Playground Policies Community Playground A Great Summer Experience! Ages 6-12 Must have completed 1st Grade Site: Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd.
There are three, three-week playground sessions. During each session, your child will be able to attend each day, Monday through Friday. The program offers 3 different options: Early Bird Community Playground Extended Day
7:30 - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM
New This Year! See page 5 for Awesome August EARLY BIRD 7:30 - 9:00 AM For an additional fee, participants can be dropped off at Hickory Grove Center between 7:30 am - 9:00 am. Although regular playground activities will not begin until 9:00 am, “Early Birds” will be supervised by the playground staff. In order to register for “Early Bird”, participants must be registered for the same session of Community Playground. Enrollment is optional, however is limited.
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM This is the same program which has been offered to the community for many years. Our experienced staff will provide your child with many fun activities such as art projects, non-competitive games, an indoor gymnasium for all kinds of fun games, a game room, computers and outdoor playground equipment. Swimming field trips will be offered on Tuesday afternoons. During community playground times there are many additional program opportunities for your child. You may sign up for one, two, or all three sessions. Also, see page 5 for Awesome August.
EXTENDED DAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM For an additional fee, participants can be picked up at Hickory Grove Center between 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Although regular playground activities end at 4:00 pm, “Extended Day” will be supervised by the playground staff. In order to register for “Extended Day”, participants must be registered for the same session of Community Playground. Enrollment is optional, however is limited.
FIELD TRIPS: The cost of field trips are included in the program so you must be registered for the current session in order to attend the field trips. There will be no playground activities taking place at Hickory Grove Center the days field trips are being conducted. All staff will be attending the field trips to provide adequate supervision of participants. If you would prefer your child to not attend a particular field trip, they will need to stay home on the day of the trip. Please notify the Playground staff at least 1 week prior to the field trip if your child will not be attending. There is no pro-rating of fees for field trips not attended. As field trip dates get closer, you will receive printed flyers with further details on each specific field trip, such as what to wear, what to bring, etc. While it is unlikely; field trip dates are
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subject to change. Transportation to and from the field trip site is included in the program fee. All field trip admission fees are included in the program fee.
LEADERSHIP/STAFFING Our energetic leaders are skilled in game leadership, arts & crafts, sports, and other age appropriate activities. Our experienced staff is composed of school teachers, college students in education or college students with varied backgrounds. Community playground staff is supervised by a Community Playground Specialist, and our Playground Coordinator.
AGE/PROGRAM Participants MUST meet the age and grade requirement on/or before the first day of the session they wish to enroll in. The Department reserves the right to drop any child from the program if they do not meet the age or grade requirement.
SELF CARE Participants must be able to provide self-care in a group setting (able to follow the group, able to use the restroom facilities unassisted, able to wash hands without assistance and able to control their behavior while participating in all activities). The program staff does NOT provide one on one care.
MEDICATIONS Playground staff members are not allowed to provide medications for any participant. If your child needs assistance during the day, you will need to make arrangements to provide assistance.
ATTENDANCE Participants are welcome to attend the program on the days most convenient for them during the session(s) they are enrolled in. Each child must be checked-in upon arrival and checked-out on departure with the designated staff member. For safety reasons, participants will not be allowed to leave the Hickory Grove site on their own without written consent from their parent or legal guardian.
ARRIVAL/PICKUP Participants who are not registered for “Early Bird” and are dropped off early before the Community Playground designated arrival time risk the possibility of being removed from the program. This is a safety issue. There are No Refunds to those participants dropped from the program for ignoring the designated arrival times. Participants who are registered for “Extended Day” and are picked up late (after Extended Day designated pickup times) will be charged a $10 per each 15 minutes their child remains at Hickory Grove. Late pickups detain our staff from other programs. If participants are picked up late more than twice, they could be dropped from the program. This is a safety issue. There are No Refunds to those participants dropped from the program for ignoring the designated pickup times.
THIS IS NOT A LICENSED DAY CARE PROGRAM. The purpose is to provide a variety of activities on a daily basis.
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An informational letter will be sent to Community Playground families before the program begins highlighting additional policies, procedures, behavioral expectations, weather concerns, and what participants need to bring. PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECORDS FOR TAX PURPOSES. LEVEL 1 - Completed 1st Grade and above, Ages 6-8 LEVEL 2 - Ages 9-12 Time: Site:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (Southeast Entrance-Door #2)
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $230, Non-Res. $250 Class# Level Days Dates 6700 1 M-F 6/11 - 6/29 6703 2 M-F 6/11 - 6/29 Session 2 (3 weeks) (Closed July 4) Fees: Res. $215, Non-Res. $235 Class# Level Days Dates 6701 1 M-F 7/2 - 7/20 6704 2 M-F 7/2 - 7/20 Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $230, Non-Res. $250 Class# Level Days Dates 6702 1 M-F 7/23 - 8/10 6705 2 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Early Bird
Extended Day
Time: Site:
Time: Site:
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (Southeast Entrance-Door #2)
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (Southeast Entrance-Door #2)
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6718 M-F 6/11 - 6/29
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6724 M-F 6/11 - 6/29
Session 2 (3 weeks) (Closed July 4) Fees: Res. $34, Non-Res. $51 Class# Days Dates 6719 M-F 7/2 - 7/20
Session 2 (3 weeks) (Closed July 4) Fees: Res. $34, Non-Res. $51 Class# Days Dates 6725 M-F 7/2 - 7/20
Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6720 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6726 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Community Playground – Field Trips Please Note: The Tuesday Swimming Field Trips to Wirth Pool will still be paid on a weekly basis to the Community Playground staff. The Swim field trips to Wirth ARE OPTIONAL, and open ONLY to children who are registered in a current Community Playground session. Sorry, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS for any of the field trips due to having to pre-pay for admissions and ordering buses. Field trip participants will be given more specific information on trips prior to the respective trip. You must be registered for the current session in order to attend the field trips.
Session 1 Field Trips: Friday, June 15 ACTION TERRITORY – Kenosha Friday, June 22 BOWLING – New Berlin Bowl & Ice Skating at Eble Ice Arena - Brookfield Wed., June 27 ROCK CLIMBING at Adventure Rock Brookfield Session 2 Field Trips: Friday, July 6 MINIATURE GOLF & MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO Thursday, July 12 SAND CASTLE CONTEST at Muskego County Park Friday, July 20 THE SPRINGS WATERPARK at Country Springs Hotel, Pewaukee Session 3 Field Trips: Friday, July 27 LITTLE A-MERRICK-A AMUSEMENT PARK, Marshall WI Friday, Aug. 3 MOVIE at Ridge Cinema New Berlin & SWIMMING at Fox Brook Park, Brookfield Friday, Aug. 10 Rollerskating – Incredi-Roll, West Allis PLEASE NOTE: FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Playground Junior Playground Junior Ages 5-6 Must have completed Grade 5K Site: Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. An informational letter will be sent to Playground Junior families before the program begins highlighting additional policies, procedures, behavioral expectations, weather concerns, and what participants need to bring. PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECORDS FOR TAX PURPOSES.
Time: Site:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (West Entrance - Door #1)
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $265, Non-Res. $285 Class# Days Dates 6757 M-F 6/11 - 6/29 Session 2 (3 weeks) (No camp July 4) Fees: Res. $250, Non-Res. $270 Class# Days Dates 6758 M-F 7/2 - 7/20 Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $265, Non-Res. $285 Class# Days Dates 6759 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Early Bird
Extended Day
Time: Site:
Time: Site:
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (West Entrance - Door #1)
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Hickory Grove Center 2600 S. Sunny Slope Rd. (West Entrance - Door #1)
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6721 M-F 6/11 - 6/29
Session 1 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6727 M-F 6/11 - 6/29
Session 2 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $34, Non-Res. $51 Class# Days Dates 6722 M-F 7/2 - 7/20
Session 2 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $34, Non-Res. $51 Class# Days Dates 6728 M-F 7/2 - 7/20
Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6723 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Session 3 (3 weeks) Fees: Res. $37, Non-Res. $56 Class# Days Dates 6729 M-F 7/23 - 8/10
Ages 5-6 Must have completed 5K There are three, three - week sessions available. During each session your child will be able to attend each day Monday through Friday. The program also offers 3 different options: In order to register for Early Bird or Extended Day, Playground Junior participants must be registered for the same session of Playground Junior. This summer make sure to have your 5-6 year old join us at Playground Junior. Here your child can expect to have fun, learn new things and make new friends at our safe, structured all-day playground. All participants must be able to self care in group settings. Each three week session fee includes 1 or 2 field trip/s. Children must bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, and nap blanket. Registrants will receive more program details before the program start date. Department policies for this program dealing with self care, medications, and arrival and pick up are listed on the Community Playground description page 2. THIS IS NOT A LICENSED DAY CARE PRORGRAM. The purpose is to provide a variety of activities on a daily basis. The program staff does NOT provide one on one care.
Playground Junior Field Trips Please Note: The Tuesday Swimming Field Trips to Wirth Pool will be paid on a weekly basis to the Community Playground staff. The Swim field trips to Wirth Pool ARE OPTIONAL, and open ONLY to children who are registered in a current Playground Junior session. Sorry, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS for any of the field trips due to having to pre-pay for admissions and ordering buses. Field trip participants will be given more specific information on trips prior to the respective trip. You must be registered for the current session in order to attend the field trips. Session 1 Field Trip: Friday, June 29 Session 2 Field Trip: Friday, July 6 Wednesday, July 25 Session 3 Field Trip: Friday, August 3
Wednesday, August 8
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BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM –Milwaukee MINIATURE GOLF & MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO GREEN MEADOWS PETTING FARM – Waterford, WI MOVIE at Ridge Cinema New Berlin & SWIMMING at Fox Brook Park, Brookfield KIDS IN MOTION – New Berlin
PLEASE NOTE: FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Awesome August AWESOME AUGUST – Field Trips
AWESOME AUGUST All Day Drop Off/Pick Up at times convenient for your schedule Ages 5-12 Must have completed Grade K5 Spend your last days of summer vacation with us! Awesome August will include games and sports, computers, arts and crafts, in addition to field trips. Each week will include two field trips. Cost of field trips is included in the program fee. This is not a licensed day care program.
PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECEIPT FOR TAX PURPOSES. Class # 6682 6960 Place:
Fee:
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Dates
Time
Mon-Fri Mon-Fri
August 13-17 August 20-24
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sorry, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS for any of the field trips due to having to pre-pay for admissions and ordering buses. Field trip participants will be given more specific information on trips prior to the respective trip. You must be registered for Awesome August in order to attend the field trips. Week 1 Field Trips: Tuesday, August14 Thursday, August 16
MAGIC WATERS – Rockford, IL ACTION TERRITORY – Kenosha
Week 2 Field Trip: Tuesday, August 21 Friday, August 24
PUMP IT UP –Brookfield STONE FIRE PIZZA – New Berlin
PLEASE NOTE: FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hickory Grove Center 2600 South Sunny Slope Road (Use Southwest Entrance), Door #2 $133 Resident, $153 Non-Resident per session *Please see page 2 for Playground information & policies
S.N.A.P. (Special Needs and Abilities Playground) Ages 6-21 This is a half-day program serving disabled youth. Specialists, trained/certified in Exceptional Education, will lead activities. Parents of children with disabilities interested in participating, or volunteers interested in helping, should contact the Parks & Recreation Office at (262) 797-2443 for pre-registration or volunteer information. Volunteer applications are available on the City website: www.newberlin.org
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Dates: June 11-July 20 Days: Monday - Friday – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays – 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. – Swimming Field Trips S.N.A.P. Playground is held at: Hickory Grove Center, 2600 S. Sunny Slope Road, Door #3, West Entrance Participants must pre-register. Call the Parks & Recreation Department first to obtain pre-registration materials. Pre-registration deadline is May 11th.
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Registration
– Internet Registration is Available www.newberlin.org
Most programs in this brochure are available via Internet Registration. Internet registration begins Monday, March 19 at 9:00 AM If YOU choose NOT to utilize Internet registration, Resident registrations should be sent NOW (to increase your chance of getting into classes). Mail, Drop Box, and Fax Registrations received prior to March 20 will be RANDOMLY processed the morning of Tuesday, March 20, beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration received after 9:00 AM will be processed later. We use a random registration process because residents receive their brochures from the post office over a period of 1 - 5 days. Thus, some residents receive their brochure 5 days after other residents have received their brochure. A random process is fairer to ALL residents.
Please - NO CASH Payments! Class Confirmations will be mailed to all registrants (except Internet registration). Extra registration forms are available on our web site at www.newberlin.org
MAIL-IN Mail completed registration form along with payment to: New Berlin Finance Department P.O. Box 510921 New Berlin, WI 53151-0921
OFFICE DROP OFF You may hand deliver your registration. It will be placed together with all other registration forms until processed.
24 HOUR DROP BOX Simply drop off your registration in our convenient Drop Box located on the Northeast side of City Hall. (Go through the employee parking lot).
FAX Fax registration will be accepted only with a credit card payment. We accept VISA or MasterCard. Please complete the registration form. FAX NUMBER - (262)797-2460 Please fax the registration only once!
Internet Registration – www.newberlin.org Begins Monday, March 19 at 9:00 am. The Internet Registration will not allow any user to register before Monday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. Please note there is a Non-Refundable “Convenience Fee” charged by the Internet Provider for each registration. * Please be sure to have your login-ID and PIN # beforehand.
Amount < 150 150-500 500.01 +
CONVENIENCE FEES % of fee Flat Rate 6.5 + .50 3.5 + 5.00 2.5 + 10.00
Both the % fee and the flat rate would be charged for with a minimum charge of $2.00
E-Mail IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION! Please do not e-mail your registration. E-mail systems do not guarantee security, and customers should not include credit card information in any e-mail correspondence to the department. Instead, customers are urged to use our On-Line System or other means of registration listed on this page. Our On-Line system is maintained by a company specializing in secure data transactions.
Attention Registrants: • Participants from the same household may complete one registration form. • We encourage you to register early! In some cases where enrollment is very low, a class MAY be canceled. • Participants from different families wishing to register for the same class should send in their individual family registration forms and payment in one envelope. There is no guarantee that both families will be enrolled in their requested classes.
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www.newberlin.org –Internet Registration
WEB REGISTRATION HELPFUL HINTS
STEP 4: Login ID
If you don’t already know your LOGIN ID and ACCOUNT PIN, you need to contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (262) 797-2443 to get your information. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE COMPANY THAT PROVIDES THE INTERNET REGISTRATION FOR US COLLECTS A NONREFUNDABLE CONVENIENCE FEE ON EACH REGISTRATION.
Your information is safe on our secure server. You can login by clicking the “My Basket” tab at any time.
The City of New Berlin online services are provided for the convenience of our Parks & Recreation Department customers. Customers that make use of our online services are charged a modest transaction fee, which is used directly to cover the cost to the City of providing the service. This service is offered through a contracted vendor. The internal offering of this service is not possible due to limitations in staff, technical resources and budget constraints. The convenience fee is only charged to those people who feel it worthwhile and utilize the system, while not impacting all taxpayers of New Berlin.
STEP 1: the Start page • “Programs” lets you quickly and easily browse all of our programs. • “My Basket” lets you login and register immediately. • “My Account” allows you to login and view your history. • “Help” gets you in touch with frequently asked questions and answers.
STEP 2: the Programs page Use this page to find a course by course number, name, age or activity.
STEP 3: Search Results Now you can make some choices on days, times, etc. • Class Numbers are displayed under the “Class” heading. • Details on a specific course can be viewed by clicking the CLASS NUMBER or the DETAILS button. • ADD is found to the right of each course that is available for internet registration. ADD allows you to login and register for that course. NOTE: If a course does not have an “ADD” button, it may be that class is full, has started already, or is not yet open for internet registration.
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• Internet Login ID is your client number. • Account PIN is your family’s Personal Information Number. • FORGOT MY LOGIN link is found to the right, and is where you can ask to send your Login and PIN to you by email. Note: If you do not have an Internet Login or PIN, you can email parkandrec@newberlin.org and ask for one, or you can call (262) 797-2443 and speak to our staff.
STEP 5: My Basket Final registrations are made here. Who is taking what course? • Select a Client even if you are the only member of your family, you must select the correct name from the “select a client” pulldown. • Go to checkout once your information is correct. Note: Your registrations are only confirmed upon receipt of payment. To ensure that you get the course(s) that you want, complete your registrations with the “Go to Checkout” button.
STEP 6: the Checkout • Activity Basket shows your pending registrations. • Basket Charges is the total amount to be charged to your credit card. • Payment from Credit Card - enter your: Credit Card Type (Master Card or Visa) information • Apply Payment to complete the transaction and ensure your registration. Note: Your credit card information is always secure. Please remember to keep a copy of your “Checkout Success” page as a receipt.
STEP 7: Checkout Success! • After clicking the “Apply Payment” button, you should receive a confirmation that your registration(s) were successful. Print a copy of that page as it has your registration number for future reference. You will not receive a receipt through the mail for online registrations.
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When to Register for Summer VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.newberlin.org
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Resident Internet Monday, March 19 at 9:00 AM
Resident Mail-In / Drop Box Tuesday, March 20 at 9:00 AM
Non-Resident Thursday, March 29
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