Dear Parent(s),

Welcome to Country Day Summer Camp 2008! With new staff and fresh ideas, this summer's program is sure to be a hit! We can't wait to work and play with your camper.

Your camper is registered for the week(s) indicated on the registration form. Please be advised that if you do not intend to use your space, we must be notified by the Friday prior to the week your camper will not attend. Otherwise, you will be billed. Camp fees are due at the beginning of each week that your camper attends. Also, if your child's behavior causes him/her to be suspended from camp, no refund will be made for that week.

Parent cooperation is extremely important in helping our program run smoothly. The following are ways that you can help. Please read these suggestions carefully, and do your best to support us by following them.

• Camp begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be staff in the Pre School building at 7:00 a.m., but earlier drop offs are not permissible. Before Camp Care is billed at $4.00 prorated from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Arrivals after 8:00 a.m. are not billed.
  
  
• Activities begin promptly at 8:30. Latecomers disrupt our schedule, so please be on time. Please call us before 8:30 if your camper will be absent.
  
  
• Campers should be comfortably dressed for an active day. We'll be outdoors a great deal of the time, so "play" clothes are a must. A swimsuit and towel will be needed each day. Sunscreen is also a good idea. We encourage all personal belongings to be labeled with a permanent marker. Sneakers or sandals with heel straps should be worn each day. Slip-on shoes slip off easily when running. For this reason, "slippers" or "flip flops" are only permitted on Fridays.
  
  
• Jewelry should not be worn to camp. Items that are removed are often lost and we cannot be held responsible.
  
  
• Group 1 Campers should come to camp with bathing suits under their regular clothing. This will mean more swim time due to less changing time!
  
  
• Water guns, C.D. players, Game Boys, etc., are not allowed at camp. Group 5 Campers may have special privileges that will be planned in advance.
  
  
• Food is very important for active campers. We will be participating in the government food program, but a daily snack will be necessary. Plenty of juice and water should be packed daily.
  
  
• Group 1 Campers should bring a rest mat or beach towel for rest time in the afternoons. They may also bring toys that are marked with their names to play with during the day.
  
  
• Please feel encouraged to send any "Summer Reading" books to camp.
  
  
• On Beach Day Fridays, lunch should be packed. On occasion we will offer a special lunch at an additional cost. If your camper does not participate, we ask that you send lunch for them on that day. Notices of these special events will be sent in advance.
  
  
• Camp ends promptly at 3:00. If your camper is not picked up, he/she will be placed in After Camp Care. After Camp Care is offered daily from 3:00-5:30 p.m. at a cost of $4.00 per hour per child. A $1.00 per minute fee begins with any pickups after 5:30. If a child is repeatedly picked up after 5:30, After Camp Care privileges may be revoked.

This year girls and boys will have their own sleepover. We hope that this will be a positive change that will allow us to include more appropriate activities, encourage group cohesiveness, and give our counselors a chance to better get to know your camper.

Boys ages 7-14:  June 27th
Girls ages 7-14:   July 11th

In our attempt to better serve the community, we are offering camp to children up to the age of 14. It is our hope that each child will come to camp with the expectation of a good time in a safe environment. Please take the time to gauge whether or not your child is still of the age to enjoy camp.

Thank you so much for your help in providing a safe and fun Summer Camp experience for your child. We know your camper will have a wonderful time with us. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us either in the office, or by phone.

Sincerely,

Nicole Dunton , Director
ndunton@stxcountryday.com