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air conditioning The City requests air conditioning at all sites where available. Please note, however, that most of the gymnasiums in use by our programs do not have air conditioning. extreme heat and code-red ozone alerts When code red ozone alerts and high temperature warnings are issued, programs will limit their outdoor activity and may provide alternative activities, including quiet games, water play and special events. However, activities will still be held outdoors for short periods of time. emergency program cancellations Camps at MCPS schools will not be held if schools are closed due to weather related emergencies. For information regarding delays and closures of MCPS facilities, please visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org. However, the operational status of camps located in City facilities is determined by the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture. Please check the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov for up-to-date information regarding emergency program cancellations in City facilites. refund policy Refund requests must be made in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Refunds for summer camp are subject to a withdrawal fee of $30 per session. A $10 withdrawal fee will be charged for cancellation of extended care per session. For a copy of the City’s complete refund policy, please contact Tim “Smitty” Smith at 301-258-6350 x125. Behavior policy Appropriate behavior by participants is expected at all times. All campers will be asked to sign a Character Agreement detailing the department’s guidelines on behavior and responsibility. The staff will work cooperatively with parents to keep them informed of inappropriate behavior and solicit their support to resolve conflicts and encourage positive interaction. Participants who remain disruptive after consultation with the parents may be dismissed from the program. late pickup penalty A late fee of $3 per every 10 minutes will be charged to parents who arrive late to pick up their children. Payment is due upon arrival and a child may not participate again until the late fee has been paid. 4 Summer in the City 2012 about our Camps age appropriate camps Each camp is designed for a particular age group. Participation in the elementary school camps is based on age as of september 1, 2012. Each all-day elementary school camp is comprised of units of approximately 20 campers. Each unit is supervised by a Senior Counselor, who is at least a high school graduate, and a Junior Counselor, who has completed at least tenth grade. Participation in the middle school camps is based on age as of october 31, 2012. All camp sites have a Team Leader and one or two Assistant Team Leaders. These positions are normally filled by teachers or college-age students. camper information The City is committed to providing your child with a safe and fun summer experience. As a parent, help us help your child have a successful summer by providing accurate and factual information about: - Your child’s date of birth, grade, age - Allergies and regular medications - Any special medical needs your child might have - Accurate address/phone numbers A series of required camp forms will be mailed to you approximately one month before the program begins. These forms will also be available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ camps beginning April 1. Forms MUST BE completed and returned to the camp site on the first day your child attends camp. If your child is not currently attending a school in the State of Maryland, you must provide a copy of the child’s immunization records. program site changes Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture may need to move a program to an alternate site. Parents will be notified of all changes as soon as possible. Field trips Your camp registration fee covers the cost of all field trips. No additional fees are required for your child to participate. Transportation for all field trips will be provided by the City of Gaithersburg or Montgomery County Public School buses and/or vans. holiday No camp will be held on Wednesday, July 4. 301-258-6350
Summer in the City 2012 all-day elementary School Camps ages 6 - 10 as of September 1, 2012 Give your kids a summer they will never forget! Gaithersburg All-day Elementary Camps boast a variety of fun-filled activities that will keep your children on their toes. Campers will participate in an array of sports, arts and crafts, games, team building exercises, and special events. All participants go swimming multiple times a week at the Water Park at Bohrer Park. Campers also get to explore exciting activities off-site during our unique and varied field trips. Although the actual field trips have not yet been confirmed, campers generally visit Bowl America, Domino’s, the movies, and Greenbrier State Park. Please note that field trips vary according to session and may not be scheduled every week. Only one off site trip or special activity is scheduled per session. There are no additional fees for field trips. extended care The option of extended care from 4 – 6 p.m. is available at the All-day Elementary School Camps. The fee for extended care is in addition to the regular camp fee. During extended care, your child will participate in supervised free play. Although extended care does not include formal programming, campers still have the opportunity to enjoy exciting games, sports, and arts and crafts projects. CaMP QueSt Session Activity Ext. Care Activity 1 34077 34081 2 34078 34082 3 34079 34083 4 34080 34084 Diamond Elementary School 4 Marquis Dr. Supervisor: Monique Comstock x117 CaMP RainboW Session Activity Ext. Care Activity 1 34053 34057 2 34054 34058 3 34055 34059 4 34056 34060 Activity Center at Bohrer Park Summit Hall Farm 506 S. Frederick Ave. Supervisor: Rachel Tailby x144 Camp Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Extended Care Hours: 4 – 6 p.m. CaMP DiSCoveRy Session Activity Ext. Care Activity 1 34061 34065 2 34062 34066 3 34063 34067 4 34064 34068 Forest Oak Middle School 651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd. Supervisor: Dave Ludington x113 CaMP iMaGination Session Activity Ext. Care Activity 1 34069 34073 2 34070 34074 3 34071 34075 4 34072 34076 Rachel Carson Elementary School 100 Tschiffely Square Rd. Supervisor: Monique Comstock x117 Note: If Rachel Carson ES is unavailable, Camp Imagination will be held at Thurgood Marshall ES. sessions Fee(r/nr) ext. care (r/nr) 1 Mon., June 18 – Fri., June 29 $228/$299 $61/$87 2 Mon., July 2 – Fri., July 13* $206/$270 $49/$79 3 Mon., July 16 – Fri., July 27 $228/$299 $61/$87 4 Mon., July 30 – Fri., August 3 $126/$155 $33/$45 * No camp July 4. R = City of Gaithersburg Resident / NR = Nonresident www.gaithersburgmd.gov/camps Creative tot time Summer Registration ages 3 – 5 as of December 31, 2011 Creative Tot Time provides a warm, loving environment where children, three to five years of age, will enjoy music, story time, arts & crafts, and show & tell. The summer program meets twice a week and has 13 sessions. Fees are due in full at time of registration. registration City Residents: February 1 Open Registration: February 8 $160 Residents/ $195 Nonresidents ages 3 & 4 Session/Dates Activity 1 Mon./Wed., June 18 – August 1* 34514 2 Tue./Thu., June 19 – July 31 34515 ages 4 & 5 Session/Dates Activity 3 Mon./Wed, June 18 – August 1* 34516 4 Tue./Thu., June 19 – July 31 34517 * No program July 4. Casey Community Center 810 S. Frederick Ave 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Supervisor: Katie Gleeson 301-258-6366 5
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