Essential Information 2018 CELEBRATING OUR 114 th SEASON SHORT 3-WEEK DAY CAMP OPTION Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Saturday, August 18, 2018 Application 2018 DAY CAMP OVERVIEW opens its vast overnight camping program to a limited number of Day Campers, ages 6-14, each summer All aspects of the overnight program, including all activities and trips are open to Day Campers while they are at Pok-O- MacCready DAY CAMP TUITION AND SCHEDULE Tuition for the short 3-week day camp session is $2,050 Day campers are integrated fully into all aspects of the program when they are present Day camp runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday Friday (*Note The Day Camp session begins on a Tuesday) If arriving by car, campers should be dropped off and picked up at these times See Transportation section for details on camp-provided van transportation Day campers may participate in any overnight trip or evening activity for an additional $50/night fee Included in tuition for first time campers is an invitation to stay overnight in a cabin for the final week of camp, beginning on Sunday, August 12, 2018 Returning campers can take advantage of this option for an additional $300 Other additional fees are horseback riding, which costs $300, and is offered every activity day Riding is billed at the end of the summer Please see our Terms of Enrollment on Page 4 for details on what is and is not included in tuition WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY Each day, day campers should bring: 1 small backpack 1 waterbottle 1 waterproof raincoat 1 towel 1 bathing suit 1 extra set of clothes 1 pr sneakers, 1 pr sandals 1 fleece or sweater 1 pr socks (no cotton) Weather-appropriate clothing for the day Any equipment needed for chosen activities (eg tennis racquet or hockey stick) Make sure that everything you send to camp is labeled with the camper s name in permanent ink Riding boots and a riding helmet are recommended for riders Campers interested in any type of wilderness trips should bring at least two 1-liter water bottles ( Nalgene or similar) or a 70 to 100-oz waterpack on the day of the trip Cameras, athletic equipment, fishing gear, and musical instruments may also be included if desired Day campers will have space in a cabin in which to store clothes or equipment overnight if desired TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP SCHEDULE Camp will provide transportation to and from Plattsburgh, NY, Keeseville, NY, from Tuesday, July 31 Friday, August 10, 2018 Parents will be responsible for providing transportation the last week if their children are not staying overnight Parents from nearby communities not on these routes will need to provide their own transportation for the entire session Please choose your preference on Page 4 of the application The following times and locations are subject to change and will be confirmed before the start of the session PLATTSBURGH: Melissa Penfield Park Morning Pickup: 7:45 AM Afternoon Drop-off: 6:15 PM KEESEVILLE: exit 34 Mobile Station Morning Pickup: 8:20 AM Afternoon Drop-off: 5:15 PM TURN PAGE FOR 2018 APPLICATION
By CAR Some parents choose to drop off and pick up their children by car In order to reach camp by car from the south, continue North on Rt 22 3 miles past the village of Willsboro At the log cabin on the left, take a left on Reber Road at the Pok-O- MacCready sign To reach camp from the North, take exit 33 off I-87, proceed 5 miles south on Rt 22, and turn right onto Reber Road when you see the log cabin and sign Camp is one mile down on the right Drop-off / Pick-up location and times: Junior Ball Field, in front of Dining Hall at 8:30 am and 5:00 pm ***EXCEPTIONS PLEASE READ Any deviation from the transportation details or schedule details outlined in this information packet must be cleared, in advance, through the Admissions Director, Sarah Disney Occasionally, additional fees may apply ACCREDITATION are fully accredited by the American Camp Association Visit their website (wwwacacampsorg) for more information on their discerning standards We meet all standards required by the New York State Department of Health Their Saranac Lake office has our health record on file OTHER MAILINGS In April and May, all parents will receive final mailings from the directors The mailings include all the materials you will need for final preparations for camp, including health forms Much of the information will pertain only to overnight campers, but may be of interest to you VISITING CAMP If you plan to visit camp during the summer, we prefer that you arrange to visit on Visiting Day held on August 11, 2018 It is a wonderful chance for parents to meet the directors and the senior staff, as well as see the grounds and allow campers to show off their work and accomplishments HEALTH CARE In addition to our three camp RNs, the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is only 25 minutes away in Plattsburgh, NY, and there is always a doctor on call at the Smith House Health Care Center three miles away in Willsboro CAMPER CORRESPONDENCE Our website (wwwpokomaccom) will host daily updates about camp throughout the summer, which is a great way to stay up to date on the goings on at camp The most traditional way to get in touch with campers is by US Mail Our business email address is not available for communication with campers; however, an e- mail service is available during the summer for parents to contact campers More information about this will be sent in the June 1 st mailing REFUND POLICY The Day Camp registration fee is not refundable After May 15, 2018, no portion of tuition is refundable Additionally, no refund will be granted for late arrival, early departure, withdrawal, or dismissal from camp SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships to Pok-O-MacCready are available through the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 97, Willsboro, NY 12996 Scholarship forms are available upon request in writing, though funds are in high demand CALENDAR OF EVENTS for 2017-2018 Dec 27, 2017 Jan 1, 2018Ski Week July 1 Camp Begins! July 21 Visiting Day July 22 Big MacCready Horse Show July 29 4-Weekers Depart July 31 3-Weekers and Day Campers Arrive August 11 Visiting Day August 12 Day Campers begin overnight August 12 Big MacCready Horse Show August 18 Camp Season Ends August 22-26 Alumni and Family Camp BANK ACCOUNTS Spending money is deposited in each camper s Blue Boar s Bank Account We will send our recommendations in our May Mailing, based on how long your child will be at camp, and whether s/he is a rider Bank accounts average $75 You will also be able to set a limit 2
Detach at crease to send in application form Post Office Box 397 Willsboro, NY 12996 I wish to register my child, 2018 Pok-O-MacCready Day Camp Application Please fill out application completely Date Full Name (first) (middle) (last) as a day camper at for the season of 2018 and have enclosed a non-refundable registration fee of $40000 Date of Birth / / Age as of July 1, 2018 Grade Finished Gender Has the child ever been to sleep away camp before? YES NO If Yes, where? My child will attend for: Day Camp Session: Tuesday, July 31 Friday, August 17 ($2,100) My child will stay overnight (included in Day Camp tuition for first time campers): August 12 August 18 (Free for first time campers; $300 for returning campers) A registration fee of $40000 is due immediately and is included in tuition prices Tuition must be paid in US Dollars FAMILY DATA Adult #1 Adult #2 A 10% tuition reduction given to any additional children from the same household in the same year Name in full Relationship to camper Home Address (Street) City, State, Zip, Country Home Phone Cell Phone E-mail (Please include!) Occupation and Title Business Phone Check child s residence if applicable: Electronic Mailings: Yes, I would like to receive mailings via e-mail Special Billing Name(s), if applicable Address Postal Code HORSEBACK RIDING: Every Day Additional fee of $300 Do you grant your child permission to participate in equestrian jumping activities (please circle)? YES NO Check here if you DO NOT want a Camp Portrait and Section Photo sent home ($7) Give the gift of camp! I have enclosed $ made payable to the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation to help send kids to Pok-O I first heard about through: I suggest you send an information packet to Address PAYMENT of REGISTRATION FEE: You may remit the $400 registration fee by check, payable to, or provide your complete VISA/MasterCard information here Credit card transactions will be charged 2% of the amount to cover processing fees Card # Exp Date CVC Amount $ APPLICATION NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED WHERE REQUIRED (over ) 3
TERMS OF DAY CAMP ENROLLMENT Registration is official only when this SIGNED FORM as well as a DEPOSIT of $400 has been received The balance of tuition is due on or before June 1, 2018 (sees Page 3) Tuition includes room and board for the desired session length, laundry, linens, as well as all regular camp activities, including but not limited to, wilderness trips, mountain bikes, kayaking, and all 1812 Homestead activities Also included is an invitation to attend Pok-O-MacCready overnight for the final Sunday Saturday of the session Horseback riding, the camper s Blue Boar Bank Account, Horse Show entrance fees, camp apparel, and other out-of-camp field trips are not included in tuition Transportation to and from camp is included in tuition as outlined in the TRANSPORTATION section on page 2 of this packet No refund will be granted for late arrival, early departure, withdrawal, or dismissal proudly admits children of any race, color and national or ethnic origin Pok-O-MacCready is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or forgotten items TRANSPORTATION PREFERENCE Van transportation is available Monday Friday from the following locations from Tuesday, July 31 - Friday, August 10 Vans return to the same locations at the end of each day See first page for details Please check one box Plattsburgh, NY Melissa Penfield Park I will provide my own transportation Keeseville, NY Exit 34 Mobile Station CABIN ASSIGNMENT REQUESTS: We will do out best to honor cabin requests received before June 1, 2018, but no cabin requests can be guaranteed My child s cabin requests are: PERMISSION FORM and PHOTO RELEASE (REQUIRED) I understand and certify that my child's participation at and its activities is voluntary, and I have familiarized myself with the camp's programs and activities I recognize that certain hazards and dangers are inherent in camping activities and particularly, but not limited to, the activities of horseback riding, swimming, boating, contact sports, mountain biking, ropes course, rock climbing, and wilderness hiking and canoe trips (where children may be several hours from medical services) I further acknowledge that has taken safety measures to minimize the risk of injury to camp participants and that cannot insure or guarantee that the participants, equipment, premises, and/or activities will be free of hazards, accidents, and/or injuries I give permission for my child to swim during off-site camp trips to regulated swimming areas Pok-O-MacCready campers have numerous opportunities to swim at state regulated swimming areas during the summer These areas include across Long Pond and AuSable Point Beach Each of these areas will be formally notified in advance of Camp s attendance on that day in order to prepare their on-duty lifeguards for our campers Camp will also provide one lifeguard for every 25 Pok-O-MacCready swimmers as well as non-lifeguard supervisory staff in accordance with New York State Health Code and ensure the highest level of safety If no lifeguards are provided, 1 Pok-O-MacCready lifeguard will go on duty for every 25 swimmers Initial here if you do NOT give consent I further grant permission to to photograph or videotape my child and use his or her likeness in publicity materials, including on the Summer 2017 website I acknowledge that the camp may choose to use my child s likeness in the future without notice, and that the camp may discontinue the use of any likeness without notice I am aware that my child s name and photo may be available online in an open domain available for general viewing Initial here if you do NOT give consent I hereby give my (our) consent that (Camper Name) is allowed to participate in all activities, except the following (Please initial if nothing) Parent or Guardian Signature (Signature Required) Date I certify that I have read and understand the TERMS OF ENROLLMENT above, as well as the camp s refund policy on Page 2 Parent or Guardian Signature (Signature Required) Date wwwpokomaccom Please return application form with registration fee to: Sarah Disney, Post Office Box 397, Willsboro, NY 12996 4
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