DARC 2016 SUMMER DAY CAMP based out of Power Play 701 Haywood Drive Exton, PA 19341 THE CAMP IS JUST BASED OUT OF THE Power Play FACILITY IT IS NOT A Ice Hockey CAMP WE SIMPLY USE THE INDOOR SPACE TO MEET THEN DEPART FOR OUR DAILY BUS TRIPS/ACTIVITIES. June 20 th thru August 12 th Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium Office 114 Bell Tavern Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-269-9260 Weather Line: 610-269-6540 Fax: 610-269-9264 www.darcinfo.com MAKE SURE YOU READ & SIGN CAMP CONTRACT ON *PAGE 4*
Camp Hours 9:00AM to The regular hours for the DARC Day Camp Program are 9:00AM to. Extended hours will be available in the mornings from 7:30 to 9:00AM and afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30PM THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR BEFORE &/OR AFTER CARE IS $35 PER WEEK. This fee is payable at the time of registration. Please make sure that you pick up a weekly schedule each Monday. Please make sure you fill out and hand in to a counselor the Pick-up Consent Form and Medication Dispensing Form prior to dropping your child off! Rainy Day Policy The Day Camp Program runs rain or shine. The staff will report each day regardless of the weather. We are lucky enough to have access to the Power Play which allows us access to an inside facility when there is inclement weather. If it rains on one of the major trip days, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled. If it is rescheduled, we will try to make it for the following day when possible. Please remember that we will do our best to make each event happen, but sometimes the weather does not cooperate or other matters intervene and all schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility. Child Drop-Off and Pick-Up Policy Attached is a copy of the Pick-Up Consent Form that we ask parents / guardians to fill out and return to the camp counselors on the first day that your child attends camp. Only persons designated on this pick up consent form will be permitted to pick up children from the Day Camp Program. If another person is to pick up your child(ren) on any particular occasion, permission must be given in writing prior to the time of pick up. All children must be signed in and out each day. Our regular program hours are 9:00AM to (unless otherwise noted on the schedule). You are responsible for drop-off and pick-up of your child(ren) at these times. We do allow a brief grace period after which the late charges will take effect. Anyone found abusing the pick-up time rule will be charged a late fee of $5.00 per every five minutes late beginning at 4:10PM (i.e. 4:10PM = $5.00 late fee, 4:15PM = $10.00 late fee, etc.) REFUSAL TO PAY THIS FEE IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE CAUSE FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE DISMISSED FROM THE PROGRAM. The late fee(s) may be paid to the counselor(s) or to the DARC Office. It will be used to compensate the counselors for the time they spend after the program has ended. Weekly Schedules Enclosed are the weekly calendars for the Day Camp Program to give you an idea of what activities are planned for this summer. Keep in mind that these are tentative and are subject to change. A more detailed weekly schedule will be distributed at camp each Monday. Please make sure that you pick up one of these and note the major trip days on your calendar. Always keep in mind that we will do our best to make each event happen, but sometimes the weather does not cooperate or other matters intervene and all schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility. Camp T-Shirts Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt which will be distributed to all new campers on Mondays. The camp T-shirt must be worn on the major trip day. Each camper will receive one t-shirt for the summer. If your child did not receive a shirt, or lost their shirt, please call the recreation office at 610-269-9260. We generally give each camp a few extra t-shirts in case you need to switch sizes. What to Bring It is recommended that each child bring a backpack each day filled with personal items such as, sunscreen, a towel, a lunch with a drink, a reusable water bottle, a hat, and swimming attire when needed. Please be advised that all participants must wear or bring along a pair of socks and closed toed shoes. There will be activities when sandals will not be appropriate. As stated above, it is recommended that you send a water bottle to camp each day. You are also welcome to send your child with a snack. Make sure all belongings are marked with your child s name. Trips
All of the planned trips which require admission will be paid for by DARC. The amount of spending money (for souvenirs, snack food, etc.) is at the discretion of each parent we recommend sending $10 each day. Spending money is not required! Whenever we go on a trip, we will be able to go the school bus to eat a packed lunch if you do not want to purchase a lunch. Reminder: The camp T-shirt must be worn on our major trip day. Please read over the weekly schedules to see if there are any special considerations for certain trips. Please check the weekly schedules and plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. We will not be responsible if your child misses the bus and there will be NO REFUNDS for the missed trip. If you know that your child will not be attending camp on any given day, please be courteous, contact the recreation office 610-269-9260 or email darc@kennett.net to let us know. Sunscreen All campers are required to bring their own sunscreen each day. They must also know how to apply the sunscreen themselves. The camp counselors will remind them to apply/reapply the sunscreen throughout the day (especially on days when the trip is to an outdoor destination) but they cannot apply it for them. We recommend that sunscreen is applied before coming to camp each day. Cell Phones Cell Phones are ONLY to be used for necessary communication with parents. Cell phones will be collected at the beginning of camp and returned before the camper leaves. If the camper needs to make a phone call they may ask the councilor to use their phones at any time but must put it back when done. Any campers that are seen using cell phones without prior approval from a counselor will have their cell phones confiscated for the remainder of the day and receive a write up.cell phones will be returned at the end of the day. Disciplinary Procedure Disciplinary problems will be handled with a three strikes and you are out procedure. Violations that relate to the behavior and do not endanger the safety of themselves or others will be handled as follows: 1) 1 st Offense: A verbal warning will be issued to the child and a written incident report will be issued to the parents. 2) 2 nd Offense: A second incident report will be written, meeting with parents and appropriate staff, and a oneday suspension from the following day of camp. 3) 3 rd Offense: A third incident report will be written, meeting with parents and appropriate staff, and dismissal from the program without refund. Those violations that are more serious in nature and/or endanger the safety and well being of the child, other children, or the staff are grounds for immediate suspension and/or permanent dismissal from the program. Such offences are at the discretion of the Executive and Assistant Director and are final. No refunds are given to dismissed children. Power Play Facility (NOTE: THIS IS A NEW LOCATION THIS SUMMER!) Address is 701 Haywood Drive Exton, PA 19341. The camp will meet in the indoor down stairs birthday party room. THE CAMP IS JUST BASED OUT OF THE Power Play FACILITY IT IS NOT A Ice Skating Camp WE SIMPLY USE THE INDOOR SPACE TO MEET THEN DEPART FOR OUR DAILY BUS TRIPS/ACTIVITIES. ALL DROP OFF & PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE Power Play FACILITY. Contact Information If you have to reach a camper during camp hours, please call the DARC Office at 610-269-9260 or email darc@kennett.net. We will relay the message onto the counselors for you. Please DO NOT call the township buildings or any destinations of our day trips! If providing your child with spending money for food, souvenirs, etc., we recommend sending $10 each day. *Spending money is not required*
Summer 2015 Dear Parents, Thank you for your interest and participation in the Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium (DARC) 2015 Summer Day Camp Program. The program has grown in popularity over the past few summers with the continued support of the municipalities within the Downingtown Area School District. The goal of the program is to provide safe, exciting, fun filled summer activities for youth between the ages of seven to eleven. To achieve an enjoyable summer, we have some exciting activities and trips planned. Please read this handbook carefully, along with the youth attending the camp, and should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. You may call us at 610-269-9260 or email darc@kennett.net. Let s have a safe, enjoyable and fun-filled summer at camp! Sincerely, The DARC Staff Please read the following contract, along with the Policy Agreement found on the back of the registration form. Sign and return the ENTIRE PAGE to the DARC Office (114 Bell Tavern Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335) or turn it into the counselors on the first day you attend camp. Thank you! DARC SUMMER DAY CAMP CONTRACT I, along with my child, have read through the DARC Day Camp Handbook and the Policy Agreement found on the back of the registration form. In addition to the policies and procedures of the DARC Day Camp, I agree to: 1. Treat fellow campers, counselors, and other DARC Staff with respect and kindness. I understand that bad language, harassment, and fighting WILL NOT be tolerated. 2. Listen to the camp counselors and remain within the camp boundaries that will be explained to me. I will remain within these designated areas and remain within eyesight of counselors to insure my safety. 3. Accept responsibility and consequences for my own actions. I understand that DARC has a 3- strike and you re out policy and if I do not abide by the rules, I am placing my privilege of camp in jeopardy, especially if my actions infringe upon the safety of others or inhibit others from the ability to enjoy the program. I understand and intend to abide by all policies and regulations. I further understand that any violations of this policy are grounds for dismissal from the program. (If you have more than one child in the program, please have them sign this form as well) Child s Name (Print) X Child s Signature Parent s Name (Print) X Parent s Signature PAGE 4
114 Bell Tavern Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-269-9260 www.darc.info Please complete the Pick Up Consent Form and the Medication Dispensing Form (if necessary) and return this ENTIRE sheet to the site leader on the first day of camp. PLEASE PRINT Pick Up Consent Form Date: Name of Child/Children: Site of Program: Please list names of adults who have permission to pick up your children: Name(s) Phone# Signature of Parent or Guardian: X Printed Name: Medication Dispensing Form Child s Name: Address: Parent(s) Name(s) & Contact Info: Daytime Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Info: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: Dr. Name: Dr. Phone Number: Type of Medication: Dispensing Information: All medication must be in original container with Dr. s orders listed.
www.darc.info ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF SUMMER CAMP SUN SCREEN POLICY THIS IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE DOWNINGTOWN AREA RECREATION CONSORTIUM (DARC) SUMMER CAMP POLICY Every morning before starting an activity make sure the campers put sun screen on. Sun screen should be reapplied after snacks, lunch or scheduled bathroom breaks. Any time on water field trips or water days make sure to reapply sunscreen. NO STAFF may apply sunscreen to a camper. All campers that need help with sunscreen must ask a buddy for help. Do not let campers borrow sunscreen from another camp, campers may have an allergy to the sunscreen and it s not fair to the parents who buy sunscreen for their child to keep having to buy new sunscreen all the time. NO REFUND will be given for camp days missed due to excessive sun burn I understand that this Policy is intended to serve as a guide to DARC s policies. Also I understand that my camper will participate in outdoor activities where sun can be an issue and it is the camper s responsibility to apply sun block. I acknowledge that I have read the information herein and understand the policy. I also understand that the statements contained in this Policy. Date: Camper s Name: (please print) Street Address: City: State: Zip: Parent Phone #: Parent Name (PRINTED) Parent Signature: X
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #1 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 Review Camp *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING Rules- SUIT, SUNSCREEN, & Introductions- TOWEL) Expectations- 9:00am Marsh Bell USS Creek State Tavern Philadelphia Zoo New Jersey Battle Ship 10:30am Start tour of USS New Jersey Battle Ship USS New Jersey Battle Ship Lunch on USS New Jersey Battle Ship USS New Jersey Battle Ship Power Play Travel Marsh Creek State SUNSCREEN IS APPLIED) Marsh Creek State (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) Marsh Creek State Marsh Creek State SUNSCREEN IS APPLIED) Marsh Creek State 3:15pm Pack up and travel 10:00am Arrive @ Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Power Play Power Play ready 10:30am Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game Ballpark 12:05pm Reading Fightin Phils Game Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game *POSSIBLE LATE RETURN* Approx. 4:15pm (may vary due to length of game) ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn on Friday, June 22 th, June 23 rd ** EARLY DROP OFF /LATE PICK-UP ON Thurs., June 23 rd Shadyside 10:30am Northbrook Canoe Company Northbrook Canoe Company Get in the water @ Northbrook Canoe Company Northbrook Canoe Company Power Play Tentatively Sports & Games ready
DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #2 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 Review Camp Rules- *POOL DAY* Introductions- (BRING A BATHING SUIT, Expectations- SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) 9:00 to Bell Tavern 9:45am Bell Shadyside French Creek Tavern State Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary Tour Eastern State Penitentiary Tour Eastern State Penitentiary 1:00pm Finish tour Power Play Travel Sports & Games Sports & Games @ Bell Tavern PRG Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Indoor Rock Climbing Indoor Rock Climbing Power Play Travel Power Play Sports & games @ Shadyside 11:30pm The Works 1 Arrive at The Works Ballacity/Arcade @ The Works Power Play Power Play (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) 3:15pm Power Play 10:30am Lancaster Arrive at Lancaster Have Lunch Go into Lancaster Lancaster Power Play Sports & Games ready ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn on June 29 th, July 1 st
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING SUIT, 9:45am the SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) NO CAMP Broad Run Franklin Institute French Creek State Hickory NO CAMP Sports & Games @ Broad Run SUNSCREEN IS APPLIED Arrive at Franklin Institute SUNSCREEN IS APPLIED) Sports & Games NO CAMP 11:45am Broad Run Lunch (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) Milky Way Farm NO CAMP NO CAMP 1 Grand Slam in Malvern Grand Slam in Malvern (1:00-3:00pm) 12:15pm IMAX Movie @ Franklin Institute Tour of Franklin Institute SUNSCREEN IS APPLIED) Milky Way Farm Milky Way Farm NO CAMP NO CAMP Grand Slam in Malvern (1:00-3:00pm) 3:00pm Power Play Power Play Power Play 3:15pm back to Power Play Power Play Travel back to Power Play NO CAMP ready for pick-up! ready for pick-up! ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn wed. July 6 th ready for pick-up!
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #4 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 Review Camp *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING SUIT, Rules- 9:45am SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) Introductions- Bell Harrisburg Expectations- Tavern Marsh Creek 10:00am Indian Echo Cave Indian Echo Cave Arrive at Indian Echo Cave for Lunch 1 Start tour Indian Echo Cave Power Play Travel To Harrisburg Harrisburg Harrisburg Harrisburg Leave Power Play Power Play Start Police/Fire Company show Police/Fire Company Show Lunch at Bell Tavern Pavilions Sports and Games at Bell Tavern Sports and Games at Bell Tavern 3:30pm Power Play State Marsh Creek State Marsh Creek State (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) Marsh Creek State Marsh Creek State Marsh Creek State 3:15pm Power Play ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn Tues. July 12 th, Wed. July 13 th & Fri. July 15 th ** EARLY DROP OFF /LATE PICK-UP ON Fri., July 15 th Crayola Factory Crayola Factory Arrive at Crayola Factory 1-1:00pm Crayola Factory Finish Tour of Crayola Factory Power Play Power Play *POSSIBLE LATE RETURN* Approx. 4:15pm (may vary due to traffic)
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #5 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 Review Camp *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING SUIT, Rules- SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) Introductions- Hawk Expectations- Broad Bell Tavern Lancaster Mountain Run County Community Hickory Pool 10:45am Laser Dome Laser Dome Laser Dome Laser Dome Power Play Power Play 10:30am Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Travel Sports & Games @ Bell Tavern PRG Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Indoor Rock Climbing Indoor Rock Climbing Power Play Travel Power Play Lancaster County Community Pool Lancaster County Community Pool (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) Lancaster County Community Pool Lancaster County Community Pool Lancaster County Community Pool 3:15pm Power Play Hawk Mountain Start Raptor Program Lunch after hour program is over on ridge 1:30pm Power Play Power Play Sports and Games ready ready ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn Tues., July 19 th, Fri., July 22 nd ready for pickup! See pg. 4
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #6 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 Rules- *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING SUIT, SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) Briar Bush Nature Regal in Spooky French Creek Center (BBNC) Downingtown Nook State 10:30pm Arrive at BBNC Start Hike + Animal Program Hike + Animal Program BBNC 1:00pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Sports & Games @ Bell Tavern Sports & Games 3:30pm Power Play 10:00am Movie Starts Movie Movie After movie travel to Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 3:00pm Travel 10:30am Arrive at Spooky Nook Dodgeball Basketball Rock Climbing Arcade 1 Lunch@ Spooky Nook Dodgeball Basketball Arcade (1:30) Power Play (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) 3:15pm Power Play Adventure Aquarium Adventure Aquarium Arrive at Adventure Aquarium Adventure Aquarium Finish Tour of Adventure Aquarium Power Play Power Play ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn Fri., July 29 th ready See pg. 4
9:00 to DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #7 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 Review Camp *POOL DAY* (BRING A BATHING SUIT, Rules- **EARLY SUNSCREEN, & TOWEL) Introductions- DEPARTURE** Expectations- 8:45am Marsh Creek 9:45am Dutch Wonderland State Broad Wolf Sanctuary Run Sports & Games @ Broad Run 10:00am Start Tour 10:00am Enter Dutch Wonderland Marsh Creek State Broad Run Sports & Games @ Broad Run Sports & Games @ Broad Run Broad Run 1 Bowling Palace Bowling Wolf Sanctuary Wolf Sanctuary 1 Shadyside Shadyside Dutch Wonderland Dutch Wonderland Dutch Wonderland Marsh Creek State (Head to pool area. Check in. Go over pool rules. Swim tests.) Marsh Creek State Marsh Creek State Sports & Games @ Broad Run Broad Run 1:30pm Bounce U Bounce U Bowling Sports & Games @ Shadyside Dutch Wonderland Marsh Creek State Bounce U After last game Power Play 3:30pm 3:00pm 3:15pm Power Play 3:30pm ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn Wed. August 3 rd ** EARLY DROP OFF /LATE PICK-UP ON Tues., August 2 nd See pg. 4
DARC 2016 DAY CAMP based out of Power Play in Exton WEEK #8 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 9:00 to Crystal Cave Caverns 10:00am Elmwood Zoo Regal in Downingtown 8:45am Sahara Sam s Turkey Hill Experience Crystal Cave Caverns Start tour Elmwood Zoo 10:00am Movie Starts 10:15am Check in at Sahara Sam s 10:30am Arrive at Turkey Hill Experience Crystal Cave Caverns Tour Elmwood Zoo Movie Sahara Sam s Turkey Hill Experience Crystal Cave Caverns 1 Elmwood Zoo Movie Sahara Sam s 1 Lunch@ Turkey Hill Experience 1:00pm Mini Golf @ Crystal Cave Mini Golf Course 2:15pm Power Point Ice Travel Elmwood Zoo Power Point Power Point After movie travel to Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 3:00pm Travel Power Play Leave Sahara Sam s for Power Play Power Play Power Play Tentatively Turkey Hill Experience Power Play ready ready ready ** Each day bring a backpack filled with personal items such as sunscreen, a towel, a bagged LUNCH with a drink, snack, water bottle, & a bathing suit (if needed). ** You may want to send a small amount of in case we are somewhere they can buy a snack (or send one with your child). DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. **DARC t-shirt must be worn Tues. August 9 th, Thur., August 11 th ready for pickup! See pg. 4