OUR CAMPS We encourage campers to tap into their strengths and then we recognize their achievements. Whether they are an athlete, an artist or just interested in having fun, we have the activities and the staff that will, without a doubt, bring out the best in each camper. Our staff is trained to encourage team building and create an environment where campers feel that anything is possible. Each camp group has their own schedule with a choice of an alternate activity. Depending on registration numbers, we do our best to separate each group according to age and gender. See our daily schedule and weekly themes below for more details. OUR MISSION Together we encourage choices and behavior that foster individual growth through the development of self-confidence and acceptance of others. OUR PROGRAM Upper Southampton Summer Camp provides a variety of camps designed to meet children’s needs to create friendships, have fun and be creative. Our sports camps meet their needs for adventure, physical challenge, skill development and fun! Camp activities include environmental education, theme afternoons, outdoor adventures of fishing and pond exploration, arts and crafts, swimming and guest speakers. This year we are very excited to announce that Upper Southampton Summer Camp has become American Camp Association Accredited. See a listing of some of our activities below. ACTIVITIES Tennis – Baseball – Fishing – Volleyball – Softball – Theatre Gymnastics – Basketball – Soccer – Lacrosse – Ceramics Woodworking – Dance – Biking – Fine Arts – Cooking - Environmental Exploration Roller Hockey – Golf – Video Production – Computer Games - Pickle Ball Swimming in a 25-Meter Pool – Flag Football - Crafts Camp Fires – Tribal Competition – Trips – Talent Shows – and so much more… Camp fee includes all trips and camp shirt (All Inclusive). WEEKLY THEMES Week 1 - The "Magic" of Camp Week 2 - We Are Family (Teamwork) Week 3 - Survivor Week 4 - Holidays Week 5 - Myths and Legends Week 6 - Celebration of Nations Week 7 - Challenge Week Week 8 - Exploration Week 9 - Splish-Splash LITTLE GUPPIES – Ages 3 - 5 For children ages 3 - 5 activities include water play (no swimming), crafts, instructional sports and special visitors. Our secure facility is climate controlled and includes a playground. • Camper to counselor ratio: 5-1. • Children must be potty trained. • No field trips. • Water play (swimming on Thursdays with parent supervision starting in July). • Register Early! Space is limited. AGES: 3 - 5 TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM CAMP LOCATION: Tamanend Park Farmhouse YOUTH SHARKS – Ages 5 - 12 For children 5 - 12 activities include theme weeks, daily sports, crafts and instructional activities. This camp is about having fun and making choices about their own camp schedule in a safe, supervised environment. • Camper to counselor ratio: 10-1. • Weekly swimming. • Register Early! Space is limited. AGES: 5 - 12 TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM TWO CAMP LOCATIONS: (1) Tamanend Park (2) Community Center All trips are included in the price of camp. Camp shirts are required for all trips. If you choose not to send your child for a trip you must keep your child home that day. Trip details will be sent home the Friday prior to each trip. Same camp times for drop off and pickup. • Brunswick Zone (No Transportation) – (Same camp times for drop off and pickup at Brunswick Zone in Feasterville.) • Movies (Transportation included) • Bounce U (Transportation included) TEEN CAMP/CIT PROGRAM – Ages 13 - 16 This summer our Teen Camp and Counselor in Training (CIT) Programs have been combined into one fun-filled summer program. The first portion of the day will be the CIT Program, which is geared towards leadership-minded teens who want to be camp counselors one day. This program focuses on team building and character development in order to work with younger children, all while having fun and building friendships. The second portion of the day will be a loosely-structured environment for teens to hang out with their friends, participate in supervised activities and field trips once a week. Those who successfully complete the CIT program will be honored by the Upper Southampton Township Board of Supervisors at the end of the summer. • Camper to counselor ratio: 10-1. • Swimming and weekly trips. • Register Early! Space is limited. AGES: 13 - 16 TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM CAMP LOCATION: Community Center All trips and camp shirt are included in the price. Camp shirts are required for all trips. Same camp times for drop off and pickup. Trips are always on Thursdays. • Brunswick Zone • Roller Palace • Movies • Kayaking • Lake Nockamixon • Swim Club • Skirmish, USA • Spring Lake Beach • Mad Golfer All activities and trips subject to change. CAMP BASICS • 2015 Camp dates - June 22 - August 21. • Optional 10th Week of Camp (extra fee applies) August 24 - August 30 • Daily camp from 8:00 AM until 5:15 PM. • Daily transportation is NOT available. • All employees screened in accordance with Township policies. • Before/After care NOT available - this is not a daycare program. • Parent/Guardian pickup passes daily. • Lunch is not provided unless you have purchased our Meal Plan (available for $135 - nine weeks). • Our staff is not trained to administer medications of any kind. • If a child leaves for an illness or injury a doctor's clearance must be submitted upon return to camp. • All program policies are subject to change at the Parks and Recreation Director's discretion. CAMP FEE & PAYMENTS - ALL INCLUSIVE “All Inclusive for 2015” Upper Southampton Township Township Resident Fee: $789.00. All inclusive, includes trips and camp shirt. Residents can register starting January 1, 2015. ($134.00 must be submitted at registration.) Non-Resident Fee: $910.00. All inclusive, includes trips and camp shirt. Non-Residents can register Starting March 1, 2015. ($155.00 must be submitted at registration.) Optional 10th Week of Camp (August 24 - August 28) is being offered for an additional fee of $155.00 for Residents and $175.00 for Non-Residents. * Resident rate applies to only those who live in Upper Southampton Township. * Please note that ALL residencies will be verified. * NO Hidden fees. Camp fees will not be prorated. * NO refunds are given for any reason! CAMP PAYMENT PLANS Balance can be paid in full at the time of registration. If you elect to use the payment plan, you agree to pay the specified amounts on the required dates or forfeit your child's spot in camp. These dates are non-negotiable and no exceptions will be made. Upper Southampton will issue no reminders: Your payments are your responsibility. Exact payments for the specified amounts are due on these dates. Failure to submit payment on required date automatically forfeits camp registration. Registration Payment: $134.00 R - $155.00 NR Payment 2 (Due 2/1): $131.00 R - $151.00 NR Payment 3 (Due 3/1): $131.00 R - $151.00 NR Payment 4 (Due 4/1): $131.00 R - $151.00 NR Payment 5 (Due 5/1): $131.00 R - $151.00 NR Payment 6 (Due 6/1): $131.00 R - $151.00 NR Optional 10th Week (Due 6/15): $155.00 R - $175.00 NR Non-Residents cannot register before March 1, 2015 *If a registration is begun after these dates, then the amount due by that date must be tendered upon registration. No previously accepted registrations may submit payment after April 26. *Credit card information is not stored for future payments. You must input all of your information each time you make a payment; please make sure your information is consistent each time. DAILY SCHEDULE 8:00 AM – Drop Off, Free Play 9:00 AM – Activity #1 10:00 AM – Activity #2 11:00 AM – Activity #3 12:00 Noon – Lunch 1:00 PM – Activity #4 2:00 PM – Activity #5 3:00 PM – Activity #6 4:00 PM – Pickup, Free Play LUNCH AND SNACKS MEAL PLAN Back by Popular Demand - “New Menu” For added convenience try our new meal plan! Our Meal Plan is $135.00 for all 9 weeks (only $3.00 per day). Meal Plan will be the following: Monday - Beef Hot Dog or Hamburger or Cheeseburger on a Bun Tuesday - Breaded Chicken Patty Wednesday - Oven Roasted Turkey and Gravy over Bread with Green Beans Thursday - Grilled Cheese and Garden Salad Friday - Cheese Pizza All meals include 16 oz water, carrot sticks, celery sticks, fruit cup or fresh fruit, chips and dessert. Available Daily Alternative: Salami, turkey, chicken salad, American cheese, garden salad with hardboiled egg, tossed salad with choice of dressing. Sliced whole wheat bread, wraps, Romaine lettuce and sliced tomatoes daily. If you have (any) food allergies or your child is a picky eater our meal plan is not for you. There are NO substitutions for lunches. Register for this online before the May 11th deadline. LUNCH AND SNACKS Please send drinks (three bottles of water) and a nutritionally balanced, nonperishable lunch to camp. We do not have refrigeration so include ice packs in the lunches. Our daily lunchtime is between Noon and 1:00 PM. Also, please provide your child with a snack for regularly scheduled snack time. If your child forgets his/her lunch you will be called to bring one for them. The Lunch Meal Plan is available for $135.00. Space is limited - Register NOW! 215-355-9781 www.uppersouthamptonparksandrecreation.org 1. Register online at uppersouthamptonparksandrecreation.org - click on the Sunshine or go straight to www.lss-web.com. Pay by using a credit card. Credit card information is not stored for future payments. You must input all of your information each time you make a payment; please make sure your information is consistent each time. We take Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover. 2. Register in person at the Southampton Community Center, 913 Willow Street, Southampton PA 18966 - Cash, Check or Credit Card. 3. Register by mail by downloading the Camp Registration Packet located on the website at uppersouthamptonparksandrecreation.org - scroll down to Camp Registration Packet. Cash, Check or Credit Card is accepted. CAMP FAQS CAMP STAFF The most important factor of summer camp is the staff. No matter how many activities or special events are offered, it is the background, enthusiasm and personality of each staff member that determines whether or not camp is fun, exciting and safe. Each counselor is chosen according to the experience and interest he or she has working with children. Each counselor is required to participate in our camp training program before becoming a member of our staff. Our staff is enthusiastic, well trained, safety conscious and truly care about kids. FAMILY COMMUNICATION In the Spring you will be notified to pick up your Upper Southampton Camp Parent Handbook, camp packet and pickup passes explaining camp policies and procedures. A Camp Newsletter is distributed each Friday via email during camp outlining the daily activities, special events and guest speakers for the week. PERSONAL BELONGINGS Campers should wear comfortable play clothes, socks, sneakers and sunscreen. Please dress in weather-appropriate clothing (sweatshirts, raincoats, etc.). No open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops - for safety reasons. LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD’S ITEMS SENT TO CAMP. Please do not send toys, games, cards, etc. to camp; we are not responsible for these items. If you choose to send in electronic devices with your child please include these items on your Homeowners insurance policy; the camp will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any personal property brought to camp. Lost and Found will be put out each Friday at each site at the pickup area. ALLERGIES We work carefully to educate our staff about food allergies. Campers with food allergies should contact the Parks & Recreation Customer Service Desk for additional information. DROP OFF/PICKUP PROCEDURES • Camp starts at 8:00 AM and goes until 5:15 PM Monday thru Friday. If you are late picking up your child one minute past 5:15 PM you will be charged $20 cash for every 15 minutes - we are not a daycare. • When picking up your child you will be required to bring with you the pickup card you will receive after all the necessary paperwork has been handed in. Each camper’s safety is our number one priority and the pickup cards help ensure that your child does not go home with any unauthorized person. • The first day of camp signs will be posted and staff will be directing your drop off procedures. The same will go for pickup.