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NOTE: A CCC YMCA Membership is required to participate in
the camp program. Member Conduct Policy
The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA is a family organization that values personal
responsibility, honesty, mutual respect and nonviolence. By joining, members
subscribe to YMCA policies and are expected to abide by its rules.
Membership Suspension / Revocation
Membership may be revoked or suspended if members engage in vandalism,
theft, unnecessary physical roughness, use obscene or threatening language,
or act in an abusive or intimidating manner to other members or staff. Staff
are responsible for enforcing YMCA guidelines and have the right to bar
members from the facility / program for violation of rules. Suspension or
revocation of membership privileges will occur only after consultation with
the Executive Director or his / her designee. There will be no refunds
for revoked or suspended memberships.
Camp Refund Policy
The $75 per session deposit fee is nonrefundable. No refunds are
issued for any reason other than medical emergencies. A written request
along with a doctor's note must be sent to the camp office. There will be a
$15 charge for any changes (session changes, withdrawals, refunds, etc.).
This fee will also be charged for any returned check. A $25 late fee will
be charges if balance is not received by due date.
Payment Due Dates
1st and 2nd session balance is due by May 1st. 3rd and 4th
session and LIT balance is due by June 1st.
Failure to remit camp balance by due date may jeopardize your child's
enrollment in the program.
The YMCA does not provide health or accident insurance.
The parent / guardian assumes total liability for all charges incurred for
medical treatment or property damage. All policies also apply to the LIT
program.
Health Forms
State of Connecticut regulations require that a fully completed and
signed health form must be returned and kept on file in the Camp
Infirmary by May 15th. A physical is required within the past two (2)
years. Non-compliance will result in excluding your child from the camp
session until the completed and signed health form is received.
Please be aware that this form is required for the safety of your child and
all other campers.
Medication
State regulation requires the following guidelines with any medications:
A completed medical authorization form must be signed by a physician stating
the name of medication, time to be administered, and prescribed dose to be
given.
The parent must bring the proper prescription bottle (with exact amount
needed for the time the child will be in camp).
Medication must be given to the camp nurse / EMT by the parent.
The parent must sign the camp log sheet indicating that the medication was
brought in.
No controlled medication is allowed to be sent in with a camper.
Medication may be dropped off before child's camp session.
Camp Staff
We pride ourselves on a well-trained and enthusiastic staff. Our swim
instructors are lifeguard certified and our archery, ropes and boating
specialists all have certifications in their respective fields.
Pre / Post Care
Children participate in games, stories, recreational swimming, and quiet
activities under the instruction and supervision of our camp staff. We
encourage early enrollment due to limited availability. We also offer a
daily rate if you do not need this service for the entire session. Please
see camp brochure for rates.
All pre care campers should be brought to the fenced-in
area behind the manor house.
Pre Care
7:30AM - 9:00AM. The YMCA is not responsible for children dropped off
before 7:30AM.
Post Care
3:30PM - 6:00PM. A post care counselor will be stationed at the manor
house and will have your child meet you there. If your child is not picked
up by 6:00PM, a $10 late fee will be charged for the first 15 minutes and
$1.00 for every minute there after. At 6:30PM, emergency contacts will be
called to make arrangements to provide transportation for the camper. All
late fees must be paid within 24 hours or camp and post care privileges will
be suspended. (Snack is not included)
Absentees and Leaving Camp Early
If your child is going to be absent from camp, we request that you call
the camp office at 261-2566. If you wish to pick up your camper before the
end of camp, please notify the Unit Director and Transportation Director in
writing that you wish to do so. No call-in requests will be honored after
2PM.
Emergency
In the event of an emergency at camp, parents of the child(ren) will be
called immediately. Please provide an emergency contact number if neither
parent can be reached during the day (grandparents, neighbor, etc).
Problems
If your child is having a problem at camp, we ask that you inform us of
the situation as soon as possible so that we may be more effective in
providing a solution.
Lost & Found
The camp lost and found is located in the barn. Please label all
articles of clothing, towels, and any other items that your child brings to
camp with your child's name and phone number. Parents may check the lost and
found at any time during camp hours. Due to state health regulations, all
unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of each camp
session so if you notice something missing, please try to locate it
right away.
Clothing
Please be sure that your child come to camp in appropriate clothing for
outdoor activities. We recommend sneakers. No open-toe shoes or sandals
are allowed at camp. Again, please clearly label (with laundry marker)
all clothing and other items that are brought to camp. This includes towels,
on-piece bathing suits, backpacks, extra clothing, footwear and rain gear
(for rainy & cooler days). Insect repellent and sunscreen should also be
labeled and brought to camp. These items should be packed into a backpack or
gym bag. No boom boxes / electric devices (game boys) allowed.
Lunch
All lunches are kept refrigerated. Please send your camper's lunch in a
paper bag (no lunch boxes or coolers) clearly marked with his / her name and
tribe number along with a cardboard / disposable drink. No glass, cans, or
thermoses are allowed.
Rainy Days
Camp is held rain or shine! On rainy days, activities will be held in
sheltered structures. Please not that children must travel to and from
activity areas and we strongly recommend that you dress your camper
appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. We also recommend
packing rain gear and additional footwear. We are concerned for the health
of all campers and ask for your cooperation.
* Note: In the event of extreme weather conditions, your child may be
transported to one of our other facilities.
Bus Transportation
Each bus is limited to 60 campers. Please clearly state transportation
needed when you register. Buses are assigned on a first-come first-served
basis. In the event of over crowding on a particular bus you may be asked to
choose an alternate bus and bus stop. There will be NO changes once a bus is
full. Transportation is included in the camp fee. We pride ourselves in
knowing that we provide safe bus transportation for our campers in
accordance with the American Camping Association. We expect your child to
behave in an appropriate manner and to respect his / her fellow campers and
all bus and camp property. Disciplinary problems will lead to repeal of bus
privileges for your camper. You must notify us in advance of any change in
transportation to and from camp (ie: arriving late or leaving early; change
of bus; leaving with other than designated person by car). If you bring you
child to camp late or are picking him / her up before the end of the camping
day, you MUST sign in at the Barn.
Make sure you child is at the appropriate bus stop 5 to 10
minutes prior to pick up / drop off time.
Meet Your Child's Bus
Bus drivers will be asked to bring any child back to the campsite if
they believe it is not safe to drop a child off at his / her stop (ie: if
there is no one to meet him / her). The bus will return to the camp with the
child and the director will wait with that child for the parent to pick him
/ her up. There will be a $20 charge to the parent if this occurs.
These policies will be enforced for the safety of your child.
Car Transportation
If you choose not to take advantage of our bus service, it is important
that you are aware of our pick up and drop off procedures. Please drop your
child off between 8:50 AM and 9:00 AM and pick up your child between 3:20 PM
and 3:30 PM at the flagpole (the athletic field is for buses only!).
If you are late in picking up your child from camp (past 4:00 PM) you child
will be put into Post Care and you will be charged $10 per hour or portion
thereof. This fee will also be charged if your child is dropped off before
8:50 AM and is not signed up for Pre Care. If you need this care on a
regular basis, please sign up for it before camp begins. |
