2018 Senior Camp Booklet

Buck Hill Falls Senior Camp Booklet

SENIOR CAMP

CUSTOMIZED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR 11 TO 15-YEAR-OLDS

Flexibility We can meet the needs of each individual offering a little bit some something for everyone or allow your child to perfect a favorite skill area during Mastery Classes all on a flexible schedule.

Morning Mastery Sessions

Option A: Full day Option B: Half-day morning Option C: Half-day afternoon

Campers will choose from a weekly list of Mastery Class offerings each week which are combined with core classes. Each camper meets with counselors and instructors to decide on an individualized class plan. Mastery Class examples include: Strength training, Fly Fishing, Orienteering, Camp Newspaper, Soccer Skills.

Weekly Mastery Class offerings are from 9-11am each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Afternoon Adventures Monday - Thursday between 12:30 - 2pm , campers will have two options for a group activity, including small group engagement or full-group inclusion. Sports or non-sports related choices and group activities can vary from basketball or camp newspaper to a rock wall climbing trip.

Monday - Thursday between 2:15 - 3pm ,

Field Trips Wednesday Mornings and Friday Full-day Bus Transportation provided Cost included with weekly registration

campers will have the option of swimming, meeting in small interest groups (like mini Mastery Classes), or they will remain at Senior Camp.

Senior Camp W E E K L Y

T R I P S

2 0 1 8

Weekly Mastery Classes Include: Golf, Racket Sports, Arts and More, Strength and Conditioning. One new class will be introduced each week.

Week 1: June 25-29

Week 5: July 23-27

Monday: Rock Wall

Monday: Rock Wall

Wednesday: Trampoline Park

Wednesday: Iron Pigs Baseball Game

Friday: Promised Land State Park

Friday: Camelbeach

New Mastery Class: Outdoor Adventure

New Mastery Class: Camp Social Media

Week 2: July 2-6 Monday: Pocono Rocks Wednesday: 4th of July Ceremony Friday: Ropes Course at Camelback New Mastery Class: Camp Talent Show

Week 6: July 30-August 3 Monday: Pocono Rocks Wednesday: Bubble Soccer Friday: Camelbeach New Mastery Class; Lawn Bowling & Pickle Ball

Week 3: July 9-13

Week 7: August 6-10

Monday: Rock Climbing

Monday: Camelback

Wednesday: Lazer Tag

Wednesday: Roller Skating

Friday: Camp Carnival

Thursday: Overnight Camp Out

New Mastery Class: Carnival Planning

New Mastery Class: Color Wars

Week 4: July 16-20

Week 8: August 13-17 BACK TO SCHOOL

Monday: Bowling

Monday: Bowling

Wednesday: Archery Tag

Wednesday: Indoor Water Park

Thursday: Overnight Camp Out

Friday: Camp Award Ceremony

New Mastery Class: Camp Newspaper

New Mastery Class: Geocache

Senior Camp W E E K L Y M A S T E R Y

C L A S S E S 2 0 1 8

Week 1: June 25-29

Week 5: July 23-27

Racket Sports

Racket Sports

Golf

Golf

Arts & More

Arts and More

Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning

Outdoor Adventure

Camp Website / Social Media Community Walk

Week 2: July 2-6

Week 6: July 30-August 3

Racket Sports Golf

Racket Sports: Pickle Ball

Arts and More

Golf

Strength and Conditioning

Arts and More

Camp Talent Show

Strength and Conditioning Community Bingo Lawn bowling

Week 3: July 9-13

Week 7: Aug 6-10 Racket Sports

Racket Sports Golf Arts and More Strength and Conditioning Carnival Leadership

Golf Arts and More Strength and Conditioning Color War Games

Food Drive

Week 4: July 16-20

Week 8: August 13-17 LITTLE EINSTEINS

Racket Sports

Racket Sports

Golf

Golf

Arts and More

Arts and More

Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning

Camp Newspaper

Geocache

Senior Camp R A T E S

A N D

H O U R S

O F

O P E R A T I O N

2 0 1 8

Trips included in weekly rates.

RESIDENTS

NON-RESIDENTS

OPTION A (FULL DAY)

OPTION A (FULL DAY)

9am - 3pm, Monday-Friday

9am - 3pm, Monday-Friday

All trips and transportation included

All trips and transportation included

DAILY.......................................................$155

DAILY.......................................................$170

WEEKLY...................................................$560

WEEKLY...................................................$610

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$2100

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$2290

SEASON.................................................$3725

SEASON.................................................$4050

OPTION B (HALF DAY)

OPTION B (HALF DAY)

Mastery Classes 9am - 12pm

Mastery Classes 9am - 12pm

DAILY.......................................................$75

DAILY.......................................................$85

WEEKLY...................................................$270

WEEKLY...................................................$305

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$1025

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$1150

SEASON.................................................$1800

SEASON.................................................$2040

OPTION C (HALF DAY)

OPTION C (HALF DAY)

Recreation 12pm - 3pm

Recreation 12pm - 3pm

DAILY.......................................................$75

DAILY.......................................................$85

WEEKLY...................................................$270

WEEKLY...................................................$305

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$1025

FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS..................$1150

SEASON.................................................$1800

SEASON.................................................$2040

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.

Senior Camp 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 19th.

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 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 19) / 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

Senior Camp Registration Camper Name______________________________________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Grade Entering ’18 ______ Copy of Birth Certificate ___On File

___Included

Parent or Guardian_______________________________________________________

STAFF USE ONLY Charge #_________

Home Mailing Address____________________________________________________

Check #_________

Phone ____________________________ Cottage Number _____________

Rec. initial, date _______

Email Address ___________________________________________________________ Membership Status _____Resident ____Non-Resident

If charging: Account Number __________________

Check: ____Option A (Full Day) OR

____ Option B (Mornings Mastery Classes 9am-12pm) ____ Option C (Afternoon Recreation, 12pm-3pm)

Registering: _____Season _____4 consecutive weeks* _____Weekly* _____Daily* If not registering for the season, please check appropriate weeks or list individual dates on lines provided.

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 Wednesday/Friday field trips during the period their child is enrolled in Senior Camp. THERE WILL BE NO CREDITS OR SUBSTITUTIONS GIVEN FOR MISSED DAYS. A Birth Certificate copy (unless previously submitted,) Emergency Form and Behavior Policy Forms must be submitted with your registration for your child to participate in Senior Camp. Campers are dismissed from their final activity of the day. Campers may not leave an activity without written permission of parent/guardian.

I, as parent or guardian, hereby give permission for the above to participate in the Buck Hill Senior Camp 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 due to overnight camp outs Thursday. 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(s)____________________________________ 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