2024 Patriot Camp Parent Guide
Dear Families & Summer Program Participants, I am thrilled about Summer 2023! 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 Patriot Camp! Each week there will be many exciting activities centered around our weekly themes. Daily activities include a water slide plunge and sprinkler use, gymnasium and outdoor fun, themerelated crafts, and much more! Throughout the day, groups will rotate to various program areas.
PATRIOT CAMP WEEKLY THEMES Week 1: June 17-21 (Closed Wednesday, June 19)
Week 2: June 24 - 28 Week 3: July 1 - 3 (Closed July 4 & 5)
Week 4: July 8-12 Week 5: July 15-19 Week 6: July 22-26
Daily Packing List Small bag/backpack Please pack your camper's lunch, snacks, and water bottle in a small bag or backpack. Lunch Please pack a lunch, in a lunch box, for your child each day 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 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!
Please do not bring the following items to Patriot Camp: Cell phones, iPads, AirPods, and all other electronics. Items containing nuts. We are a NUT-AWARE campus. Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Daily Drop Off & Pick Up Drop off time: 9:00 am Pick-Up Time: 3:30 pm Camper drop off and pick up is at the Summit Gymnasium Staff members will be outside to greet your children and walk them to their destination.
Late Arrival and Early Pick Up 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.
Extended Care Before-Care Drop Off Time: 8:00 am Patriot Camp Before-Care Drop-Off Location: Summit Gymnasium Patriot Camp 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 has the following refund policies:
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
