Camp Acoma Guidelines

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1 Camp Acoma Guidelines We are so excited for Camp Acoma! Please review the following information and policies prior to the beginning of your camp session. Camp Hours 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (see Extended Day section below for wraparound care options) Arrival and Dismissal Locations Arrival and dismissal for Bears, Adventure & Leaders in Training (LIT) campers will take place on the playground adjacent to the parking lot. Cubs campers should be dropped off and picked up directly from the pre-k classrooms. In the event of rain, see indoor locations below. Camp Acoma takes full use of Blake s facilities and rolling acres at both the Hopkins & Wayzata campuses. The locations indicated below are for drop-off/pick-up if it is raining, indoor activities and where belongings are kept throughout the day. Please allow extra time on your first day. Rain Drop Off/Pick Up: Hopkins Campus (June 18 July 20) Cubs (ages 4 5, entering Pre-K & Kindergarten) Pre-K Room: Enter the main Lower School entrance. Pre-K room is on the immediate right, down the stairs. Bears, Adventure & LIT (ages 5 13, entering K 7 th grade) Lower School Playground or Lower School Classrooms: Enter the main Lower School entrance (door #16). Extended Day (ages 4 11, entering Pre-K 5 th grade) Lower School Playground or Extended Day (Room 109): Enter via the courtyard off of the carpool lane between the Lower School and the theater. Room 109 is off the courtyard on your right (door #12). Rain Drop Off/Pick Up: Wayzata, Highcroft Campus (July 23 August 3) Cubs (ages 4 5, entering Pre-K & Kindergarten) Pre-K Room: Enter the main Highcroft Lower School entrance (upper parking lot). Pre-K is on your immediate right. Bears, Adventure & LIT (ages 5 13, entering K 7 th Grade) Playground & Main Floor Classrooms: Enter the main Highcroft Lower School entrance (upper parking lot). Rooms are straight ahead. Extended Day (ages 4 11, entering Pre-K 5 th grade) Playground & First Grade Classrooms: Enter the main Highcroft Lower School entrance (upper parking lot). Rooms are straight ahead. 1

2 Construction Update Blake has begun a major, multi-year construction project on the Hopkins campus. During this time, Camp Acoma will continue to operate at the highest standards of efficiency and safety and will provide a warm and welcoming environment for all children and families. Once projects are underway, visit for the most up-to-date information. We are very excited about the improvements that are being made on campus! Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures Parents must sign their campers in and out each day with the camp director or counselor. If someone other than a parent/guardian plans to pick up your child on a regular basis, inform your child s counselor or the camp director. If someone other than a parent will be picking up your child up on an irregular basis (such as going home with a friend), alternate pick-up details must be provided in writing and given to your child s counselor on the same date that the change will occur. Extended Day & Other Blake Camps Extended Day is offered from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. before camps and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Late pick-ups will be assessed a fee. Camp Acoma counselors escort campers to other Blake activities, including Extended Day in the afternoon. If a child is coming to Acoma from another Blake camp, their staff will escort the child to Acoma. However, enrollment in other camps does create potential conflicts with field trips (please see Field Trips below). If you would like to add Extended Day to your child s camp schedule, please contact the camp director. Medical Guidelines Any medication needed while at camp should be indicated in the camper s online account information. If medical needs have changed since registration, login to your online account and amend the camper information or contact the Director of Summer at Blake prior to the start of camp with any changes/concerns. Blake School guidelines are followed in case of illness or discomfort. A camper who becomes ill while at camp will be made comfortable and assessed for symptoms. A parent or emergency contact will be asked to pick up children with symptoms that indicate contagiousness or prevent the camper from participating in activities. Children who have had a fever of 100 degrees or higher or have experienced vomiting or diarrhea should remain out of camp until they have been symptom free for 24 hours. Parents will be asked to pick up children with lice. Children are to be free of nits and lice before returning to camp. 2

3 Camper Code of Conduct Camp Acoma welcomes all families and children and provides a safe and respectful camping environment that honors Blake s core values of respect, love of learning, integrity and courage. Summer at Blake and Camp Acoma encourage high standards of behavior rooted in an environment of welcome, safety and respect. Campers must be with their counselors at all times. Summer at Blake reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to deny any camper the opportunity to participate in camp if the child's social conduct or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory by the camp administration. Absence If your child will be absent or you need to get in touch with your child during the camp day, please contact the Director of Summer at Blake at or summer@blakeschool.org. Field Trips Field trips may be half or full day depending on the excursion. Combining Acoma with other Blake camps does create potential conflicts with field trips. Buses can depart as early as 8:45 a.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. All field trip details are noted in session communications. Conflicts with field trips may arise if your child is enrolled in other Blake camps or courses. Please communicate your preferences with the Camp Director and notify the instructor of the other camp/course if your child will be missing any Summer at Blake activities. Personal Property Camper property, such as helmets, water bottles and changes of clothing, should be labeled with the child s first and last name. Lost and Found is located in the Camp Acoma office until camp concludes. Camp Acoma is not responsible for missing items. Personal Sports Equipment (Skating & Biking Dates will be noted in session communications) If parents elect to have their children participate in ice skating or biking/scooting choices, children must bring their own equipment. A helmet is required for both activities and should be of good fit and condition (skating & hockey helmets are welcome for skating but not required). Bike and skate gear must be in good working condition and appropriate for the camper s age, size and ability. Camp Acoma is not responsible for any missing items. Electronics Policy Cell phones, music devices, electronic games and other technology-based items are not used during the camp day and should be left at home. Camp Acoma is not responsible for any missing items. 3

4 Spare Clothing All campers should bring a complete set of clothing (socks, underwear, shorts, shirt and sweatshirt/light jacket) in a plastic bag the first day of camp that is labeled with the child s first and last name. These items may be left at camp. Weather Plans Unsafe temperatures or weather conditions will result in outside activities being shortened or brought inside. Children should arrive wearing clothing appropriate for the day s weather, including rain gear. Lunch and Snacks All campers will need to bring a nut-free/safe bag lunch with their name marked clearly. Acoma Bears, Adventure & LIT Campers should also pack an afternoon snack and water bottle each day. Camp Acoma provides a mid-morning snack for all campers and an afternoon snack for Cubs campers. Beverages and snacks are provided during field trips. Special treats are provided in moderation. All snacks and cooking activities at Camp Acoma are nut-free/safe. Birthdays We love celebrating your child s special day with great joy & song. If you would like to make any arrangements, please contact the camp director. Biking Biking is an optional activity at Camp Acoma. Campers will need a bike (or scooter), a helmet of proper fit and condition, and closed-toe shoes in order to participate in this activity. Biking will be available for Cubs campers throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Bears & Adventure campers on the Wayzata campus only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All biking dates are subject to change. Camp Acoma is not responsible for any missing items. Ice Skating Ice Skating is an optional activity at Camp Acoma on the Hopkins campus. Campers will need ice skates, a helmet of proper fit and condition (helmet with facemask is recommended but not required), long pants, long sleeves, socks and gloves/mittens in order to participate in this activity. Ice skating will be available on the Hopkins campus only. All ice skating dates are subject to change. Camp Acoma is not responsible for any missing items. Children do not need prior ice skating experience to participate in this activity. 4

5 Camp Acoma Checklist Children should bring the following items on the first day that are labeled with the camper s first and last name and can be left at camp: Sunscreen of family s choice (please apply prior to camp and we will continue to apply throughout the day) Water bottle (should be taken home for cleaning as needed and on Fridays) Plastic bag with a change of clothing socks, underwear, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt/light jacket Any medication indicated with online registration must be given to the camp director on the first day of camp unless it is pre-arranged with the director that the child keep the medication throughout the day (this includes inhalers and EpiPens) Swimsuit and towel (Bears, Adventure & LITs swim; Cubs enjoy water activities); please bring home to launder every few days Every day, campers should: Be wearing clothing appropriate for active play and the day s weather Be wearing tennis or other closed-toe shoes Have sunscreen applied prior to camp Have a filled water bottle Optional activity equipment: ice skating, biking & fishing These opportunities will be communicated at the beginning of each session. Please label all personal equipment with your child s first and last name. Ice skates in good condition and size appropriate for camper Gloves/mittens, socks, long sleeved shirt & long pants for ice skating Bike or scooter in good condition and size appropriate for camper Helmet in good condition and of proper fit is required for both biking/scooting and ice skating (helmet with facemask is recommended for ice skating but not required) Camp Acoma will provide all fishing gear 5

6 Questions or Concerns Camp Acoma strives to provide a wonderful camping experience for all children. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at or summer@blakeschool.org. Jessie Briol Director, Summer at Blake Deb Sanderson Director, Camp Acoma Cubs (ages 4 & 5) Jamie Heimer Director, Camp Acoma Bears (ages 5 8) & Camp Acoma Adventure (ages 8 10) Christyna Sherrod Director, Camp Acoma Leaders in Training (ages 10 13) 6