DARC 2017 SUMMER TEEN CAMP

DARC 2017 SUMMER TEEN CAMP Based out of Bell Tavern 110 Bell Tavern Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335 (NOTE: THE CAMP WILL MEET IN THE PAVILIONS LOCATED TOWARD THE BACK OF THE PARK NEAR THE TENNIS COURTS WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO UTILIZE THE BACK PARKING LOT FOR DROP OFF AND PICK UP.) June 19 th thru August 18 th Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium 114 Bell Tavern Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-269-9260 Weather Line: 610-269-6540 Fax: 610-269-9264 www.darc.info MAKE SURE YOU READ & SIGN CAMP CONTRACT ON PAGE 4

Regular Camp Hours 9:00AM to The regular hours for the DARC Teen 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 Teen 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 Pavilions at Bell Tavern which allows us adequate coverage during light rain. In the case of extreme weather conditions (thunderstorms, lightning, etc.) we can access the East Caln Twp. Building to take cover indoors until the inclement weather passes. 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 Teen 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 Teen 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 encouraged to send your child with a snack and an extra drink. DARC DOES NOT PROVIDE SNACK OR DRINK. Make sure all belongings are marked with your child s name. PAGE 2

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. Bell Tavern Location Address is 110 Bell Tavern Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. The camp will meet in the pavilion areas located toward the back of the park (near the tennis courts). Contact Information If you have to reach a camper (or camp staff) 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! PAGE 3 If providing your child with spending money for food, souvenirs, etc., we recommend sending $10 each day. *Spending money is not required*

Summer 2017 Dear Parents, Thank you for your interest and participation in the Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium (DARC) 2017 Summer Teen Camp Program. The program has grown 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 eleven to fourteen (going into 6 th, 7 th, & 8 th grade). 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 & return the ENTIRE PAGE to the DARC Office (114 Bell Tavern Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335) or turn into the counselors on the first day you attend camp. Thank you! DARC SUMMER TEEN CAMP CONTRACT I, along with my child, have read through the DARC Teen Camp Handbook and the Policy Agreement found on the back of the registration form. In addition to the policies and procedures of the DARC Teen 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

DOWNINGTOWN AREA RECREATION CONSORTIUM 114 Bell Tavern Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-269-9260 Fax 610-269-9264 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.

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) Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #: Parent Signature:

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #1 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 **EARLY DEPARTURE** 9:45am 8:00am Eastern State Penitentiary Sea Isle City, NJ Bell Coach Bus Tavern Waivers For Thursday Arrive at Finish Tour of Pack up and travel Bell Tavern Bell Tavern ready for pickup! Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary Tour Eastern State Penitentiary Tour Eastern State Penitentiary 1:00pm Finish tour 2:00pm Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern Sea Isle City, NJ Beach Day Beach Beach Day Beach Day 3:15pm Pack up and travel Bell Tavern **LATE RETURN** Approx. 6:00pm Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern 11:45am Bell Tavern 12:15pm Urban Air Trampoline Urban Air Trampoline Urban Air Trampoline All Star Baseball Academy All Star Baseball Academy ** 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. **LATE PICK-UP ON TUESDAY **DARC t-shirt must be worn on Mon., June 19 th ; Wed., June 21 st ** EARLY DROP OFF and LATE PICK-UP Wed., June 21 st Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #2 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 Review Camp Rules- Introductions- Expectations- Sports and Games Professor Hackers Mini Golf & Maze Eat lunch @ Professor Hackers Mini Golf & Maze Start Mini Golf & Maze Mini Golf & Maze 2:00pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Turkey Hill Behind the Scenes Experience Turkey Hill Behind the Scenes Experience 12:45pm start tour of Turkey Hill Experience Interactive Exhibits @ Turkey Hill Experience Travel Bell Tavern Spooky Nook Arrive at Spooky Nook Dodgeball Basketball Rock Climbing Arcade 1 Lunch@ Spooky Nook Dodgeball Basketball Arcade (1:30) Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Lunch@ Bell Tavern 1 Round 1 Arcade Exton Mall Round 1 Arcade Exton Mall 2:00pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern 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 Wed., June 28 th ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #3 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 **EARLY DEPARTURE** Review Camp 7:45am Rules- Sports and Games Introductions- NO CAMP Bushkill Falls & @ Bell Tavern Expectations- Mountain Coaster Coach Bus Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern NO CAMP NO CAMP Bushkill Falls & Mountain Coaster Small hike to the falls Maze at Bushkill Falls Roller Rink (Location TBD) Roller Rink (Location TBD) Bell Tavern 1 Bowling Palace Bowling NO CAMP NO CAMP 12:00am Lunch at Bushkill Falls 12:30am Gift Shop/Indian Museum 1:00pm Roller Rink (Location TBD) Roller Rink (Location TBD) Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bowling After last game Bell Tavern NO CAMP NO CAMP 2:00pm Start Mountain Coaster at Camel Back Mountain 3:30pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Bell Tavern NO CAMP **LATE RETURN** Approx. 6:00pm ** Remember to sign up to bring part of the LUNCH supplies for the cookout on Thursday. ** 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 Wed., July 5 th ** EARLY DROP OFF and LATE PICK-UP ON Wed., July 6 st ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #4 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 Shadyside Lincoln Financial Field Arrive at Lincoln Financial Field Start Tour 1 Lincoln Financial Field 1:30pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 9:00am Philadelphia Zoo 10:00am Arrive @ Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo Bell Tavern Bell Tavern **EARLY DEPARTURE** 8:00am Tower Rd. Beach Tower Rd. Beach, DE Beach Day Beach Beach Day Beach Day 3:15pm Pack up and travel Bell Tavern Waivers for Today 10:45am Slick Willy s (Go-Karts) 11:45am Arrive at Slick Willy s Eat Lunch before going inside Go-Kart Racing at Slick Willy s + Arcade Go-Kart Racing at Slick Willy s+ Arcade Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern **LATE RETURN** Approx. 6:00pm 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 Tues., July 11 th ; Thurs., July 13 th ** EARLY DROP OFF/LATE PICK UP ON Wed., July 13 th ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #5 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 Regal in Downingtown 10:00am Movie Starts Movie Movie After movie travel to Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 3:00pm Travel Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Lunch@ Bell Tavern 12:15pm Laser Quest 12:45pm Laser Quest Laser Quest Bell Tavern Bell Tavern ready **EARLY DEPARTURE** 8:15am Hershey park Hershey park. Hershey park Hershey park Hershey park Hershey park 3:45pm Bell Tavern **LATE RETURN** Approx. 6:00pm @ Shadyside @ Shadyside Kennett YMCA Climbing Tower Kennett YMCA Climbing Tower Kennett YMCA Climbing Tower Bell Tavern @ Bell Tavern ** 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 Wed., July 19 th ** EARLY DROP OFF/ LATE PICK UP on Wed., July 19 th Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #6 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 Regal in Downingtown 10:00am Movie Starts Movie Movie After movie travel to Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 3:00pm Travel Bell Tavern ready 9:15am Shadyside Northbrook Canoe Company Northbrook Canoe Company Get in the water @ Northbrook Canoe Company Northbrook Canoe Company Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 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 Bell Tavern *POSSIBLE LATE RETURN* Approx. 4:15pm (may vary due to length of game) Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Ozzy s Sports Fun Center Pack up and travel Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern ready for pickup! ** 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 Wed., July 26 th ** EARLY DROP OFF and LATE PICK-UP Wed., July 26 th Finish Cookout- Clean up- SUNSCREEN IS SUNSCREEN IS Bell Tavern ready for pick-up!

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #7 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 Review Camp Rules- 10:00am Introductions- Sports and Expectations- Mount Gretna Beach and Sports and Games Games Lake Crystal Cave Caverns Crystal Cave Caverns Start tour Crystal Cave Caverns Tour Crystal Cave Caverns 1:00pm Mini Golf @ Crystal Cave Mini Golf Course 2:15pm Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern @ Bell Tavern Lunch@ Bell Tavern 1 Round 1 Arcade Exton Mall Round 1 Arcade Exton Mall 2:00pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern Mount Gretna Beach and Lake Arrive Mount Gretna Beach and Lake (Head to Lake Area to Check In/Go Over Pool Rules/Swim Tests) Mount Gretna Beach and Lake Mount Gretna Beach and Lake 2:15pm Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern PA Ren Faire PA Ren Faire Camp Day (Times TBD) PA Ren Faire Camp Day (Times TBD) PA Ren Faire Camp Day (Times TBD) PA Ren Faire Camp Day (Times TBD) Travel Bell Tavern (BRING A BATHING SUIT, SUNSCREEN, &TOWEL) Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern ready for pick-up! ** 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 Thur., Aug. 3 rd ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #8 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 Review Camp Rules- Introductions- Expectations- Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Sports and Games @ Bell Tavern Bell Tavern 1 Bowling Palace Bowling Bowling After last game Bell Tavern Games and Sports @ Bell Tavern L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School (Time TBD) L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School (Time TBD) L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School (Time TBD) L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School (Time TBD) Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern 9:00am Dutch Springs Water Dutch Springs Water Dutch Springs Water Dutch Springs Water Dutch Springs Water Dutch Springs Water Leave @ 3:30pm for Bell Tavern 9:00am Black Rock Retreat Challenge Course Black Rock Retreat Challenge Course/Check In/Orientation Black Rock Retreat Challenge Course Start Challenge Course & Team Building Activities Challenge Course & Team Building Activities Challenge Course & Team Building Activities Debrief after Challenge Course 4:15pm Bell Tavern ***Return **LATE RETURN** Approx. 5:00pm Approx. 5:15pm ** 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 on Thurs., August 10 th ** EARLY DROP OFF /LATE PICK-UP ON Wed., Aug. 9 th ; Tues., Aug. 10 th (BRING A BATHING SUIT, SUNSCREEN, &TOWEL) Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern ready

BELL TAVERN PARK WEEK #9 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 Shadyside **EARLY DEPARTURE** 8:45am Elk Neck State MD 9:45am Broad Run Arrive at Finish Tour of Pack up and travel Bell Tavern @ Shadyside PRG Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Indoor Rock Climbing Indoor Rock Climbing Bell Tavern Arrive @ Elk Neck State MD Start River Program Elk Neck State Beach Eat Lunch in Pavilion upon arrival Beach Beach Day Bell Tavern Start Field Day Field Day activities Break for Pizza Lunch 1:00pm Resume Field Day activities 2:45pm Field Day wrap up Finish Cookout- Clean up- Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern Travel Bell Tavern ready 3:15pm Bell Tavern Bell Tavern ready ** 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 on Mon., August 14 th ** EARLY DROP OFF /LATE PICK-UP ON Wed., August 16 th