2018 Camp Club Booklet

Buck Hill Falls Camp Club Booklet

CAMP CLUB

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND RECREATION FOR OUR 3 TO 11-YEAR-OLDS

Fishies (ages 3&4) friendships and memories are made. This half-

Dragonflies (ages 5&6)

day, 5 days/week program features a careful

For campers entering Kindergarten and first

amount of age-appropriate group activities.

grades (must be 5/6 by September 1.) As our

Our Fishies acquire new skills by participating

young campers “graduate,” into Dragonflies,

in swimming, nature study, sports, games, art,

they begin to build independence in a

music and drama. They grow emotionally,

supportive environment. This full day program

socially, and intellectually relating to their

includes swimming, tennis and golf lessons,

peers and trained, caring adults.

lawn bowling, music instruction, drama, art,

Fishies is a special adventure where cherished

sports, and nature activities. Camp Fire nights Special notes about Fishies: Campers may

and field trips are added to the program.

attend on their 3rd birthday and/or 4 by September 1. Fishies need to be fully pottytrained.

Bullfrogs (ages 7&8)

Bears (ages 9-11) For campers entering 4th/5th/6th grades. (Must

For campers entering 2nd/3rd grade. (Must be 7

be 9/10/11 by September 1.) The goal of the Bears

or 8 by September 1.) Campers never run out of

program is independence, physical and emotional

new challenges and adventures in Bullfrogs.

Emphasis is on individual skill development while working within a group setting. The group features participation in lawn bowling, music, drama, sports and nature activities, with special events and overnights included in the program. There is an increased focus on swimming, tennis, golf and team building. Snack provided.

maturity, decision making, environmental concern, and the building of physical skills and strengths.

Campers will continue lawn bowling, music, drama, sports, and nature with focus on development of swimming, tennis and golf skills.

More camper choice is added to the schedule.

Overnights and field trips along with community service activities are included in this program.

Camp Club W E E K L Y

T H E M E S

&

F R I D A Y

T R I P S

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Week 1: June 25-29 GO GREEN

Week 5: July 23-27 SEASONS

We are going back to nature this week! Planting

From sprinklers to snowball fights, campers will

seeds, learning about bees, and recycling projects

experience the best of all four seasons!

will fill our week along with hikes and creating art

Monday : Springtime in the Park

in the great outdoors! Friday we will

Tuesday: Autumn Leaves

visit Mountainview Park!

Wednesday: Winter Wonderland Thursday: Summertime and the Livin' is easy!

Friday: Camelbeach

Week 2: July 2-6 CAMP SPIRIT

Week 6: July 30-August 3 NO THEME WEEK

Games galore this week! Nothing but fun as we

Anything goes this week as we take a break from

celebrate new and old friendships to kick off our

our usual themes. We will fill the days with camper

most special week in Buck Hill Falls!

choice, counselor generated fun, new games, and

Mustache Monday Wacky Tuesday Wednesday is our 4th of July Parade and ceremony Pajama Day Thursday Sports Shirt Friday and Fitness Fun!

Week 3: July 9-13 MAGIC & MYSTERY

traditional favorites. Anything goes!

Friday our campers ages 3-6 will venture to Pocono rocks and our campers ages 7 and up will be rafing on the Lehigh River.

Week 7: Aug 6-10 BLAST FROM THE PAST Go back in time with us! Dinosaurs, cowboys,

Abracadabra! Hocus Pocus! Harry Potter games, magic tricks, escape room adventures, and more await us this week! Clues will lead us on scavenger hunts until we end up at our annual Camp Carnival on Friday with games,

hippies, disco, and more! We will dream about our trip through the decades at our second camp out.

Campers will make a tie dye bag to pack their camp out supplies!

inflatables, prizes, popcorn, sand art, a photo booth, and much more!

Week 4: July 16-20 NOT JUST DESSERTS

Week 8: August 13-17 LITTLE EINSTEINS

Food themed crafts and games will take over this

As another summer draws to an end we celebrate

week! Apple printing, monster veggie building

with our favorite subjects we'll soon be taking! Art

competition, homemade ice cream, will start the

& music will be celebrated with historical crafts

week. We'll close out the week sampling some

and wacky dances. Reading class will be in session

toasty s'mores at our first camp out!

as we partner our older and younger campers for story time! We'll have STEM activities, PE games throughout the week! Each camper will be sent home with a back to school goody bag at our endof-season award ceremony!

Camp Club R A T E S

A N D

H O U R S

O F

O P E R A T I O N

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All trips included in weekly rates.

RESIDENTS

NON-RESIDENTS

Fishies (ages 3 & 4)

Fishies (ages 3 & 4)

DAILY................................................$95

DAILY..............................................$110

WEEKLY...........................................$325

WEEKLY.........................................$375

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..........$1075

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS........$1235

SEASON...........................................$1950

SEASON.......................................$2250

Dragonflies (ages 5&6)

Dragonflies (ages 5&6)

Bullfrogs, (ages 7&8)

Bullfrogs, (ages 7&8)

Bears (ages 9-11)

Bears (ages 9-11)

DAILY.................................................$135

DAILY..............................................$150

WEEKLY.............................................$460

WEEKLY..........................................$510

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS.............$1620

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS........$1800

SEASON...........................................$3025

SEASON.......................................$3350

Day Camp Hours Drop off (all ages): 8:30am - 9am Pick up (ages 3&4): 1pm Pick up (ages 5-11): 3pm SPECIAL NOTES: There will be no credits or substitutions given for missed days.

Discounts have already been calculated in the above figures for registering for weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates.

Camp runs Monday through Friday beginning the last week of June and running through the 2nd week of August.

Camp Club Packet 2018 Hello Camp Club Families!

I know we are all excited for warm summer days ahead spending time with friends, eating s’mores, enjoying camp fires, taking hikes, swimming, and enjoying the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of our wonderful community!

REGISTRATION Included in the packet you will find the following: Registration and Authorization forms for Camp Club (ages 3-11), Senior Camp (ages 11-15) and information regarding our new classes for our Teens (ages 13-16), the Emergency Medical Form, and brochures with current pricing for all camp activities.

To complete a registration the following items are needed: ____ Registration Form (one per child) ____ Emergency Medical Form (one per child) ____ A Copy of their Birth Certificate (if you have sent this in the past, it is on file) ____ Payment (check, cash, cottage charge…sorry, no credit cards) ____ Signed Behavior Policy ____ Signed Photo Authorization (optional) Registration forms may be mailed to the Company office, P.O. Box 426, Buck Hill Falls PA 18323, scanned and emailed to jdyer@buckhillfalls.com or campclub@buckhillfalls.com, faxed to (570) 595-9426, dropped off at either the Company office or to Camp Club beginning June 20th.

GUESTS We are happy to accommodate guests of cottagers at the same daily and weekly rate we offer to residents. Please be sure to remind them to bring a copy of their child(ren)’s birth certificate and also let them know that, at this time, Camp Club does not accept credit card payment.

QUESTIONS? campclub@buckhillfalls.com (year-round) / (570) 595-3861 (June 20 -August 18) / 570-595-7511 (off-season) We have one of the finest day camps in the Poconos and we hope to see you this summer!

Chrissy Caiazzo-Pritchard, Director of Youth Activities

Camper Name______________________________________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Grade Entering ’18 ______ Copy of Birth Certificate ___On File Circle Age group: Fishies (3&4)

Dragonflies (5&6)

Bullfrogs (7&8)

___Included

Bears (9-11)

Parent or Guardian_______________________________________________________ Home Mailing Address____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Cottage Number _____________

STAFF USE ONLY Charge #_________ Check #_________ Rec. initial, date _______

Email Address ___________________________________________________________ Membership Status _____Resident ____Non-Resident

IF charging: Account Number __________________

Please list names of authorized individuals permitted to pick up your child other than parent/guardian listed above. Anyone not listed will be denied. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Registering: _____Season _____4 consecutive weeks* _____Weekly* _____Daily* If not registering for the season, please check appropriate weeks or list individual dates.

Week 1: June 25-29 _____________________ Week 2: July 2-6** ______________________ Week 3: July 9-13 ______________________ Week 4: July 16-20***_____________________

Week 5: July 23-27 ______________________ Week 6: July 30-Aug. 3___________________ Week 7: August 6-10***__________________ Week 8: August 13-17 ___________________

I understand that: All parents must be prepared to supply transportation on Friday field trips during the period their child is enrolled in Camp Club. There are no credits/substitutions for missed days. A birth certificate copy (unless previously submitted), Emergency Information, and Behavior Policy Forms must be submitted with your registration for your child to participate in Camp Club. I, as a parent/guardian hereby give permission for the above to participate in the Buck Hill Falls Camp Club Program. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Buck Hill Falls Company, its employees, agents, heirs and assigns from any and all claims arising from his/her participation in the program.

Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________ Date ________________ Mail/drop off forms along with a check for the appropriate fees to: Buck Hill Falls Camp Club PO BOX 426, Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323 or Fax to 570-595-9426 or email to campclub@buckhillfalls.com **Please note that on July 4, campers will be dismissed after the pool ceremony so families may enjoy the festivities throughout the community. ***No Camp Friday July 20 and August 10 for ages 5 & up due to Thursday evening campout activities.

Details will be outlined in the weekly newsletter.

Health Information & Emergency Contacts Camper Information Camper Name ___________________________________________ Age Group ____3&4

____5&6

Health History ___Asthma ___Heart Condition

____7&8

____9-11

____Glasses/Contacts

Date of Birth __________________

____Senior Camp

____Tween Night Out

____Diabetes

___ Other (Please list) _________________________________________________________________ List any relevant problems/issues, either physical, health related, or anything the camp staff should know (i.e. fears.) ________________________________________________________________________________ List any allergies to food, drug, insect stings, etc. (If none, write none) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Medications your child is currently taking: ___________________________________________________________ (Please note: Camp staff are not authorized to administer medication.)

Parent Contact Information Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________ Cottage Number _________________ Cottage Phone ________________________________ Cell Phone ________________________________ Person to call if parent cannot be reached: Emergency Contact #1 __________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Emergency Contact #2__________________________________ Phone ______________________________ I give Buck Hill Falls Camp Counselors permission to: _____ Reapply sunscreen (please apply before camp)

____Apply bug spray to clothing and shoes

_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

__________________________ Date

B.H.F. Youth Activities Behavior Policy One form per FAMILY. Please review and discuss these policies as a family.

Policy – Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Misconduct or behavior harmful to other children and/or company facilities/staff will be handled in the following manner: 1st Offense

verbal warning – parents notified

2nd Offense

sits out of activity – parents notified

3rd Offense

Director of Youth Activities will meet with parents

All behavioral issues will be documented.

Consequences: In the event that continuous or additional inappropriate behavior occurs, the child may be suspended from Camp Club without refund of fees. If the child is allowed to return, and inappropriate behavior continues, the child may be suspended for the remainder of the season or indefinitely without refund of fees.

Misconduct that is deliberate and physically harmful to other campers, staff or property will result in immediate suspension without refund of fees.

The Buck Hill Falls Company reserves the right to determine appropriate action on a case-by-case basis.

Daily Expectations – The following are the daily expectations of all children: Respect for other Camp Club attendees.

Respect for Buck Hill Falls Company employees.

Conform to Camp Club rules and regulations.

Respect the rights of others.

Express ideas and opinions in a respectful manner.

Wear appropriate clothing for the day’s activities.

Respect and care for Company property.

Use appropriate language.

Campers Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ I/we have reviewed the behavior policy written above and the Parent Handbook with my/our child and understand and accept the responsibilities maintained in the policies.

Parent / Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________Date: ______________________

RELEASE FORM AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS I am the parent and or guardian of the minor(s) listed below and have the legal authority to execute the release of photos taken of my child(ren) and approve the foregoing and waive any rights with regard to this premise.

Name of Child(ren): _______________________________________________________________________

I further hereby give the Buck Hill Falls Company, their assigns, licenses, legal representatives the irrevocable right to use my child(ren)’s listed above pictures, portraits, or photographs in all forms and media and in all manners, including composite or distorted representations, for advertising, trade, or any other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy, that may be created in connection.

Parent / Guardian Signature: _________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________

Witness: __________________________________________________________

*Please Note: Campers who do not have a signed photo authorization will not be featured in the weekly newsletter or end-of-year video.

Contact Us

Chrissy Pritchard, Director of Youth Activities Campclub@buckhillfalls.com

Brad Nein, Senior Camp Director Seniorcamp@buckhillfalls.com

In-Season Phone (June 18 - August 17) 570 595-3861

Off-Season Phone 570 595-7511

Fax: 570 595-9426