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SRSRC2021Summer CampProgram
★ 1-HourEnrichmentProgram Add-Ons ★ CreativeArtProjects ★ FieldTripsOff-Site ★ Friendly,KnowledgeableStaff ★ FullDayOptions&HalfDay Options ★ FunandEngagingActivities ★ GroupGames ★ MiniCampOption ★ ScienceExperiments
★ SocialFreePlay ★ SRSRCF unCampFavorites ★ SwimLessons ★ TennisLessons ★ ThemedWeeks
REGISTERONLINETODAYATw ww.SRSRC.com! AVIARYCAMPS|9875AviaryDrive-SanDiego,CA92131| 858-271-622
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TableofContents Welcome MiniCampFullDayCampatAviary Week-LongFullDayCampatAviary Week-LongHalfDayCampatAviary SessionThemes&Descriptions GetSoaked Lions,Tigers&Bears,OhMy! ScienceLab SuperSoccer CrazyCampOlympics WildNature SplishSplash SportsFever CreativeArt S.T.E.A.M. CampOptionalAdd-OnDescriptions SwimLessonsWeeklyAdd-On EnrichmentProgramWeeklyAdd-Ons FridayFieldTripAdd-On SummerCampParentHandbook CampRegistrationInformation COVID-19 CamperReadiness RegistrationProcess CancellationPolicy TransferPolicy DropOff,PickUp,&Transportation PreparingforCamp CampFood&Snacks CamperSupervision CamperBehavior CamperHealth&Safety ProgramContent PoolSafety
WelcometoourSRSRC2021 SummerCampsProgram!
Weareexcitedandhonoredforyourfamilytojoinus forsummerfunattheScrippsRanchSwim&Racquet Club.Camperswillhavetheopportunitytoexplore withstructuredactivitiesthrough:music,STEAM project-basedprojects,art,physicalactivity,socialfree playandmore!Allcampersenteringkindergarten through8thgradeinthefallof2021areeligibleto register.Campersmustbeturning5bythestartdate ofthesessionforwhichtheyareenrolledandmustbe pottytrained.Campsareopentomembersand non-membersoftheScrippsRanchSwimandRacquet Club.Pleaseseether egistrationsectionoftheParent Handbookformoreinformation. OurcampsareaccreditedthroughtheAmerican CampAssociationandmeetorexceedthestandards setforthbythisaccreditingorganization.Weare proudofourprogramsandhopetoofferyour child(ren)afantasticsummerfulloffunandengaging programming. Pleasetakeafewminutestoreviewour2021 SummerCampParentHandbook,whichwillanswer manyofyourquestionsaboutoursummercamp programs.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasedonot hesitatetocontactus!
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2021AviarySummerCampSession Dates
MiniCamp:June16-18 Session1:June21-25 Session2:June28-July2 Session3:July5-9 Session4:July12-16 Session5:July19-23 Session6:July26-30 Session7:August2-6 Session8:August9-13 Session9:August16-20 Session10:August23-27
StatementofRiskRelatedto COVID-19
AninherentriskofexposuretoCOVID-19existsinany publicplacewherepeoplearepresent.COVID-19isan extremelycontagiousdiseasethatcanleadtosevere illnessanddeath.ByvisitingSRSRC,youvoluntarily assumeallrisksrelatedtoexposuretoCOVID-19for youandyourcamper. Eachindividualmustweighandevaluatetheircomfort levelwiththerisksassociatedwithbeingaround others,whiletakingintoconsiderationimportant additionalriskfactors,includingbutnotlimitedto, currentorchronichealthconcernsoraweakened immunesystem. OurSummerCampsProgramismodifiedtoreflect theguidelinesandregulationsproposedbythestate ofCalifornia,CDC,CDPHandtheSanDiegoCounty OfficeofEducationinregardstoCOVID-19best practices.
MiniCampFullDayCamp atAviary
June16th-18th|Wednesday-Friday|GradesK-8 MiniCampPartialWeekFullDayCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member
Minicampsarecampsthatoccurduringschool holidays,schoolvacations,andduringthesummer dayspriortoSession1ofSummerCamps. Ourminicampfulldaycampoptionwilloperate followingamodifiedschedulefrom7:30am-5:30pm withstaggereddrop-offandpick-uptimes Wednesday-Friday.Camperswillhavetheoptionof attendingcampwiththeoptionsbelow(space permitting),whichcanbeselectedatthetimeof registrationthroughtheregistrationsite: Drop-OffTimeOptions ★ 7:30am ★ 7:45am ★ 8:00amorlater Pick-UpTimeOptions(campersmustbepickedupby theselectedtime) ★ 3:30pm ★ 4:30pm ★ 5:30pmorearlier Camperswillparticipateingeneralcampactivities gearingthemupforthefullfunsummerweeksto come! ActivitiesmayincludeSTEAMproject-basedactivities andstructuredcampbasics:creativeart,groupgames
4 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 &socialfreeplay. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten.
Week-LongFullDayCamp atAviary
Sessions1-10|Monday-Friday|GradesK-8 WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member OptionalAdd-OnsAvailableWeekly!
Ourweek-longcampsaredesignedsothatyoucan registeryourcamperforafullweek,Monday-Friday! Eachweekwillbethemed. Ourfulldaycampoptionwilloperatefollowinga modifiedschedulefrom7:30am-5:30pmwith staggereddrop-offandpick-uptimes.Camperswill havetheoptionofattendingcampwiththeoptions below(spacepermitting),whichcanbeselectedatthe timeofregistrationthroughtheregistrationsite: Drop-OffTimeOptions ★ 7:30am ★ 7:45am ★ 8:00amorlater Pick-UpTimeOptions(campersmustbepickedupby theselectedtime)
★ 3:30pm ★ 4:30pm ★ 5:30pmore arlier
EverydaywillinvolveadifferentaspectofSTEAM project-basedactivitiesthatemphasizecreative freedomandexperimentation,allwhilehavingcamp fun!OurCampprogramwillbepoweredbyS.T.E.A.M (Science,Technology,Engineering,Art&Mathematics) withawiderangeofexcitingactivitiesforcampersof allages! Wewillalsoincludetimeforstructuredcampbasics: groupgames,expressiveartandsocialfreeplay. Swimmingmaybeavailablependingpandemic restrictions. Ourcampwillbeatrulyinnovativeexperienceby combiningsocialization,structuredroutines,education andcreativeopportunitiesthatwillallowallcampers toexploretheirpassions,buildfriendships,aswellas discovernewinterests&firsttimeexperiencesina safeandcomfortableenvironment. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5years oldbythefirstdayof thesessionforwhich theyareenrolled.We donotaccept childrenenrollingin transitional kindergarten.
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Week-LongHalfDayCamp atAviary
Sessions1-10|Monday-Friday|GradesK-8 HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member OptionalAdd-OnsAvailableWeekly!
Ourweek-longcampsaredesignedsothatyoucan registeryourcamperforafullweek,Monday-Friday! Eachweekwillbethemed. OurAMhalfdaycampoptionswilloperatefollowinga modifiedschedulefrom8:15am-12:30pmwith2 staggereddrop-offandpick-uptimes.Camperswill havetheoptionofattendingcampwiththeoptions below(spacepermitting),whichcanbeselectedatthe timeofregistrationthroughtheregistrationsite: ★ 8:15am-12:15pm ★ 8:30am-12:30pm OurPMhalfdaycampoptionswilloperatefollowinga modifiedschedulefrom1:00pm-5:15pmwith2 staggereddrop-offandpick-uptimes.Camperswill havetheoptionofattendingcampwiththeoptions below(spacepermitting),whichcanbeselectedatthe timeofregistrationthroughtheregistrationsite: ★ 1:00pm-5:00pm ★ 1:15pm-5:15pm EverydaywillinvolveadifferentaspectofSTEAM project-basedactivitiesthatemphasizecreative freedomandexperimentation,allwhilehavingcamp
fun!OurCampprogramwillbepoweredbyS.T.E.A.M (Science,Technology,Engineering,Art&Mathematics) withawiderangeofexcitingactivitiesforcampersof allages! Wewillalsoincludetimeforstructuredcampbasics: groupgames,expressiveartandsocialfreeplay. Swimmingmaybeavailablependingpandemic restrictions. Ourcampwillbeatrulyinnovativeexperienceby combiningsocialization,structuredroutines,education andcreativeopportunitiesthatwillallowallcampers toexploretheirpassions,buildfriendships,aswellas discovernewinterests&firsttimeexperiencesina safeandcomfortableenvironment. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten.
SessionThemes& Descriptions
GetSoaked
Session1|June21st-25th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
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We’replayingsomeofyourfavoritesportsandgames, butwithafunandexcitingtwist!Allgamesplayed involvegettingsoaked!Gamesmayincludewater balloontoss,waterrelayraces,squirtingtag,and more!Campersshouldwearaswimsuitundertheir campclothesinthemorning.Shakethewateroffwith ouroptionaladd-onMovin’&Groovin’vendor,Mr.Ben orwithfunengineeringactivitieswiththeBuilding add-on!Thisweek'sdryoptionalfieldtripwillbetoour localScrippsEBSPark.
Lions,Tigers&Bears,Oh My!
Session2|June28th-July2nd|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|R adicalReptiles|Fitness FieldTripFridaytoSeaWorld(FullDayCampers)
Takeajourneywithusintotheamazinganimal kingdom!Throughouttheweekcamperswillbe feelingthecallofthewildwithanimalyoga,furry crafts,andallaboutanimalcareandfunfacts.Learn aboutthesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweenanimals withouradd-onenrichment,RadicalReptilesorjoinus
forourfitnessadd-onenrichment!Thisweek'sup closeencounteradd-onfieldtripwillbetoSeaWorld.
ScienceLab
Session3|July5th-9th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|M ovin’&Groovin’|Painting FieldTripFridaytoMiraMesaBowl(FullDay Campers) Joinusinconductingexperiments thatgivecamperstheopportunity toparticipateinrealscientific explorationthatwillignitetheir curiosityabouttheworld.During theweekcamperswillbecomemad scientists,focusedonfunforensics,engaginginearth sciencesandnature,aswellastheuniverseaboveus inthestars.Grabyourlabcoatsandgetreadytobe amazedindiscovery.Inbetweenscientificdiscoveries, takeabreakwithouradd-onenrichmentMr.Benfrom Movin’&Groovin’orourpaintingenrichmentadd-on! Bendthelawsofphysicswithourfieldtripoptionthis weektoMiraMesaBowl.
SuperSoccer
Session4|July12th-16th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
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HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|T eena’sArt|Writing FieldTripFridaytoBalboaPark(FullDayCampers) GOOOAAALLL!!Camperswillhavefunlearningbasic soccerdrills,rulestothegame,andplaydifferentfun variations,suchas:sprinkler soccer,soccerkickballfungo, shootoutsorsoccerwith multiplesoccerballsatonce.A completedConcussion InformationSheetmustbe completedforparticipation. Enjoythecreativeside betweenkickswithouradd-on enrichmentthisweek,Teena’sArtorwithourwriting enrichmentadd-on!Thisweek'soptionalfieldtripwill betoourspaciousBalboaPark.
CrazyCampOlympics Session5|July19th-23rd|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|M ovin’&Groovin’|Storytelling
FieldTripFridaytoSanDiegoIceArena(FullDay Campers)
Sometimesalittlefriendlycompetitionisjustplain fun!Experienceteamwork,cooperation,good sportsmanship,whileyourteamcompetesagainst otherteamsinthiscampforthetitleofUltimate CrazyCampOlympians!Earnpointsforyourteam eachdayduringactivities,whichmayincludezany obstaclecourses,wackytrivia,incredibleinnertube races,sillyscavengerhunts,andmore!Allowfora movin’mixwithouradd-onenrichmentthisweek,Mr. BenfromMovin’&Groovin’orgetcreativewithour Storytellingenrichmentadd-on!Thisweek'solympic sportfieldtripwillbetoourcooldownplaceatthe SanDiegoIceArena.
WildNature
Session6|July26th-30th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|R adicalReptiles|Building FieldTripFridaytoSanDiegoZoo(FullDayCampers) I’mgoingonaSafariandwhatdoIbring…..I’llbring SRSRCcamperswithme.Wewillbechannelingour innerexplorersasweenjoywhattheoutdoorshasto offer.Fun-filledon-sitenaturewalks,insecthouses, plantingprojects&freshadventuresallaround.Learn aboutthesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweenanimals
8 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 withouradd-onenrichment,RadicalReptilesortest outyourengineeringskills withourBuildingenrichment add-on!Thisweek'supclose encounteradd-onfieldtrip willbetoourworldfamous SanDiegoZoo.
SplishSplash
Session7|August2nd-6th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|P layItSafeSelf-Defense|Writing FieldTripFridaytoWaterfrontPark(FullDay Campers) Getreadytobesoaked!Caution:Allgamesplayed duringthisweekinvolvegettingwet.Camperswill participateinwatercampactivities,suchas,water relays,minimanwaterhunt,spongetagandmuch more.Pleasehaveyourcamperreadyforthedayby comingtocampinabathingsuitwithatoweland watershoes.Comeontothedrylandforabig StrangerAwareness&Defenseskillspresentation throughPlayItSafewithourenrichmentadd-onthis weekorgetcreativewithourWritingenrichment add-on.Keepthesplashinggoingwithouroptional visittotheWaterfrontPark.
SportsFever
Session8|August9th-13th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|M ovin’&Groovin’|Painting FieldTripFridaytoLEGOLAND(FullDayCampers) Joinusforaweekoffunlovingsports!Thisweekwill beagoodtasteofsportsmanshipindifferentsports suchasstreethockey,pickleball,basketball,baseball, soccerandmore.AcompletedConcussionandSCA InformationSheetmustbecompletedfor participation.Buildupyourendurancewithouradd-on enrichmentfortheweek,Movin’andGroovin’withMr. BenorgetcreativewithourPaintingenrichment add-on!Thewholesummerhasbuiltuptoour optionalBIGTRIPtoLEGOLAND!
CreativeArt
Session9|August16th-20th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|T eena’sArt|Fitness
9 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 FieldTripFridaytoSeaportVillage(FullDay Campers) Artgiveschildrenaunique opportunitytoexercisetheir creativeabilitiesinafun non-competitiveatmosphere. Projectsincludepainting,drawing andsculptingbyusingvarious objectsbringingouttheircreativity.Eachprojectcan bemodifiedtofitallskilllevels-beginningto advanced.Keeptheartflowingwithourenrichment add-onthisweek,Teena’sArtorjoinusforourFitness enrichmentadd-on!Bereadytogetinspiredwithour add-onfieldtriptoSeaportVillage.
S.T.E.A.M.
Session10|August23rd-27th|GradesK-8 FullDay|AMHalfDay|PMHalfDay
HalfDayAM/PMCost: $180Member/$215Non-Member WeeklyFullDayCost: $305Member/$355Non-Member
OptionalAdd-Ons: SwimmingLessons|M ovin’&Groovin’|Storytelling FieldTripFridaytoScrippsTrails(FullDayCampers) Let’sgiveourbrainarefreshwithourS.T.E.A.M (Science,Technology,Engineering,Art&Mathematics) week.Throughouttheweekthecamperswillhavethe opportunitytoexploreandlettheirbrainsbuildup withcriticalthinkingproject-basedactivities,scientific discoveriesandexpressiveart.Wecan’thaveour brainshaveallthefun,comemoveandgroovewith
ourenrichmentadd-on,Mr.BenfromMovin’& Groovin’orexploreyourcreativitywithourStorytelling enrichmentadd-on!Weareendingthesummerwith oneofourfavoritetripstoourveryownTrailslocation forminiaturegolfandmore!
CampOptionalAdd-On Descriptions
Campoptionaladd-onsareagreatwaytogivea largervarietytoyourcampersexperience.Youmay signupyourcamperfora lltheweeklyadd-onoptions ifyouregisterforourfullcampdayoption,including ourfunFridayfieldtripsandourTennisLessons.Ifyou signupforourAMhalfdayweeklongoption,youwill havethechoicetoadd-ontoourSwimLessonoption and/oroneofour1-hourEnrichmentprograms.Ifyou signupforourPMhalfdayweeklongoption,youwill havethechoicetoadd-ontooneofour1-hour Enrichmentprogramsand/orourSwimLessonoption. Acampdirectorwillemailyououtyourcampers add-onschedulefortheweekwiththetimesandany extrainformationthatisneededforyourcampertobe preparedfortheirfollowingcampweek.These schedulesaresubjecttochange. Possiblecamperschedulescanbefoundonthenext page.
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Sessions1-2,5-6,8-10|GradesK-8
Monday,Wednesday,&Friday $60Member/$60Non-Member OurMonday,Wednesday,andFridaytennislessonsare 60minutesanddesignedforyourcampertoattend allwhileatourAviarycamps!Participantswillbe taughtbyourveryownTennisProGregWeksel. CamperswillbelearningthefundamentalsofTennis allwhileplayingfungamesandgettingagriponthe basics.Groupswillbemixedwithbeginnersthrough advancetoallowfornewchallenges.Pleasebring yourownracquetoryoumayrequesttoborrowan SRSRCracquet(limitedsupply). Ourtennislessonsadd-onoptionwilloperatefollowing amodifiedschedulewithyourcamperattendingeither theafternoonsessionfrom1:15pm-2:15pmorfrom 2:30pm-3:30pmMonday,WednesdayandFriday withintheweekregistered.Campersenrolledinthe fulldaycampareeligibletoenroll(spaceprovided). Thecampdepartmentwillberesponsibleforplacing yourcamperwithineithertimesessiondependingon registrations. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten.
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Sessions1-10|GradesK-8
Monday-Thursday $50Member/$60Non-Member OurMonday-Thursdayswimlessonsare30minutes anddesignedforyourcampertoattendallwhileat ourAviarycamps!Participantswillbetaughtby experiencedWaterSafetyInstructorsandwillteachto thelevelofyourchild-beginnerthroughadvanced! Ourswimlessonsadd-onoptionwilloperatefollowing amodifiedschedulewithyourcamperattendingeither themorningsessionfrom9:30am-10amorthe afternoonsessionfrom2:15pm-2:45pmMonday throughThursdaywithintheweekregistered. Campersenrolledinthefullday,morninghalfday,and afternoonhalfdaycampsareeligibletoenroll(space provided).Thecampdepartmentwillberesponsible forplacingyourcamperwithineitherthemorningor afternoontimedependingonregistrations.These schedulesaresubjecttochange. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten.
EnrichmentProgram WeeklyAdd-Ons
Sessions1-10|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 11:15am-12:15pmor1:15pm-2:15pm OnTuesdaysandThursdays,anoptionalenrichment add-onwillbeavailable.Eachsessionwillbeonehour inlengthandavailableonlytoparticipantsenrolledin camp. Our1-hourenrichmentadd-onoptionwilloperate followingamodifiedschedulewithyourcamper attendingeitherthemorningsessionfrom 11:15am-12:15pmortheafternoonsessionfrom 1:15pm-2:15pmeveryTuesdayandThursdaywithin theweekregistered.Campersenrolledinthefullday, morninghalfday,andafternoonhalfdaycampsare eligibletoenroll(spaceprovided).Dependingonyour campersregistration,alladd-onschedulesand cohorts,thecampdepartmentwillberesponsiblefor placingyourcamperwiththemostappropriatetime frameoption,inhopesofcreatingthebestexperience possibleforeachcamper.Theseschedulesare subjecttochange. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten. Building
Sessions1&6|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $30Member/$40Non-Member Wewillbeinspiringcamperstobuildontheirinnate desireforanswersbyexploringengineeringconcepts inafun,hands-onway.Learnproblemsolvingand teamworkskillsasprojectsarebothagroupeffortand individual.
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Sessions2&9|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $25Member/$35Non-Member Wewillprovidestructuredphysicalactivityfor campersthroughbasicfitnessconceptssuchas, stretching,yogaandstrengthtraining.Camperswill experienceteamworkandcooperationwhileplayinga varietyofdrillsandactivities. Movin’ &Groovin’
Sessions1,3,5,8&10|Tuesday&Thursday| GradesK-8 $35Member/$45Non-Member JoinBenHianforanexcitinghourofMovin’and Groovin’.Camperswillenjoyactivitiessuchas:relay races,scooterboards,parachutegames,hoops,bean bagtoss,freezedanceandothernon-competitive,high energygamessettogroovymusicwillbeenjoyedby all. Painting
Sessions3&10|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $30Member/$40Non-Member Webelievethatartisforeveryone andourartexperienceswillbe designedforallagestobe creativelyexpressive.Mostprojects willbeframeableworkwithothers allowingforthecreativeexpression withmessypainting. PlayItSafe Self-Defense
Session7|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $45Member/$55Non-Member Letushelpyouprepareyourcamperfortough situations,whilebuildingconfidence!PlayItSafeisfun, empoweringandinteractive!Throughpresentations
andexamples,camperswilllearntorespondto situationssuchasbullyingandstrangerdanger. Radical Reptiles
Sessions2&6|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $35Member/$45Non-Member Enjoypresentations,andhands-onlearningactivities withreptiles,amphibians,mammals,birds,and insects!RadicalReptilesbringstheanimalkingdomto life. Storytelling
Sessions5&10|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $25Member/$35Non-Member Comeandtellyourstory!Learntofocusonatopicto shareandtaketurnsdoingit.Camperswillalsobe readtoandhavethechancetoreadaloudtoeach other.Allowingforcamperstogrowcloseconnections withpeersastheyshareexperiencesandfind commongroundwithoneanother. Teena’s Art
Sessions4&9|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $45Member/$55Non-Member Camperswillhavetheopportunitytoworkwitha varietyofartmedia,both2Dand3D.Allmaterialswill beprovidedforeachproject.Projectsincludepainting, drawingandsculptingbyusingvariousobjects.Each projectcanbemodifiedtofitallskilllevels-beginning toadvanced. Writing
Sessions4&7|Tuesday&Thursday|GradesK-8 $25Member/$35Non-Member Enjoyingthechancetodiveintothe writtenwordandpracticebasicskills ofwritingthatwillhelpgetyourfingers
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FridayFieldTripAdd-On Sessions1-10|Friday|GradesK-8
Ourfunfieldtripadd-onsareofferedeveryweekon Fridays.Thisoptionisavailableforourcampers registeredforfulldaysandprovidesanopportunityto exploretheworldagainasagroup!Eachweekwewill haveadifferentfieldtripoffered.Spaceislimiteddue tocapacityinourvans. Ourfieldtripoptionwilloperatefollowingamodified schedulethatwillvaryaccordingtolocation.Alltrips willdepartpromptlyat9amunlessotherwisenoted. Theremaybesomeinstanceswherefieldtripsare takeninmorethanonegroup,withthegroups departingatdifferenttimes.Thecampdepartmentwill beresponsibleforplacingyourcamperwithinan appropriategroupwiththegoalofcreatingthebest experiencepossibleforeachcamper. SRSRCvanswillbeusedtoallowforthesafestmeans oftransportation.Ourdriversarerequiredtohavea validdriver’slicenseandbeinsured,maintainagood drivingrecord,andholdcurrentcertificationinfirstaid andCPR. Campersmustbegoingintokindergartenthrough eighthgradeinthefallof2021,bepottytrained,and turnatleast5yearsoldbythefirstdayofthesession forwhichtheyareenrolled.Wedonotacceptchildren enrollingintransitionalkindergarten.
Scripps EBSPark
Session1|FridayJune25th|GradesK-8 $10Member/$10Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtoourlocalScrippsEBS Parkforsomegoodoldfashionedparkfunandto practicetheirfieldtripbehaviorskills. SeaWorld
Session2|FridayJuly2nd|GradesK-8 $75Member/$75Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtoSeaworldforoutdoor activitiesandavailableattractions allowedbycurrentstateguidelinesat timeofvisit.Thiswillbeanallday triptoallowcamperstopracticetheir longerfieldtripbehaviorskills. Mira MesaBowl
Session3|FridayJuly9th|GradesK-8 $20Member/$20Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtoMiraMesaBowlfor somefunbowlingactivitiesasallowedbycurrent stateguidelinesattimeofvisit.Thistripwillallow camperstopracticetheirfieldtripbehaviorskills. Balboa Park
Session4|FridayJuly16th|GradesK-8 $10Member/$10Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtotheSanDiegoBalboa Parkforsomegoodoldfashionedparkfunandto practicetheirfieldtripbehaviorskills. San DiegoIceArena
Session5|FridayJuly23rd|GradesK-8 $20Member/$20Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtotheSanDiegoIce Arenaforsomefunbowlingactivitiesasallowedby
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Session6|FridayJuly30th|GradesK-8 $55Member/$55Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtotheworldfamousSan DiegoZooforoutdooractivitiesandavailable attractionsallowedbycurrentstateguidelinesattime ofvisit.Thiswillbeanalldaytriptoallowcampersto practicetheirlongerfieldtripbehaviorskills. Waterfront Park
Session7|FridayAugust6th|GradesK-8 $15Member/$15Non-Member Camperswillbetransportedtothedowntown WaterfrontParkforsomefunparksplashplayandto practicetheirfieldtripbehaviorskills. Legoland
Session8|FridayAugust13th|GradesK-8 $120Member/$120Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtoLeolandforoutdoor activitiesandavailableattractionsallowedbycurrent stateguidelinesattimeofvisit.Thiswillbeanallday triptoallowcamperstopracticetheirlongerfieldtrip behaviorskills. Seaport Village
Session9|FridayAugust20th|GradesK-8 $15Member/$15Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtotheSanDiegoSeaport Villageforsomegoodoldfashionedparkfunandto practicetheirfieldtripbehaviorskills.
Scripps Trails
Session10|FridayAugust27th|GradesK-8 $10Member/$10Non-Member CamperswillbetransportedtoourveryownScripps Trailslocationforsomegoodoldfashionedparkfun utilizingthewholefacilityandtopracticetheirfield tripbehaviorskills.
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SummerCampParent Handbook
Welcome
WelcometotheScrippsRanchSwim&RacquetClub CampProgram!Wesharethegoalofprovidingasafe environmentinwhichchildrencanhavefunwhile learningandenjoyingnewexperiences,whilealso continuingtodeveloptheirownskillsandinterests. Ourstaffisdedicatedtoprovidingqualitycamp experiencestoyouth,andweunderstandthateach childisuniqueandhastheirindividualrateof development. TheSRSRCSchoolYearCampProgramisdedicated toimprovingparticipant'squalityoflifeandhelping childrenreachtheirfullpotential.Wearededicatedto continuingthegrowthofyourchildandtocreating friendshipsandmemoriesthatwilllastforever. Welookforwardtohavingyourchildbecomeapartof ourcamps.Weunderstandthatthisisstillan uncertaintime,andweappreciateyourtrustinour programs.WecontinuetomonitortheCDC,State,and CountyguidelinesinregardstoCOVID-19best practices. Pleasereadthroughthisinformationguidepriorto yourchild’scampexperience,asitmayanswermany ofthefrequentlyaskedquestionsaboutourprogram thissummer. Ifwehavenotbeenabletoansweryourcamp-related questionsinthisdocument,pleasecontactaCamp Director.
ProgramGoals
Beyondsafetyandsupervision,ourgoalistoprovide everychildwithspecial,positive,andgrowth-oriented opportunities.Wearehopingtohaveanemphasison basicgroupsettingskillsthathavenotbeenavailable tomostchildrenformorethanayear.SRSRCcamps arededicatedtomeetingthefollowinggoals.Campers will: ★ Goal:Beprovidedwithasafeenvironmentin whichcampersfeelcomfortableintryingnew things.Outcome:Camperswillfeel comfortablewithstaffandparticipatein activitiesofferedthroughoutthecampday. ★ Goal:Feelacceptedbypeersandstaffasan importantcontributortoourcampcommunity. Outcome:Camperswillshareasummaryof theircampexperienceduringthedaywith stafforpeers,attheirowncomfortlevel. ★ Goal:Developindependenceandenhance decisionmakingskills.Outcome:Camperswill chooseactivitiestoparticipateinthroughout thecampday. ★ Goal:Understandtheimportanceofvalues suchascooperationandrespect.Theywill gainconfidence,self-esteem,andappreciate oneselfandothers.Outcome:Camperswill participateinchallengesandactivitiesthat promotecooperationandteambuilding. ★ Goal:Gainabetterunderstandingofthe subjectbeingintroducedincamp.Outcome: Camperswillbeabletoexplaintheircamp dayandthedetailsofthesubjectoftheir camp.
SRSRCCampsMissionStatement
TheSRSRCSchoolYearCampprogramisdedicated
16 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 tofosteringdevelopmentinchildreninareassuchas socialinteractions,self-respect,andself-efficacyina positiveandsafeenvironment,whilealwaysensuring thateachchildistreatedinarespectfulandcaring manner.
Non-DiscriminationClause
AllSRSRCprogramsareopentoallpersons regardlessofrace,religion,gender,sex,creed,coloror nationalorigin.
Location
AVIARYCAMPS:9875AviaryDrive,SanDiego,CA 92131.
PeopletoContact
CampRegistrationInformation: FrontDesk(858)271–6222 AviaryCampDirectors: MonicaOates(858)271-6222ext.132, monica@srsrc.comandJonathanOates(858) 271-6222ext.132,jon@srsrc.com
AviaryCampHoursofOperation
★ CampHours:7:30a.m.–5:30p.m.
COVID-19
Pleasepayspecialattentiontoitemsrelatedto COVID-19astheymayreflectdifferencescomparedto ournormalcampoperations.
CamperReadiness Howdoyoudetermineifachildis eligibleforacamp?
OurAviarylocationofferscampsforkindergarten through8thgrade.Campersmustbegoinginto kindergartenthrougheighthgradeinthefallof2021, bepottytrained,andturnatleast5yearsoldbythe firstdayofthesessionforwhichtheyareenrolled.Our Aviarylocationdoesnotoffercampsforpreschool, transitionalkindergartenorhighschoolgrades. SRSRCrequiresacopyofthecamper’sbirth certificatetobeuploadedintothefamily’sCampBrain accountforallcampersenteringkindergartentoverify ageeligibilityforcamps.
Ismychildreadyforasummer campprogram?
Campsareawonderfulexperiencethatenrichthe livesofyouth.Itisimportantthatthecamperisready fortheexperiencetomaketheirtimeatcamp successfulandenjoyable.Thingstothinkaboutwhen determiningifyourchildisreadyforthecamp environmentincludes,butisnotlimitedto,the following: ★ Doesyourchildputhisorherownclotheson withoutassistance? ★ Doesyourchildlistentoinstructions? ★ Doesyourchildaskanadultforhelpwhen needed? ★ Doesyourchildperformalltoileting independently?
17 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 ★ Doesyourchildfeelcomfortableinloudand busyenvironments? ★ Doesyourchildcooperatewithhisorher playmates? ★ Doesyourchildrespondreasonablywellto changes? ★ Doesyourchildenjoymakingfriends? ★ Isyourchildabletofollowdirectionsrelatedto handwashinghygiene,wearingafacemask asappropriate,andkeepingtheirhandsto themselves?
Thesequestionsshouldbeaskedbytheparentsin ordertoassistwithdeterminingreadiness.Ifthe answersareprimarily“no,”thenitmightnotbethe righttimeforyourchildtogetthemostoutofacamp experience.That’sokay!Eachchildisdifferentand campsmaynotbetherightfitforeverychildorat everystageoflife.Campersmayfeelmore comfortablebeingabletoaskanadultforhelp,when heorshecanadapttochanges,andwhenheorsheis abletofollowinstructions.Thisisimportantinsetting upcampersforsuccess. Iftheanswersare“yes,”thecampermaybebetter preparedforahappy,enjoyableexperienceinthe campenvironment,andgetmoreoutofwhatthe campdayhastooffer. Pooltimeismorefunwhenthecampercanchange independentlyandgostraighttotheactivity,free choiceactivitiesarebetterwithcooperationskillsand beingabletohandlealoudenvironment,andthe groupsettingcanbemoreenjoyablewhenachild likesmakingnewfriends.
Mychildhasspecialneeds.Willthis campbeagoodfit?
Ourcampactivitiesmaybephysicallyand/or emotionallydemandingattimes,suchasgames involvingalotofmovement,directionsneedingalot ofattention,andsocialinteractionswithmanyother individuals.Ourgoalisforcamperstohaveafulfilling experience. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourchild’s readinessforcamporcampfit,feelfreetocontacta CampDirectortohaveyourquestionsanswered.We wouldlovetospeakwithyouaheadoftimetohelp youevaluatewhetherourcampenvironmentisright foryourcamper.
RegistrationProcess Doyouacceptadepositfor registration?
Paymentcaneitherbemadeinfullatthetimeof registrationoranon-refundabledepositcanbemade withinstallmentsscheduledonpredetermineddaysto paytherestofthefees. Depositsare$25formembers/$50non-members perweeklongcamp,and$25permember/$50per non-memberforourminicampweek.Non-refundable depositsaredueattimeofregistration. InstallmentsforSummer2021arescheduledfor processingthroughourregistrationsystemApril10th, May10th,June10th,July10th,andAugust10th. Datesshownonyourcreditcardstatementmay reflectdifferentlydependingonweekenddatesand timeofprocessing.
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Whatifmyinstallmentpaymentis declined?
Ifyourcreditcardisdeclined,anothercardonfilein CampBrainwillbecharged.Astaffmembermay contactyouforupdatedinformation.Pleasekeepyour creditcardinformationuptodate.Campersmaynot attendcampifthereisanoutstandingbalance, includingunpaidbalancesonamembershipaccount.
Areyouprocessinginstallments duringtheCOVID-19pandemic?
Wearecurrentlyprocessinginstallmentpayments, sincetheservicesaresettooccurinthefuture.
Whattypesoffeesaretherefor registration?
Eachcamphasaregistrationfee.Feeswillvary dependingonmembershipstatus(memberor non-member)andwhetheranyotheradd-onprogram optionsareselected.Eachcampalsohasa non-refundabledeposit.
DoesSRSRCofferfinancial assistance?
Unfortunately,weareunabletoofferfinancial assistance.
What istheSRSRCCamprefund policy?
IfSRSRCcancelsacamp,wewillprovideafullrefund foryouandyouwillbenotifiedwithin5daysofthe campstartdatesothatotherarrangementscanbe made. Ifyouneedtocancelanupcomingcamp,please requestacancellation14daysormorepriortothe
startofthecampweek.Arefundminusthe non-refundabledepositwillbeprocessedfor week-longcamps.Refundswillnotbegivenifthe cancellationrequestismade48hoursorlesspriorto thestartofthecampsession. What istheSRSRCcamptransfer policy?
Acamptransferrequestmaybemadetotransfera camperfromoneweektoanotherwithinthesame campseason.Creditbalancesmaynotbeusedfor eitheradifferentSRSRCYouthChildren’sProgram, membershipaccountoradifferentcampseasonin thefuture.Transferrequestsmustbemade14days ormorepriortothecampweek.Alltransferswillbe assesseda$15.00transferfeepercamperfor membersanda$25.00transferfeepercamperfor non-membersforweek-longcamps.
Willyoubeopentheentire summer?
SRSRCSummerCampswilloperatewithinthe guidelinesprovidedbythelocalandstateauthorities. Duetothechangingnatureofthecurrentsituation, andkeepingthehealthandsafetyofourcamp familiesandstaffinmind,wewillfollowthese guidelinesandmandatesuptoandincludingany necessarydiscontinuationinprogramming.However, itisourhopethatonceweopencampswewillbe abletocompletethecampseason.
CanIsignmycamperupforallthe add-onoptionswithinthesame week?
Yes.Youmaysignupyourcamperforalltheweekly add-onoptionsifyouregisterforourfullcampday option,includingourFunFridayFieldTripsandTennis
19 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 Lesson.IfyousignupforourAMhalfdayweeklong option,youwillhavethechoicetoadd-ontoourSwim Lessonoptionand/oroneofour1-hourEnrichment programs.IfyousignupforourPMhalfdayweek longoption,youwillhavethechoicetoadd-ontoone ofour1-hourEnrichmentprogramsand/orourSwim Lessonoption.
Mycamperisregisteredinthefull dayweek-longoption,howdoI knowwhattimetheywillbe participatingwiththeirlessonsor enrichmentadd-ongroup?
Acampdirectorwillemailyououtyourcampers add-onschedulefortheweekwiththetimesandany extrainformationthatisneededforyourcampertobe preparedfortheirfollowingcampweek.These schedulesaresubjecttochange.
Whycan’tIseethecampIwantfor mychildwhenItrytoregister?
Youwillnotbeabletoseecampsduringthe registrationprocesswhenyourchilddoesnotmeet theregistrationrequirements,suchasgradelevel,or whenthecampanditswaitinglistarefull.
CanIasktoseewhoisregisteredfor certaincamps?
Weareunabletotellyouwhichcampersare registeredforspecificcampweeksorprogram add-on’s.Partofthecampexperienceincludes makingnewcampfriendsandconnections.
Canmycamperandhis/herfriend beinthesamegroupduringthe
day?
Eachindividualcampusuallystaystogetherinasmall groupduringamajorityoftheday;however, dependingoncampneedsandphysicaldistancing guidelines,campmaydivideintogroupsforactivities. Wemaygroupcampersbasedongrades,staggered registeredtimes,ability,and/orhouseholds,inwhich casewemaynotalwaysbeabletokeepfriendsinthe samegroup.Youmaysubmitarequesttoacamp director.Wetrytokeepfriendstogether,butwealso encouragecamperstomakeadditionalnewfriends.
WhatifthecampweekIwantformy childisalreadyfull?Istherea waitinglist? Ouronlineregistrationisopentoallandyoumayadd yourcampertotheonlinewaitinglist.Campsthatare fullandofferingawaitinglistwillshowupwhenyou logintotheCampBrainregistrationsystem.Please continuetocheckbackfrequentlybyloggingintothe registrationsystemtoseeifaspothasopenedupfor yourcamper.Wewouldalsoencouragethatyouemail acampdirector.Wewilldoourbesttonotifyparents fromthewaitinglistwhenaspotbecomesavailable.
Whatisyourregistrationpriority policy?
Duetothecurrentcircumstancessurroundingthe COVID-19pandemic,weforeseealimitednumberof spotsbeingavailable.Prioritywillgotothe participantswhoarecurrentlyenrolledinourSchool YearCamporourPreschoolProgramandthenthose whowerepreviouslyregisteredinanyofourSRSRC YouthChildren’sProgramsfortheschoolyearof 2020-21.
Whydoyouhavearegistration
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prioritypolicy?
Ourgoalistoaccommodateallfamilieswithinthe communitywhoneedcareduringtheschoolyear. However,intheeventthattherelevantagencieslimit ourcapacitysignificantly,weneedawaytoprioritize enrollment.Weareamembership-basedorganization, whichwarrantsmemberpriority.Wealsoservelocal ScrippsRanchschoolsduringtheschoolyearandwe wishtoprovidethosewhomaybeapartofourschool yearprogramswithcontinuedcare.
Camperdropoffwillbelocatedinthelobbyinfrontof theBigRoom.Astaffmemberwillgreetyouandhelp directyoutothebackpackareaaftersigninis complete.Camperswillnotbeallowedtosigninprior to7:30am. Ifyoudropoffyourcamperafter8:30youmayaska frontofficestaffmembertoradiothecampsfortheir locationbeforeenteringthecamp.
WheredoIpickupmycamper?
Iamanessentialworker.DoIhave priority?
Campersignoutwillbelocatedinthelobbyinfrontof theBigRoom.Onceproperlysignedoutaleadstaff willradioforyourcampertomeetyouinthelobby.On Friday’s,astaffmemberwillhelpdirectyoutothe backpackareaaftersignoutiscompletetopickupall yourcamper’sbelongings.Allbelongingsattheendof theweekwillbethrownawayduetostateguidelines.
Willmychild(ren)bephotographed orplacedonsocialmedia?
DoIneedtobringmyIDtopickup mycamper?
Firstofall,thankyouforyourworkduringthis unprecedentedtime!Wewilltakeintoconsideration theneedsofessentialworkers,butcannotguarantee enrollment.Essentialworkersmayberequestedto completeaverificationform.
Camperswillonlybephotographedorvideoedbya campdirectorduringacampproject/activityfor recognitionofthatcamperorgrouportobeusedfor promotionalpurposesortosharewithcampfamilies. PleasecontactMrs.Monicainwritingifyouwouldlike towithdrawyourphoto/mediapermissionat monica@srsrc.com.Anewwithdrawalrequestmust besubmittedatthestartofeachcampseason.
DropOff,PickUp,& Transportation WheredoIdropoffmycamper?
Yes.WerequirephotoidentificationfromALL parents/guardiansorotherindividualspickingupa camper.P leasebereadytopresentphoto identificationateachpickup.Thisisforsafety purposes.
Whoisauthorizedtopickupmy camper?
Primaryadultslistedontheregistrationaccountand thoselistedonthecamper’shealthhistoryformmay pickupthecamper.Campstaffreservetherightto requesttheindividualpickinguptopresentapicture I.D. IfsomeonenotlistedontheCamperHealth HistoryFormwillbepickingupfortheday,youmay makenoteofthenameoftheindividualpickingupon thesign-inandoutsheetwithacampdirector.
21 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 Individualspickingupyourcampermustbeatleast 18yearsofage.
WhatifIneedtoaddordelete someonefrommyauthorized pick-uplist?
Pleasemakethenecessarychangesonyourcamper’s healthhistoryonyouronlinecampregistration account.Ifyouhavedifficultiesupdatingthenecessary information,pleasecontacttheFrontDeskfor assistanceat858-271-6222. Ifthechangeneedstobemadethedayof,then pleasenotatetheinformationwithacampdirector.
Whoprovidestransportation?
SRSRCvanswillbeusedtoallowforthesafestmeans oftransportation.Ourdriversarerequiredtohavea validdriver’slicenseandbeinsured,maintainagood drivingrecord,andholdcurrentcertificationinfirstaid andCPR.Vehiclecapacitieswillbefollowedaswellas statetransportationguidelines.
Doyouprovidetransportation betweencampandhome?
No,wedonotpickupcampersfromhomeordropoff camperstotheirhome.
Whatifmycamperisgoingtobe absent?
Ifyourcamperwillbeabsentfromcamp,pleasecall ore-mailtheCampDirectorby8:00a.m.Therewillbe nocreditsorrefundsformisseddaysofcamp. AVIARYCAMPS MonicaOates,858-271-6222ext.132,
monica@srsrc.comandJonathanOates, 858-271-6222ext.132,jon@srsrc.com
WhatifIamgoingtobelatepicking upmycamper?
PleasecontacttheFrontDeskat271-6222andnotify staffthatyouwillbelatetopickup.Weappreciate yourfollowingtheselecteddrop-offandpick-uptimes. Pick-upsthatoccurafter5:30pmwillbeassesseda feeof$1perminutepercamper.Ifacamperhasnot beenpickedupby5:30pmwerefertohis/her emergencyinformationandbegincallingnumbers listed.Ifby6:30p.m.,wehavenotheardfromaparent oremergencycontact,wehavenootheralternative andareobligatedtoturnthechildovertoChild ProtectiveServices.
WhatifIneedtodropoffmy camperlateorpickupmycamper early?
Scheduleoptionshavebeendesignedtobeflexiblefor yourschedule;however,intheeventthataneed arisesforachangeinyourselecteddropofftimeor pickuptime,pleaseconfirmavailabilitywithaCamp Director.Makearrangementsatleast1dayin advance. Ifyoumustpickupyourchildduetoanemergency, pleasecontactthefrontoffice,whocanrelayyour messagetothecampdirectororleadstaff.
WhatifIneedbeforeand/orafter careformycamper?
Thecampdrop-offandpick-upoptionshavebeen designedtoprovideyouwithflexibilityto accommodatemorningandafternoonschedules.
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AmIrequiredtosignmycamperin andoutdaily?
SRSRCrequiresthatallchildrenaretobeproperly signedinandoutbyanadultage18orolder,sothat childrencanbeproperlyassignedtoSRSRCstaffin themorningandproperlysignedouttotheadultafter camp.Unfortunately,siblingsandothersundertheage of18maynotsignoutacamper. DuetoCOVID-19relatedconsiderations,acamp directororleadstaffmaysignyourchildinand/orout foryoutominimizetheuseofsharedpens.
Canmyteenagersignhim/herself out?
Participantsin6th-8thgradewillbeallowedtosign him/herselfinandoutwithaCamperReleaseForm completed/signedbytheparents.Camperswitha releaseformareexpectedtosigninattheselected sign-intimeandsign-outattheselectedsign-outtime. Camperswhosignthemselvesoutmustbepickedup. Thisconvenientoptionallowsforthecampertosign out,whiletheparentwaitsinfrontofthefacility.
Whatisthepick-upprocedureif thereisanemergencyatcamp?
Ifthereisanemergencyatcamp,suchasafire, lockdown,etc.,wewillnotifytheparentsbyemail, pushnotification,phonecall,ormobileapplication.We willlettheparentsknowwhenitissafetocomepick uptheircamperandprovideparentswithfurther instructions.
PreparingforCamp
HowcanIgetacampagenda?
Thecampweeklyagendawillbepostedonthecamp portionofourwebsiteatw ww.SRSRC.com.Camp weeklyagendaswillbeavailableatthefrontoffice. Thefrontdeskreceptionistcanmakeacopyofthe scheduleforyou.Theseschedulesaresubjectto change.Theschedulegivesyouanideaofwhatyour camperwillbedoinginordertobepreparedfortheir activities.Allactivitiesandschedulesaresubjectto change.Yourcampersadd-onoptionschedulewillbe emailedtoyoudirectlypriortotheweekof registration.
Whatshouldmycamperwearto camp?
Campersarerequiredtowearclosed-toeshoes,such astennisshoes.Campersmustwearclosed-toeshoes duringcampactivities.Skirtsanddressesshouldnot beworntocamp.Wewillbeengaginginactivitiesthat requirerunningandsomeactivitiesthatmayget messy,sowesuggestthatcamperswearclothing appropriatefortheircampactivities.
Whoisrequiredtowearaface coveringatcamp?
Currently,alladultsmustwearafacecoveringwhile atcamp.Thisincludesparentswhoaredroppingoffor pickingupcampersandstaff.Eachindividualmust havetheirownmaskandmaynotsharemasks. Campersarerequiredtowearafacecoveringwhile atcamp.Atcertaintimes,whenphysicaldistancingis morefeasible,suchasduringsnacktimes,lunchtime, andcertainsittingactivitieswherecampersare unlikelytocomewithin6feetofsomeonefrom outsideoftheirhousehold,campersmaybeallowed toremovetheirmasks.Pleasenotethatface
23 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 coveringswillbewornforthemajorityofthecamday. Campersmustwearfacecoveringsaslongasthe currenthealthordersmandateswearingfacemasks outsideofthehousewhenitislikelythattheywill comewithin6feetofsomeonefromoutsideoftheir household.Whenthelocalorstategovernmental mandatesdonotrequirecamperstowearmasks, theremaystillbesomeactivitiesinwhichSRSRC reservestherighttorequirefacecoverings.Campers mayelecttowearafacecoveringfortheirownhealth andsafetyconcernsregardlessofthestatusoflocal andstatemandates.
Whatshouldmycamperbringto camp?
Campersarerequiredtobringafacecoveringto camp.Camperswillbeassignedacubbyfortheweek toputtheiritems. Campersmustbringamorningsnack,a lunch,an afternoonsnack,andadrinkdaily.Pleasesendfood withyourcamperthatisnon-perishableanddoesnot requireheating,aswecannotaccommodatewith refrigerationandheating.Campersshouldalsobring watertostayhydratedthroughouttheday. Lotionsunscreenwillbeprovidedforcampers; however,theycanbringtheirowntouse,andarealso encouragedtobringahatandasweatshirt.Campers areencouragedtokeepitemsinabackpack; everythingshouldbelabeled.
AmIrequiredtodisinfectmy campersbelongingseachday?
Yes.Youareresponsiblefortakinghomeyour camper’sbelongingseachdaytobecleanedand disinfected.
Shouldmycamperbringmoneyto camp?
Campersshouldnotb ringmoneytocamp.
Whatshouldn’tmycamperbringto camp?
Expensiveclothing,jewelry,CDplayers,iPods,money (unlessotherwisespecified),toys,games,cards, alcohol,drugs,personalsportsequipment(unless requiredbySRSRC),vehicles,animals,weapons,cell phones,etc.SRSRCisnotresponsibleforlostor stolenitems.Campersareresponsibleforthe belongingsthattheybringwiththemtocamp. Certainitems,ifbroughttocamp,mayresultin immediateremovalfromthecamp,suchasweapons, alcohol,anddrugs. Ifcellphonesarebroughttocamp,theymustbekept inthechild’sbackpack.SRSRCisnotresponsiblefor theloss,theft,ordamageofcellphonesand electronics,northecontentaccessedonthese devices.
CampFood&Snacks ShouldIpackwaterandasnackfor mychild?
Therewillbeasnackbreakinthemorningduring campandintheafternoon.Snackatthistimeisnot providedbySRSRC.Thoughweprovidesnacktime andwaterbreaks,itisultimatelytheparent’s responsibilitytosendenoughfoodandfluidswiththe childfortheday.Camperswillhavetheoptiontorefill waterbottlesfromwaterjugs.
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Canmycamperbuylunchduring camp?
Camperswillnothavetheopportunitytopurchase snacksorlunchitemsduringcamp.Campersmust bringamorningsnack,a lunch,anafternoonsnack, andadrinkdaily.Pleasesendfoodwithyourcamper thatisnon-perishableanddoesnotrequireheating,as wecannotaccommodatewithrefrigerationand heating.Campersshouldalsobringwatertostay hydratedthroughouttheday.
WilltheSnackShackbeopen?Will lunchbeprovidedonFridays?
TheSnackShackwillnotbeopenduringtheschool year.Lunchwillnotbeprovidedforcamperson Fridays.
Whatifmycamperforgetshis/her lunch?
Ifacamperforgetstheirlunch,theparentwillbe calledtobringthecamperalunch.Ifunabletodoso, apre-packagedlunchmaybeprovidedanda$10.00 feewillbeassessedandchargedtoyourCampBrain account.
Whatifmycamperlosessomething atcamp?
Ifacamperlosesanitemon-site,therewillbealost andfoundareanearthecampbackpackarea.The campbackpackareawillbeemptiedandclearedat theendofeachweek. Labelingitems,keepingitemstogetherinabackpack, andnotbringingexpensiveitemsareagoodwayto helppreventloss.SRSRCisnotresponsibleforitems
thatarelost,broken,orstolen.
Whatcampactivitieshave additionalwaivers?HowdoIget them?
Somecampactivitiesmayrequireadditionalwaivers tobecompletedforthevendorsthatweutilize.An emailwillbesenttoyouwiththerequiredwaiver,or maybefoundinyourCampBrainaccountunderthe paperworksection.
WhatdoIdowithcompleted waivers?
Pleaseuploadthecompletedwaivertothe appropriatecamperpaperworkspotinyour CampBrainaccount.Thisisthepreferredmethodof waiversubmission.Thisensuresthatwehavethe waiverspriortoyourcamper’sarrivaltocamp. Additionally,waiverscanbeturnedintothecamp counselorsduringmorningsign-inore-mailedto waivers@srsrc.com.Campersmusthavethewaiver completelyfilledoutbyaparentinorderto participate.Therecannotbeanyexceptionsmade.
CamperSupervision Whoiswatchingmycamper?
Themajorityofourcampstaffarecollegestudents andadultswithinthechildcarecareersetting.Some membersofourstaffmaybecredentialedteachers, someareincollegemajoringinelementaryeducation, somearealreadyworkingatschoolsinlocalschool districts,andsomeworkwithouryouthprograms yearround.
25 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 Ofourstaff,atleast80%are18yearsofageorolder. AllcounselorsaretrainedinCPRandfirstaid.Some mayhavelifeguardingcertificationorotherrelevant specialcertifications.Ourstaffistrainedtousethe “ruleofthree,”toavoidsituationsinwhichtheymay beoneononewithacamper.Allofourstaffis devotedtoworkingwithandprovidingcareforthe childreninourcamps.
Whattrainingdoesthecampstaff receive?
Allnewcampstaffmembersarerequiredtoattend theequivalentoffourtofivedaysoftrainingpriorto workinginthecampprogram.Manyofourcampstaff havebeencampersatSRSRCwhentheywere younger,somehavehadmultiplesummersof experiencewithus,andsomeareyearround employeesofSRSRCintheYouthPrograms Department.Leadershipstaffalsoattendtraining sessionspriortothestartofcamp.Duringthetraining sessions,campcounselorslearnthepolicies,the procedures,leadershipskills,howtoproperlyperform headcounts,howtosigncampersinandout,and theirresponsibilities.Trainingsessionsalsofocuson developingandimprovinginteractionskillswith childrenandhowtorespondtodisruptivebehaviorin apositiveway.
Howmanystaffwillbewatchingmy child?
TheAmericanCampAssociationrecommendsthe followingratiosduetothevarietyofactivitiestypically involvedinthecampexperience(fieldtrips,large groupactivities,etc):Ages4-5yearsRatio:1:6,Ages 6-8yearsRatio:1:8,andAges9-14yearsRatio:1:10.
Theremaybeexceptionstotheratiosdependingon thecampenvironment,especiallywithcampsthat offerenrollmentformultipleagegroups. Duetothenatureofourcampprogramandactivities planned,itisourintenttoneversurpassa1:12ratio forourcampers.
Cancampstaffbaby-sit?
Ourcampcounselorsworkwellwithchildren; however,duetoCOVID-19andthedesiretominimize risktocampersandstaff,westronglydiscourage havingstaffbabysit.Itisourpolicythatstaffmembers canonlybabysitforthosewhoareinourSRSRCcamp programifitissomethingsetupontheirown,and anybabysittingdonebystaffisnotaffiliatingwithour campprogramoranySRSRCprogram.
Cancampstaffacceptpresents?
Ourstaffmembersareverydedicatedandworkhard; however,itisourpolicythatcampstaffcannotaccept gratuities.Ifinsteadyouwishtoofferfeedbackona staffmember’sjobwelldonepleasecontacttheCamp Director.
CamperBehavior Whatarethecamprules?
1. BeRespectful&Honest.Example:Respect others,respectequipment,behonestandtell thetruth. 2. BeResponsible.Example:Makegood decisions,useequipmentthecorrectway. 3. Keepyourbody,objects&unkindwordsto yourself.Example:Keepyourhandsandfeet
26 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 toyourselfandonlysaypositivewords. 4. StaywithyourGroup.Example:Alwaysaska counselorwhenyouneedtousetherestroom orgetadrinkofwater.Neverleaveyourgroup orbuddy. 5. ListenandFollowDirections.Example:Listen whencounselorsandothersarespeaking,ask questionsifyoudon’tknowandfollow directionstheFIRSTtimeasked. 6. HaveFUN!!
Whathappensifmycamperhasa disciplineproblematcamp?
Ourcampstaffistrainedtodealwithdisciplineissues inarespectfulandpositivemannerinordertoresolve themisbehavior.Itisnotunusualforacampertotest theirlimitsandourstaffistrainedtohandlethese situations. Ourstaffspeakswiththecamper,allowsthecamper tosharehis/herviewoftheissueandanyrelevant information,allowsthecampertotaketimeoutto thinkabouttheiractionsandhowitaffectsthecamp experience,andthenletthechildreturntotheactivity. Ifmisbehaviorisrecurrentorthemisbehaviorismore severeordisruptive,thechildmayeitherbeaskedto sitoutduringanactivityortheparentmaybecalled topickupthechild.Someactsmayresultin immediatesuspensionorexpulsionofthechildfrom thecampprogramincludingbutnotlimitedto: fighting,intentionallyharmingothers,theft,and possessionofweaponsordrugs. Ourpoliciesdonotgrantrefundsorcreditsformissed daysofthecampprogramduetoabehaviorissue.
Thefollowingstepsaregenerallyusedforour disciplineplan: 1. Thecamperisgivenaverbalwarning,which mayormaynotinvolveatimeoutdepending onseverity. 2. Thecamperisgivenawrittenbehaviorreport, whichonecopyisgiventotheparentand anothercopyisgiventothecampdirector. Withabehaviorreport,thecamperwillsitout duringpartofanactivityandreflectupontheir actionswiththeguidanceofastaffmember. 3. Ifthecamperreceiveseitherthreebehavior reportsora behaviorreportthatinvolvesa threattothesafetyofthecamperorothers, suspensionorexpulsionfromthecamp programmayresultdependingontheseverity. Wedoourbesttoworkwiththecamperto helpresolvetheissuebeforeimplementinga suspensionorexpulsion.Physicalmisbehavior (suchashitting)duringpreviousYouth ProgramsenrollmentsatSRSRCwillbetaken intoaccountwhendeterminingthe appropriateresponse.
Whathappensifmycamper’s behaviorcauseshis/herremoval fromcamp?
Ourgoalisforcamperstohaveasuccessfuland fulfillingtimeatcamp.Wewishthebestexperience foreachchild,whichmeanstakingintoaccounthow disruptivebehaviormayimpactothers’experienceat camp.Ifourcampisnotafitatthistime,andthe campermustberemovedfromcamp,thecamper’s parentwillbenotifiedtopickupthecamper. Camperswhoareremovedfromthecampprogram mayenrollincampsagainoneyearfromtheremoval
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Whatisyourpolicyaboutbullying?
Bullyingisaggressivebehaviortowardsanother individualwiththeintentionofcausingharm,inwhich thereexistsanimbalanceofpowerbetweenthebully andthevictim,whichoccursrepeatedlyorhasthe potentialtoberepeated(AmericanPsychological Association,2016).Bullyinghappenswhenaperson orgroupofpeoplewanttohavepoweroveranother andusetheirpowertogettheirway,attheexpenseof someoneelse.Bullyingcomesinmanyforms,suchas physical,verbal,andrelational. At ScrippsRanchSwim&RacquetClub,bullyingis nottolerated.OurCampphilosophyisbasedonour missionstatementwhichensuresthateverycamper hastheopportunitytothriveduringtheircamp experience.Weworktogetherasateamtoensure thatcampersgainself-confidence,makenewfriends, andgohomewithgreatmemories.Theremaybe someinstanceswherecampersmayhavea disagreementorgenerallynotgetalongwithone another,whichisnotconsideredbullyingbehavior. Bullyingbehavior,justlikeanyotherdisruptive behavior,willbeaddressedbystafffollowingour disciplinary.Thesestepsincludereiteratingourcamp rulestoensureanunderstandingofcamperbehavior expectations,sharingabehaviorreportwiththe camper’sparents,andsuspensionorremovalfromthe programaswarrantedforcontinuedorseriousissues.
CamperHealth&Safety Whatifmycamperneedstotake medicationduringthecampday?
TheCampDirector,aCoordinator,aleadcounselor,or staffmemberwithCampDirectorauthorization,will administeryourchild'smedicationasdirected.In ordertoadministerthemedication,wemusthavethe following: 1. Thecamper'smedicationneedstobebrought tocampandgiventotheCampDirectorora Coordinatorinapaperbaginitsoriginal container.Pleaselabelthebagwiththe camper'sname,andcamp.Pleasedonotpack themedicationinthechild'sbackpackorin thechild'slunch. 2. Themedicationmustbeprescribedbya doctorandinitsoriginalprescriptionbottle withyourchild'snameprintedonthelabel. Includewritteninstructionsfromaphysician asperquantity,timetoadminister,anyother directions,andwrittenclearancegivingSRSRC permissiontoadministerthemedication. Pleasespecifyifrefrigerationisnecessary. 3. Acompletedmedicationreleaseformmustbe completedeveryweekorforthewhole summerforcamperswhoregisterformultiple weeks.Thismedicationreleaseformmustbe onfilewiththeCampDirectorbefore medicationcanbeadministeredtoyourchild. ThisformisavailablefromtheCampDirector oraCoordinator,aswellasonlineinyour CampBrainaccount. 4. Nooverthecountermedicationwillbe administeredunlessapprovedontheHealth Historyformorwithparent'swrittenconsent.
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5. Pleasepickupyourchild’smedicationafter thelastweekforwhichyourcamperis enrolled.Ifitisnotpickedupinatimely manner,SRSRCmaydisposeofthe medication.
Whatifmycamperneedsspecial accommodations?
Ifyourcamperrequiresspecialaccommodations, suchasspecialmedicalneeds,pleasecontactthe CampDirectorpriortoregisteringforcampsto discussifweareabletoprovidesuitable accommodationsforasuccessfulcampexperience. Ourgoalisforourcamperstobesuccessfulandfeel includedatcamp,however,wemustalsoworkwithin thelimitationsofourtrainingandresources.
Willcampersandstaffbescreened forillnesspriortoattendingcamp?
Campersandstaffwillberequiredtoparticipateina temperaturecheckdailypriortojoiningthecamp group.Campersandstaffwhohaveatemperatureof 100*orabovewillnotbeadmittedtocamp.Any camperorstaffmemberwhoexhibitssignsor symptomsofillnesswillnotbeallowedatcamp.In theeventthatathermometerisnotavailable,SRSRC mayutilizeasymptomchecklist. Pleaseensurethatyouhaveabackupplanincase yourcampercannotattendcamp.
Whatarethesignsandsymptomsof COVID-19? Thesignsandsymptomsvary.Theyinclude,butmay notbelimitedto,fever,cough,shortnessofbreathor difficultybreathing,chills,shakingwithchills, headache,fatiguecongestionorrunnynose,nausea,
vomiting,diarrhea,sorethroat,musclepain,and/ora newlossoftasteorsmell.
Whataresomeresourcestolearn aboutCOVID-19?
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Whatifmycamperisillorinjured whileatcamp?
Ifyourchildbecomesillduringcamp,wewillcontact theparenttopickthechildup.Ifthelegalguardian cannotbecontacted,SRSRCstaffwillbegincontacting theemergencycontactslistedonyourchild'smedical form. Campisnotdesignedtohandleillchildren,soitisthe parent'sresponsibilitytopickhis/herchildup,or arrangepickupbyanemergencycontact,within30 minutes.Childrenwhoareshowingsignsor experiencingsymptomsofillnessshouldnotattend camp,andwillbesenthome. Notfeelingwellmaypreventachildfromfully participatingin,andenjoying,thecampexperience.
29 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 Sickcampersalsoriskthehealthofothercampers whowishtoenjoytheirowncampexperience. Ifyourchildbecomesinjuredwhileatcamp,SRSRC staffwilltakewhateverstepsnecessarytoobtain medicalcareforyourchild.Foraminorinjuryan accidentreportwillbefilledout.Foraninjurythatis believedtobebeyondourscope,emergency personnelwillbecalledoryourchildmaybe transportedtothehospitalinanSRSRCvehicle.Any expensesforroutineoremergencymedicalcareare theresponsibilityoftheparent.
Whatifacamperorstaffmember becomesillwithCOVID-19?
Intheeventthatacamperorstaffmemberbecomes illwithCOVID-19,itistheadult’sresponsibilityto communicatethiswithaCampDirectoror AdministratorofSRSRC.Wewillnotifycampfamilies ofthepossibleexposure. Anyonewhohashadcontactwithanindividualwith COVID-19shouldremainhomefor14daysperCDC guidelines. AnyonewhohashadCOVID-19mayreturntocamp whenithasbeentendayssincethesymptomsfirst appeared,AND3dayswithnofever,ANDsymptoms haveimproved. Thisguidancemaychangependingchangesin guidancefromrelevantgovernmentalagencies.The campprogramwillcomplywithanyrequestsmadeby theCountyifanindividualinourprogramtests positive.
WhatprecautionsisSRSRCtakingto
helppreventthespreadofillness, suchasCOVID-19?
SRSRCistakingrecommendedprecautionstohelp preventthespreadofillness.Theseinclude,butare notlimitedto,additionalhandwashing,nofood handlingbystaff(noSnackShack),modifyingcamp activities,providinghandsanitizerstations,frequent cleaningofcommonlytouchedsurfaces,staggering thedrop-offandpick-uptimes,reducingcamp capacity,requiringfacecoveringsasappropriate, temperaturescreenings,andreinforcinggoodhabits withkids(handwashing,coveringyourcough, refrainingfromsharingfood,etc.) Physicaldistancingwillbeutilizedaspracticable,such asduringsigninandouttimes,orwhenwaitinginline forhandwashingactivities.Activitieswillbedesigned tobeno-touch.However,SRSRCcannotguarantee thatyourcamperwillengageinphysicaldistancing throughouttheentiretyofthecampday.Camperswill beencouragedtokeepadequatephysicalspace betweeneachother,tokeeptheirhandsto themselves,andmaybeaidedbyvisualguidesfor certainactivities,suchasliningupforhandwashing orforsigningin.
WhatisSRSRC’slicepolicy?
Wehaveanit-freepolicy.Ifachildisfoundtohavelice ornits,theparentwillbecalledtopickthechildup. Childrenwillbeabletoreturntotheprogramonce theyarenit-freeasseenbyaleadstaffmember.
Willsunscreenbeappliedtomy camperthroughouttheday?
Sunscreenapplicationtimesareinthemorning, duringsnacktime,duringlunchtime,andinthe afternoon.Sunscreenisalsoappliedbeforeanywater
30 -SRSRCSUMMERCAMPS2021 activities,suchasswimming.Ifyoudonotwant sunscreenappliedtoyourcamper,orwouldlikea specifictypeofsunscreenapplied,pleasehaveanote senttothecamper'scampcounselorforthesession andprovidethemwiththespecificsunscreen. AtSRSRC,althoughweprovidelotionsunscreento eachcamper,ourcampcounselorsdonotphysically applysunscreentothecampers.Counselorswillthen dotheirbesttoassistyourcamperwhenapplying sunscreen.Theavailabilityofthishelpmaydependon currentphysicaldistancingguidelines,sopleasesend youcampertocampwithsunscreenalreadyapplied.
Whatisthecamp'sbathroom procedure?
On-sitecampersutilizethebuddysystem.Nocamper istogototherestroomwithoutabuddyorwithouta group.
Cancampstaffreportchildabuse?
Yes,anyprofessionalworkingwithchildrenis consideredamandatedreporter.Allcampcounselors, coordinatorsanddirectorsareallrequiredbylawto reportsuspectedchildabusetotheproperauthorties. ThetelephonenumberoftheChildProtectServicesis (619)560-2191.TheFamilyStressCenter(619) 691-1331assistsfamilieswithstressfultimesand providessuggestionsforparentingtechniques.
WhatifIneedtospeakwithmy camperwhilehe/sheisatcamp?
Somesituationsmayariseinwhichitisnecessaryto getaholdofyourchildduringcamp.Pleasecallthe frontdeskstaff,andleaveamessagewiththem.They willdotheirbesttorelaythemessagetothe appropriatecampcounselorsandnotifyyourchild.
HowdoIcommunicatewiththe SRSRCstaff?
Communicationbetweenparentsandthecampstaff caneitherbeinformalorformal.Wevalue communicationwithparentsasitgivesstaffvaluable insight.Vitalinformationtorelaytocampstaffmay includechangesinthefamily,including:moving, hospitalizationofafamilymemberorfriend, altercationsintheparents'relationship,etc. Suchfactorsmayinfluenceacamper'sbehaviorand relationshipwithpeers,sothisinformationis beneficialtostaffinordertobestprovideforthe child'sneeds.Allsuchinformationwillbetreatedwith theutmostconfidence.Communicationcanoccur throughcampcounselors,thecampdirector,orthe coordinators.Informationpertinenttoyourcamper’s health,safety,orexperiencemaybeprovidedtoselect campstaffworkingdirectlywithyourchildinaddition toleadershipstaff.
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Isthereastructurethatmycamper willfollow?
Thereisadailyagendathatincorporatesastructure flowforallcamperstofollow,helpingthemtransition fromoneactivitytoanother.Healthandsafety proceduresarealsoincorporatedintothedaily schedule,likehandwashingandre-applyingsunscreen.
Whattypeofactivitieswillcampers beparticipatinginthroughoutthe day?
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Willtherebecampevaluations?
Wevalueyourinputandwillsendoutanonlinesurvey tohelpustoevaluateoursummercampprograms.
Whatifitrains?
Intheeventthatitdoesrain,SRSRCstaffwillmakea decisionbasedontheintensityoftheweather.Ifthe decisionismadethattheraindoesimpactpreviously madeplans,staffwillutilizeotherappropriatepartsof ourfacilityormakealternativeplansthanwhatwere previouslyscheduled.Forsomecampactivities,the goalistoenjoythewatersoalittlerainmaynot causeachangeinplans.
PoolSafety Willcampersbeabletousethepool duringcamp?
Camperswillhavetheopportunitytoswimtwiceper week.Camperswillremainwiththeircampgroup duringfreeswimtominimizeinteractionbetweenthe campcohorts.
Wheredocamperschangeintotheir swimsuits?
Camperschangeintotheirswimsuitsinourlocker roomswhileon-site.Thechangingareasareokayed bystaffandthenmonitoredforsafety(typically auditorily)whilecampersareutilizingthem.Campers
mustbeabletochangeinandoutofswimattire independently.
Whatifmycamperdoesnotwantto swimorforgothis/herswimsuit?
Ifacamperdoesnotbringhis/herswimsuit,theywill notparticipateinswimming.Ifacamperdoesnot wanttoswimhe/shemaybeprovidedanalternate activitychoice.Duringswimtime,campersmayalso haveotheroptionsdependingonthecampranging fromgames,artcartactivities,playgroundtime,ora movie.Someofouractivitiesbesidesswimmingwill involvewaterandclothesmaystillgetwet,sodress yourcamperinclothesinwhichtheycangetmessy.
Whatifmycampercan’tswim?
SRSRClifeguardingandcamppersonnelperforma swimassessmenttodetermineacamper’sswimming abilities.Thisassessmentconsistsofonepoollength (approximately25yards)acrossthepoolinanystyle thecamperfeelsmostcomfortable.Thosethatpass areallowedtoswiminallareasofthepool,exceptfor thelaplanes.Ifachildpasses,butstaffnoticethe childbecomesfatiguedorunabletoswimwiththe samestrengthasbefore,staffmayhavethechildstay intheshallowarea. Camperswhochoosenottotaketheswim assessment,donotsatisfactorilycompletetheswim assessment,orbecomeunabletoswimsafely, receiveanorangebraceletandremaininthe designatedshallowareas. Wewouldencouragecamperswhoneedextra instructiontoparticipateinourswimlessonadd-on option.Youmayalsosignupyourcamperfor additionalswimlessonsthroughourAquatics
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Howoftendocamperstakethe swimassessment?
SwimassessmentsaregivenonMondaysoronthe firstdaythatthecamperchoosestoswimforthe week.Campersmayonlytaketheswimassessment onceperweek.Wedonotofferswimassessmentsat othertimes,suchasapre-campswimassessment. Acamperwhodoesnotpasstheswimassessment hastheopportunitytotaketheswimassessmentthe nextweekthattheyattendcamp.Thisgivesthe campertimetoprogressandworkonbecominga strongerswimmerbeforeretakingtheswim assessment.Camperswhopasstheswim assessmentmaystillbeaskedtostayintheshallow areaattimesdependingoncertainfactorssuchas fatigue.