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1 OPEN 6:30AM-6:30PM 2018 SUMMER CAMP WELCOME PACKET Time to take out the sunscreen and swim gear and have some summer camp fun! We are excited to begin our 19th year of summer camp and can t wait to meet this year s campers! We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our returning families and new faces to a summer that s sure to be filled with memories never to be forgotten. We hope to answer any questions and first day unknowns in this newsletter but, as always, welcome any questions you may have before the first day of camp! KidsCo Main Office Fax After Hours Emergency * Contact Numbers: Brooke Grove Director: Anthony Knight AKnight@KidscoOnline.com Judith Resnik Director: Shelby Roles SRoles@KidscoOnline.com Little Bennett Director: Jake Sherman JSherman@KidsCoOnline.com Montgomery Knolls Director: Jennifer Guevara JGuevara@KidsCoOnline.com Wyngate Director: Marc McGlone MMcGlone@KidsCoOnline.com Kids On-The-Run Director: Keanna Cartnail KCartnail@KidsCoOnline.com Teens On-The-Run Director: Bianca Whitfield BWhitfield@KidsCoOnline.com * phone numbers are active from 6/20-8/ Bethesda Clarksburg ascus Gaithersburg Germantown Olney Rockville Silver Spring

SCHOOL YEAR & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS SCHOOL YEAR & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Day Where To Meet Each Day? There are many activities (summer school, other camps, etc.) going on at some of our camp locations.

Extended care campers will sign in and out at the welcome booth.

2 SCHOOL YEAR & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS SCHOOL YEAR & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Day Where To Meet Each Day? There are many activities (summer school, other camps, etc.) going on at some of our camp locations. To ensure your child s safety, please sign your child in with his/her counselor in the morning and sign your child out with his/her counselor in the afternoon. Extended care campers will sign in and out at the welcome booth. Brooke Grove 2700 Spartan Road Olney, MD Judith Resnik 7301 Hadley Farms Drive Gaithersburg, MD Little Bennett Burdette Forest Road Clarksburg, MD Located next to the far left parking lot when facing the school. Look out for the red umbrella welcome booth. Located next to right parking lot when facing the school. Look out for red umbrella welcome booth. Pull into main parking lot. Look for our red umbrella welcome booth and signs. Montgomery Knolls 807 Daleview Drive Silver Spring, MD Wyngate 9300 Wadsworth Drive Bethesda, MD Facing the school, drive to far right side to the back parking lot headed toward the park. Look our for our signs and red umbrella welcome booth. Located on the left side of the school s main entrance. Utilize the parking lot for drop off/pick up, look for red umbrella welcome booth and follow our signs.

& Times For KidsCo Day hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm Drop off is between 8:45am - 9:00am Pick up is between 3:30pm - 3:45pm Please note: There is a late fee of $1 per minute charged for campers who are

During extended care, campers will have an opportunity to use the gymnasium, our game room, and play outside. In the afternoon, KidsCo will provide a light snack. What Should I Bring To KidsCo Day?

3 & Times For KidsCo Day hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm Drop off is between 8:45am - 9:00am Pick up is between 3:30pm - 3:45pm Please note: There is a late fee of $1 per minute charged for campers who are picked up after their scheduled camp day has ended. Extended Care Hours: 6:30am - 9:00am & 3:30pm - 6:30pm Extended care is a time to relax before and unwind after a busy day at camp. During extended care, campers will have an opportunity to use the gymnasium, our game room, and play outside. In the afternoon, KidsCo will provide a light snack. What Should I Bring To KidsCo Day? Each day please have your child bring: Backpack or bag labeled for belongings Bathing suit everyday Towel everyday Sunscreen (be sure to apply each day before camp) Lunch and drink labeled with your child s name (lunches will be stored in coolers; non-perishable items recommended) Medication If your child will take medication during camp hours, you and your child s pediatrician will need to fill out and return a Medication Order Form before we will be able to administer any medication. All medication will be safely locked away at camp and travel with campers on all trips. To receive a form, you can call our Main Office or print out a form from our website, Tuesday Field Trips ers attending our Day s enjoy the thrill and excitement of an exhilarating field trip every Tuesday. ers depart in the morning promptly at 9:00am for local summer hot spots and enjoy a full day exploring, swimming, splashing, sliding and much more! ers are decked out in KidsCo UV protective, rash guard style water shirts. Color-coded wristbands are worn by all kids for easy and quick identification. Staff members sport bright and visible KidsCo T-shirts and swimwear. Trip Shirts KidsCo will offer a UV protective, rash guard style swim shirt. These shirts provide heightened visibility on water trips as well as a higher level of sun protection for your camper. We have chosen a bright, fun color this summer marked boldly with our KidsCo logo for visibility. We require that all campers wear their current 2018 KidsCo trip shirt on all Tuesday trips. If your child forgets his/her shirt on field trip days, you will need to purchase another shirt for them to wear ($23). Shirts will be given to campers on Tuesday of their first session. After Hours Emergency Line In the event of a matter needing urgent attention outside of our normal operating hours, KidsCo s Main Office has an emergency telephone line where parents may leave a message. A KidsCo team member will respond accordingly. Swimming Our camps will be heading to Rockville Municipal Swim Center (RMSC) every Thursday. The Rockville Swim Center has a large free-form recreational pool with a water slide and beach-style entrance, a tot pool with a fountain, and an interactive spray ground with slides, fountains, and a waterfall. Each Thursday, KidsCo Day s will travel to the pool at 9:30am. ers will arrive back to camp around or by 3:30pm. You may send money with your child to buy drinks or snacks at the pool. Please be sure to apply sunscreen to your child each day before camp and send an extra supply with them to re-apply at the pool. On all pool trips, each child will wear a bright KidsCo labeled waterproof wristband. As an added safety measure, Eyes On Me wristbands will be given to those campers with limited swimming abilities. Water Day With our inflatable water slides, we will bring unforgettable water adventures to camp like never before! In addition to our slides one day a week (Monday or Wednesday), campers will partake in a series of water activities that relate to the theme each week. Overnight Out Due to its popularity, KidsCo is camping out again! We are spending the night at Little Bennett ground cooking out, making s mores, playing flashlight tag, and burning the midnight oil. This summer, the campout will be held on Friday, July 20th (Week 5) for all camp locations. *ers need to be enrolled for the scheduled week in order to join the camp out. Sport Of The Week KidsCo is excited to bring back our Sport Of The Week this year. Each week we will introduce a sport, some basic drills, rules of the game, and end with a short game! ers are encouraged to participate, learn, and maybe even discover a new interest!

On-The-Run & Times Depending on the destination, drop off times will vary. We ask that all campers be at the site and ready to board the bus or KidsCo vehicle on time.

Where To Meet Each Day All pick up and drop off locations will be near the red umbrella welcome booth (please refer to page 2).

4 On-The-Run & Times Depending on the destination, drop off times will vary. We ask that all campers be at the site and ready to board the bus or KidsCo vehicle on time. Please refer to the list below to ensure proper drop off and pick up times. In addition, a digital postcard will be ed weekly containing detailed information for each trip. Where To Meet Each Day All pick up and drop off locations will be near the red umbrella welcome booth (please refer to page 2). Each camper will need to be signed in and out with their On-The-Run counselor at their designated meeting area (campers enrolled in extended care will need to sign in and out at the welcome booth). Extended care is complimentary for all families while attending On-The-Run camps (please sign up for extended care with our Main Office if you plan to utilize this option). Kids On The Run 3rd Grade - 6th Grade & Times Brooke Grove Judith Resnik Little Bennett Montgomery Knolls Wyngate *Daily 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm *For Wednesday pick up times please refer to the summer schedule as well as to the weekly schedule Teens On The Run 6th Grade - 9th Grade & Times Brooke Grove Judith Resnik Little Bennett Montgomery Knolls Wyngate *Daily Wednesday Trip 7:00 am 3:30 pm 9:30 pm 8:30 am 7:00 am 3:30pm 9:45pm 7:00 am 4:00pm 10:00pm 7:00 am 3:30 pm 10:00pm 7:00 am 3:30 pm 10:00 pm All trips and times are subject to change All trips and times are subject to change

5 What Is Needed Each Day For On-The-Run Day Trip s? Backpack or bag for labeled belongings Bathing suit Sunscreen Towel Bagged lunch and drink OR money to purchase lunch while on most of our trips Inclement Weather We will always be On-The-Run, but on days when there is extreme inclement weather, we will hit local restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys, or participate in other exciting indoor activities. Rain days end at 3:30pm. Any changes to the On-The-Run schedule because of weather or unforeseen circumstances will be ed to families. Trip Shirts and Wristbands Our Kids and Teens will sport a newly designed On-The-Run T-shirt while traveling. We require that all campers wear their 2018 KidsCo trip shirt on all Wednesday trips and while on trips with a late return time (these days are noted on the weekly schedule). If your child forgets his/her shirt on one of these days, you will need to purchase another shirt for them to wear ($23). Shirts will be given to campers on the Wednesday of their first session Medication If your child will take medication during camp hours, you and your child s pediatrician will need to fill out and return a Medication Order Form before we will be able to administer any medication. All medication will be safely locked away. To receive a form, you can call our Main Office or print out a form from our website, After Hours Emergency Line In the event of a matter needing urgent attention outside of our normal operating hours, KidsCo s Main Office has an emergency telephone line where parents may leave a message. A KidsCo team member will respond accordingly. Teens On-The-Run Overnight Trips ing this summer we are offering 3 great overnight trips. For weeks 2, 5, and 7, we will be venturing out to our usual exhilarating amusement parks or beach, staying late and then off to spend the night in a hotel. Not only does this reduce travel time, it also allows us extra time at the venues! In the morning, we will be treated to a delicious continental breakfast before heading off to our next venue. We are extremely excited to be offering overnight trips again this summer! If you would like more info please contact our Main Office.

6 FAQ When will my child receive his/her 2018 KidsCo trip shirt? Your child will receive his/her 2018 KidsCo trip shirt on the morning of their first Tuesday at 2018 Summer Does my child need money on trip days? No extra spending money is required on trip days. While the pool and most of our Tuesday trip destinations do have snack bars or concessions on site, it is at your own discretion to send your camper with money. What is the staff to child ratio? Our staff to child ratio is one to ten or better. For the Pre-K and Kindergarten group, we maintain better than a one to ten staff to child ratio, and on water days assign extra staff members to assist with this group. What time will my child return to camp on Tuesday trip days? (Day Trips) We will return to camp by 3:30pm after Tuesday field trips. Does my child need to bring a swimsuit and towel to camp all week long? Yes! While Tuesdays and Thursdays are our off site days at the pool and water parks, KidsCo provides water activities on-site such as super soakers and a slip and slide other days of the week. Packing a swim suit and towel every day ensures that your child can participate in all of KidsCo s awesome water activities. What happens if I forget or misplace my child s 2018 KidsCo trip shirt on Tuesday? Our 2018 KidsCo trip shirts are essential in providing security while away from camp by making our campers easily identifiable. If you forget or misplace your child s 2018 KidsCo trip shirt, you can purchase another one at a cost of $23. When and where does my child eat lunch while at camp? Weather permitting, we eat outside in the shade every day. Lunch times vary depending on the group s scheduled activities for the day. On Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, lunch for all campers will be around 11am. On field trip days, lunch could be as early as 10am in order to take advantage of the time at the trip location. We encourage you to pack a light snack for your camper on these days and we will be happy to set aside an early afternoon snack time for the early lunch groups. Do you have a lost and found at camp? Every Friday afternoon each of our locations will return all lost and found items to the main office. Please call the main office to inquire. Labeling your campers items will help reduce the risk of lost items. What do I do if I am running late to drop off my On-The-Run camper in the morning? If you are running late in the morning, please call your On-The-Run camp Director to give them a heads-up. Do I need to send lunch money with my On-The-Run camper each day? You definitely do not. ers are welcome to bring their own lunch from home each day. In addition, KidsCo will provide lunch for the entire camp on several days over the summer. Please refer to your camp schedule for a list of days when lunch is provided.

7 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 = LUNCH PROVIDED Teens On-The-Run 2018 Trip Schedule Teens On-The-Run Begins June 20th! 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 Paintball 7/23 7/30 8/6 8/13 6/26 7/10 Bike the Sites 7/17 7/24 7/31 Paintball 8/14 6/20 6/27 7/3 7/4 8/7 7/11 7/18 7/25 8/1 NATS GamE 8/8 8/15 OVERNIGHT NO CAMP OVERNIGHT w/ Buffet 6/21 6/28 7/5 GUPPY GULCH 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 OVERNIGHT 6/22 6/29 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 Greenbrier 8/3 8/17 Sandy Point Sandy Point Schedule subject to change KidsCo will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th HOURS: 8AM-4PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THIS SCHEDULE updated 6/8/18

8 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 = LUNCH PROVIDED 6/25 7/2 8/6 Kids On-The-Run 2018 Trip Schedule Kids On-The-Run Begins June 20th! 7/9 7/16 7/17 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2 8/13 6/26 8/14 6/20 6/27 7/3 7/4 7/10 Stadium Tour 8/7 7/11 7/18 8/8 6/21 6/28 7/5 7/12 7/19 8/9 8/16 Bowling & Ice Skating 6/22 6/29 7/6 7/13 Greenbrier Lake 7/20 7/27 Schedule subject to change KidsCo will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th HOURS: 8AM-4PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THIS SCHEDULE updated 6/13/18 8/3 Greenbrier Lake

9 2018 Day Trip Schedule Brooke Grove Judith Resnik Little Bennett Wyngate Montgomery Knolls Super Science Week 1* Thursday 6/21 *MCPS has extended the school year due to an overage of snow days. Our first day of 2018 Summer will now be Wednesday, June 20th. Day ers will be heading to the Rockville Swim Center on Thursday, June 21, Castaway Island Week 2 Tuesday 6/26 Cosmic Bowling & Castle Park Stars & Stripes Week 3 Tuesday 7/3 KidsCo County Fair Week 4 Tuesday 7/10 KidsCo Records Week 5 Tuesday 7/17 KidsCo Olympics Week 6 Tuesday 7/24 Super Hero Escape Room Week 7 Tuesday 7/31 Build a Town Week 8 Tuesday 8/7 Kids vs. Staff Week 9 Tuesday 8/14 Cosmic Bowling & Castle Park 10th Week Travel Week 10 8/20-8/24 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 Schedule subject to change HOURS: 8AM-4PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THIS SCHEDULE updated 5/7/18

2017 Summer Camp Newsletter

2017 Summer Camp Newsletter 2017 Summer Newsletter Main Office Fax After Hours Emergency www.kidscoonline.com 301-740-9600 301-740-9611 240-449-3736 www.facebook.com/kidsco * Contact Numbers: Belmont 240-731-2374 Director: Arlin