2018 Tween and Teen Booklet

Buck Hill Falls Tween Booklet

Tweens & Teens

ON AND OFF CAMPUS VENTURES FOR OUR 11 TO 15-YEAR-OLDS

Tween Night Out & Tween Night In Tween Night Out is a series of 8 field trips, mostly on Wednesday nights to area attractions such as: waterparks, movie theaters, escape rooms, and more. Transportation is available. Details regarding pricing, departure and return will be outlined in our weekly newsletter.

Tween Night In is a series of 8 on-campus events including paint nights, sports competitions, and trivia nights. Advanced registration and payment is required.

Tween Nights are open to all members or guests of Buck Hill Falls, or nonresidents who participate in Senior Camp. Advanced registration is required.

Tween Night Out Trips and Dates, 2018 Week 1: June 27, Camelbeach Twilight Pass Week 2: July 2, Costas Fun Park Week 3: July 11, Mini Golf Week 4: July 18, Bowling Week 5: July 25, Movies Week 6: August 1, Dance at Tall Timber Barn Week 7: August 8, Station House Amusement Center Week 8: August 15, Escape Room

Tween Night In Paiste Pond Activities Week 1: June 26, Videogame Tournament Week 2: July 5, Ping Pong Challenge Week 3: July 10, Team Trivia Week 4: July 17, Outdoor Movie Week 5: July 24, Backyard Games Week 6: July 31, Foosball Fun Week 7: August 7, Karaoke Week 8: August 14, Outdoor Movie

Tween 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 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 19 -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

Tween Night Out Registration Name _______________________________________ Age _________Date of Birth __________________ Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Cottage Number __________________Phone ______________________________________ Account Number for Charging ______________ Please check the activity you will be attending _____June 27 _____ July 1 _____July 11 _____July 19 _____July 26 ____ August 2 ____August 9 ____August 16

Camelbeach Twilight Pass Costas Fun Park Mini Golf Bowling Movies Dance @ Tall Timber Barn Station House Amusement Escape room

$75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75

STAFF USE ONLY Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________

*ALL PRICES INCLUDE: Admittance to activity, transportation, camp club staff supervision, and dinner.

I understand that: -Emergency Form and Behavior Policy Forms must be submitted with your registration for your child to participate in any/all Tween Night Out Activities.

-Transportation is available to the first 10 tweens. Parents may be required to drive.

-Parents who drive will receive a discounted rate for their teens for that night’s activity.

-Senior Campers are eligible to participate.

-A minimum of 8 teens are required to register in order for the trip to take place.

-The deadline to register is 3 pm of the day prior to each trip to ensure accurate staffing.

-We reserve the right to change or cancel the rates/activity at any time.

-Departure times and more details for each trip are outlined in the weekly newsletter.

I, as parent or guardian, hereby give my permission for the above to participate in the Buck Hill Falls Tween Night Out 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.

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Parent or Guardian’s Signature ________________________________________________Date ___________________

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.

Tween Night In Registration Name _______________________________________ Age _________Date of Birth __________________ Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Cottage Number __________________Phone ______________________________________ Account Number for Charging ______________ Please check the activity you will be attending _____June 26: Video Game Tournament $35 _____July 5: Ping Pong Challenge $35 _____July 10: Team Trivia $35 _____July 17: Outdoor Movie $35 _____July 24: Backyard Games $35 _____July 31: Foosball Fun $35 _____August 7: Karaoke $35 _____August 14: Outdoor Movie $35

STAFF USE ONLY Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________ Payment Type _____________ Initial, date ___________

*ALL PRICES INCLUDE: Admittance to activity, camp club staff supervision, and snack.

I understand that: -Emergency Form and Behavior Policy Forms must be submitted with your registration for your child to participate in any/all Tween Night Out Activities.

-Transportation is available to the first 10 tweens. Parents may be required to drive.

-Parents who drive will receive a discounted rate for their teens for that night’s activity.

-Senior Campers are eligible to participate.

-A minimum of 8 teens are required to register in order for the trip to take place.

-The deadline to register is 3 pm of the day prior to each trip to ensure accurate staffing.

-We reserve the right to change or cancel the rates/activity at any time.

-Departure times and more details for each trip are outlined in the weekly newsletter.

I, as parent or guardian, hereby give my permission for the above to participate in the Buck Hill Falls Tween Night Out 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 or Guardian’s Signature ________________________________________________Date ___________________

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