REGISTRATION!! SATURDAY, MAY 6 9:00AM-12:00PM at the Slater Park Pavilion

THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION S FOR AGES 6-13 REGISTRATION!! SATURDAY, MAY 6 9:00AM-12:00PM at the Slater Park Pavilion This brochure is available on www.pawtucketri.com See Departments / Parks & Recreation tab For updated information, photos and cancellation information visit our Facebook Page! @ Facebook.com/SlaterParkCamp 1

CAMP REGISTRATION: SLATER PARK SUMMER CAMP JULY 5, 2017 AUGUST 11, 2017 9:00AM 2:00PM Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:00AM 12 (noon) at the Slater Park Pavilion (adjacent to the carousel). o THE CAMPER MUST BE A PAWTUCKET RESIDENT The following 2 forms of residency are required including; 1. A driver s license or a picture ID verifying a Pawtucket residence AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 2. A progress report or report card received from the camper s Pawtucket school. This report shall outline the name of the camper as well as the school that he or she attended during the school s calendar year (September 2016- June 2017). If a camper goes to a Pawtucket school, the report card or progress report card along with guardian's ID with a Pawtucket address will validate Pawtucket residency. A Pawtucket parochial or charter school's report card or progress report along with a guardian's ID verifying a Pawtucket address will validate residency. IF NO PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS INDICATED, please provide documentation from the school verifying Pawtucket residency. This shall be on school letterhead. If a student attends school outside of Pawtucket, proof of residency must be furnished. If this is not noted on the document, address verification can be furnished through the school (on school letterhead) or another source to show the camper's proof of Pawtucket residency. If a child is home schooled, the State provides documentation. This along with the guardian s ID with a Pawtucket address to validate residency is acceptable. There are no exceptions. o Mail-ins are not accepted Pre-Registration is required, in person, by parent or guardian. o Please plan accordingly when determining session(s) if you are preparing a family vacation. There are a number of children awaiting the opportunity to come to camp. Forms can be printed and filled out from the following websites: o www.pawtucketri.com The first 220 children will be able to sign up for both sessions. An additional 40 campers will have the option of first or second session. Waiting lists are also available. 2

SLATER PARK SUMMER CAMP JULY 5, 2017 AUGUST 11, 2017 9:00AM 2:00PM SESSION DATES: There is a limit of 4 absences per session in order to give children on the waiting list a chance to enjoy the fun activities of the camp! (rain dates are excluded) Session 1 July 5 July 21 Session 2 July 24 August 11 Camp Fees: non-refundable $15 per session/ per camper (Lunch included) $30 for both sessions/ per camper Checks made out to: Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Day trips are an additional cost and outlined in this packet Check-in: 9:00am 9:20am (Please adhere to check in times: see Arrival and Dismissal for details) Check-out: 1:45pm-2:00pm (Please adhere to check out times: see Arrival and Dismissal for details) LUNCH: Slater Park Camp provides lunch to campers free of charge. However, you are more than welcome to send your child/children to camp with their own lunch. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: - Sunscreen - Water bottle (can be filled at the on-site water fountain), - Towel - Bathing Suit, - Insect repellent - Appropriate Shoes to play in. ** PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLOTHING YOUR CHILD WEARS DURING CAMP Campers will come home dirty and tired..we PROMISE!!! CAMP PROVIDES: Lunch, Sports and athletic supplies, arts and crafts supplies, and board games. WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP: Phones, hand-held games, toys, electronics, Ipods, or collectible cards. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS. Camp is a great time to be physically active while being social and enjoying the outdoors. We ask that all electronics be left at home in order to maximize your time and all of the activities offered at camp. 3

WHAT WE OFFER: How do we fill your children s summer with fun and memories? Slater Park Summer Camp offers recreation and sports, arts and crafts, and fun bus trips. ACTIVITIES (conducted within Slater Memorial Park): Arts & Crafts Basketball Baseball Board Games Drawing Playground Water Games Soccer Board Games Drawing Face Painting Field Games Kickball Nature Walks Field Games Street Hockey BUS TRIPS: In addition to the summer camp visits to the City s swimming pool at Veteran s Park, campers can enjoy trips to of America, EP Bowling Lanes, Sky Zone and Roger Williams Zoo (see age group schedule for dates and times). Trips require a signed permission and additional payment as noted below, with the exception of the pool. There will be supervised programs at Slater Park for those not participating in these trips. Buses leave promptly at 9:30am on these days. Prices and details are below. **(If extra money is given to children, please put in an envelope or bag to keep safe with them). VETERANS PARK POOL is free of charge. Children can enjoy the pool, along with areas to play basketball, use the fields for other sports games, and the playground. Campers return to Slater Park at 1:30pm. UNITED SKATES of AMERICA $ 10. fee. This fee includes cost of admission, bus transportation and roller skate rentals. Roller-blades or an assistance roller is an additional $4.50 fee. There are also games, laser tag and food that children can enjoy for extra fees. EAST PROVIDENCE BOWLING LANES $ 9. fee. This fee includes cost of admission, bus transportation and shoe rentals. There is, also, a snack bar for the children on premise. (This fee does not cover any items for purchase at the snack bar.) SKY ZONE $ 15. fee This fee includes admission, bus transportation and Sky Zone socks to make this a complete jumping experience!! A signed waiver is required before the trip. Your child will be active so please dress your child accordingly. Dates are outlined on the program calendar. ROGER WILLIAMS ZOO $12 fee This fee includes admission into the zoo and bus transportation only. All children are to provide their own lunch for these trips. There is a gift shop and snack bars on premise. (This fee does not cover any items for these purchases) Don t forget to pack the sunscreen! Campers return to Slater Park at 1:30pm. 4

SPECIAL DAYS AT CAMP: SLATER PARK SUMMER CAMP Crazy Hat Day is where children can get creative! They come to camp wearing a hat they have created and come up on the stage to present their creations along with a creative name for their crazy hat! Scavenger Hunt gives campers a chance to race around the fields finding items on their lists, answer riddles, and find out fun facts about their counselors! Super Hero Day with the 6-8 age group. Campers and Counselors come to camp wearing a super hero costume, even made up super heroes! They get to show us their super powers, too! Environmental Camp Days Our goal is to teach children the importance of keeping our environment healthy and clean. Campers and counselors will take part in projects relative to topics such as trash, recycling, clean water, not feeding water fowl tree and others. A hands-on science project relating to water pollution will be included to our list of activities. Our goal is to give campers a sense of ownership of the environment at this park and the planet through education and hands-on activities. Tye Dye Day gives campers a chance to bring in a white shirt or pillowcase and leave camp with a colorful creation! Funny Field Day is always a blast! The entire camp is split into four color teams. Campers can show their team spirit by wearing paint of their team color! This day gets crazy! They will find themselves getting wet by sliding down a slip n slide, potato sack races, obstacle courses, tug o war, and more! Please pay special attention to your child s attire on this day. They will be getting wet and muddy during these events. Karaoke gives campers a chance to get up on the stage and sing their favorite songs! Talent Show is on the last day of camp! Parents are more than welcome and are encouraged to come watch! This is our biggest day! Campers and counselors really bring out their crazy talents on this day! 5

Camp Policies: SLATER PARK SUMMER CAMP BEHAVIOR: The director/supervisors reserve the right to have a child sit down for a period of time if the camper s behavior interferes with operation of the group, activities, or camp. If this occurs, you may be presented with a discipline form to sign for a warning. Next occurrence results in a suspension and finally expulsion. However, depending on the situation and discussion between the supervisors and the director, a suspension or expulsion may be issued without initial warning. No refunds will be issued as a result. PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN DISCIPLINE FORMS BEFORE YOUR CHILD CAN RETURN BACK TO CAMP. FAILURE TO SIGN FORM WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM CAMP. INCLEMENT WEATHER: o INCLEMENT WEATHER PRIOR TO START OF CAMP: ** PLEASE NOTE: It is our intent to provide all campers with the full camp experience. Therefore, we monitor weather forecasts and radar before making a last minute determination. The addition of the Slater Park Pavilion helps to facilitate the full camp experience. **Notices will issued on the Facebook page no earlier than 7:45 and no later than 8:15 am, in the event of cancellations only! A child s inability to attend on a rain day does not count as a an absent day and does not have an impact on the policy as outlined on page 7 under Absenteeism Policy FACEBOOK PAGE: Slater Park Camp Check your email for notices of camp cancellations on a rainy day or heat waves. Call Slater Park Office 728-0500 x251 o INCLEMENT WEATHER DURING THE DAY: It is the intent of the Slater Park Summer Camp staff to utilize the Slater Park Pavilion and provide programming for the child until the 2 pm pick-up time. If conditions suggest early dismissal, the camp will announce this through the Facebook page as well as contacting the phone number provided. Please ensure the contact numbers (2) provided are accurate. Arrivals and Dismissals: check in and out with your counselor!! Check-in is between 8:45am-9:20am. Campers will not be able to be dropped off after this time, due to counts, lunches, and bus trips. Late arrivals are ONLY accepted if a notice is given the day before. No other exceptions. Dismissal time is between 1:45pm-2:00pm. If a camper is picked up after 2:15pm more than three times, this will result in expulsion of the camp. We are not responsible for the supervision of a camper after 2:00pm. Early Dismissals: Please make counselors aware of your child s early dismissal Please be sure to see your child s counselor at check-in and checkout for our staff to be better aware of your child s where about for safety reasons. If someone other than yourself is dismissing your child please let the counselor know. 6

All arrivals and dismissals take place at the picnic grove area by route of the playground, basketball court and animal shelter facilities (this is a ONE-WAY). To eliminate traffic and for the safety of our campers, please do not park across from the pond (you will be asked to move). ABSENTEEISM POLICY: PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT We ask that your child does not miss more than 4 days of camp in a session. If you are vacationing or have other activities planned during one of the sessions, please sign your child up for the alternate session. Please do not sign up your child for two sessions if you are aware such plans will be taking place. You will be contacted by a staff member if there should be 3 days missed from a particular session. Following 4 missed days, you will be advised that your slot will be filled after the fifth occurrence by a child awaiting an opportunity to come to camp. Keep in mind, there is no refund once you miss 5 days of camp and your child s slot is filled. CONTACT NUMBERS: You are required to provide us with a working phone number along with an additional emergency contact number. In the case of an emergency, it is detrimental that we are able to get a hold of you or someone who can pick up your child during the day. In the event we are unable to reach the contact phone numbers left on file, your child will be unable to return to camp. Questions/Concerns: If there is an issue that you would like to discuss, please speak with the age group supervisor and/or the director in person. Though Facebook is convenient, it, however, is not the best way to communicate; the page is for the use of keeping everyone informed of events and rain day cancellations. Communication of issues is best resolved in person! We are not responsible for the following: **Administering medications** **Transportation to/from home** **Guaranteed space on field trips** **Intentional wandering from camp area** **Continuation of admitting participants who do not abide by the rules and conduct proper behavior** **Injury costs or claims** **Items lost or stolen** **Supervision of child after 2:00pm** For More Information: Slater Park Office - 825 Armistice Boulevard - Pawtucket, RI 02861 401-728-0500 x251 www.pawtucketri.com www.facebook.com/slaterparkcamp 7

Like us on FaceBook Facebook.com/SlaterParkCamp or search: Slater Park Camp Community Organization On our page you will find Postings for rain cancellations, camp events, reminders, photos, etc.!! 8

Ages 6-8 2017 Slater Park Camp Calendar - Session 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday July 3 4 5 WELCOME Campers!! Join us in Ice Breaker Games *Guess how many?? Soccer! 6 Scavenger Hunt! Poster Board Contest! Nature Walk 7 Crazy Hat Day 10 BOOKS ARE WINGS Tennis Baseball ARTS & CRAFTS 11 Sports Team Day Relay Races 12 Environmental Day Kick Ball 13 14 TWIN DAY Home Run Derby 17 Tye-Dye Day & Sidewalk Chalk 18 Crazy Sock Day! 19 FuNnY field DaY! 20 Ages 9-13 Session 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 21 AM - Track & Field! PM - Karaoke & COMEDY Show! Last AWARDS of Session 1! July 3 4 6 WELCOME Campers!! Join us in Ice BreakerGames! ----------------------------------------------- Guess how Many??? Soccer 7 Scavenger Hunt! Poster Board Contest! Nature Walk 8 Crazy Hat Day 10 11!! Sky Zone waiver due!! Sports Team Day 12 Environmental Day Kick Ball 13 COSMIC BOWLING $ 9 14 TWIN DAY Home Run Derby Relay Races 17 18 Crazy Sock Day! 19 FuNnY field DaY! 20 $15 Waiver must be completed by 7/11 21 Dress COUNTRY Day PM - Karaoke & COMEDY Show! Last AWARDS of Session 1! 9

Ages 6-8 2017 Slater Park Camp Calendar Session 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday July 24 WELCOME Campers!! Join us in Ice Breaker Games! *Guess the # Jar* 25 80s Day!! 26 Flag Football ------------------------- FIELD GAMES 27 NATURE Scavenger Hunt! 28 CRAZY HAIR DAY JULY 31 SUPER HERO DAY Tennis Baseball Arts & Crafts AUGUST 1 Career Day -------------- 2 Environmental Day BasketBall 3 9:30 1:30 $12 4 Minute TO Win It & AUGUST 7 Playground visit Water Games 8 Dress like a Pirate! ARRRRRRR -------------- *Guess How Many * 9 Birthday Party Celebrations! 10 Ages 9-13 Session 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11 TALENT SHOW!! Final Awards! July 24 WELCOME Campers!! Join us in Ice Breaker Games! 25!! Sky Zone waiver due!! 80s Day!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Flag Football ------------------------- FIELD GAMES 27 NATURE Scavenger Hunt! 28 CRAZY HAIR DAY JULY 31 AUGUST 1 $15 Waiver must be completed by 7/25 2 Environmental Day BasketBall 3 9:30 1:30 $12 4 Minute TO Win It & AUGUST 7 8 Dress like a Pirate! ARRRRRRR ------------------------------------------------- *Guess the # Jar* 9 Birthday Party Celebrations! 10 COSMIC BOWLING $ 9 11 TALENT SHOW!! Final Awards! 10

PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION SLATER PARK CAMP APPLICATION 2017 Completed by Representative at point of registration Reg# ISSUED BY: SESSION 1 2 1 and 2 AMOUNT PAID: $15 $30 Cash Check # (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY BELOW) Check is made out to Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Participants Name LAST FIRST Gender: M CAMPER S AGE (AS OF JULY 1) DATE of BIRTH; / / F PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME RELATIONSHIP TO CAMPER PAWTUCKET, RI Address STREET ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER ADD L PHONE NUMBER ** ALTERNATE CONTACT NAME, IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY ** RELATIONSHIP TO CAMPER ALTERNATE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ** ALTERNATE CONTACT IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND CAMP ** *** IF PHONE NUMBERS ARE NOT RELIABLE, *** CHILDREN CAN NOT TAKE PART IN THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Please note: PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION CAMP IS FOR PAWTUCKET RESIDENTS ONLY 11

CAMPER S NAME: provide your initials in the approve or disapprove locations below Please MEDICAL INFORMATION - Required for all campers *NON-DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN DIMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM WITH NO REFUND* Any Physical Difficulties: NO YES,,,if yes explain: Any Medical Conditions: : NO YES,,,if yes explain: Allergies: Please check all that apply and explain: Food Medicine Animals Environmental Please explain: Please explain the procedure should a reaction occur: Will the child have medication brought to camp YES NO What is the medication being brought to camp? (Please note that the camp staff is not responsible for administering medications) AUTHORIZATION OF TREATMENT I hereby give my permission to the personnel selected by the camp director to order treatment and necessary transportation for my child if needed. In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my permission to the City of Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Directors to act on my behalf. APPROVE DISAPPROVE PHOTO RELEASE We have created a Facebook Page as a communication tool for parents and the camp, in addition for parents and their children. This page can be found at Slater Park Camp. I recognize that photos of the summer camp participants may be used to promote the summer program for the Summer Camp Facebook page, the Parks & Recreation seasonal booklet and various newspaper articles and/or pictures. APPROVE DISAPPROVE DAY TRIPS / TRAVEL I give permission for my child to travel to field trip destinations as outlined in the summer camp calendar by school bus. I understand that I will be informed of any changes made to the field trip schedule. I understand that if I disapprove for my child to not attend or do not pay for a specific trip, there will be supervised activities for my child at Slater Memorial Park. USA SKATES (all ages) APPROVE DISAPPROVE R.W. Zoo (all ages) APPROVE DISAPPROVE EP Lanes (ages 9-13) APPROVE DISAPPROVE **additional waiver required for Sky Zone (ages 9-13) APPROVE DISAPPROVE Veteran s Pool:: I understand that the Slater Park Summer Camp includes activities at Veteran s Park Pool. I give permission for my child to participate in these water activities included in the Slater Park Summer Camp program. APPROVE DISAPPROVE I have read and hereby agree to adhere to camp rules and responsibilities and give my child permission to participate in all activities for the Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Summer Camp season. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date 12