GENERAL INFORMATION

Staff Supervision

Each camp is supervised daily by a qualified adult supervisor. Some camps, depending on size, also have an assistant. High school and collegeage counselors are carefully selected for their demonstration of maturity and enthusiasm as well as experience working with children. All camp staff members complete an extensive training including first aid and CPR certification prior to the start of camp. Please see staff-to-camper ratios highlighted for each general recreation camp throughout this publication.

Behavior Management

All campers are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. Guidelines have been developed to help make our programs safe and enjoyable for all. The Camper Code of Conduct in the Parent Handbook should be reviewed with your child prior to the first day of camp.

Weather

Camp is held rain or shine, with participants moved to indoor space when necessary. We will communicate camp drop-off and pick-up location changes as this information becomes available. If there is inclement weather during swim time, recreation swim will not be made up that day.

Lunch

Please send your child to camp with a lunch and beverage each day, unless otherwise noted in the camp calendars.

Health And Safety

All campers must have a completed Camper Data Form on file by the first day of camp. Lincolnwood utilizes the ePACT website for our online camper data form collection. Upon registration, an email invitation will be sent to the email on file. No camper will be allowed to stay at camp if he/she does not have a completed Camper Data Form on file. Information collected on this form includes emergency contacts, medical information, allergy information, permission to attend field trips and authorized pick-up persons. It is your responsibility as a parent/guardian to notify the Parks and Recreation Department of any conditions that may require special attention while your child is at camp. Please do not send your child to camp if they are sick. Children should be feverfree for 24 hours before returning to camp after an illness. Due to the evolving status of the pandemic, additional information will be provided regarding COVID-19 related health and safety policies.

Communication

The Parent Handbook will be available online at www.recreation.lwd.org and in person. Please read through this booklet prior to the start of camp for everything you need to know about camp including information on lunches, field trips, sunscreen, swimming, camp clothing, hours and drop-off/ pick-up procedures. Camp calendars will be posted online and available through ePACT. Each calendar will list highlighted activities, theme days, field trips and special food days. Although we do our best to adhere to the calendars, activities are subject to change. We will communicate all changes with you well in advance to avoid confusion. In an effort to remain “green”, all newsletters and calendars will be emailed. Please make sure to provide a current email address at time of registration.

WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In accordance with our registration policy, a signed waiver must be on file for participation in any of our programs. This agreement can be found on the reverse side of our registration form as well as online at www.lincolnwoodil.org.

Insurance

The Parks and Recreation Department does not carry medical insurance and assumes no liability for personal injury or loss of personal property while attending any of our programs.

Payment Plans

For your convenience, we offer a payment plan. There is a $50 non-refundable finance fee due at time of registration. In addition, we collect a $100 non-refundable deposit per child (also due at registration), which is applied toward the total camp cost for your child. Camp payments must be paid in full by June 9, 2023. Please visit the Parks and Recreation Department to complete all necessary paperwork.

SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This program is designed to provide financial assistance/scholarship to residents of Lincolnwood in order to support participation in recreational programs. The deadline to request financial assistance for summer 2023 programs is May 1, 2023. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more information.

Camp Schedule

Due to the School District 74 snow schedule, camp start dates are subject to change. Please call the Parks and Recreation office for more information.

M-NASR CAMP INFORMATION

Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR) provides a variety of Summer Day Camps for youth and teens with special needs. M-NASR offers five different Summer Day Camps with weekly registration available. For Member Districts’ residents, there are transportation and scholarship opportunities. To ensure the camper has a successful camp experience, M-NASR provides a structured camp environment and staff according to the needs of each camper.

For complete day camp information, contact M-NASR at (847) 966-5522.

Summer Camp Refund Policy

Updated Camp Refund Policy will be posted online by March 1, 2023.

*Registration forms available in the Parks & Recreation office and at www.lincolnwoodil.org