2024 Camp Landmark 3s & 4s Parent Guide
Dear Families & Summer Program Participants, I am thrilled about Summer 2024! On behalf of the Summer Team and myself, we are beyond excited to have your child join us this summer! Here at RA/LP's Summer Program, we encourage and guide children to become their best and authentic selves by allowing them to step out of their comfort zone, try new activities, discover new friendships, and create warm memories while developing confidence, in a safe, exciting, and FUN environment! This Parent Guide is a great resource to answer your questions and give insight into your child's upcoming summer experience at RA/LP. We look forward to a summer full of adventure, opportunity, creativity, laughs, and sunshine! Happy Summer! Sara Abriola Auxiliary Program Director
A summer of fun awaits!
A Day At Camp Landmark! Centered around our weekly themes, the daily activities include water slide and sprinkler use, gymnasium and outdoor fun, theme-related crafts, storytime, and much more!
Camp Landmark 3s & 4s WEEKLY THEMES June 17 - 21: Calling All Superheroes (Closed Wednesday, June 19)
June 24 - 28: A Camping We Will Go July 1-3: Stars & Stripes (Closed Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5)
July 8-12: Under The Sea July 15-19: Furry Forest Animals July 22-26: Young At Art July 29- August 2: Farmyard Friends
Daily Packing List Small bag/backpack Please pack your camper's lunch, snacks, and water bottle in a small bag or backpack. Extra Clothes In case of accidents or mess, please pack a weekly set of extra clothing. Diapers/Pull-Ups If your child is still toilet training, pack a supply of diapers/pull-ups. Rest Mat/ Blanket (If your child is staying in After-Care) After-Care will begin with an hour of rest time. Please pack a blanket and or rest mat. Lunch Please pack a lunch in a lunch box for your child each day.
Packing Recommendations and Requests We recommend that all children arrive dressed in bathing suits and water shoes. Please send in a change of clothing, extra shoes, and a towel. If your child is not 100% toilet trained, please pack additional bathing suits and clothing. We recommend wearing a two-piece bathing suit for easier bathroom use.
Ridgefield Academy is a NUT-AWARE campus. Food containing nuts is prohibited. Please do not pack any items that have nuts! Bathing Suit & Towel A bathing suit and towel are necessary for our waterslide and sprinkler activities. Shoes Closed-toed and water-resistant shoes for the water slide (crocs, water shoes, etc.) Please apply sunscreen at home before arriving at camp Camp will run Rain or Shine! Dress for the weather!
As for lunches, please provide lunch with an ice pack. We can't warm up lunches, so thermoses are recommended for hot foods. The playground has scooters and bikes for the children to ride. Please pack a helmet that can stay in the classroom during the week. Make sure to label your child's belongings so nothing gets lost!
Daily Drop-Off & Pick-Up Camper drop-off and pick-up are at the Summit Building Entrance. Drop off time: 9:00 am
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures Summer staff will be outside the Summit Building to help your children in and out of the car. Summer staff will walk your child to their classroom at the start of the day.
Pick-Up Time: 2:00 pm
Please refrain from getting out of the car, as it will stop the flow of the children arriving and leaving each day.
Late Arrival and Early Pick Up
The safety of the children is most important to us, and we must ensure there is a limited amount of traffic at all times.
If a camper must leave early, please notify the Summer Program Director or Summer Program Staff ahead of time. The Early Pick Up Location is the Summit Building Entrance.
We fully understand that dropping off a child who is upset or nervous can be challenging. Encouragement and preparation go a long way! At Camp Landmark, an experienced team will provide your child with care and support!
The Summit Building
Extended Care Before-Care Drop Off Time: 8:00 am Camp Landmark Before-Care Drop-Off Location: Summit Building Entrance Camp Landmark After-Care Pick-Up Time: No Later Than 5:00 pm After- Care Pick-Up Location: Summit Building Entrance *UNLESS PRE-REGISTERED FOR BEFORE & AFTER- CARE, TO SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM, PARENTS MUST CONTACT THE SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE THIS PROGRAM ON OCCASION, WE OFFER A DAILY RATE.
REQUIRED CAMPER HEALTH FORMS Health forms must be submitted by June 1, 2023. Health Assessment Required for all campers Emergency Allergy Plan Required for campers who have allergies Medication Authorization Form Required for campers who have been prescribed medication for allergies or medical conditions and may need to take medication while at camp CLICK HERE to access the Required Health Forms Complete health forms can be emailed to Nurse Laura at nursesoffice@ridgefieldacademy.org. If your child is a current RA/LP student and has up-to-date health records on file, you are exempt from submitting the Required Camper Health Forms for the summer.
Summer Program Registration Policies Registration Summer Program session fees must be paid in full upon registration. Fees for Extended Care Program (Before Care/After Care, if available) are due before the start of summer programming.
Refunds Refunds will only be granted if a child is out sick for 3 or more days and submits a note from a physician. Refunds are pro-rated for the portion of the program your child has attended. In the event of program changes and/or cancellations, partial refunds will be determined on a pro-rata basis.
Withdrawals If you find you must withdraw your child before the start of camp season, RA/LP's withdrawal and refund policies are outlined in the chart below.
Summer Programs Contact Information Address: 223 West Mountain Rd. Ridgefield CT, 06877 Website: ridgefieldacademy.org/program/ra-summer-programs Front Desk Phone Number: 203-894-1000 X106
If you have Summer Program questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Auxiliary Program Director Sara Abriola. Sara Abriola 203-894-1800 x 159 sabriola@ridgefieldacademy.org
