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Kidz on the Move Summer Cinema 2017 May 30th - August 18th ---PAGE BREAK--- KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FORM (Please complete one form for EACH child) EXPLORERZ (COMPLETED K-2nd gr) ADVENTURERZ (COMPLETED 3rd-6th gr) Camper’s name: Nickname: Male Female Date of Birth: School: Grade COMPLETED: Mailing Address: Home phone: Mother’s name: Place of Employment: Home Address (if different): Work phone: Cell phone: Father’s name: Place of Employment: Home Address (if different): Work phone: Cell phone: Rec Center CHARTER Member? Yes No Family IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, STAFF SHOULD CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE (List names & phone numbers in order of preference): 1. 2. 3. 4. Physician: Phone: Dentist: Phone: People who may remove my child from Kidz on the Move: Allergies/Treatment & Other Issues Staff Should be Aware of: Medical Authorization Release: If a sudden illness or medical emergency should occur and I cannot be reached, I hereby authorize the person in charge to give emergency first aid treatment and/or call my child’s physician or dentist, or to send my child to the nearest emergency medical facility and/or authorize treatment. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- GENERAL CAMP RELEASE WAIVER Weekly field trip permission slips will be required by MONDAY evening prior to each specific outing. The Cody Parks and Recreation Department does not provide medical insurance to cover participants during any activity. This is the responsibility of each individual involved in any department program or activity. I, (parent’s name), hereby give my consent for myself and/or for (child’s name) to participate in recreational activities sponsored by the Cody Parks and Recreation Department in Cody, Wyoming, during any session of the Recreation Program and to be photographed, interviewed and/or videotaped during these activities. The resulting representation may be used for informational presentations, advertising purposes, and in publications. I hereby release the Shoshone Recreation District, Recreation Director, Recreation Staff and Board of Directors, the Cody Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Cody and all City Staff associated therewith including claims and suits at law or in equity for any injury, fatal or otherwise, while participating in any of the recreational activities. The Cody Parks and Recreation Department will deal with any behavior and/or conduct that is considered by the department to be disruptive and/or destructive. Behavioral problems may result in expulsion from the program without reimbursement. Your child will voluntarily participate in an all-day summer school-age program designed for pre-teens. Even though the activities will take place under careful supervision, they may expose your child to certain hazards and risks. Further, there may be additional hazards and risks associated with frequent field trips and intensive activities planned as part of the program. Initial below the supervised activities your child MAY participate in this summer: • Walking field trips • Intensive arts & crafts • Bus trips within Cody city limits • Bus trips within 45 miles of Cody • Hiking excursions in & around Cody • Open swimming (lifeguards will be on duty) • Activities around horses & other livestock (children will NOT ride horses) • Fishing and/or Boating (Personal Floatation Devices will be used as appropriate) Signature of Parent/Guardian: If sudden illness or other serious medical emergency should occur & I cannot be reached, I hereby authorize Kidz on the Move to call my child’s physician or 911. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: CAMP PAYMENT AGREEMENT I am responsible for camp payments and agree to make any necessary arrangements to insure all camp fees in curred by my children are covered. In the event I fail to pay the amount due in a timely manner, the City of Cody will forward my account to a collection agency for legal action to collect the balance due plus any additional legal fees and/or collection costs. Check here if you are a Charter Member of the Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center: Signature: Social Security Printed Name: Phone Address: Date: KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 ---PAGE BREAK--- KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 SUNSCREEN & INSECT REPELLENT WAIVER Every day at Kidz on the Move we play outside (weather permitting)! Below is our procedures during sunny, warm weather regarding the use of sunscreen and bug spray: Families should apply sun block on children in the morning before coming to camp every day – even when it is cloudy and overcast. We will reapply sun block (as needed) on especially sunny days. Kidz on the Move supplies EQUATE (or equivalent generic) brand sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater. If your child has allergies to this brand of sunscreen, please supply the appropriate sunscreen labeled with his/ her name on the bottle for us to use at camp throughout the summer. If you would like your child to wear sun hats or sunglasses, please send them along with your child each day at camp labeled with his/her name and mention your desires to a staff member. Spray sunscreens are PROHIBITED due to the high incidence of allergic reactions and its proven ineffective ness. If you have questions regarding this policy, please visit with staff. Kidz on the Move supplies OFF brand insect repellent to children. If you do not want your child to use this brand of insect repellent due to allergies or another reason, please supply the appropriate brand of bug spray labeled with your child’s name. When recommended by public health authorities or requested by a parent/guardian, the use of insect repellants containing DEET should be used. Repellants containing DEET are to be applied only to children over the age of 2 months and no more than once a day. All sunscreen/sun blocks and insect repellants will be applied according to the directions on the label. Insect repellants will be washed off when children return indoors. I hereby authorize Kidz on the Move staff to apply sunscreen & insect repellant for childs name: May 30 - August 18th, 2017. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: I promise to promote a Home Court Advantage at Kidz on the Move this summer. • I will make SAFETY my #1 priority at camp. • I will do my best to make sure everyone feels a sense of BELONGING. • I will VALUE myself, my leaders & my fellow campers. • I will demonstrate COURAGE to try new things, encourage others & be a part of this camp community. Kidz Signature: KIDZ ON THE MOVE SUMMER 2017 * Home Court Advantage for ALL* ---PAGE BREAK--- I n this packet you’ll find all the information you need to prepare your children for our exciting summer day camp experience. Please read this packet completely, fill out the necessary forms & return them to the Rec Center BEFORE your children attend Kidz on the Move. Contact Kym Quinn at [PHONE REDACTED] or KOM Staff at [PHONE REDACTED] with any questions. NECESSARY FORMS TO COMPLETE AND RETURN: • Program Enrollment Sheet (One Per Child!) • General Camp Release Waiver & Camp Payment Agreement • Sunscreen & Insect Repellant Waiver • Remember to buy a movie pass for $55! Camps enjoy a kid-friendly movie each Friday afternoon at Big Horn Cinemas. Weekly movies are $7 without a pass. Camp is open 7 AM to 5:30 PM (LIMITED supervision provided 7 to 7:30 AM), Monday through Friday, MAY 30th - AUGUST 18th. NO Kidz on the Move on Tuesday, JULY 4th! Each day you can expect kids to come home tired & a little grubby after a full day of fun & being on the MOVE. Kids should wear comfortable clothes suitable for a variety of high-energy activities indoors & out. Below is a list of items children should bring each day: 1. PLAY CLOTHES that can withstand the rigors of camp & a jacket for the chillier moments. 2. WALKING SHOES (close-toed recommended!) Camps regularly wander from one adventure to the next & field trips usually require a lot of walking. 3. SUN PROTECTION- wide-brimmed hat or other form. 4. LIGHTWEIGHT RAIN GEAR. We get caught out in the rain from time to time. Send your child prepared for ALL kinds of weather! 5. A BACKPACK with daily necessities. 6. A SUBSTITUTE LUNCH (if necessary) = Sack lunches are available for campers this year. If your child is a picky eater or has allergies please pack a lunch with them. 7. A WATER BOTTLE with child’s name on it. Water is VERY important to keep our campers healthy & hydrated during the hot summer months. 8. A SWIMSUIT & towel for swimming on TUESDAY & FRIDAY afternoons. 9. APPLY SUNSCREEN to children BEFORE camp. Staff will supply sunscreen & insect repellent & reapply throughout the day. If children have allergies they should pack their own products to use at camp. SPRAY SUNSCREENS ARE NOT PERMITTED! CAMP BILLING STRUCTURE! We use a punchcard system. A punchcard or drop in card & the $25 materials fee must be purchased when registering. A punchcard is good for any 10 days of camp for $170 ($17/day). These punchcards are kept at camp & can be shared by family members. Leftover balances will be refunded after camp is finished or transfered to an ASAP punchcard. Each day when children are dropped off at camp an adult will INITIAL & DATE the punchcard. Families will need to purchase additional punchcards as necessary. Families MUST have a punch available for children to attend camp! Daily camp passes are available for $25/day & can be purchased at the Front desk. Families MUST present the pass to camp staff at check in! Cody Recreation Foundation scholarships may be available for qualifying families, please inquire at the Front Desk. Please contact Kym or Jessica at [PHONE REDACTED] with any questions or concerns. KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 DETACH & KEEP THIS PACKET ---PAGE BREAK--- TWO DAY CAMPS: We offer two day camps under the umbrella of Kidz on the Move to keep kids engaged & entertained in age-appropriate activities during summer vacation. EXPLORERZ introduces youth who completed Kindergarten‑2nd grade to camp experience. ADVENTURERZ has kids who’ve completed 3rd‑6th grade taking camp to the next level. CAMP STRUCTURE: Camps are based out of the Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center (1402 Heart Mountain Street) from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Staff provides limited supervision from 7 to 7:30 AM. A parent or guardian must sign kids in each morning at the far end of the Rec Center hallway. DO NOT drop children off before 7 AM or when staff is not present. Drop off time is 7 A - 10 A at the Rec Center. Camps leave the Rec Center at 10 A for daily adventures. The bulk of camp programming takes place from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Parents or guardians must sign kids out by 5:30 PM at the Rec Center. If a child is not picked up on time a late fee may be assessed which must be paid before the child can return to camp. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Regular activities include Sports Shorts (sports skills & drills), Full STEAM Ahead (science, technology, engineering, art & math), Lit is a Hit (library with Miss Holly), Park Play, Friday at the Movies, Swimming & more! We also welcome guest speakers & go on local field trips. FULL DAY FIELD TRIPS: Camps load the Rec bus each WEDNESDAY at 8:15A to explore the Wonders of Wyoming. Field trip release forms are available the week prior to each field trip for parents to sign & are due MONDAYS BY 5:30 PM. Kids should wear their camp shirts on field trip days. Due to the long distance travel required on these days, we will not return to town until 5 PM or later. The Yellowstone trip will require an even later return time. There is NO alternative programming offered on these days. A detailed schedule will be available the first week of camp. FRIDAY FUN: Friday mornings camps alternate going to Mini Golf or enjoying the Obstacle Course & Park Play before coming together for lunch at a local park. Each Friday afternoon camps head to Big Horn Cinemas for Friday at the Movies before returning to the Rec Center to close out our week & go swimming or have some gym fun. (Be sure to purchase a summer movie pass at the Recreation Center for $55, a great savings over the $7 per movie rate!) SWIM LESSONS: Swim lessons are available to camp families for an added expense. If you would like your children to take part in these lessons, please sign them up in the 8 to 8:30 AM time slot & we’ll accommodate your needs. Registration & payment must be made at the Recreation Center. Swim lessons fill on a first-come basis & we recommend registering your children early for these programs. FOOD: KOM provides a light breakfast, two healthy snacks & a sack lunch each day as well as all transportation & instruction at no extra charge. Camp Staff & Junior Counselors: All camp staff are college age or older & extremely motivated to work & play with your kids all summer long! We also offer a Junior Counselor program for youth who have completed 7th & 8th grades who previously attended camp. Interested youth should contact Kym Quinn at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED] for more information. KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION ---PAGE BREAK--- KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 RULES OF THE ROAD K idz on the Move is dedicated to providing local families a positive, active summer outlet for school-age youth. We take pride in our highly qualified & enthusiastic staff who have day- to-day contact with your kids. We encourage parent & community participation & welcome you to share your areas of expertise. This provides an opportunity for parents to see what kids are doing & learning throughout the summer & helps build positive relationships. It is the parent/ guardian’s responsibility to make sure kids arrive at the facility safely. Call or text staff on the camp cell phones: [PHONE REDACTED] (Explorerz) or [PHONE REDACTED] (Adventurerz). Pick up daily is by 5:30 PM at the Rec Center. If a child is not picked up on time a late fee may be assessed of $10 per child per 15 minutes late. This fee is payable at the time of pick up & must be paid before children can return to camp. If a child is not picked up by 6 PM, staff will call emergency contacts to pick up the child immediately. If all other resources have been exhausted, staff will notify Department of Family Services or local law enforcement by 6:30 PM. Camp staff will not transport youth. To insure safety, camp staff will only release campers to individuals authorized on enrollment forms. Notification of any changes regarding child pick up should be made to staff as soon as possible. If someone unknown to staff is picking up a child we will request a photo ID. In the event of minor injury, First Aid/CPR trained staff will administer limited first aid & complete an incident report. If the condition is serious, staff will notify parents & ask them to pick up the child. In cases of extreme emergency, staff will call 911. In the event a child is referred to a family physician or emergency room, the program is not responsible for any costs incurred. Children exhibiting the following conditions should not attend day camp: contagious disease, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, inflamed or matted eyes, sore throat, severe cold or undiagnosed skin rash. Camp staff works with kids to build a culture of respect, foster positive relationships & strive toward an environment that encourages teamwork. All campers & staff are expected to respect & cooperate with each other, help one another & always be willing to let someone else go first. At the beginning of the summer, staff will outline our Camp Road Rules to help support daily routines. These boundaries & expectations will ensure a healthy & respectful environment for everybody. Our goal is to provide a HOME COURT ADVANTAGE setting where SAFETY is a priority; everyone feels a sense of BELONGING & VALUE; & we all have the COURAGE to try new things & encourage each other. Everyone takes responsibility for appropriate behavior & must be reasonable in their choices & expectations. Staff reserves the right to ask any child who is acting inappropriately or without respect for others to leave camp. No refunds will be given in these circumstances. ---PAGE BREAK--- KIDZ ON THE MOVE 2017 OUR CAMP WEEK AT A GLANCE MONDAY We’re setting the tone for the week … • Introduce the MOVIE THEME of the week & associated country/countries • Engage in a variety of activities – art, sports, games, STEAM, etc. • Both camps may be together or split into smaller, age-specific groups TUESDAY • Explorerz - Lit is a Hit at the Park County Library, 10 to 11 AM; Sports Shorts at local park or Rec, 11 AM to 12 PM; Full STEAM Ahead & Park Play at local park, 1 to 3 PM • Adventurerz – Full STEAM Ahead & Park Play at local park, 10 AM to 12 PM; Lit is a Hit at the Park County Library, 1 to 2 PM; Sports Shorts at local park or Rec, 2 to 3 PM • Swimming at the Rec Center, 3:30 to 5 PM WEDNESDAY – WONDERS OF WYOMING FIELD TRIPS! • Out-of-town field trips exploring Wyoming – ALL DAY, BOTH CAMPS! • Camps load bus at 8:15 A. • No alternative programming offered. THURSDAY • SUMMER CINEMA-themed activities like games, crafts, movie history & more! • Local field trip & guest speakers possible • Both camps may be together or split into smaller, age-specific groups FRIDAY • Mini Golf at City Park or Obstacle Course & Park Play at local park, 10 AM to 12 PM (Camps alternate activities each week) • Friday at the Movies at Big Horn Cinemas, 1 to 3 PM (BOTH CAMPS) • Swimming, Gym Fun & more at the Rec Center, 3:30 to 5:30 PM Throughout the summer we'll also enjoy a variety of other great recreational & learning opportunities: • Legion Baseball Day at the Legion Ball Fields - June 27th • World's Largest Swimming Lesson at the Rec Center - June 22nd 9:30 AM • Rec Center's 16th Anniversary - June 23rd • Park County Library Special Guests - June 6th, June 21st & July 13th • Patriot Run - July7th • Kids in the Woods with Shoshone National Forest staff - July 11th & 12th • NFL Punt, Pass & Kick @ CHS Football Field- 11 AM • REC CENTER CLOSURE - July 31st - August 4th- KOM drop off @ REC each morning & pick up @ Library. • River Rafting with Wyoming River Trips (*Kids must have attended camp for AT LEAST 5 days to go river rafting with us this summer!) - August 16th- $10 additional cost. • Zombie Run at Canal Park - August 18th