Registration Begins: April 9th

Registration Begins: April 9th
Who Can Register
 Limited to children residing in Independence
 Children who have completed Grades K through 7
 Registration filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All information on the
Registration Form & Waiver is important and must be completed before
your child will be registered
MAKING NEW
FRIENDS
FUN FIELD TRIPS
Discipline & Guidance Policy:
Our goal is for each child to develop increasing self-control and the ability to work and play with others. To best understand your child and meet his/her needs, parents are asked to communicate to the staff any changes or incidents
which may affect the child’s behavior (i.e. divorce or separation, death of a family member, friend or pet, family or
friend moving). All information is kept in the strictest confidence.
OUTDOOR FUN
ALL children are expected to:
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Comply with the Camp Program rules
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Cooperate with staff and other children
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Respect self, others and property
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Communicate their needs.
 A place where kids
can be kids and have
a ton of summer fun
with friends!
SUMMER
CAMP IS...
 A structured day
supervised by
a professional,
trained team!
If camper’s behavior is contrary to these expectations or disruptive to others:
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Junior/Senior Camp Staff will follow these steps:
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Discuss with child the inappropriate behavior as well as the expected behavior.
The child will then be given the opportunity to correct the behavior.
If it is necessary, a 5-10 min. time out will be used.
 A nurturing and
mentoring
environment with
young adults who
love to spend time
with kids!
Tween/Teen Camp Staff will follow these steps:
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Camper will be told to stop the inappropriate behavior, and the consequences of not doing so.
1st WARNING
Discuss with the camper the inappropriate behavior as well as the expected behavior. 2nd WARNING
Camper will write a letter to parent. Letter will include what the camper did wrong, what he/she should
have done instead, and promise of improvement in the future.
Camp Schedule
 Monday through Friday from June 8th — August 5th
 Camp begins at 7:00 AM and students must arrive no later than 9 AM
 Camp ends at 6 PM and students must be picked up no later than 6 PM
 No Camp Monday, June 6th, Tuesday, June 7th or Monday, July 4th
 If your child is sick or unable to attend, please call our Fieldhouse front desk
at 216-524-0088
Camp Fees:
 3 Day Camp: Tues-Wed-Thurs — $100 / Week
 5 Day Camp: Monday-Friday — $125 / Week
How to Register
 Registration BEGINS: Saturday, April 9th at 8 AM at the Civic Center
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Community Services Department ONLY!
After April 9th: Registration can also be taken care of at the Fieldhouse
Full Payment must be made at time of registration if camper is attending
less than 4 weeks
NEW Payment Plan* ONLY available for children registered for
Summer Camp 4—9 weeks
~ First Installment Due at time of registration
$300 (part-time camper) or $375 (full-time camper) per child
~ Next Monthly Installment Due May 30th:
$300 (part-time camper) or $375 (full-time camper) per child
~ Final Installment Due June 30th: Remaining balance
*If payment plan is chosen, payments must be made by due dates or we
reserve the right to cancel registration for remaining weeks
Must have a completed Summer Camp Registration Form and
Registration & Waiver Form for CS Youth Programs
Refund/Cancellation Policy
In order to receive a refund or credit, cancellations must be made by the
Monday prior to a cancelled week. Use the Change in Schedule Form
to make cancellations.
If inappropriate behavior persists, the Youth Program Coordinator will request a conference with the parent.
For Questions contact:
Natalie Buc
216-524-7373
Community Services Director
CS@IndependenceOhio.org
Rita Glover
216-524-0088
Youth Coordinator
GloverR@IndependenceOhio.org
SUMMER CAMP
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SUMMER CAMP
04/04/16
2016
All Campers
Campers are expected to dress in a neat, clean, safe and modest manner.
 Swimsuits are worn only at the pool. Swimsuit should be age  Shirts that contain a message,
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appropriate and properly fitting for physical development.
Mesh, spandex, spaghetti straps and tight fitting tops or
shorts are not appropriate.
All students should wear gym shoes every day. For health
and safety reasons, shoes must be tied and worn at all times.
Appropriate footwear must be worn during fieldtrips.
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which the staff would consider
inappropriate, indecent, or
objectionable are prohibited
in camp.
A Camper may be asked to change out of any article
that is deemed by staff to
Fieldhouse each morning. All Campers should arrive prior to 9 AM each day.
Money: We suggest that you limit the amount of money your child brings to camp.
We will not be responsible for lost or misspent money!
Articles from Home: Campers are permitted to use electronic devices from 7-8 AM and 5-6 PM.
Please label all items brought to camp.
Things to Remember at the Pool…
 Passing the “2 Lap Swim Test” allows the Camper to swim
Water Safety is very important!
 Every week we visit the swimming pool!
 Campers should bring a Swimsuit, Towel and Sunscreen
anywhere in the Large Pool or use the Diving Boards.
 Campers not ready to take the “2 Lap Swim Test” will be
restricted to the Activity Pool or the shallow end of the
Large Pool.
 At the parent's request, the Camper can be tested
throughout the summer as the Camper’s swimming skills
and endurance increases.
During the first 2 weeks of Camp, all Campers will
participate in a brief pool safety class
conducted by the lifeguards.
Senior Camper who has not passed the Swim Test in
previous years and would like to try to pass.
Teen/Tween Campers (5th-8th Grade)
Camp Location: Independence High School Cafeteria
Drop Off / Pick Up: Unless otherwise notified, ALL Campers should be dropped
Transportation:
Transportation will be
provided to Math & Reading
Camp and Swim Team as
long as it does not interfere
with scheduled fieldtrips. If
your child is registered for
these Programs, please fill out
and return the Transport
Form prior to the start of the
program.
Lunches/Snacks:
Campers should bring a lunch
and drink in a disposable bag
every day unless otherwise
notified. Please do not send
microwaveable meals.
Morning and afternoon
snacks will be served daily.
Illness:
It is suggested that you limit the amount of money they bring each day.
We will not be responsible for lost or misspent money!
If your Camper becomes ill
during the day, we will
contact you immediately.
Campers should be picked
up within one hour of
notification. For everyone's
well being please DO NOT
send sick children to Camp.
Things to Remember…
Articles from Home:
off and picked up at the Independence High School Cafeteria. Campers should be
dropped off 1/2 hour before departure time on field trip days.
See weekly schedule poster for departure times.
Money: Children at this age are expected to be responsible for their own money.
Articles from Home: Tweens and Teens will be permitted
to use electronic devices from 7-8 AM and 5-6 PM and on long
bus trips only. All electronic devices should be clearly marked
with the Camper’s name. We will not be responsible for lost or
damaged items.
If your camper needs to make or receive an emergency call
they may use the Camp Leader’s phones provided by the City.
Sun Block: Tween and Teen campers are expected to be
responsible for their own sun block. Please inform your child
about the importance of re-applying sun block throughout the
2016
Bring swimsuit, sunscreen and
towel every day to be taken
home daily.
Please make sure your
camper is dressed
appropriately for the weather,
activity and according to
dress code. For safety
purposes, all campers are
required to wear gym shoes
every day.
Camp Location: Independence Fieldhouse
Drop Off/Pick Up: All Campers should be escorted to their designated room in the
every day to Camp!
Swimming:
Dress Code:
Junior/Senior Campers (1st-4th Grade)
 Please put name on everything!
 Campers will wear swimsuits only during Swim time!
 A “2 Lap Swim Test” will be given to any Junior and
Things for all
Campers to
Remember…
day. Camp staff will remind campers to apply sun block,
but it is the campers responsibility to apply their own or
ask for help.
All dress and grooming should be:
 Activity Appropriate
 Conducive to the health and safety of the campers
 In no way shall dress and grooming contribute or
cause disruptive conditions or carry messages that
would be offensive to the majority of the citizens in
the community.
SUMMER CAMP
Please be sure your camper
has all personal belongings
with them when you leave
each day. All items brought to
camp should be labeled.
Camp T-shirt:
All Campers will wear Camp
T-shirt on fieldtrips for easy
recognition. They will be
washed and stored at the
Fieldhouse.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp - 2016 Fieldtrip Schedule
(Subject to change due to weather or other conditions)
Weeks
Dates
Camp
Week #1
Wed June 9 ALL
June 8 – June 10
Thurs June 10 ALL
Week #2
Tues June 14 Tween/Teen
June 13 – June 17 Tues June 14 Junior/Senior
Wed June 15 Tween/Teen
Wed June 15 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 16 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 16 Tween/Teen
Week #3
Tues June 21 Tween/Teen
June 20 – June 24 Tues June 21 Junior/Senior
Wed June 22 Tween/Teen
Wed June 22 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 23 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 23 Tween/Teen
Week #4
Tues June 28 Tween/Teen
June 27 – July 1
Tues June 28 Junior/Senior
Wed June 29 Tween/Teen
Wed June 29 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 30 Junior/Senior
Thurs June 30 Tween/Teen
Week #5
Tues July 5
Tween/Teen
July 4 – July 8
Wed July 6
Junior/Senior
Wed July 6
Tween/Teen
Thurs July 7 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 7 Tween/Teen
Week #6
Tues July 12 Tween/Teen
July 11 – July 15
Tues July 12 Junior/Senior
Wed July 13 Tween/Teen
Wed July 13 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 14 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 14 Tween/Teen
Week #7
Tues July 19 Tween/Teen
July 18 – July 22
Tues July 19 Junior/Senior
Wed July 20 Tween/Teen
Wed July 20 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 21 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 21 Tween/Teen
Week #8
Tues July 26 Tween/Teen
July 25 – July 29
Tues July 26 Junior/Senior
Wed July 27 Tween/Teen
Wed July 27 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 28 Junior/Senior
Thurs July 28 Tween/Teen
Week #9
Tues Aug 2
Tween/Teen
Aug 1 – Aug 5
Tues Aug 2
Junior/Senior
Wed Aug 3 ALL CAMP
Thurs Aug 4 Junior/Senior
Thurs Aug 4 Tween/Teen
Campers must arrive on time.
Buses cannot wait for late arrivals.
Event
Presenter: DJ, Music Connection
Cleveland Zoo
Olympia Candy/Metroparks
NO Field Trip—Metroparks Survivor Challenge
Presenter: E & J Reptile Show
Presenter: Basketball Jones
JumpYard
Fun N Stuff
Sky Zone / Ci Ci Pizza
Natural History Museum
Presenter: Metroparks Survivor Challenge
Presenter: The Barnyard
Beachwood Playground / Dairy King
Corner Alley Bowling
Pickle Ball Fun
Fun N Stuff
Dave & Buster’s
Presenter: Superhero Magic Show
Corner Alley Bowling
Wagon Trails / Katie’s Corner Ice Cream
Brecksville Metroparks / Country Maid Ice Cream
Wagon Trails
Presenter: Rick Smith Magic Show & Workshop
Stow Playground Tour / Country Maid Ice Cream
Clay’s Park
Presenter: Police Dog Demonstration
Brecksville Metropark & Playground / Dairy Queen
Whirly Ball
Presenter: Richfield Art Program
Swings n Things
Holden Arboretum
Creek Walk
Presenter: Scott Maretka—Backyard Nature
Presenter: Richfield Art Program
Presenter: Rick Smith Magic Show & Workshop
Field Day
Duct Tape Boats
Fairport Harbor
Presenter: Bricks 4 Kidz
Akron Rubber Ducks
Presenter: Flower Clown Balloon Workshop
Amazone Rockin’ Robins & Mugrage Park
Indywalk and Dairy King
Medina County Fair
Cinemark
Presenter: Dr Insecta
Mr. Divots
Goodtime III
= TEEN / TWEEN
= JUNIOR / SENIOR
2016