Drop Off and Pick Up
All Campers must be dropped off and picked up at the camp.
*You must arrive between 8:50 and 9:00 am. In order to ensure an efficient dismissal, we will stagger the pick-up times.
* 5 year olds should be picked up at 3:15 SHARP. If you are unable to pick-up at this time or it is inconvenient for you let us know. We will make arrangements to keep your child busy with a program until dismissal.
* 6 year olds and Up should be picked up at 3:30
Early Pick-up/Camper Release:
Parents who wish to have their child released early from camp, to themselves or someone else must:
• Fill out the necessary paperwork at the onsite camp office prior to or the morning of the intended release.
• Person picking up will meet the camper at the designated release time at the onsite camp office.
A Note on Greetings:
Parents want to see their child greeted warmly at the start of the day and rightfully so. Our greeting time extends until 9:05. After that, we start activities and the focus of the staff must move forward. For your child to have that warm beginning, it is important that you arrive on time. If you are late, we will do our best to smooth the way, but please understand the limits of the situation.
Tardiness At Pick-Up Time:
Late pick-ups are difficult for children and unfair to staff. Children who are not picked up on time must wait in the cafeteria; this is upsetting to them and can ruin a perfectly fine day! So please make sure to be prompt.
Change of Dismissal Plans:
If your child's end of day arrangement is different from the usual, you must give a written note to the teacher. (Do not leave oral messages.) This includes changes in car-pool arrangements, play dates, etc. Please avoid calling camp during the day with changes unless it is a true emergency.
Bringing Your Child To Camp- The 1st Day and Beyond:
Only one adult should accompany the child to the room on the first day, (to minimize commotion). Plan on a relaxed leave-taking. This does not mean to stay long, but rather that your child should not feel hurried while you are here. (We call it the KISS method- Keep It Short and Sweet). The point to emphasize (we even sing about it) is that "mommies, daddies or nannies", always come back." Keep in mind that although your presence is reassuring to your child, they often cannot get on with the business of coping and adjusting until you leave. Your child's teacher will work with you to determine the best adjusting style for your child. The "fussing" is almost always over by the time you reach your car., but if you are concerned, you can always call camp later to just check up.
What we recommend, if needed, is the first day to remain with your child up to 1/2 hour, the 2nd day 15 minutes, the 3rd- five minutes, the 4th day a kiss and good-bye. The teachers are there to hug your child and take over, so show your child that you trust them and they will feel secure.
