Camp Pineville 2008
Beginning June 16 and running through August 8 Camp Pineville offers rising 1st - 6th graders a summer full of sunshine, activity and friendship at the Belle Johnston Community Center.

Camp Pineville opens each morning at 7:30 a.m. and remains open until 2:30 p.m.  After camp care is available until 6:00 p.m., for an additional fee.

In the 2008 season, Camp Pineville will be limited to 60 children divided by age into four groups with a 2/15 ratio. Regular activities include sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips, in a safe, positive environment. Through regular activities and weekly field trips we insure a summer of diverse and interesting experiences for your child.  Some activities require additional fees, and we do our best to keep these fees minimal. At Camp Pineville our goal is to develop good character traits among campers, such as; caring, honesty, responsibility and respect. Campers and counselors work together to promote these values throughout camp with special reinforcements that will award each child for their achievements.

Policy and Procedure Information
Summer Camp General Information
Discipline
Emergencies
Field Trips
Lost Articles
Lunch
Medication Policy
Parent Responsibilities
Snacks and the Camp Store
What NOT to Bring to Camp
What NOT to Wear to Camp
What to Bring to Camp
What to Wear to Camp

1. A separate 2008 registration form must be COMPLETELY filled out for each child.
2. All fees must be paid before camp starts June 16, 2008. One half of the total fees will be required at registration and the balance must be paid before camp begins or we cannot guarantee your child a space.

Registration and Admission to Camp

• In order to REGISTER and attend camp each applicant must provide the following:

1. A completed registration form
2. A registration fee of $10.00 for each child (residents & non-residents)
3. A deposit of one half of the total fees must be paid at registration the remainder must be paid by June 16, 2008. If payment has not been made by June 16, 2008, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPACE. Fees are transferable, provided there is available space. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVE AFTER JUNE 16, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Registration is completed on a first-come basis. Priority is given to Pineville residents from Apri 1-11, 2008.

Camp Fees
Rates are determined by the CAMPER'S residential status. Proof of residence is required.

Resident Rates	Non-Resident Rates
1st Child - $50.00   Aftercare - $30	1st Child - $70.00   Aftercare - $40
2nd Child - $40.00	2nd Child - $55.00

• All fees must be paid in full before a camper can attend camp.
• Spaces not paid for by June 16, 2008 cannot be guaranteed, and will become available to campers on the waiting list.
• Please make all checks out to: PINEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
• There will be a $20.00 (returned check fee) that must be paid before a camper can return to camp.

Transfers, Additions and Cancellations
Notification for any transfers, additions or cancellations must be made in writing and given to the director and will be maintained on a space-available basis. Transfers, additions and cancellation cannot be taken by phone. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 16, 2008 - NO EXCEPTIONS. A 10% administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds.

General Information
Please review carefully!

Our focus at summer camp is to provide a quality, convenient and creative experience that is safe. We also encourage campers to demonstrate character traits that include, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibilty. By offering age appropriate activities and opportunities we hope to enhance each campers, physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth.

Our goals at summer camp is to provide a positive growth experience, recognizing each individual child's needs and abilities; and to provide activities and experiences that develop positive self-esteem and fun.

Campers will be supervised by qualified individuals who have been interviewed and have prior experience in working with children in schools, camps and who are familiar with our focus and goals.

• Field trip payments must be made on Monday each week.
• Releasing Campers - Designation of individuals authorized to pick-up your child must be on campers registration form. ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM ARE AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD - UNLESS YOU NOTIFY CAMP REGISTRARS.
• Pineville campers who will be walking home after camp ends at 2:30 p.m. must have written permission.
• LATE PICK-UP - In fairness to our staff, it is very important that your child be picked up on time. A late fee will be charged for each child not picked up by 2:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. for those staying for after camp care. The fee will be assessed at a rate of $5.00 per 15 minutes. Please call the camp office if you know you will be late, so we can make arrangements.
• ARRIVING EARLY - Camp begins with supervision at 7:30 a.m. Camper's MAY NOT be dropped off at camp prior to 7:30 a.m. This allows the camp staff to properly prepare for the day without interruption from camper's arriving early. Camp staff will be ready to greet your camper promptly at 7:30 a.m. Please do not let your camper out of the car until a Summer Camp Staff member greets you.
• DROP - OFF AND PICK - UP - We encourage all parents to drop-off and pick-up at the front entrance of the Community Center, this makes a safe environment for all campers. Camp staff will greet campers each morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and assist them getting out of the car. Camp staff will also assist campers getting into the car in the afternoon from 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Parent Responsibilities

• Please feel free to give us your comments, input and ideas on how to make our summer camp better.  This will allow us to make the necessary changes in the program and to recognize staff that are providing outstanding service to your children. 

• You are always welcome to visit camp.  We also encourage you to talk with our staff about the program and any needs or special successes your child is experiencing. 

• Children’s actions at camp often reflect problems they are experiencing at home (i.e. pet’s death, parents divorcing, fight with sibling, etc.).  If any such disruptive experience should occur, please inform the Director or counselor.  This will enable us to better meet the needs of your child.

Lost Articles
Label Everything!! This will minimize the opportunity for your child to lose an item at camp. We do provide lost and found at the Front Desk. At the end of camp all items unclaimed will be donated to charity. We are not financially responsible for children’s losses, but we will make every effort to locate the lost item. PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL ALL ITEMS.

Discipline
Mutual respect will be shown for all participants. We will relate to children on an individual basis. Rules and expectations as well as consequences will be made known to the child upon entry into camp. Should a discipline problem arise:

1. The child will be spoken to in hopes that discussion and redirecting the child to another activity is all that is required to correct the problem. A warning will also be given.
2. If the discussion and redirection does not seem to help, the child will be put in “time-out” * for a short period.
3. Should problem behavior continue, the parent/guardian will be notified and documentation of the behavior, past, and present, will begin.
4. If these steps do not correct the problem, the parent/guardian, child, counselor and Director will meet to discuss corrective procedures.
5. Should this process prove unsuccessful and behavior problems are not corrected, the child may be dismissed from the camp.

• “Time-out” is the removal of a child for a short period of time (1 minute for every year of the child’s age) from a situation in which the child is misbehaving and has not responded to other discipline techniques. The “time-out” is located away from the group activity, but within the counselor’s sight. During “time-out” the child has a chance to think about the misbehavior that led to his/her removal from the group. After a brief interval, the staff member discusses the incident and appropriate behavior with the child. When the child returns to the group, the incident is over and the child is treated with the same affection and respect shown to the other children.

Medication Policy
If medication must be administered you should:

1. Bring medication directly to the Director on the Monday morning of the week.
2. Provide written instructions as to quantity, time to be administered, and your name and phone number.
3. Additionally, written clearance from parent/guardian must be given to the Director to administer the medication. We will provide you with the appropriate form when we receive the medication.

Emergencies
In case of emergency, every effort will be made to reach you or the contacts listed on your information sheet. If no one can be reached we will take the necessary actions for the health of your child.  Should there be any changes in the emergency contact phone numbers, please notify us immediately. A personal vehicle is available to transport any injured person to the emergency room of the closest hospital.  Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville will be used for Pineville’s Summer Camp.

What to Bring to Camp

• Lunch, drinks, and a snack packed in a cooler.
• Water bottle
• Sun screen

What to NOT Bring to Camp

• Money – with the exception of money for field trips or camp store
• Any Valuables
• Skateboards, Scooter’s, Walkman’s, Gameboy’s

We’ll have a lot of fun without them!!

What to Wear to Camp
We want our campers to dress appropriately and be comfortable for camp. Our suggestions for dress are:

• shorts
• t-shirts
• socks
• sneakers
• hat

What NOT to Wear to Camp

• SANDALS of any type
• Items that promote tobacco, alcohol, wrestling, vulgar slogans, or innuendoes
• Dangle jewelry

Snacks and the Camp Store
Due to hot weather and camper’s different eating habits, we will have snack opportunities in the morning and afternoon. If your camper wants a morning snack you must provide one. Afternoon snacks can be purchased through our camp store. This allows a camper to choose one drink and one snack from the Camp Store for a dollar a day. You may send money each day or put money into your campers account.  Items from the Camp Store include but are not limited to:

• Chips
• Candy
• Popcorn
• Soda
• Fruit Juice
• Ice Cream
• Crackers

Lunch
Let us take the worry out of packing a lunch! We will offer lunch several times during the summer – ranging from hot dogs, tacos, PBJ’s, etc. for a minimum cost. Weekly calendars will inform you when lunch will be available. Please pay for lunches on Monday in your field trip envelope (cash only).

Field Trips
Campers will be transported on a Charlotte Mecklenburg School Bus or Passenger Van for all field trips. The bus driver is a licensed employee with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Transportation Department. Campers will follow all bus rules on field trips. 

It is highly recommended that you purchase a Carowinds Season Pass before camp begins.

Campers who have a Carowinds Season Pass will have the opportunity to go to Carowinds one or two days a week. They may choose either to go the water park or rides.