ESF Camps - Friends Select School - Camp Handbook 2024

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Camp Office: 215-298-9145 IS SPENDING YOUR SUMMER AT ESF CAMPS! 2024 CAMP HANDBOOK FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR CAMP AT LAUGH TOGETHER LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER
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Dear ESF Families,

At ESF, our mission is to provide the finest education, sports, and fun experiences that ignite optimism and happiness in young minds and those young at heart. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to watch your campers grow and flourish, and we hold the responsibility of caring for their health and well-being with the utmost privilege

We are more than just an organization or a company; we are a team of extraordinary individuals driven by our Core Values: Dreamers, Believers, Achievers, Learners, and Doers. These values are the foundation of everything we do, shaping our approach and guiding our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others

This year, we are proud to introduce the concept of “MAX JOY” to our community. MAX JOY represents our unwavering desire to live life to the fullest It is more than just a lifestyle; it’s an ideology, an attitude, and a way of embracing every moment. For over 43 years, ESF has been home to individuals dedicated to maximizing their own joy and the joy of others. Living the MAX JOY lifestyle is about creating a tapestry of unforgettable memories, cherishing high-quality experiences, and celebrating the sparkle and shine of each precious moment.

Now, as we approach another summer, we eagerly anticipate reuniting with your family We deeply value your continued support and appreciate the opportunity to spend the summer with your child The wait is almost over, and the countdown has begun! If there is anything we can do to ensure you have the most enriching ESF camp experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at wecare@esfcamps.com or call us anytime at 1-800-529-CAMP (2267)

Our commitment remains unwavering—to deliver a summer filled with extraordinary experiences that enable your campers to discover the joys of the season and embrace their ultimate “MAX JOY” by having fun, playing together, learning new skills, and forging lifelong memories with friends

We eagerly await your arrival!

See you soon!

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2024 CAMP HANDBOOK

5 5 5 5 5 5 Daily Operations Lunch, Snacks & Refreshments Hydration ............................................................................................................ Outdoor Facilities ............................................................................................ Inclement Weather Protocol Swimming Sunscreen Tips .................................................................................................. What to Bring/Wear to Camp .................................................................... Drop Off & Pick Up Extended Day Services .................................................................................. After Care............................................................................................................. Prevention & Surveillance Mandatory Medical Clearance Medication........................................................................................ Family Commitments..................................................................... Code of Conduct............................................................................. Visitors Table
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PREVENTION/SURVEILLANCE

MANDATORY MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Duetostatehealthguidelines,campersmaynotattend campwithoutacompleted2024MandatoryMedical Clearanceform.

Clickheretodownloadamedicalclearanceformforyour healthcarepractitionertocompleteandsign Allmedical clearanceformsarerequired.

MEDICATION

Ifyourchildwillbetakinganymedicationatcamp,pleasemake sureyourHealthCarepractitionercompletestheMedication ConsentSectionoftheMedicalClearanceform.

ESFNursesaretheonlyteammemberswhocanaccept medicationandcanonlyacceptmedicationforwhichwehave authorizedmedicationconsent

MedicationmustbegivendirectlytoourCampNurseon/before yourchild’sfirstdayofcamp.

Medicationmustbeinitsoriginalcontainerwithyourchild’s nameontheprescriptionlabel.

Anursewillbeavailableon-siteatalltimeswhencampisin operationandourCampDoctorwillbeon-callduringthecamp day

FAMILY COMMITMENTS

Inordertomakesurethatthissummerissafeandenjoyable foreveryone,weaskourfamiliestopartnerwithustoprotect ourcampcommunity.

Submityourchild’sMedicalClearanceFormsaspartofthe registrationprocess

CommunicatedirectlywiththeESFCampNurseopenlyabout anyhealthconcernsorillnesses.

FollowallESFpoliciesandprocedurestosupportahealthy community

CODE OF CONDUCT

ESF encourages fun, friendship and safety in a positive atmosphere. We have established behavior guidelines that revolve around the “Three R’s” that all campers, families and staff follow: Respect for yourself. 1. Respect for others. 2. Respect for our camp environment. 3.

VISITORS

Visitors will be allowed for Summer 2024 All visitors must be pre-approved by the Site Director, Assistant Site Director, Nurse or Administrative Specialist and must check-in at the Camp Office.

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COOL KIDS ZONE

IT’S COOL TO BE KIND

SAFE CAMP SITE

DAILY OPERATIONS

LUNCH, SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS

Optional Lunch

We are thrilled to announce that ESF Camps at Friends Select School has been approved as a provider to offer FREE LUNCHES for the 2024 camp season! This means our camp parents do not have to pack lunch every day! Please note: For those campers who have documented food allergies or food sensitivities, parents will still need to pack lunch.

*Campers with documented food allergies will need to bring their own lunch and snack to camp since our food service provider cannot guarantee meals or snacks that are peanut-free, tree-nutfree, free from other common food allergens (dairy, gluten, soy, wheat, etc.), or free from any cross-contamination.

Bringing Lunch from Home

Parents can choose to OPT out of our free lunch program but should bring a lunch in an insulated bag/cooler to keep food items cold. Be sure to mark lunches with your child’s name and group clearly.

Snacks and Water

ESF will continue to provide all campers with prepackaged individual snacks. Campers should bring their own refillable water bottle to camp each day, as well as a back-up water bottle

Designated refill water stations will be available throughout camp and managed by camp staff.

HYDRATION

It is important that our campers stay hydrated, and we encourage them to drink water throughout the day and each night before camp

Campers should bring their own refillable water bottle to camp each day.

Designated water refill stations will be available throughout camp and controlled by camp staff.

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OUTDOOR FACILITIES

The majority of your camper’s day will be outdoors Please ensure your child is dressed comfortably for outdoor weather

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL

Campwillbeopeneveryday;rainorshine

Campersarebroughtindoorsatthefirstsightoflightning/sound ofthunderandwillbekeptindoorsuntilitissafetogooutside.

Camperswillbekeptintheirdesignatedgroupswhileindoors andremaindistancedfromotherbunks/groups/teams

SUNSCREEN TIPS

Besuretoliberallyapplysunscreentoyourchildinthemorning beforecamp Useawaterprooforwater-resistantsunscreenwith SPF30+.

Duringthecampday,camperswillbesupervisedwhilereapplying sunscreenduringdesignatedtimes.

Asunscreenapplicationstationwillbeestablishedinadesignated publicarea,adjacenttotheHealthOffice/AreawhereESFCamp.

FirstAidPersonneloraDirectorcanoverseetheapplicationof sunscreenbydesignatedESFTeamMembers

SWIMMING

ESFhasresearchedandincludedbestpracticesfromthefollowing organizations:AmericanAcademyofPediatrics(AAP),USA Swimming,USSwimSchoolAssociation,AquaticsCoalition,American CampAssociation(ACA)andAmericanRedCross

INSTRUCTIONALSWIM

Designatedstaffwillbeonthepooldecktomonitor protocolsandtrafficflowinpoolarea

Properpoolchemistrywillbemaintainedandchecked throughouttheday.

Progressreportswillbesenthometofamiliesfor:

a.MiniCampDivision

b.DayCampDivision

c.SportsLab

d.SeniorCampDivision

RECREATIONAL SWIM

CamperswillremainintheirassignedgroupsforRecreational Swim.

Camperswillreceiveaninitialdeepwatersafetytestto assesstheirskilllevel.

Lifeguardsarebothinwaterandondeckensuringpool safetyandcamperdistancing.

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WHAT TO WEAR & BRING + LOST & FOUND

WHAT TO WEAR TO CAMP

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

Sunscreen

Lunch and a Drink Change of clothes

Specialty Major and Tech Camps Do Not Swim (labeled with name) in an insulated lunch box or cooler (unless you are enrolled in our Optional Lunch Program)

Towel

Backpack, tote bag, or duffel bag

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

FOR SPORTSLAB: Soccer Socks 1 Shin Guards 2 (on select days)

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP

Pool shoes/ sandals

Please be on the lookout for a weekly reminder to check our camp office for any lost & found items

PHONE OR TABLET

TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY CAMP ENVIRONMENT WE ASK THE FOLLOWING:

No cell phones & electronic devices at camp.

If you have an urgent message for your child, please call the camp office.

ESF is not responsible for any electronic devices brought to camp.

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Hat T-Shirt Shorts Sunscreen Socks Closed toe shoes Swimsuit
ELECTRONIC GAMES CHEWING GUM CAMERA
CELL
*PLEASE LABEL ALL BELONGINGS*

DROP OFF & PICK UP

ESF’sdrop-offandpick-upproceduresaredesignedtobesafe, easyandconvenient.

Ourstaffwillbetherewhenyoupullupandtheywillopenthe cardoor.

Wehaveseveralsecurityproceduresinplaceforthedrop-off andpick-upprocess,andyouwillbeemailedaPickUpCard priortoyourchild’sfirstdayofcamp.

WeencourageParents/Guardianstoremainintheirvehicles.

Just A Few Reminders

YourPick-UpCardwillincludeapick-uptimeforregularpick-up (doesn’tincludeClubOT).

YourPick-UpCardwillbeemailedtoyoupriortocamp. Tomakecarlineassafeandefficientaspossible,pleaseprintyour Pick-UpCardandplaceonthedashboardofyourvehicle.

Nocamperwillbereleasedtoanyindividualwhoisnotlistedonthe authorizedpick-uppermissionreport Pleasereview,updateandconfirmyourpick-uppermissionsfor2024 inyouronlineaccount.

Pleasedon’tuseyourcellphoneforpersonalusewhilewaitingincar line.

Early Pick Up

Please call the Camp Office to arrange early dismissal (must be prior to 2:30 PM). In the event your child will be leaving early, please call the Camp Office and a staff member will meet you in carline. Please refer to our Visitors' Policy on page 5.

Late Camper Arrival

In the event your child will be late, please call the Camp Office and a staff member will meet you in carline. Please refer to our Visitors' Policy on page 5.

Extended Day is offered before and after camp. Pre-registration is required through your online account. Drop-in service is unavailable.

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