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Summer Camp

DATES & HOURS

June 9 - August 20, 2008

We are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with extended hours for working parents (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.).

All members need to be at camp by 9:00 a.m. each morning.

Vans leave to take members home at 4:00 p.m.

***Please note that during the last week of summer camp our vans will NOT be running. Camp hours will remain the same.

COSTS

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. All forms must be completed and processed before the child will be enrolled.

$65.00 per week for the first child and $50.00 for each additional child.

15% discount for fees paid in full at time of registration.

Families who qualify for CCRRN must have all forms completed and approved before the child is enrolled.

INCLUDES

Morning snack, afternoon snack and lunch

Field Trips

Swimming

Crafts

All associated materials and equipment

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

Complete membership application

Attend summer camp orientation

Complete enrollment form

Complete financial aid forms

Complete all consent forms

WHO CAN ATTEND

Children ages 5 - 12 (must have already completed kindergarten)

BEHAVIOR

  • Members must inform a staff person of any problem or situation and try to rewsolve difference resonably without physical or verbal abuse or contact.
  • All members will be held accountable for their own behavior and actions. In the event a child must be suspended or sent home, parents will be notified.
  • There is a zero tolerance policy for fighting, swearing, and blantant disrespect.
  • Fighting will result in a three-day suspension unless otherwise stated.
  • Any child suspended more than once for fighting will be dropped from the program for the remainder of the summer. (NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR ANY REASON)
  • FEES

    All fees are to be paid on schedule. Children with outstanding balances will be dropped until such fees are paid in full. If your child is dropped and there is a waiting list, your child will be placed at the end of the list until fees are paid and an available slot is open. (Payment arrangements can be made to accommodate pay periods.)

    Foster children fees might be paid by your supervising agency. Please make sure all informaion is complete in order to avoid delays.

    Families whose income exceeds the income guidelines will be required to pay $65.00 for the first child and $50.00 for each additional child.

    ATTENDANCE

    Children cannot be on the premises before 7:30 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m. A $5.00 late fee per child will be assessed for the first 15 minutes and $1.00 per minute thereafter.

    If your child is going to be absent you must notify the Club. Anyone missing two consecutive days without notification will be dropped from the list in order to accommodate children on the waiting list.

    If your schedule will change please notify Club staff as soon as possible.

    WHAT TO BRING

    Members must bring their membership card everyday.

    Swimming suits, towels and sun block are required for swimming trips. (Please put your name in all items brought to the Club.) T-shirts, cut-offs and/or long pants cannot be worn in the pool. Shoes cannot be worn on the pool deck at any time. (Lockers cost $.25 and neither the Club nor the pool can be responsible if youth do not lock up their items. Youth will not be allowed to go in the locker room unless it is during designated times.) Money for the snack machine is optional and youth are responsible to hold their own money.

    THE SWIMMING POOL STAFF HAS THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND ANY YOUTH FROM THE POOL. ALL PARK RULES APPLY AT THE POOL.

    If your child has medication, it must be in a marked container with instructions. The doctor and the parent must complete the medical release form in order for youth to receive medication at the Club.

    MEMBERS SHOULD NOT BRING MONEY, RADIOS, WALKMANS, TOYS, GAMES OR OTHER OUTSIDE DISTRACTIONS. (The Club is not responsible for lost and/or stolen items.)

    MEALS & SNACKS

    Morning and afternoon snacks and a full lunch will be provided. Members do not need to bring any food or snacks to the Club.

    Any allergies to certain foods should be on the membership application and other forms.

    No food can be saved or taken from the serving area at any time.

    PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO DONATE SNACKS FOR THE AFTERNOON. PLAN ON ENOUGH FOR 100 PEOPLE.

    TRIPS

    We will take a variety of trips over the summer.

    One permission slip can be signed for all children for the entire summer.

    Parents are welcome to volunteer on trip days.

    Boys & Girls Club Of Bloomington-Normal
    1615 West Illinois Street
    Bloomington, IL 61701
    (309) 829-3034