LITTLETON
Summer 2017
PARK PROGRAM
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Location: Daisy Bronson
High Street
Littleton NH, 03561
Contact: Ryan Glass
(603)444-2575
Parent/Camper Handbook 2017
Hello parents and campers! It is that time of year again; the park program is back for the summer and better than ever! This handbook should help answer all of your questions about the upcoming summer park program. It is our intention that you will read through this handbook with your child to ensure that everyone is familiar with the rules, regulations, and procedures of the summer park program. Please remember that all forms in this packet must be signed and returned before your child will be permitted to attend the park program. Please keep any forms that do not need to be signed, as these sheets hold information that is important for children and parents to have the entire summer.
Things to look for this summer:
ü Location! – We will once again be based out of Daisy Bronson School, ground floor!
ü Summer Food Service Program! – We are offering a free summer food service program to all residents of Littleton 18 and under at the High School cafeteria from 9:00-10:00 breakfast, and 12:00-1:00 lunch. NO more packed lunches!
ü Extended Day Program Continues! The program will run ten weeks as the regular program from 7am-9am and 4pm-5pm! Paperwork for the extended day program is included in this packet!
ü Swimming Lessons! Swimming lessons will be optional for campers.
There will be an added cost of $25.00 for a three week session. Two children will be $50.00, and any additional child would be $20.00 per child.
ü Swim Passes! Free!!
Summer Camp Hours
Summer 2017, the regular park program will run for ten weeks, from June 19th through A ugust 25th. The regular day hours will remain from 9:00-4:00. Parents can pick up their kids at 4:00. Extended hours will be 7:00-9:00 and 4:00-5:00. The park program is for children completing grades preK-6.
Park Program Fees
Please make all checks payable to Town Of Littleton, and please write the name of the child, and the week(s) for which you are paying, on the memo of your check. No Cash payments!
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Resident and Non-Resident Rates: NEW!!
¨ 1 Child $80.00 per week. $60.00 3 day week. $25.00 a day.
¨ 2 Children $140.00 per week
¨ 3 Children $180.00 per week
¨ 4 Children $240.00 per week
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Information:
ü Swimming Lessons will begin the second week of camp!
ü T-Shirts are included for the campers. Park T-shirts must be worn
for the child to attend field trips. T-shirts have a green color and design. (Replacement shirts $12.00)
ü During summer vacation we understand that families have special visitors who
will be staying with them. If you would like to send a visitor with your child, please see Ryan for a special visitor’s pass in advance. Visitor’s passes will be $25.00, limited to 5 per season, and visitors must pay the additional cost to attend field trips.
ü Financial aid and scholarships are available, Please see Ryan, or call 444-2575.
**We are no longer a member of the state aid program. If you need assistance please see the office personnel **
A ll payments are due BEFORE the week or MONDAY morning of the week of attendance!! If payment is not received, your child will not be permitted in the program.
Weekly or daily payments are required in full!! T here are no partial payments accepted, regardless of the number of days attended by your child and regardless of the number of days the park is open!!
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Discipline Policy
Please take a few moments to review the Park Program discipline policy with your child. This form should remain with you in your handbook throughout the summer.
The Park program is offered so that children can have a safe and fun
environment for the summer. That being said, we expect all campers and parents/families to respect the staff, the other campers, and the property of others at all times.
The first week of camp is a trial week for all campers. We reserve the right to remove any child from camp if we feel we cannot adequately handle the behavioral needs of the child.
Offensive behaviors
Pushing, fighting, swearing, verbal abuse of another camper or staff, stealing or destruction of property, failure or refusal to follow directions, misbehavior on field trips, the pool, or on the bus, and any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the staff.
The 3 strikes policy of the park program is as follows:
1. Strike one: If after a verbal warning the behavior does not change, a written notice will be sent home which will need to be signed by a parent and returned before the child is permitted to return to camp.
2. Strike two: If poor behavior continues after the written warning, a second written notice will be sent home which will also need to be signed and returned before the child returns to camp. The child will also be asked to stay home the following day after the incident.
3. Strike three: If poor behavior continues after the first and second strike.
The child will be removed from the camp for the remaining days of summer
camp.
When a camper is sent to the office, he/she will fill out a “processing” form to help document behaviors. Forms will be sent home each time a camper comes to the office. The idea of this is to have campers reflect on his/her actions and make a plan for better choices in the future!
Fighting will not be tolerated. If fighting occurs the child will automatically move to strike two status and will be asked to stay home the following day.
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Morning Drop-Off Information
Park Program regular day starts at 9am. Campers should arrive at the park no earlier than 8:50am. A ny one needing to park a vehicle for drop off should do so in the designated areas of the church parking lot. This is to avoid blocking the flow of traffic that is dropping off other campers. You may choose to drop your child off at free breakfast program at the High School between 8:00-8:45 and we will get them to the Park program. There will be no additional cost for dropping off a child at the breakfast program.
Afternoon Pick-up
Park Program ends at 4pm. A ll campers will be dismissed from the park at 4pm. (bikers/walker must have signed and returned the biker/walker release form). All children being picked up must be signed out by a parent or designated person everyday!
Rainy Days
The park program is open Monday through Friday from June 20 to A ugust 26st
rain or shine! Field trips will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather!
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Camp Daily Needs
Wear
A ll campers need to wear clothing in which they will be permitted to be very active. T- Shirts and shorts are recommended. Skirts and dresses are not highly recommended. All campers must purchase a park program T - shirt that must be worn on all field trips!
Children must wear sneakers or sneaker type shoes everyday. Including field trip day, unless otherwise stated by the director. Please do not allow your
children to wear sandals, flip flops, jelly shoes, Etc.
Any questions please see Ryan or Lynne
Bring
Lunch/Snack/Water: all campers must bring a snack, and water/juice every day. No GLA SS BOTTLES! There is no refrigerator space for lunches
that need to be kept cold. Please write your child’s name on everything! Coolers, lunch box, towels, Etc.
Sunscreen: It is recommended that you apply sunscreen to your child before they arrive at camp. Please pack sunscreen (with your child’s name on the
container) in your child’s backpack for later applications. Group buckets will hold each campers sunscreen. Staff members will remind all groups to reapply at least one time during the day. Hats are permitted and recommended on hot days. Extra clothing: Towels and bathing suits are necessary items every day! We recommended one change of clothes and a sweatshirt as well. It may be cold and rainy on days. Dress for the weather, but be prepared for anything.
What not to bring
Anything resembling or could be used as a weapon, is not permitted at the park and could result in discipline action!! Please DO NOT allow your child to bring walkmans, radios, CD players, ipods, gameboys, or other valuable items unless specified for an activity. Toys, games, and personal equipment should be left at home as the park is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Cell phones need to be off during park hours or will be confiscated until the end
of the day. Any need for a camper or parent to contact each other, need to
go through the main office at 444-2575.
Please write your child’s name on EVERYTHING he/she brings to park (clothes, towels, coolers, water bottles, etc.) If something is missing, please check lost and found at the end of the day. Lost and found items will be discarded every two weeks. Bike locks are recommended. The park is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Extended Day
Extended day program will run from June 19th to August 25th, from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Charges will be separated as follows: Morning extended day will cost $15.00, afternoon will be $ 10.00; both sessions together will be $20.00. The idea was to help parents that do not need one or the other extended day. The total price will increase from last season to $100.00. Hopefully these changes will help all the parents in some way. Campers may arrive no earlier than 7:00 am and may not stay later than 5:00 pm. Parents/ guardians will be required to pay a fee if the child is dropped off early or picked up too late.
While your child does not have to attend the extended day for the full week, you are required to pay the set fee for the program.
We understand that this process may be an inconvenience to you, but
in order for us to maintain organization and safety of all children, this process is a necessity.
IF T HERE IS ANY QUEST IONS, PLEASE SEE RYAN .
Things to know about extended day:
A ll discipline, contractual, medical, drop off/pick-up, payment, and all other pertinent information will remain the same between the two programs. The only extra paperwork due is the extended day registration form and payment.
Full payment for extended day is due regardless of the hours of fieldtrips or the hours that your child attends the extended day. Even if your child misses a day, you are required to pay the set amount.
Please Mail completed forms to T own of Littleton:
125 Main Street / Park Phone: 444-2575Suite 200 / Federal ID#: 02-6000495
Littleton, NH 03561 /
Park Program Registration and Medical Emergency form.
(Fill out one per child)
Childs Name M or F DOB
Address Last grade completed
Email Parent/Guardian Home phone
Work phone Other Parent/Guardian Home phone
Work phone Other
***Emergency contact person in the event of injury/illness and the parent cannot be reached. (This must be completed before your child will be permitted to the park.)
Name Home phone Work phone
Address
Medical Information
Doctors Name Phone
Medical Insurance Numbers Does your child have any medical needs, allergies, or special conditions? Y N
If yes, explain
Does your child take any medications that we need to be aware of?Does the medication need to be taken during Park hours? / Y
Y / N
N
(If you ans wered yes to either of the above ques tions , pleas e complete the Medicine releas e form.)
Are your child’s immunizations up to date? / Y / N
Has your child ever been stung by a bee? / Y / N
If yes, was there a reaction?
Does your child need to wear glasses at the Park Program? / Y / N
Does your child need any special modifications for swimming? / Y / N
If yes, please explain
Please list all persons who are permitted to pick up your child after the park program.
(For s safety reasons, we may ask for ID from people until we get to know them. We will not permit your child to leave camp with anyone who is not listed here, unless we have written permission from a Parent or guardian in advance. If there is anyone who is not permitted to pick up your child, official documentation is required with registration. If there are any questions or concerns, pleas e s ee the director.)
Camper Release
[Fill out one per child]
I understand that participating in recreation and sports activities has inherent risks. I take full responsibility for any accidents or injuries occurring during such activities. I hereby release the Town of Littleton, its employees, and volunteers from any liability or personal injury and loss or damage to property which my child(ren) may experience in connection with the Littleton Summer Park Program. I hereby consent to any medical procedures, including transportation to a medical facility, for my child in the event I cannot be reached and my child has sustained an injury.