MINI GAN DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

All Campers must be dropped off and picked up at the camp.

*    Please drive into the parking lot and pull up to a parking space to bring your child into the building for drop-off and pick-up.

*    All Mini Gan Campers should be dropped off at camp between 8:50 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

*    All Mini Gan Campers should be picked up at camp at 12:00 (2's), 1:00 (3's), or 2:00 (4's).

 

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 9:00 sharp. 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 in, but please understand the limits of the situation.

 

TARDINESS:

Late drop-offs and pick-ups are difficult for children and unfair to staff. Campers who arrive after 9:15 or are picked up from camp late should meet at the Mini Gan Office on-site and a staff member will walk the camper to their designated classroom.

CHANGE OF DISMISSAL PLANS:

If your child's end of day arrangements is different from the usual you will be asked to fill out a "Release form" indicat-ing the changes in advance. This includes changes in pick-up time or changes in carpool, play dates, etc.

BRINGING YOUR CHILD TO CAMP - THE FIRST DAY AND BEYOND:

Only one adult should accompany the child to their 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 (or 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 just to check. (Sometimes we see “fourth-day-it's,” which is the type of behavior you associate with the first day, but for whatever reason doesn't show up until a few days or later. Let us know if you see this).

What we recommend, if needed, is the first day to remain with your child up to 1/2 hour, the second day fifteen min-utes, the third five minutes, the fourth day a kiss and goodbye. The teachers are there to hug your child and take over