & clean up included)
2 Hour Event Space Reservation- $50 (* This base fee does not include AERA staff support)
- Add Ons- $10 for decorations, $10 lawn game rentals, $15 per additional hr
2-Hour Staffed Event Space Reservation- $150 (Planning, access to basic decorations, lawn game usage, set-up & clean up included.)
$15 per additional Hour
**Must be an AERA Member to make this party reservation package. The party packages above are for 1-50 kids. Requests to safely accommodate more than 50 kids require additional staff at an additional rate of $10 per hour, for every 10 additional kids.

Non-Members

VIP Full Club Reservation- $300, Available Times- Friday-Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm. (Planning, set-up & clean up included)

2 Hour Event Space Reservation- $75 (* This base fee does not include AERA staff support)
- Add Ons- $10 for decorations, $10 lawn game rentals, $10 per additional hr
2-Hour Staffed Event Space Reservation- $200 (Planning, access to basic decorations, lawn game usage, set-up & clean up included.)
$20 per additional Hour

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