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School's Out 2018 Camp Guide

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PART FOUR GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 77 normal start time or pick him/her up prior to the normal ending time, please consult the current week's schedule and notify the camp office. Staff All hired personnel are at least 18 years of age. The staff/camper ratio is 1:12 for Summer Day Camp and 1:13 for Bond Park Teen Adventure Camp. Each staff member is certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in conducting camp programs for youth and teens. For Summer Day Camp, junior volunteers in grades 10–12 may assist staff and are not included in the ratio count. Lunch Campers must bring a bag lunch, a snack, and a drink in a non–glass container each day. Lunches should be in a paper, plastic, or reusable bag clearly labeled with the camper's name. Coolers are provided for bag lunches. Please do not send gum or hard candy. Swimming Campers will swim once a week at a City of Raleigh operated pool. Campers need to bring a swimsuit and towel on the day they swim. The weekly schedule will indicate which day they swim. Campers will be given a skills ability test each time they visit the pool. Parents may request a life jacket. Age/Grade Guidelines Camps programmed for specific grades use Wake County Public School System's guideline of August 31 is used to determine camper's grade for camps. If your child is registered in a non–Wake County staff present. Refunds will not be given if a camper misses a field trip. If a parent/guardian needs to pick up a camper while on a field trip, it is the responsibility of the parent/ guardian to pick up the camper at the field trip site. Please notify the facility where camp is housed if picking up from a field trip site. You will be required to show either a pick– up card or photo ID. Admission prices have been included in most registration fees, however some attractions have concession areas. Campers may bring additional money for concession areas, but each camper is responsible for his/her own money. Bond Park and Mills Park Summer Day Camp & Bond Park Teen Adventure Camp Hours of Operation Bond Park Summer Day and Teen Adventure Camp hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Mills Park Summer Day Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. No drop offs will be allowed before the camp start time. Parents picking up their children after the camp end time must come into the camp office to pick up their child and pay a late fee per child. Should you need to bring your camper after the Camp Snack Game Plan These days, it can be tough when deciding what snacks are the best and healthiest options to pack for camp. Here are a few tips to help you find tasty and healthy snacks your child can enjoy. SNACK & DRINK SUGGESTIONS Fruit and water are always the best snack choices for kids on the move. Try these popular options: > Orange & apple wedges > Fresh peaches, pears, watermelon or other seasonal fruit > Dried fruit, nuts and raisins > Bananas, grapes & strawberries > Fruit cups (packed in juice) or sugar-free applesauce > Water - no need for sugar-packed drinks GRAB & GO - THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Not only is grabbing fresh fruit and water fast and easy, it's cost effective too. Check out this price comparison for a week's worth of snacks (10 snacks). Healthy Snack - Total = $4 > Fresh bananas /oranges /apples - $3 to $4 a bag > Water from the tap in a reusable bottle - FREE! Typical Snack - Total = $7 > Mini bags of cookies (12 pack) - $4 > One box of drink pouches (10 packs in each) - $3 www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org

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