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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 Summer Camp Parent Guide Camp Sessions ● Session 1: June 13-24 ● Session 2: June 27-July 8 (Excluding July 4) ● Session 3: July 11-22 ● Session 4: July 25-August 5 Camp Hours: ● Camp activities take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ● Supervised play is available before and after from 7:30 to 9 a.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m. at no additional charge Fees ● $390 per two-week session for Iowa City residents (persons living within the city limits of Iowa City). ● Session 2 is $351 as it excludes July 4. ● Nonresident fee is an additional $5 fee per session per child. ● AM and PM play available at no additional fee. Registration for AM and PM play is not necessary. Camp is for students who have completed grades K-6 in the 2021/2022 school year. Those completing kindergarten by June 2022 must have also turned age 5 by Sept. 15, 2021. Summer Camp New this year- We are excited to be offering a nature-based STEAM camp located at the Ned Ashton House, 820 Park Rd. Each session will include some old favorites and many new engaging, hands-on activities. We will spend lots of time outdoors on the Ashton House grounds learning and experiencing nature! Activities your child may participate in include: ● Gardening ● Swimming ● Campfire Safety/Cooking/Singing ● Building Hydroponics ● STEAM Earth Science Activities ● Raising Monarchs ● Mapping ● Plant identification ● Birding ● Soil Profiling ● Building homes for wildlife ● Pottery and other crafts ● Games This year, instead of field trips, camp staff have arranged for many special guests to provide varied fun and new learning activities. Some of these visitors include: • Project Green • Green Iowa AmeriCorps • The IC Science Booster Club • Hydroponic Specialists • Art Teachers • And more! Located below is a schedule of what each day may look like for your child. Campers will be divided into groups according to age. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday/Thursday: AM Play 7:30-9am AM Play 7:30-9am Introductions 9-9:20am Introductions 9-9:20am Wash hands and AM Snack 9:20-10am Wash hands and AM Snack 9:20-10am Activities (rotations) 10-11:40am Activities (rotations) 10-11:40am Wash hands and clean up 11:40-11:55am Wash hands and clean up 11:40-11:55am Lunch and Restroom 11:55-12:30pm Lunch and Restroom 11:55-12:30pm Walk to City Park 12:30-1pm Activities (rotations) 12:30-3:30pm Review pool rules at City Park 1-1:15pm Wash hands and PM Snack 3:30-4pm Swim at City Park Pool 1:15-3pm PM Play 4-5:30pm Walk back to Ashton House 3-3:30pm Wash hands and PM Snack 3:30-4pm PM Play 4-5:30pm Admission A child is eligible to enter the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department Summer Day Camp program under the following conditions: 1. Space is available 2. The child will have completed any grade K-6 by June 2022 a. Those completing kindergarten by June 2022 must have also turned age 5 by Sept. 15, 2021 3. All required forms are properly completed and returned with full payment Staff Counselors are carefully chosen for their interest and experience in leading children’s recreation activities. Staff trained in First Aid and CPR will be on-site at all times. In addition to our regular camp staff, certified lifeguards will be on duty during all pool activities. Our expected staff-to- child ratio will be 1:10 for most activities. Specialists will lend expertise in creating unique recreation programs offered at camp, assuring you and your child well-planned, safe, and exciting activities every day. Arrival and Departure for Summer Camp ● Check in at Ned Ashton House between 7:30 and 9:00 am Parents must check their child(ren) in with camp staff every morning, by signing and time stamping the log. Please check your child(ren) in by 9:00 a.m. ● Check out at Ned Ashton House between 4:00 and 5:30 pm Please park your car and walk into the building to sign your child(ren) out. You must present a valid I.D. as a form of verification when your child is being signed out. Campers will not be allowed to leave for any other reason without advance, written notification to the Supervisor. Late Pickup Charge Parents of children left after 5:30 pm will be charged $5.00 for each additional 5 minutes. If you run into a problem, call ahead- we’ll help in any way we can. What to Bring for Camp All children should bring their daily needs inside a backpack or bag, as we may be carrying our possessions with us most of the day. ● Swimsuit and Towel: Campers will swim about 3 times per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) at the City Park Pool. In cases of inclement weather campers will not be swimming. ● Lunch: Campers should bring their own lunch every day. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available during camp hours. Due to storage restrictions, bulky coolers are discouraged. ● Supplemental Snacks (if desired): We will provide two simple snacks each day, scheduled for mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Parents may wish to supplement according to their own child’s needs. We suggest packing fruit, cheese, crackers, etc. Purchasing snacks from vending machines will not be allowed during camp hours. Note: Parents/Caregivers of children with special dietary needs should plan on providing snacks for their child. ● Water Bottle: As we will be spending as much time outdoors as possible. A water bottle is important to keep your child hydrated throughout the day. No glass water bottles. ● Non-water-soluble sunscreen: A medical release is necessary for staff to apply sunscreen and is included in the registration packet. We have found in past summers that spray sunscreen can be highly ineffective and easily wasted. Please note that spray sunscreen is not allowed at camp. We recommend lotion sunscreens and/or sun protection swim shirts in order to sufficiently protect your camper from the sun. What to Leave at Home ● Electronic games/devices and trading cards. ● Personal cell phones: If a camper needs to contact a parent throughout the day, a phone will be provided. Playing games and holding conversations on cell phones is not allowed. ● Jewelry and other valuables ● Money for Vending Machines: Children are not allowed to purchase items from the vending machines or anything similar during camp. Please purchase items for your child(ren) before or after camp. Please make sure your child does not have prohibited items, and make sure their bag isn’t too heavy. What to Wear ● Camp t-shirt (every day): One camp t-shirt is provided with camp registration. One Camp shirt will be given per enrollment, not one shirt per session. Additional shirts will be available for purchase for $6.00 while supplies last at the Ned Ashton House and on the registration form. ● Closed toed shoes and socks: We will be walking off paved pathways for many of our activities and there may be poison ivy in the area. Closed toed shoes and socks are recommended to protect your child and allow them to participate in camp activities. Sandals, crocs, flip-flops or any similar footwear may be brought for use at the pool, but they are not allowed during daily activities. ● Shorts or Pants: Shorts or pants that are comfortable and allow movement are recommended. Clothes may get dirty depending on activities. ● Regulation Swimwear is required at the pool. Please mark the inside of all apparel with the child’s name and phone number. Transportation Instead of public transportation, we will be walking to and from City Park and City Park pool via Manor Drive. Under no circumstances will your child be walking along Park Road. In lieu of field trips, many special guests will travel to the Ned Ashton House to present a variety of new activities several times each week. Camp Visitors Parents and caregivers are welcome to visit with children and counselors prior to and after activities, but please do not interrupt activities unless it is necessary. Only registered children may participate in camp activities. Parents and guardians may observe, but please identify yourself to staff upon arrival and be prepared to show valid identification. Illness and/or Injury Please do not bring your child to camp if they: ● have or have had a fever of 100°F or above in the last 24 hours ● are vomiting or has vomited in the last eight hours ● have a communicable illness such as chickenpox, strep bacterial infection, Covid-19, or any illness considered to be contagious by the Johnson County Health Department. You will be contacted immediately if your child exhibits any of the above symptoms. You will be asked to remove your child until all symptoms have subsided. ○ If your child is ill or will not be attending camp, call the Recreation Division Office after 8 a.m. at (319)356-5100 ○ If your child becomes ill or injured during the day, we will call according to the EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION you provided. If this information changes during the summer, please notify us. Medications ● Medications* should not be sent in your child’s backpack. ● Parents must complete and sign a medication release form during check-in for medication(s) to be administered. This includes prescription, non-prescription drugs, creams, lotions, etc. Please leave your child’s medication and release form with the check-in staff. You may pick it up at the end of the day if necessary. ● All medication MUST BE in the original container with the name of the medication, physician’s name, and amount to be given printed on the label. Pharmacists are willing to divide medication into two separate bottles upon your request. ● All medication will be administered by Recreation Division staff ○ A new medication release form is to be filled out for each two-week session. ● *Epi-pens, emergency inhalers, and other medications used for emergency conditions will be carried in the child’s backpack. All other medications will be held by staff. Inclement Weather In case of inclement weather, children will remain at the Ned Ashton House. Should severe weather occur during the afternoon, children will either be transported back to the Ned Ashton House or will take shelter at the City Park Pool. Rain Out Line Any changes to your child’s pick-up location will be posted on Rain Out Line To access this information, Go to the City Website: www.icgov.org/rainoutline • Create an account. Search for Iowa City Parks and Recreation. Locate the Summer Camp Program. Select the star to favorite Camp. Select the bell to enable notifications. Special Needs Parents of children with disabilities or children requiring special arrangements should note these special needs on the registration form AND make a special accommodation request in writing to Joyce Carroll at joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org. The more time we have before the program begins, the better we will be able to meet the needs of the individual. Insufficient or lack of notice may delay your child’s attendance. Contact us and we’ll be glad to help if possible! Low Income Requirements ICPRD accepts applications for discounts on programs and pass fees for patrons that are income eligible. Applications are available online at https://www.iowa-city.org/Forms/RecAssist. Eligibility applies only to residents of Iowa City. One application must be filled out per calendar year. For more information, contact Brad Barker, Recreation Superintendent, at 319-356-5102 or brad-barker@iowa-city.org. Refund Policy (NEW) All refund requests must be made to the Program Supervisor, Joyce Carroll at 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 or at joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org. Full refunds will be made for withdrawals requested by May 27th. All other withdrawals will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for withdrawals requested less than 1 week in advance of session start date. Prorated refunds for health reasons may be considered after camp begins and requests must be made in writing to the Program Supervisor, Joyce Carroll at 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 or at joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org. A doctor’s certificate may be required. No refunds will be given for programs which have been completed. Dismissal The following will warrant dismissal: ● The child cannot adjust and requires individual attention at a level that prevents the leader(s) from caring for other children. ● The child exhibits social or emotional problems that are detrimental to themselves, other children, or staff. ○ We will work closely with parents to discourage inappropriate, disruptive, or dangerous behavior. In all cases, no child will be permanently withdrawn without an attempt to conference with parents. ○ Behaviors such as fighting, physical aggression, choosing to leave the group/camp area, bullying behaviors, severe or consistent noncompliance, and disrespect will require parent conferencing. If behaviors do not improve, dismissal from camp will be an option. ○ Physical aggression, disruptive or dangerous behavior may be cause for immediate dismissal from camp. Please discuss concerns in advance of attendance. This can save us all from needing to discuss issues later. We look forward to providing exciting summer recreation activities for your child(ren). Please participate in your child’s experience through comments and suggestions. Warmest Regards, Joyce Carroll, CPRP Program Supervisor Iowa City Recreation Division (319) 356 5223 joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org Federal I.D. # 42-600-4805