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Page 14 of 15 Camper Behavior Policy Continued… In the event that a camper brings drugs, alcohol, weapons, or explosive devices (including fireworks) to camp, parents will be contacted immediately to dismiss the camper. Camp Foster YMCA also reserves the right to store camper’s personal items that may be inappropriate for their stay. Items will be returned at the end of the week. If a camper is destructive to camp property (breaking windows, graffiti, etc.) the parent will be contacted for appropriate payment and/or dismissal from camp. Camp Foster YMCA reserves the right to dismiss any camper due to violence, bullying, or other destructive behavior. Registration fees will not be returned at the discretion of the camp directors. Bullying Bullying is one of the greatest challenges facing children. Camp Foster YMCA is committed to the physical and emotional safety of every camper. Through our staff leadership and program design, we will make every effort to prevent and manage incidences of bullying in fair, reasonable, and consistent ways. In addition to the camp policies and procedures, you can also take steps now to prepare your child for camp: 1. Help your child understand bullying. Talk about bullying and how to stand up to bullies safely. Emphasize that bullying is unacceptable. 2. Help them be more than a bystander. Talk to them about what to do if they see someone else being bullied. 3. Check in with your child about their camp experience at pick-up. Listen to them. Learn about their friends, ask about camp, and listen to concerns. 4. Model and teach your child how to treat others with kindness and respect. CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Check in time is Sunday between 2pm-3:30pm Upon arrival to Camp Foster, please leave luggage in your vehicle and proceed to the check-in line at the Sheneberger Character Center. If you have any forms or medication to turn-in please bring those. If arriving early we strongly encourage you to explore the Okoboji area and enjoy the lake as we will not start check-in until 2 p.m. Check out time is Saturday between 9:30am-11am Written permission is needed for campers to leave with anyone other than family members. Photo ID’s are required for everyone at check out. Half-week campers are checked out on Wednesday between 9:30am – 11am. www.campfosterymca.com ● 1-800-456-9622 ● making memories that last a lifetime
Page 15 of 15 BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus Service Camp Foster YMCA offers roundtrip transportation from Omaha and Sioux City. Due to popularity of this service, spaces are limited. If this is the transportation method you prefer please call and register as soon as possible to ensure your camper has a spot on the bus. *There is no bus service prior to Session 1. All camp bus drivers hold an Iowa Commercial Vehicle license with a passenger transportation endorsement. Camp Foster staff are assigned to each bus to supervise the campers in transit. Sunday Pick Up Omaha-Downtown YMCA @10am Sioux City -McDonalds parking lot on I-29/Singing Hills Blvd @ 12:15pm Saturday Drop Off Omaha-Downtown YMCA @1:45pm Sioux City -McDonalds parking lot on I-29/Singing Hills Blvd @ 11:45am Kansas City is one way from camp to Visitation School. *After session 5 only, minimum numbers required Directions to Camp Local Directions to Camp Foster YMCA Camp Foster YMCA is located along county road M-56 on the east side of East Lake Okoboji. From Spirit Lake: 1/5 of a mile east of Spirit Lake on Iowa Highway 9 and 71 turn south onto county road M-56. Camp is four miles south on that road. From Milford: At St. Joseph Catholic Church stoplight on 13th St., turn east onto county road A-34. Follow approximately four miles then turn north onto county road M-56. Camp is 4 miles north on that road. www.campfosterymca.com ● 1-800-456-9622 ● making memories that last a lifetime
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