parent parent - Safety Harbor

CODE OF CONDUCT
The following Camp rules have been established to
ensure safety and full camper participation and
enjoyment.
Parents: Please review the Code of Conduct with your
camper prior to the start of camp.
1. Valuables /electronics are not to be brought to camp
unless deemed necessary by the instructor for camp
activities.
2. Dress for FUN! No sandals/open toed shoes or
heelys, no exposed undergarments, or midriffs. Water
shoes may be required.
3. Stay in assigned areas and with leader at all times.
4. Respect and listen to leaders.
5. Respect other participants, use only camper’s names,
improper language is prohibited.
6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
7. Public display of affection is prohibited
8. Respect all city property and facilities
9. Take care of equipment and return to designated
areas
10. Clean all areas before moving to next activity
Failure to observe rules may result in:
1. Verbal warning by counselor
2. Written Warning – Referral #1
(participant meeting with program director)
3. Parent conference with Program Director- Referral #2
(1 day suspension)
4. Referral #3 – 3 day suspension from program
5. Referral #4 – Full suspension from program
Facility Manager and Camp Directors reserve the right
to implement any of the above steps necessary based
on the severity of the offense. Refunds will not be
given for any suspensions.
CONTACTS
Community
Center
650 9th Ave. S.
727-724-1530
Facility Manager:
Kelliann Gerlach x3306
Camp Director:
Autumn Lewis x3307
PARENT
HANDBOOK
Rigsby
Center
605 2nd St. N.
727-724-1545
Facility Manager:
Julie Inman
Museum
329 S. Bayshore Blvd.
727-724-1562
Recreation
Superintendent:
Shannon Schafer x1516
Safetyharborcamps.com
Enrollment criteria
illness/medical policies
• Independent in daily self care needs
(ex. toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.)
• Able to participate in group activities 1:25 adult/child
ratio
• Dress for fun and lots of activity!
• No Sandals(unless in water camp), open toed shoes, or
heelys
• No exposed midriffs or undergarments
• Mark belongings with camper’s name
• Leave valuables at home
• If child is seen using electronics without permission, they
will be confiscated by instructor/counselor and held until
parent pick up.
If your child becomes ill while attending camp, emergency
contact will be notified. Immediate pick up of sick children
is mandatory to protect the well being of staff and other
campers. Children with a fever of 100 degrees or higher
should not attend camp for 48 hours after fever subsides.
Ambulance Service:
Emergency medical staff warrants transporting to the
nearest hospital. Transport fees are the responsibility of the
parents or legal guardian.
Medications:
Staff does not administer medication.
Sunscreen:
• APPLY before camp!!!
• Send additional for self re-application throughout the day
• Staff will not provide, apply, or reapply sunscreen.
Head Lice:
• Do not share hats, brushes, combs, or hair accessories
• If lice is detected, child will be removed from group and
parents notified for immediate pick up
• Child may return to camp once their head is nit/lice free
late pick up fee policy
WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICY
sign in/out
• Children must be signed in/out daily or parent must
complete a self release.
• Photo IDs required upon pick up
clothing/valuables
• After the close of camp a late fee of $1.00 per minute per
child will be charged until child(ren) is picked up.
• After 30 minutes the police will be notified.
• Pick up fee is due upon pick up.
movie policy
• Movies viewed are G/PG
• All movies are pre-screened by Camp Directors
Communication
• Camp communication will be by email, webpage
updates, phone calls and social media. These contain
important information regarding schedules, field trips,
special events, etc. Please read all information carefully.
lost & found
• At the end of each week, items remaining will be
donated.
parent volunteers
• If you are interested in volunteering for a summer camp
please contact our volunteer coordinator, Donna Mack at
724-1545 or dmack@cityofsafetyharbor.com
• Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to start
date of camp. Cancellation requests due to medical
emergencies must be made in writing prior to the start
date of camp
CAMP REGISTRATION FEE
• $30 per camp is non refundable.
• Required at time of registration
• Registration fee is ONLY TRANSFERABLE through May 15.
late payment FEE
• Payments are due 2 weeks prior to the start date of the
camp or a $15 late fee will be charged.
FULL DAY CAMPS
SWIMMING
• Don’t forget your towel, brush, swimsuit, change of
clothes, camp t-shirt
• Swim test will be administered by staff to determine
child’s water confidence level
• Swim tests/levels determine specific boundaries within
the pool
FIELD TRIPS
• Campers are required to wear Camp T-shirt
• Additional shirts may be purchased for $10
• Admission fees are included
• Any money brought to camp is the camper’s
responsibility
• Transportation provided by Pinellas County School Board
Buses or Safety Harbor Leisure Services vehicles.
DAILY THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Water bottle-marked w/ child’s name
• Snacks
• Lunch - Campers do not have access to heating or
refrigeration.