2010 Summer Camp Manual

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1 2010 Summer Camp Manual Featuring: Eldersburg Adventure Camp Finksburg Summer Fun Swim Camp Mt. Airy Summer Fun Camp at Parr s Ridge Elementary Mt. Airy Summer Fun Camp at St. Michael s Church Westminster Explorers Camp Worthington Valley Summer Swim Camp Deer Park Discovery Camp - Featuring our Quest Camp and Amazing Race Adventure Camp ABC Care, Inc Patapsco Road Finksburg, MD Phone (410) Fax (410) Web: abccare@abccareinc.com 2010 by ABC Care, Inc. All Rights Reserved

2 2010 Summer Camp Program Dear Family, This letter serves as confirmation of your registration. Please review the following registration information carefully. Your child/ren is/are registered to attend our Summer Camp during the sessions checked on the following pages. Registration includes camp tote bag, water bottle and summer camp T-shirt. We cannot stress the importance of completing all forms required, if the forms are not completed and returned by June 1 st, 2010, the child may not attend our camp until the forms are completed and returned. We are required by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Maryland State Department of Education to have the following information of all children in our camps on file. It is imperative that all forms must be completed and mailed to ABC Care at 2815 Patapsco Road, Finksburg, MD, Important Dates to Remember: Early Bird #1 - For camp weeks of June 14 to July 16, 2010, registration and payment must be received by May 22, NO EXCEPTIONS Early Bird #2 - For camp weeks of July 19 to August 27, 2010, registration and payment must be received by June 25, NO EXCEPTIONS Regular Prices - tuition is due on Monday, two weeks prior to the start of the camp week for regular prices NO EXCEPTIONS No refund will be issued or credited to your account After Monday, May 24, 2010 for deductions, changes of weeks or absenteeism - NO EXCEPTIONS Sincerely, Robin Pierson Executive Director, Founder ABC Care, Inc. 2

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4 Eldersburg Adventure Camp Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June Oh The Places We Will Go 2 Not Available June Camp closed- Try our Quest Sizzling Summer Sampler at Deer Park Discovery Camp this week only 10 miles away! 3 June 28-July2 The Great Outdoors 4 July 6-9 Star Spangled Summer 5 July It s a Zoo Out There 6 July Walk Like An Egyptian 7 July Way Off Broadway 8 August 2-6 T*E*A*M Survivor Week 9 Aug 9-13 Let s Have a Ball 10 Aug Saddle Up 11 Aug Wet n Wild CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 4

5 2010 Eldersburg Adventure Camp ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 6:45 8:45 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided 8:45 9:00 Clean-up and prepare for camp day 9:00 9:30 Team Time! Field Trip Days Go over daily goals/expectations Departure approx Introduce new friends, announce theme 9:00am Highlight day s events Please check Team building activities parent table for Apply sunscreen & water break departure and return time for each trip. 9:30 10:30 10:30 11:30 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation includes: Arts & Crafts/ Theme of the Week/ Special Projects Sports Time to Sign 11:30 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 12:30 1:00 Reading Time/ Journal 1:00 2:00 Clubs 2:00 3:00 Activities/Water Break Theme Activities Outside Sports 3:00 4:00 Snack 4:00 6:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities. 5:45 6:15 Clean Up Theme-related field trips each week. 5

6 Finksburg Summer Fun Swim Camp Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June Oh the Places We Will Go 2 Not Available June Camp closed- Try our Quest Sizzling Summer Sampler at Deer Park Discovery Camp this week only 4.75 miles away! 3 June 28-July 2 The Great Outdoors 4 July 6-9 Star Spangled Summer 5 July It s a Zoo Out There 6 July Walk Like an Egyptian 7 July Way Off Broadway 8 Aug 2-6 T*E*A*M Survivor Week 9 Aug 9-13 Let s Have a Ball 10 Aug Saddle Up 11 Aug Wet n Wild CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 6

7 2010 Finksburg Summer Fun Swim Camp While at Calvary ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 6:45 8:45 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided While at Worthington Valley (WVSC) 7:00-8:30 WVSC Departures 8:45 9:00 Clean-up and prepare for camp day 9:00-11:30 Swim Lessons/Activities 9:00 9:30 Team Time! 11:30-12:00 Team Time Go over daily goals/expectations Team Introduce new friends, announce theme building Highlight day s events activities Team building activities 12:00 1:15 Lunch, apply Apply sunscreen & water break sunscreen & water break 9:30 10:30 Rotation 1 Rotation includes: Arts & Crafts/ Theme of the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30 11:30 Rotation 2 Week/ Special Projects 1:15 2:30 Free Swim Sports Time to Sign 2:30 3:00 Snack 11:30 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 3:00 4:00 Departures back to Calvary 12:30 1:00 Reading Time/ Journal 1:00 2:00 Clubs 2:00 3:00 Activities/Water Break Theme Activities Outside Sports 3:00 4:00 Snack 4:00 6:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities. 5:45 6:15 Clean Up 7

8 Mt. Airy Summer Fun Camp Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June at Parr s Ridge Elementary Oh the Places We Will Go 2 June at Parr s Ridge Elementary The Great Outdoors 3 June 28-July 2 at Parr s Ridge Elementary Wonders of the World 4 July 6-9 at Parr s Ridge Elementary Star Spangled Summer 5 July at Parr s Ridge Elementary It s a Zoo Out There 6 July at Parr s Ridge Elementary Walk Like an Egyptian 7 July at Parr s Ridge Elementary Way Off Broadway 8 Aug 2-6 at St. Michael s Church T*E*A*M Survivor Week 9 Aug 9-13 at St. Michael s Church Let s Have a Ball 10 Aug at St. Michael s Church Saddle Up 11 Not Available Aug Camp Closed Try our other ABC Care camps! CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 8

9 2010 Mt. Airy Summer Fun Camp ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 6:45 8:45 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided 8:45 9:00 Clean-up and prepare for camp day 9:00 9:30 Team Time! Field Trip Days Go over daily goals/expectations Departure Introduce new friends, announce theme approx 9:00am Highlight day s events Please check Team building activities parent table for Apply sunscreen & water break departure and return time for each trip. 9:30 10:30 10:30 11:30 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation includes: Arts & Crafts/ Theme of the Week/ Special Projects Sports Time to Sign 11:30 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 12:30 1:00 Reading Time/ Journal 1:00 2:00 Clubs 2:00 3:00 Activities/Water Break Theme Activities Group Games Outside Sports 3:00 4:00 Snack & Organized Games 4:00 6:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities 5:45 6:15 Clean Up Theme-related field trips each week. 9

10 Westminster Explorers Camp Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June Oh the Places We Will Go 2 June The Great Outdoors 2A June Amazing Race Adventure Camp Float Your Boat ** 3 June 28-July 2 Abracadabra 4 July 6-9 Star Spangled Summer 5 July It s a Zoo Out There 6 July Walk Like an Egyptian 7 July Way Off Broadway 8 Aug 2-6 T*E*A*M Survivor Week 8A Aug 2-6 Amazing Race Adventure Camp Mysteries on the Move 10 Aug 9-13 Let s Have a Ball 11 Aug Saddle Up 12 Aug Wet n Wild CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 10

11 2010 Westminster Explorers Camp ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 6:45 8:45 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided 8:45 9:00 Clean-up and prepare for camp day 9:00 9:30 Team Time! Field Trip Days Go over daily goals/expectations Departure approx Introduce new friends, announce theme 9:00am Highlight day s events Please check Team building activities parent table for Apply sunscreen & water break departure and return time for each trip. 9:30 10:30 10:30 11:30 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation includes: Arts & Crafts/ Theme of the Week/ Special Projects Sports Time to Sign 11:45 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 12:30 1:00 Reading Time/ Journal 1:00 2:00 Clubs 2:00 3:00 Activities/Water Break Theme Activities Outside Sports 3:00 4:00 Snack, Organized Games and Table Games 4:00 6:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities. 5:45 6:15 Clean Up Theme-related field trips each week. 11

12 Worthington Valley Summer Swim Camp OPEN HOUSE DATES: APRIL 10, APRIL 17, MAY 8 AND MAY 22 FROM 11AM TO 2PM! Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June The Great Outdoors 1A June Amazing Race Adventure Camp Float Your Boat 2 June 28-July 2 Wonders of the World 3 July 6-9 Star Spangled Summer 4 July It s a Zoo Out There 5 July Walk Like an Egyptian 6 July Way Off Broadway 7 Aug 2-6 T*E*A*M Survivor Week 7A Aug 2-6 Amazing Race Adventure Camp Mysteries on the Move 8 Aug 9-13 Let s Have a Ball 9 Aug Saddle Up 10 Aug Wet n Wild CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 12

13 2010 Worthington Valley Summer Swim Camp ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 7:00 8:30 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, basketball courts, snack bar provided 8:30 8:45 Divide into Upper & Lower Camps 8:45 9:00 Team Time! Go over daily goals/expectations Introduce new friends, announce theme Highlight day s events 9:00 11:30 Morning Rotations Apply sunscreen & water break Swim lessons Upper Camp Sports, Games and Group Activities Lower Camp Sports, Games and Group Activities Team building activities Time to Sign 11:30 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 12:30 2:00 Lower Camp: Free swim Re-apply sunscreen/water break 2:00 3:30 Lower Camp: Reading and Relaxation Snack Bar Rotation 3:30 4:15 Lower Camp: Themed activities Projects Upper Camp: Themed activities Projects Upper Camp: Free swim Re-apply sunscreen/water break Upper Camp: Snack Bar Rotation Reading and Relaxation 4:15 5:00 Lower Camp: Organized small & large muscle activities Upper Camp: Organized small & large muscle activities 5:00 6:00 Playground and Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities. 13

14 Deer Park Discovery Camp Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June Quest Sizzling Summer Sampler 2 July 6-9 Hooves, Hares & Hides 3 July Kid s Cuisine 4 July Science Seekers 5 July Creative Expressions The Arts 6 Aug 2-6 Around the World in 5 Days! CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE DAILY FROM ELDERSBURG ADVENTURE CAMP AND WESTMINSTER EXPLORERS CAMP AND BACK! Weeks Attending Dates Theme 1 June Float Your Boat 6 Aug 2-6 Mysteries on the Move Mon-Thurs: Field Trips/Challenges/Team Building Friday: Wrap-up Party Day Please see Parent Table for specific departure and return times for specific trips. Check our website for tentative daily trips planned! CAMP CLOSED JULY 5 TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE DAILY FROM WESTMINSTER EXPLORERS CAMP AND WORTHINGTON VALLEY SUMMER SWIM CAMP AND BACK! 14

15 2010 Deer Park Discovery Camp QUEST CAMP ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 6:45 8:45 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided 8:45 9:00 Clean-up and prepare for camp day 9:00 9:30 Team Time! Go over daily goals/expectations Introduce new friends, announce theme Highlight day s events Team building activities Apply sunscreen & water break 9:30 10:30 10:30 11:30 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation includes: Arts & Crafts/ Theme of the Week/ Special Projects Sports Time to Sign Guest Speakers 11:45 12:30 Lunch, apply sunscreen & water break 12:30 1:00 Reading Time/ Journal 1:00 2:00 Clubs 2:00 3:00 Activities/Water Break Theme Activities Outside Sports 3:00 4:00 Snack, Organized Games and Table Games 4:00 6:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level thinking activities. 5:30 6:15 Clean Up 15

16 2010 Amazing Race Adventure Camp ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Opening Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, art, reading, higher-level Time 7:30 thinking activities, art opportunities, snack bar provided 7:30 7:45 Clean-up and prepare to leave 8::00 Monday - Thursday Depart on Field Trips for Team Challenges, Adventures and Team- Building Please check parent table for departure and return time for specific trips. 4:00 6:15 Return to base sites 8:00 Friday Depart on Field Trips for Team Challenges, Adventures and Team- Building Please check parent table for departure and return time for specific trips. 9:00 3:00 Wrap-up Party 3:00 4:00 Return to base sites 4:00 Free choice activities: table games, manipulatives, arts and crafts, higher level Closing thinking activities, parent pickup. Time Theme-related field trips each week. 16

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18 SUMMER CAMP POLICIES CAMP DATES We will send a calendar to you with all the camp dates for the camp you are registering for. This will include any day that ABC Care is closed. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS We cannot stress the importance of completing all forms required. If the forms are not completed and returned by June 1 st, 2010, the child may not attend our camp until the forms are returned completed. We are required by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Maryland State Department of Education to have the following information of all children in our camps on file. It is imperative that all forms must be completed and mailed to ABC Care at 2815 Patapsco Road, Finksburg, MD, by June 1 st, 2010 NO EXCEPTIONS! 1. Parent Manual Policy Acknowledgement Form 2. Permission to Treat Form 3. Transportation Authorization 4. Publicity/Photography/Video Recording Release 5. Health Inventory (4 pages) 6. Medication Authorization Form (2 pages) if applicable 7. Emergency Form (Date of last tetanus shot must be indicated on page 2) 8. All About Me Form 9. Completed Registration Form 10. Additional Weeks Form Note: If your child attended our before and after school age program in school year 09/10 or the 2009 summer camp we can transfer their health inventory and immunization form to the 2010 summer camp file. All other forms must be completed. MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM The medication authorization form must be completed in full by the parent and doctor if medication is needed during summer camp hours. This form must be completed and returned to ABC Care by June 1 st, 2010 If your child has any medical conditions (i.e. allergies) that would inhibit him/her in participating in our outdoor activities, please contact the Camp Director at your camp on the first day of camp. 18

19 HEALTH If a child becomes ill at the camp, and we must contact you; your child must be picked up in one hour s time. SUMMER CAMP SHIRTS ABC Summer Camps require that all campers wear an ABC Care Summer Camp T-shirt on field trip days. Shirts will be distributed the first week your child attends camp. Additional shirts may be purchased for a fee. Call the main office for more information. AM/ PM SNACK AND LUNCHES ABC Care will provide an AM and PM snack. (WVSC only no pm snack, can bring lunch or a hot lunch can be purchased at snack bar). Children will need to bring their own lunch, insulated lunch tote and two disposable drinks each day. On all day field trips, children must bring a plastic bag lunch and two disposable drinks. (No refrigeration is available for lunches and sodas are not available for purchase on field trip days). At certain camps we will have Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch offers children a specially prepared lunch for a nominal fee that usually corresponds with the weekly theme of the camp. Details and dates will be listed on your camp calendar. SIGN IN/OUT PROCEDURES All parents/guardians are required to sign their child IN and OUT daily at the Parent Table. All children must be walked into the camp by an adult and signed in. At pick-up time, no child can enter a vehicle without being signed out and accompanied by an authorized adult. If you wish to have your child picked-up by someone other than those listed on your Emergency Form, you must notify us in writing on or before that day. Late fees: Parents/guardians arriving after closing time will be charged a fee of $1.00 for every one minute late. This fee will be paid immediately to the staff member who remained with the child. This fee compensates the individual personally for his/her personal time. Do not pay this fee to ABC Care. 19

20 Tuition Responsibilities: You are financially responsible for the weeks indicated on your registration form. AFTER MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010, NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED OR CREDITED TO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR DEDUCTIONS OR ABSENTEEISM. Early Bird Special #1 : For camp weeks of June 14 to July 16, registration and payment must be received by May 22, 2010 to get the special price. Early Bird Special #2: For camp weeks of July 19 to August 27, registration and payment must be received by June 25, 2010 to get the special price. Regular Prices: For all weeks of camp, the payment due date is on Monday, two weeks prior to the start of the camp week. Payments must be received by ABC Care by the due date or a walk-in price will be charged. If you register your child after the tuition due date, the registration fee, walk-in fee and tuition are due at the time of registration. Walk-in Prices: Camp registration or payment not received by the due date will be charged an additional $25.00 per week for anything that is past the due date. Amazing Race Adventure Camp: Transportation available daily from Westminster Explorers Camp and Worthington Valley Summer Swim Camp and back for an additional $5.00 per day. Quest Camp: Transportation available from Eldersburg Adventure Camp and Westminster Explorers Camp for an additional $5.00 per day. Referral Discount: Current ABC Care Families (as of March 1, 2010) receive $50 per new family referred. Maximum 3 discounts per family. Form is on page 57 of this manual. Sibling Discount: 10% for ALL camps! If more than one child from the same family attends the same week of ABC Care Summer Camp, a 10% discount applies to the price for the 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th child. If the children attend different camps with different prices, the sibling discount will be applied to the lowest price camp. All camp payments must be made by check (payable to ABC Care Inc), money order or online by credit card at No Cash payments please. Please print the child/ren s first and last names and the name of the camp on the lower left-hand side of the check. 20

21 ITEMS REQUIRED DAILY Each child should bring the following with his/her name written somewhere on the item. Staff will allow opportunities throughout the day for application of sunscreen lotion. Swim Suit on swim days ABC Water Bottle Towel on swim days & water play Closed toe shoes Labeled Sunscreen Wear ABC T-Shirt on field-trip day ABC Camp tote bag ABC Care, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. MONTHLY CALENDARS A monthly calendar will be available at the Parent Table. The monthly calendar will include theme weeks outlining planned activities. Please post this at home for quick reference and reminders. FIELD TRIPS Each week we will be offering field trips (except for our Quest Camp). Depending upon the distance and number of children registered for that week our 15-passenger van or a certified bus company will be used to transport the children. The transportation authorization form included in this manual will be used for any and all transportation. Children and staff are required to wear seat belts on all van trips. BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ABC Care, Inc. summer camps have instituted a behavioral management plan in an effort to inform families and their children of behaviors which are not permissible at our summer camps. A copy of our behavioral management plan is included in this manual for your review. 21

22 SAFETY SEAT LAW (Booster Seats) for ABC Care Van use Maryland law requires that all children younger than eight years, regardless of weight, or who weigh 60 pounds or less, regardless of age, must be secured in a federally approved child safety seat according to the safety seat and vehicle manufacturers instructions. If you child falls into the safety seat age or weight category you will be required to leave their safety seat for field trip transport use or emergency transport use daily. CODE RED DAYS On code red days, strenuous activity will be reduced, activities will be rotated to indoor/outdoor/shade, and we will increase water breaks. Please remember to dress children in lightweight, light colored clothing. HAND HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES Hand held electronic devices (games, mp3 players, and I-pods) will be allowed from the times of 6:45am-9:00am and from 4:00pm-6:15pm. Games are to be rated E10 or lower. ABC Care, Inc will store the electronic devices in a safe area designated by the Director. ABC Care will not assume liability for lost or broken electronic devices. Cell phone use is strongly discouraged at our summer camps. If brought in to camp, the Director will place in a safe area designated by the Director. ABC Care will not assume liability for lost or broken cell phones. BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Minor behavioral problems will be handled by the camp s Camp Director through verbal warnings, cool down time, Problem Solving Sheets and Incident Reports. Both the Problem Solving Sheets and Incident Reports must be reviewed with the parent and the parent is required to sign the incident report. PARENT CONFERENCES Two (2) Incident Reports within a one (1) week period constitutes a parent conference to be held within one (1) week of the last Incident Report. These parent conferences will be held between the hours of 7:45am and 4:45pm and will be held at the child s ABC Summer Camp or at the main office located at 2815 Patapsco Road, Finksburg, MD

23 BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN PROCEDURES REGARDING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR A child who is involved in any type of behavior that is determined by the Camp Director and Executive Director of ABC Care, Inc. to be conduct unacceptable for a child attending an ABC Care Summer Camp Program can be suspended or expelled. The Executive Director has the authority to determine the length of the suspension, which can range from one (1) to five (5) days. ABC Care Inc. reserves the right to employ the following procedures in dealing with instances of inappropriate behavior: 1. The Camp Director of the camp may confiscate inappropriate and/or objectionable materials and/or objects that may be used for inappropriate behavior. 2. The Camp Director of the camp, with the Executive Director, reserves the right to determine the degree of punishment (i.e. Incident Reports, suspension, expulsion) 3. The Executive Director has the right to request full payment for total replacement and/or monetary reimbursement for repairs and/or replacement of broken/destroyed objects resulting from a deliberate or accidental breakage. This includes center equipment, school items, and children/staff personal belongings. 4. Field trips are a privilege. The Camp Director of the camp reserves the right to withhold a child from attending a field trip. 5. The Camp Director of the camp reserves the right to request that a child s parent accompany him/her while attending a field trip. 6. The Executive Director reserves the right to require counseling and/or psychological testing. 23

24 BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - CONTINUED OFFENSES The following lists are examples of SOME of the offenses for which a child may receive an Incident Report, suspension, or expulsion, depending on the circumstances and severity surrounding the offense. INCIDENT REPORTS Leaving the designated area that ABC Care is utilizing at that time. Throwing rocks or snowballs Failure to refrain from hurting another (pinching, pushing, punching, biting, kicking, etc...) Using vulgar language, verbally or in written form Showing disrespect to another person (child or staff member) Improper use of equipment, materials, or furniture SUSPENSIONS WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION Failure of parent(s) to attend a parent conference or adhere to its recommendations Theft/Robbery Use or possession of tobacco or firearms Arson/lighting matches Assault and battery of a staff member Violent behavior which creates a substantial danger to persons or property Possession of a real or look-a-like weapon Destruction and vandalism of school or personal property Fire alarm misuse Harassment Insubordination (disobeying a directive from a Camp Director or camp counselor) Gambling for money Lack of required immunizations or health inventories Sexual activity or indecent exposure 24

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26 2010 Summer Camp Manual PARENT MANUAL POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM I have read the ABC Care, Inc. Summer Camp Parent Manual and agree to abide by the requirements and policies as set forth by ABC Care, Inc. and give permission for my child/ren to participate in all activities. A mediator will settle all disputes. Please list your child/ren s names below: Parent Signature Date 26

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28 2010 Summer Camp Manual PERMISSION TO TREAT FORM I,, give ABC Care, Inc. permission to provide routine health care (first aid/cpr), procedures according to the Health Procedures List attached. I understand that all necessary precautions will be taken by ABC Care, Inc. for the safety of my child/ren and that I will be contacted in the case of an emergency. Please list your child/ren s names below: Parent Signature Date I,, hereby give permission for ABC Care, Inc. Camp to administer the following over-the-counter medications if the site director deems it necessary. Dosages will be administered according to directions on the bottle. Headache- Tylenol Upset stomach- Pepto Bismol Diarrhea- Imodium AD Menstrual cramps- Motrin Poison Ivy- Calamine lotion or Cortaid Please list your child/ren s names below: Parent Signature Date 28

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30 2010 Summer Camp Manual TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION I,, give ABC Care, Inc. permission to transport my child/ren by certified school bus service and/or ABC Care, Inc. van to and from all field trips, and between all ABC Care, Inc. summer camps. Your signature on this blanket permission slip allows your child/ren to attend scheduled field trips and/or ABC Care, Inc. summer camp locations for the weeks registered. In case of emergency such as a natural disaster or national emergency, your signature on this blanket permission slip allows your child/ren to be transported by a Maryland certified bus company or ABC Care, Inc. staffer vehicle to the nearest disaster relief shelter. ABC Care, Inc. will notify parents/guardians of children s emergency location via telephone call. The emergency telephone number (s) we use to contact parents/guardians are listed on the child s emergency form. I understand that all necessary precautions will be taken by ABC Care, Inc. for the safety of my child/ren Parent Signature Date Reminder: Children are required to wear their camp T-shirt on field trip days. Also, ensure your child/ren have a disposable lunch in a plastic bag with two box drinks and wear appropriate clothing as well as appropriate shoes. Thank you. 30

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32 2010 Summer Camp Manual PUBLICITY/PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RECORDING RELEASE From time to time our program may involve photographing, video recording, interviewing by an outside source, and other publicity pictures of the children in our program. It is required by our licensing agent, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, that parents/guardians grant permission for this type of publicity. Please circle your choice: I DO / DO NOT grant permission for my child/ren to be photographed, video recorded, or interviewed for: (please check your choices) Yearbook page ABC Care Internet Site Newspaper In-house speakers/field trips Scrapbooks for camps Parent Signature Date 32

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54 2010 Summer Camp Manual ADDITIONAL WEEKS REQUEST FORM Name of Child: Age: Home Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Grade Entering in the Fall: Parent s/guardian s Name: Mother s Employer and Phone #: Father s Employer and Phone #: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please mark a check next to the weeks you wish to add: Dates Camp add add add add add add add add add add add add ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT: NO WEEKS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED OR DELETED AFTER MONDAY, MAY 24, YOU WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKS AFTER THE TUITION DUE DATE, TUITION IS DUE WITH THIS FORM. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Parent s/guardian s Signature Date Please return to the Site Director or mail to the following address or fax to : ABC Care, Inc Patapsco Road Finksburg, MD

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56 Referral Program Membership Referrals This summer will be an exciting one at ABC Care. Why not enjoy it with your friends? If you know of a potential new family who is not enrolled in ABC Care, please submit their contact information using the form below. If your referral joins ABC Care Summer Camp this year, you will receive up to a $50 reward. Maximum of 3 rewards per family. You must be a current registered family with your 2010 tuition paid in full when the referred member joins. Upon full payment by your referral, the referring family will receive their reward. *Reward must be used this year at our ABC Care Summer Camps Referral Form Your Information Your Full Name: Your Phone Number: Child s Name Attending: Camp Your Child Attends: Date Submitted: Information for Individual/Family you are Referring: First Name: Last Name: Address: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: This Phone # is their: Home Work Other Best Time to Contact: Notice: Referral must be turned in at time of camp registration payment. 56