Franke Park Day Camp 2018 Advanced Camper Program

Franke Park Day Camp 2018 Advanced Camper Program Day Camp registration begins February 7.

2018 FRANKE PARK DAY CAMP ADVANCED CAMPER BROCHURE FRANKE PARK DAY CAMP REGISTRATION: Mail-In, Fax, Drop Box, Walk-In, and On-Line Registration Begins February 7, 2018 Note: All registrations will be taken at the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department MAIL-IN REGISTRATION: If registering by mail, please mail registration form(s) to: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 (ATTN: DAY CAMP REGISTRATION) PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS PHILOSOPHY The Franke Park Day Camp provides children with enjoyable experiences in a wooded setting which foster cooperation through learning, playing, working, problem solving, and socializing together. Since 1946, Franke Park Day Camp has been serving the children of this community with an emphasis on basic camping skills, nature education, and Native American Lore. ELIGIBILITY Any individual, 12-18 years of age, may register to be an Advanced Camper at Franke Park Day Camp regardless of sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability. Prior camping experience is not required. COST The registration fee is $93.00 for each Junior Leader, 12 years old, for a one week session of camp. Registration is limited to 15 Junior Leaders per session. All campers must be of minimum age by June 1, 2018. Campers (with the exception of the CITs) are limited to one camp session. Registering for more than one camp session will result in cancellation of the additional session(s) and a refund less processing fees. The registration fee is $73.00 per session for each Counselor-In-Training, 13-18 years old, attending one to four sessions of camp, or $292.00 for the summer, if attending five or more sessions of camp. Counselors-In-Training must be present at camp for at least 25 days to be eligible for the $292.00 fee. Registration is limited to 60 Counselors-In-Training per session. All Counselors-In-Training are required to submit two names of adult references, along with contact information, upon registration. Names of relatives, family members, or camp staff may not be submitted as references. If references do not pass a reference check, the registration fee will be refunded. Financial assistance is available. Please inquire about the Youth Scholarship Program upon registration. See complete information in this brochure. SPONSOR Franke Park Day Camp is sponsored by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. ADVANCED CAMPER PROGRAM Any individual, 12-18 years of age, may register to be an Advanced Camper. This group is involved in day camping, overnight camping, Native American Lore, basic camping skills, canoe instruction, nature education, ecology, conservation, camp and community service projects, social activities, and assisting the summer day camp staff. WHAT TO WEAR Advanced Campers are to wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and have a jacket, sweatshirt, raincoat and/or boots in the event of inclement weather. Since many activities will leave campers dirty, muddy, and/or wet, Advanced Campers should wear old clothes and shoes to camp at all times.

WHAT TO BRING All Advanced Campers should bring their dogtag, siderope, sack lunch (non-refrigerated), canteen or water bottle, book bag, and insect repellent each day. New campers to the program will receive a dogtag and siderope at camp. A hot meal designed to supplement their sack lunch will be provided each day except Wednesday. SESSION DATES Session 1 (June 11-15), Session 2 (June 18-22), Session 3 (June 25-29), Camp Closed (July 2-6), Session 4 (July 9-13), Session 5 (July 16-20), and Session 6 (July 23-27) CAMP SCHEDULE Junior Leaders should arrive at camp during Sessions 1, 3, and 5 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at approximately 9:00 a.m. Junior Leaders will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Junior Leaders should arrive on Wednesdays during these sessions at approximately 1:00 p.m. Junior Leaders will be dismissed after the evening program. During Sessions 2, 4, and 6, Junior Leaders should arrive at camp on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at approximately 9:00 a.m. Junior Leaders will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Three overnights for Junior Leaders registered for Sessions 2, 4, and 6, will take place on Tuesday, June 19th, July 10th, and July 24th. Participating Junior Leaders will need to be picked up on the following Wednesdays, June 20th, July 11th, and July 25th, between 7:30-8:00 a.m., and will not participate in the regular day camping program scheduled for that day. In an effort to meet the needs of working parents, an early morning camp care program (6:30-9:00 a.m.) and a late afternoon camp care program (3:30-6:00 p.m.) is available to campers, 6-12 years of age, at an additional charge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday only. Each Camp Care program is $25 and space is limited. Junior Leaders may sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions for $50. Counselors-In-Training should arrive at camp during Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at approximately 9:00 a.m. Counselors-In-Training will be dismissed each day at 4:00 p.m. If a sibling is participating in the regular day camping program, Counselors-In-Training will be dismissed each day at 3:30 p.m. Counselors-In-Training should arrive on Wednesdays during these sessions at approximately 1:00 p.m. Counselors-In-Training will be dismissed after the evening program at 7:00 p.m. An overnight for First Year Counselors-In-Training registered for Session 2 will take place on Tuesday, June 19th, an overnight for Second Year Counselors-In-Training registered for Session 4 will take place on Tuesday, July 10th, and an overnight for Third-Sixth Year Counselors-In-Training registered for Session 6 will take place on Tuesday, July 24th. Participating Counselors-In-Training will need to be picked up on the following Wednesdays, June 20th, July 11th, and July 25th, between 7:30-8:00 a.m., but may return to participate in the regular day camping program scheduled for that day at 1:00 p.m. Before camp care (6:30-9:00 a.m.) and after camp care (3:30-6:00 p.m.) is available to Counselors-In-Training at no additional charge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday only. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM A special program of songs and skits will be presented on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOWS Advanced Campers are encouraged to design Native American regalia that can be worn during our Native American Pow-Wows. Regalia should reflect that worn by Woodland Native Americans of this area. A Native American Pow-Wow will be presented on Fridays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the woods just north of the Nature Lodge. Parents are invited to attend. For regalia ideas, inquiries can be made online, at the local public libraries, the camp library, or through the day camp staff. ANNUAL BIG POW-WOW The 72nd Annual Big Pow-Wow will be held in Franke Park on Tuesday, July 31st, at 7:00 p.m. Junior Leaders should arrive in their regalia and be seated with their group no later than 6:30 p.m. BIG POW-WOW POTLUCK A potluck for Counselors-In-Training and their families is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31st, at 4:30 p.m. An awards ceremony to honor all Counselors-In-Training will follow the potluck at 5:15 p.m. Counselors-In-Training are invited to a cook-out and overnight following the Big Pow-Wow.

DANCE PRACTICES Weekly dance practices for all Advanced Campers will be held on Friday mornings and afternoons before the pow-wows. Counselors-In-Training planning to participate at the 72nd Annual Big Pow-Wow should plan to attend a mandatory dance practice on Monday, July 30th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Counselors-In-Training are needed to assist the day camp staff on Monday in setting up equipment for the Annual Big Pow-Wow and taking down the equipment and putting it away on Wednesday. Counselors-In-Training are encouraged to plan to be at camp on Monday, July 30th, from 8:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. and all Counselors-In-Training are encouraged to be at camp on Wednesday, August 1st, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. SWIM TEST No Advanced Campers will be allowed in canoes without first passing a swim test and having a record of it on file at the day camp. The swim test can be administered at any public pool. A swimsuit and towel will be needed. Advanced Campers who need to take the test will need to take the enclosed swim test form to a public pool that has a certified lifeguard on duty. Lifeguards at any pool can administer and verify test results. Advanced Campers who have already successfully completed this test can disregard this notice. ADVANCED CAMPER SWIM PARTIES Swim parties at Northside Park Swimming Pool are scheduled for Wednesday afternoons during Sessions 1, 3, and 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. JUNIOR LEADER/FIRST YEAR COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING OVERNIGHT An overnight at Franke Park for Junior Leaders and First Year Counselors-In-Training is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19th. Participants must be registered for Session 2 in order to participate. ANNUAL BIG POW-WOW FIRE The Annual Big Pow-Wow Fire will be cut and assembled Monday-Friday, June 25th-29th. Participants must be registered for Session 3 in order to participate. Participation will be limited to Third-Sixth Year Counselors-In-Training and a lottery system will be used to choose participants. JUNIOR LEADER/SECOND YEAR COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING OVERNIGHT An overnight at Franke Park for Junior Leaders and Second Year Counselors-In-Training is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10th. Participants must be registered for Session 4 in order to participate. JUNIOR LEADER/THIRD-SIXTH YEAR COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING OVERNIGHT An overnight at Franke Park for Junior Leaders and Third-Sixth Year Counselors-In-Training is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24th. Participants must be registered for Session 6 in order to participate.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION All Advanced Campers may be registered on-line. Contact the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department at (260) 427-6000 or e-mail rhonda.berg@cityoffortwayne.org today to receive your user ID and password for easy on-line registration. On-line registrations are processed as you register with no time delay. For more information, visit our website at www.fortwayneparks.org. YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM POLICY The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department offers scholarships for qualified youth based on the following: 1. The participant must be 18 years of age or younger. 2. The participant s parent or guardian must provide proof of income eligibility in one of three ways: *Signed letter from the participant s school stating that he/she is currently qualified for the federal free lunch/free textbook program *The above letter identifying the participant s sibling as eligible (for preschool children) *The participant s parent or guardian must provide a copy of their most recent IRS tax return (for preschool or home-schooled children only) 3. Scholarships are limited to $50 and to one scholarship per child per year. FORT WAYNE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REFUND POLICY Full refunds, less a processing fee of $5.00 or 10% (whichever is greater), will be granted to individuals if requested before the day the camp session begins. Refunds requested less than one day prior to the start of the camp session may be granted only for illness or medical reasons. These refunds will be pro-rated and issued in the form of a credit to your account with us, which may then be applied to a future purchase. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing refunds. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover refunds are credited to your account immediately. FORT WAYNE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE Kellie Adkins, Manager Of Outdoor Recreation Direct inquiries and/or concerns regarding the Franke Park Day Camp to: Kellie Adkins, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805, or call 427-6005. FRANKE PARK DAY CAMP REPRESENTATIVE Chris Freehill, Franke Park Day Camp Supervisor Direct inquiries and/or concerns regarding the Franke Park Day Camp to: Chris Freehill, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805, or call 427-6725 from June 11-August 1, 2018.

FRANKE PARK DAY CAMP ADVANCED CAMPER SWIM TEST FORM Advanced Campers will be allowed in canoes only after successful completion of this test. Return the completed test form to the day camp. If you already have a completed test form on file, disregard this notice. Swim Across The Width Of The Pool [ ] Yes [ ] No Swim Under Water Half The Width Of The Pool [ ] Yes [ ] No Franke Park Day Camp Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department 705 East State Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 Forward Somersault Backward Somersault [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No Front Float Back Float [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No PLEASE PRINT NAME OF PERSON BEING TESTED: NAME OF PERSON ADMINISTERING THE TEST: *MUST BE A CURRENTLY CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD NAME OF FACILITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE TEST:

Franke Park Day Camp 2018 Advanced Camper Registration Form Please use a separate registration form for each camper. Advanced campers may also register on-line at www.fortwayneparks.org. PLEASE PRINT Camper s Name Sex: o M o F Date of Birth Age Grade (18-19) Parent/Guardian Phone # (h) (w) (cell) Address City State Zip Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address Junior Leader (12 years old) Junior Leaders may register for only one camp session per season. Please indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice. Session/Dates #1 June 11-15 #2 June 18-22 #3 June 25-29 #4 July 9-13 #5 July 16-20 #6 July 23-27 Code 349300W1 349300W2 349300W3 349300W4 349300W5 349300W6 o If these are full, place in any available session. o AM Camp Care ($25) o PM Camp Care ($25) Camp Fee: $93 per week TOTAL FEES DUE: $ Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) (13-18 years old) Please check the session(s) you wish to attend. Session/Dates Code o #1 June 11-15 349400W1 o #2 June 18-22 349400W2 o #3 June 25-29 349400W3 o #4 July 9-13 349400W4 o #5 July 16-20 349400W5 o #6 July 23-27 349400W6 o If these are full, place in any available session. Camp Fee: TOTAL FEES DUE: $ $73 per week $292 flat fee for 5-7 weeks Are you a first-year CIT? o Yes o No Please list two references (cannot be a relative, family member or day camp employee): Name Title or Relationship to Camper Phone # Best time to call Name Title or Relationship to Camper Phone # Best time to call Registration is not complete until references are checked. If references are not favorable, your registration will be refunded. TOTAL FEES DUE $ Please make checks payable to Board of Park Commissioners or charge to your Visa, MasterCard or Discover. ocash ocheck (# ) ovisa omastercard odiscover oscholarship \ \ \ - \ \ \ - \ \ \ - \ \ \ Visa, MasterCard or Discover # Name as printed on card Expires (mo/yr) CVV Security Code 3 digit code on back of card HEALTH INFORMATION Does camper have any of the following health conditions? (circle) Allergies Heart Trouble Diabetes Epilepsy Asthma Cerebral Palsy Cancer AIDS Physical/Mental/Emotional Disabilities: Please describe in detail reactions/care/instructions regarding the health conditions circled above or any others: Date of most recent tetanus shot: Recent injuries: Current Medications: Physician s Name: Telephone Number: Hospital Preference: Emergency Contact (if parent cannot be reached): Alternate Emergency Number(s): Name/Phone Number/Relationship to Child Any special medical instructions in the event you cannot be reached in an emergency: I, as legal guardian representing a minor participant, agree to release the City of Fort Wayne, its officers, employees and volunteers from any and all liability for accidents, injuries, losses of and/or damage to his/her person or property that may arise out of his/her participation in or presence at the above activity(s). I am aware of certain risks of possible dangers associated with participation in this activity. I have entered into this agreement of my own free will. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Register on-line at www.fortwayneparks.org. Questions? 427-6000