Kids Camp Summer Camp 2017

Orange County Schools KIDSCAMP 2017

Contact Information School Community Relations Department 1010 E. Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278(across from A. L. Stanback Middle School and beside Partnership Academy) www.orangecountyfirst.com 919 732-4166 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) [email protected] [email protected] June 19, 2017 - August 4, 2017Registration Dates: March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 Camp Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Pathways Elementary School Orange County Schools Grady Brown Elementary School 431 Strouds Creek Rd 1100 New Grady Brown Road First choice for Kids Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hillsborough, NC 27278 School Community Relations

Looking for FUN this summer? Look no further! Orange County Schools is proud to offer a well-rounded inexpensive, multi-faceted KIDSCAMP for rising 1st - 6th graders (age 11 limit).Each week is filled with a wide range of activities, such as swimming, movies, outdoor games, music, and arts &crafts. KIDSCAMP is a fun, diverse summer camp experience offering campers a little bit of everything from visitingmuseums and parks to water balloon races and tug-o-war. Campers are placed in coed groups by age and enjoy newfriendships while participating in either planned activities or activities of their choice.Children who attend KIDSCAMP often find themselves developing newhobbies because of the activities they were able to participate in during oursummer camp program. KIDSCAMP has lots of benefits, but perhaps thebest one is that participants build lasting memories. Each day is a chancefor campers to learn to appreciate each other and to appreciate ourenvironment. We want every camper to take home smiles, along withnew skills and new friendships.Our KIDSCAMP is highly successfulbecause of our quality staff. Our staff is selected because of theirenergetic, outgoing, and fun-loving personalities, their ability topositively guide young children, and their desire to make a difference!Staff members participate in a variety of training and skill-buildingactivities, such as First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Playground Safety,School-Age Certification course or equivalent and B.S.A.C.Based on this training and our stringent screening process, we are happy tosay we have the best staff you could ever want for your child!

KIDSCAMP Features• All of our camp sites have a star rated license in accordance with the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education Standards;• A unique mix of educational and recreational programming;• Weekly field trips;• A low 1:15 ratio of staff to campers ensures indiviual care and attention;• An outstanding camp staff led by experienced recreational/educational professionals with years of camp experience and current CPR and First Aid certification;• Low cost with discounted sibling rates;• Daily afternoon snacks; and• A summer camp T-Shirt

Enrollment Requirement Orange County Schools KIDSCAMP is designed for students who are enrolled in OCS and who have completed kindergarten through grade 5.Registration for rising sixth graders will be accepted through age 11.Lunch and SnacksChildren attending KidsCamp will need to bring a morning snackdaily. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to campers atboth camp sites through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP),effective July 19 - August 4, 2017, MONDAY through FRIDAY. Anafternoon snack will be provided daily at both summer camp sites.TransportationTransportation is not provided to camp. However, campers aretransported to field trips via OCS transportation. Weekly field tripsare planned based on the theme for the week. This is subject tochange throughout the summer and we will keep you posted of anychanges. We encourage children to arrive no later than 8:15 a.m.to avoid missing scheduled field trips and other fun opportunities.For your convenience, the final schedule will include departure andreturn times. Field trips are not optional. All campers and all staffattend each trip.

Health ConcernsAny restrictions to your child’s activities, due to health reasons, should be noted on the Emergency and HealthHistory Form.The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting an authorization of medication form to the site coordinator at yourchild’s summer camp site. Be sure that all medications are labeled clearly with your child’s name.All medications must come to us in their original containers. At no time should a child have medication with them oradminister medication without supervision.The Orange County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, or disadvantaging or handicapping conditions in its educational programs, activities, or em-ployment practices.

2017 Summer Camp Payment Schedule/Information SheetParents are only required to pay the registration fee up front to hold a slot for their child/children. Parents canstart making summer camp required payments on May 15, 2017. The first two weeks are due by June 9, 2017.Please do not send in summer camp weekly fees prior to May 15, 2017.Any money sent before May 15, 2017 will go toward your current after school account, if applicable.DSS subsidy accounts - Current voucher (with signature) must be on file by June 9, 2017. Vouchers are theresponsibility of the parent/guardian/foster parent/DSS Social/Case Worker.Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)- The SFSP will be in effect at both locations, providing breakfast ANDlunch, from June 19 - August 4, 2016, MONDAY - FRIDAY. Parents will need to provide a morning snack.Payment Methods: Check or Money Order made payable to Orange County Schools (OCS)Make checks payable to: Orange County SchoolsMail or Bring to: OCS School Community Relations, 1010 E. Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278Parents are responsible for the weeks they have signed up for, unless you give a two weeks’ notice in writing. Please adhere to the payment schedule. There will be no charge for July 4, 2017 in observance of the holiday. Confirmation emails will be sent on June 15, 2017 with statements and field trip schedule.

Around the World in 35 Days!In addition to the games, crafts, food adventures, fun facts, stories, cultural explorations, and just plain fun camperswill be engaging in, each week they will splash, float and frolic in the pool at the Sportsplex and take in a movie atthe Northgate Mall theater. Every Wednesday, there will be an exciting weekly theme-linked field trip. Campers willenjoy a variety of guest speakers/presenters and special events across the summer as we embark on a whirlwind triparound the world, becoming globetrotters in our hearts and imaginations.Week 1 - June 19 - 23 - Asia - A River Runs Through ItTravel with us as we visit the largest continent, Asia, where you will find five of the world’s top 10 rivers. This weekwe will unpack our bags in China, Japan and India. We will explore the different traditions and cultures of eachcountry while making exciting crafts and enjoying yummy treats.This week’s Wednesday Expedition: Duke GardensWeek 2 - June 26 - 30 - Australia - G’day Mate!Koalas, kangaroos, and dingoes, oh my! Come along with us as we explore the wonderful continent of Australia,which is the largest island in the world. This is one of the many facts we will learn while getting crafty, sampling localeats, and exploring this continent’s wildlife, leisure activities, and much more.This week’s Wednesday Expedition: Rollerskating at Wheels Fun ParkWeek 3 - July 3, 5-7 - Antarctica - Ice, Ice, Baby!Come with us as we visit the coldest, windiest place on Earth. This week is all about the amazing continent ofAntarctica! Ever heard of the Northern Lights? We have, and we will tell you all about them. This week we willjourney to a place few humans get to visit and even fewer get to live. Join us and find out why, along with lots ofother cool things about this cold continent.This week’s Wednesday Expedition: Ice skating at the Sportsplex

Week 4 - July 10 - 14 - Africa - Sand, Sun, & SafariLions, giraffes and elephants galore! Africa, with its abundant wildlife, will surely be a treat to enjoy! We will visita several countries on this vast continent, exploring its rich history, languages, customs and culture. Don’t miss thisexciting week of crafty creations, exotic edibles, and fantastic folktales.This week’s Wednesday Expedition: The NC Zoo in AsheboroWeek 5 - July 17 - 21 - North America - Amerigo-GoPlay ball! Did you know that baseball is the USA’s official national sport? Do you know what Canada’s or Mexico’s is?Come find out and unearth so much more as we travel across North America’s three largest countries, makingdiscoveries about the place we call home, as well as about our northern and southern neighbors. Welcome!Bienvenue! Bienvenido!This week’s Wednesday Expedition: Burlington Royals baseball gameWeek 6 - July 24 - 28 - Europe - A Hop Across the PondThe word buffet is French? Who knew?! Many words in our language come from other places, brought over fromwhere some people here in the USA have ancestral roots, like France and England, two of the many fascinatingcountries on the continent of Europe. We will tour some of the most famous places in the world and create art torival that found in the continent’s best museums. In a world of castles and fairy tales, we will make amazingdiscoveries and create a story of our own. Won’t you join us?This week’s Wednesday Expedition: A buffet lunch at Golden CorralWeek 7 - July 31 - August 4 - South America - Ready, Set, Sizzle!Did you know that the Galapagos Islands are home to plants and animals not found anywhere else in the world? Joinus as we travel to one of the wettest places on Earth, which also happens to be the location of one of the driestplaces on Earth. With rainforests, deserts and tropical heat, trekking across this wild and amazing continent is sure tobe a treat.This week’s Wednesday Expedition: The Museum of Natural Sciences

Summer Camp 2017 Payment ScheduleCamp will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 for a mandated holiday. Due Date 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 ChildrenRegistration Fee (non refundable) Prepaid $30.00 $60.00 $90.00 $120.00Due at registration $30.00 $60.00 $90.00 $120.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $145.00 $265.00 $385.00 $505.00Week 1/June 19 - 23, 2017 $145.00 $265.00 $385.00 $505.00Week 2/June 26 - June 30, 2017TOTAL AMOUNT DUE By June 9, 2017 $290.00 $530.00 $770.00 $1,010.00Week 3/July 3, 5-7, 2017 $116.00 $212.00 $308.00 $404.00Closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017 By June 19, 2017 $145.00 $265.00 $385.00 $505.00Week 4/July 10 - 14, 2017 $261.00 $477.00 $693.00 $909.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $265.00 $385.00 $505.00 $265.00 $385.00 $505.00Week 5/July 17 - 21, 2017 July 5, 2017 $145.00 $530.00 $770.00 $1,010.00Week 6/July 24 - 28, 2017 $145.00 $290.00 $265.00 $385.00 $505.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $265.00 $385.00 $505.00Week 7 / July 31 - August 4, 2017 July 17, 2017 $145.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $145.00



Orange County Schools – School Community Relations Department Application for Summer Camp Mail or Bring to: OCS School Community Relations Department Submit registration form with applicable fees (check/money order only). 1010 E. Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278Child’s Name _______________________________ _____________________________ _____________ ____________________ Last First Middle 2017/2018 GradeChild’s Address _______________________________________________ City___________________ Zip___________Gender Male Female Birthdate _______________________________ Age _______________ Program Site Weeks OCS Employee T-Shirt SizeGrady A. Brown Registration Fee YesPathways Week 1 – June 19 – 23 No Youth M Week 2 – June 26 – 30 Youth L Week 3 – July 3, 5 – 7 Adult S Week 4 – July 10 – 14 Adult M Week 5 – July 17 – 21 Adult L Week 6 – July 24 – 28 Adult XL Week 7 – July 31 – Aug 4Receive Subsidy Yes No DSS Social Worker’s Name ____________________________________ Phone _______________ Father/Guardian: Mother/Guardian:Work Phone & Extension: Work Phone & Extension:Cell phone: Cell phone:Email of Responsible Party:Is there a separation, divorce, or custody concern of which the staff should be aware? No Yes, please explain:Is any person prohibited by a court order from picking up the child? If yes, attach a copy of the court order and an explanation.Prohibited Person’s Name: _______________________________________________ Relationship to Child: ____________________Emergency Contact and Pick-up Authorization: (Persons other than parents/guardians listed on front of form.) The followingpersons are authorized to pick up the child from the program and/or be reached during an emergency. In the event of earlydismissal due to inclement weather or emergency conditions, I have made arrangements with these locally situated persons whofully accept the responsibility of picking up my child/children from the Summer Camp Program. Parents must include at least oneemergency contact.1st Pick Up Relationship Phone #2nd Pick Up Relationship Phone #3rd Pick Up Relationship Phone #

Child’s Name ____________________________________ _________________________ _____________ ____________________Last First Middle Summer Camp SiteMedical/Developmental History (Use additional paper if necessary). The program agrees to provide transportation to an appropriatemedical resource facility in the event of an emergency. In an emergency situation, other children in the facility will be supervised bya responsible adult. We will not administer any drug or medication without specific instructions from the physician and the child’sparent or guardian.I agree that the daycare provider may authorize the physician of his/her choice to provide emergency care if neither I nor thefamily physician can be contacted immediately. I agree do not agreeCompletion of this section is mandatory before your child can start in the program.List any medical conditions, allergies, operations, hospitalizations:Child’s Doctor ___________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________Child’s Dentist ___________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________Hospital Preference _____________________________________________________________________________Will your child need medication during the camp on a regular basis? Yes NoThe parent/guardian is responsible for submitting an Authorization of Medication for a student at School form to the SiteCoordinator at your child’s summer camp site.I give do not give (check one) the school nurse permission to provide medical information to the summer camp staff.I give do not give (check one) permission for my child to be photographed at the program site. (e.g. by site staff forscrapbook, display, or by program publications by journalists doing a report on school-age care programs.)I give permission for my child to be transported via bus to and from ALL scheduled summer camp field trips. Field trips are notoptional since, for safety and supervision, all staff attends each field trip.I understand that I must submit a two week notice to delete week(s), otherwise I am responsible for the weeks signed up for.Application: I certify that all the information I have given on this application form is true and accurate. I understand that providingfalse and incomplete information will be cause for disenrollment from the program.Signature of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________Office Use Only:Date App Received: __________________________ Start Date: ________________________________ Fee Paid: _______________Original to School: ___________________________ Payee: ___________________________________ Check/Cash: _____________