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Weston Recreation
Summer Camps 2015
Information Pamphlet
Weston Recreation Department
20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 786-6260
Fax: (781) 786-6269
ONLINE!
Camp Registration
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Starts at 7:00pm!
https://weston.govoffice.com
Walk in Registration begins on
Thursday, March 5, 2015
8:30am in the Recreation Office
Camps are filled on a first come
first served basis.
Our Commitment to Quality
Your satisfaction is our goal. We strive to provide high quality recreational programs, and
take pride in making your recreation experience an enjoyable one. Please feel free to share
any comments and suggestions for improvement. If you are not completely satisfied with
your experience, please call us. We are always happy to answer any questions.
Weston Recreation Department Summer Camps are licensed by the Town Board of Health
(105 CMR 430.000 et. Seq.: Minimum Sanitation and Safety Standards for Recreational Camps for Children).
REMINDER:
Do not forget to apply for a Recreation Badge.
Your child must have an All-Inclusive or Memorial Pool Badge in order to attend the
following summer camp programs.
Camp ABC
Camp Adventure
Sports, Sports, and more Sports
Outer Limits
KWEST
Weston Recreation - Summer Camps
The Weston Recreation Department prides itself on providing quality summer programs for
children of all ages. We offer cost-effective programming in conjunction with maintaining a noncompetitive, safe, structured environment for playing, learning, and creating. Our experienced summer
staff comes from a wide variety of backgrounds including education, child development, social work,
recreation, or a related field. The staff consists of college graduates, college students as well as high
school students from Weston and other surrounding towns.
This summer we will be featuring a wide variety of activities based on a different theme each
week. Some themes may include: Fun in the Sun Week, Wild and Crazy Camper Week, Wacky Water
Week, Kids Karnival and much more! Games, arts & crafts, cooperative leadership activities, drama,
music, dance, swimming, science, cooking and much more will be a part of each camper’s summer fun!
Dates: Summer 2015
Week 1: June 29 – July 2
(No camp Friday, July 3rd)
Week 2: July 6 – July 10
Week 3: July 13 – July 17
Week 4: July 20 – July 24
Week 5: July 27 – July 31
Week 6: August 3 – August 7
Camp Registration Information
Registration begins on
Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM ONLINE ONLY!
Walk in Registration will be on Thursday, March 5th starting at 8:30am in the Recreation Office.
For your convenience, 2015 summer camp registration forms will be available starting Tuesday,
February 17th. Please stop by the Recreation Office anytime after this date to pick up a packet.
Sessions will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
The following important forms must be completed before your child may attend camp.
 Registration Form
 Medical Release Form, a physical must have been performed within two years of the date that
your child starts summer camp.
 Updated Physical Form and Immunizations
 Pick-up Authorization card
 Sunscreen Authorization form
 Up to date Recreation Badge
 Participants in camp must have a Recreation Badge for the season beginning in May of 2015.
 If you are going to register online, please double check with our office to make sure that your
child’s grade reflects that of the upcoming school year, if it is not updated in our computer, you
will not be able to register online.
Camp ABC, Camp Adventure and Sports Camp
Pick-up Authorization Cards: Before camp begins, you will receive two Pick-up Authorization Cards.
Any vehicle that is picking up your child must have an Authorization Card visible in the passenger side
of the dashboards window. A vehicle that does not have an Authorization Card will be asked to pull over
to the parking lot area. When regular pick-up is finished, a staff member will come over to assist you.
Should you need more than two Authorization Cards, they may be obtained from the Camp Director upon
request.
Refunds, Cancellations and Transfer Policy
If you need to cancel a camp session after registration, please notify us as
soon as possible so a child on the waitlist will have the opportunity to
attend camp. If you notify the Recreation office of the cancellation at
least one week before camp starts, you will receive a refund of all tuition
paid except a $50 administration fee per session per child. Transfer from
one session to another will depend on space availability. There will be a
$25 administration fee for each transfer.
Who: Ages 4-5 (as of June 29, 2014)
What: 5, 3.5 hour sessions
When: Monday – Friday
June 29 – August 7
(Cancelled July 3rd)
1 week sessions
Where: Country School
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Extended day, 12:00pm-2:30pm, no extended day on Fridays
Fee: Week 1, 4 Day Week, No camp July 4, $190
Week 2-6, $220
Extended Day, $25/day
Description: Campers will enjoy a fun-filled, action packed summer. They will be selectively placed
in age-appropriate groups with well-trained staff members. The staff will be sensitive to the growth and
development needs of each child. The camp will facilitate making new friends, while developing
cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, communication skills, and developing an awareness of one’s
surrounds. Each day will be made up of four activity periods – free swim, sports, art, music and
movement or a special event – with time reserved for snack and water breaks.
Counselor/Camper Ratio – 5:1
Drop-off: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM. For the Safety of the children and the staff, please do not allow your
child to exit the vehicle at any point other than the designated Drop Off area. A staff member will signal
you to pull up to the appropriate area, and they will open your car door. If you need to speak with a staff
member, please wait in line and park your car in the parking lot. Please do not leave your vehicle in the
drop-off area. Your cooperation is necessary to ensure the safety of the children and the staff, as well as
to prevent any traffic delays. If you are dropping you child off after 8:45 AM, you must park your car
and walk with your child to the Director’s Office.
Pick-up: 12:00PM. Please follow the same traffic procedures and regulations as when dropping off
your child. For regular pick-ups, curbside counselors will attend to your vehicle at the front entrance.
For pick-ups at any time other than the specified times noted above, you must park your car and go to
the Director’s office.
Camp ABC Extended Day Pick-up: 2:30PM, Extended day is held Monday through Thursday.
There is no Extended Day on Friday.
You can sign up for as many days as you want. During Extended Day, children will collectively decide
on an activity such as arts & crafts, sports activities or free swim.
Please Note: Lunch in not provided. Please remember to pack your child a lunch if they are staying for
Extended Day. Cost $25 per day
Camp Adventure
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Time:
Fee:
Grades 1-4 (in fall of 2015)
5, 7 hour and 30 minute sessions
Monday – Friday
June 29 – August 7
(Cancelled July 3rd)
1 week sessions
Woodland School
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Week 1, 4 Day Week, No camp July 4, $220
Week 2-6, $260
Description: Throughout the day, campers will follow a set schedule of 45-minute blocks (including
swimming lessons in the morning). These activities include: arts & crafts, free swim, drama, chess,
cooking, gymnastics, mad science, great electives and much more! Counselor/Camper Ratio – 10:1
Drop-off: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM. Drop-off is at the front of the Woodland School. Turn onto Alphabet
Lane and stay in the left lane. Please note that the right lane is for dropping off children for Camp ABC.
Please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle until a staff member in the designated area opens your
door for you. Your cooperation is necessary to ensure the safety of the children and staff, as well as to
prevent any traffic delays. If you are dropping you child off after 9:00 AM, you must park your car and
walk with your child to the Director’s Office.
Pick-up: 4:00PM. Please follow the same traffic procedures and regulations as drop-off. For regular
pick-ups, curbside staff will meet your vehicle, with your child, at one of the safety cones. Please send a
note in the morning with your child if you would like him or her to be dismissed at one of our early
pick-up times (12 Noon and 2:30 PM). A counselor and your camper will be waiting at the front of the
school at the time you have chosen. For pick-ups at any other time, you must park your car in the
parking lot and speak to the camp director.
Sports, Sports,
and More Sports
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Time:
Fee:
Grades 1-4 (in fall of 2015)
5, 7 hour and 30 minute sessions
Monday – Friday
June 29 – August 7
(Cancelled July 3rd)
1 week sessions
Woodland School
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Week 1, 4 Day Week, No camp July 4, $220
Week 2-6, $260
Description: This is the camp for your child if they love sports and sport related activities. Your child
could participate in soccer, basketball, baseball flag football and much more. Including free swim time
at the Memorial Pool. Each week includes a field trip to a special sports related place as well.
Counselor/Camper Ratio – 10:1
Drop-off: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM. Drop-off is at the front of the Woodland School. Turn onto Alphabet
Lane and stay in the left lane. Please note that the right lane is for dropping off children for Camp ABC.
Please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle until a staff member in the designated area opens your
door for you. Your cooperation is necessary to ensure the safety of the children and staff, as well as to
prevent any traffic delays. If you are dropping you child off after 9:00 AM, you must park your car and
walk with your child to the Director’s Office.
Pick-up: 4:00PM. Please follow the same traffic procedures and regulations as drop-off. For regular
pick-ups, curbside staff will meet your vehicle, with your child, at one of the safety cones. Please send a
note in the morning with your child if you would like him or her to be dismissed at one of our early
pick-up times (12 Noon and 2:30 PM).
Camp Outer Limits
And KWEST
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Time:
Fee:
Grades 5-7 (in fall of 2015) Outer Limits
Grades 8-9 (in fall of 2015) KWEST
5, 7 hours and 30 minute hour sessions
Monday – Friday
June 29 – August 7
(Cancelled July 3rd)
1 week sessions
Woodland School
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Week 1, 4 Day Week, No camp July 4, $285
Week 2-6, $335
Description: On Mondays, campers will follow a set schedule that will consist of activities such as
swimming, arts & crafts, sports, cooking and more. The following four days of the week, campers will
be attending a large variety of field trips. Tentative trips for this summer include: White water rafting,
Boston harbor islands, Paintball and Six Flags. More detailed schedules for this camp will be available
two weeks prior to registration.
Counselor/Camper Ratio – 10:1
Drop-off: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM (unless otherwise noted for an early field trip departure time). Drop-off
is in the front of the Woodland School, pull up and a counselor will assist your child out of the car if
necessary and will see that they get to their appropriate group.
Pick-up: 4:00PM. Please follow the same traffic procedures and regulations as drop-off. For regular
pick-ups, curbside staff will meet your vehicle, with your child. Other than 4pm, please see the director
of your child’s camp to arrange depending on Field Trips, most days this is not possible but we will do
everything we can to be accommodating.
What To Bring to Camp! (All Camps)
Backpack
Swim Suit
Towel and Sunscreen
Snack, labeled with your child’s name
Lunch, labeled with your child’s name
Sneakers and socks for field games or field trips
Please DO NOT Bring
Cell Phones
Glass bottles or containers
Money or valuables
Electronic Games
Pokemon Cards or anything of that type
Staff:
The strength of our program lies in our qualified, enthusiastic, caring and responsible camp
staff. Well-motivated professionals are teamed with carefully screened high school and
college students to provide the skills and energy needed to ensure the success and enjoyment
for each camper. Many former campers return year after year to become CIT’s and counselors.
Staff is certified in First Aid and CPR. All staff must pass a CORI and SORI check to work at
the program. The staff and the program meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Camping
Standards and the Weston Health Department licenses the program.
Camper Expectations:
For the enjoyment and safety of everyone involved, campers are expected to adhere to the
following rules while at camp:
1. Listen to the Directors or counselors (staff) at all times.
2. Stay with your buddy or group at all times.
3. Never go anywhere alone. Tell a counselor if you need to leave the group and they will
send someone with you.
4. Respect the rights of others and treat others with the same respect and dignity with
which you expect to be treated.
5. Fighting, bullying, or aggressive behavior toward staff, campers, or anyone involved
with camp will not be tolerated.
6. Destroying or stealing property belonging to another person or camp will not be
tolerated.
7. Most important – HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE SUMMER!!!
Swimming:
Swimming is an integral part of the camp experience and we are fortunate to the Memorial
Pool so close to camp. Swimming will occur each day unless we are on a field trip, the pool is
closed, or a special theme day event is happening! Swimming lessons are provided at Camp
Adventure and Sports Camp.
While at the pool, counselors will be in the water and on the pool deck to supervise campers,
and lifeguards will be on duty as usual. Campers who do not want to go swimming will
remain on the pool deck to play games with the counselors or play in the sandbox.
Theme Weeks:
Each week of camp will have a special theme. Activities, special events and field trips will
revolve around that theme. Please refer to the camp calendar to find out what this year’s
weeks will be.
Special Events:
Special events help to enhance the camp experience. Whole camp special events will be on
Fridays; however, many special things will happen all week! Each special event will be based
on the theme of the week and will offer many activities such as hired entertainers, arts and
crafts, music, sports, games, and cooking. Please refer to the camp calendars for a listing of
this year’s special events.
Field Trips:
Throughout the summer, campers will go on off-site field trips to enhance their camp
experience. While on the field trips, campers will adhere to the buddy system. Like at camp,
campers will be supervised at all time while on a field trip. Please refer to the camp calendars
for a listing of this year’s field trips.
Every camper will receive a Weston Recreation Summer Camp T-Shirt. Camp shirts must be
worn on field trips days. Transpiration to and from the field trips will be hired Weston School
Departments buses.
Inclusion Program:
At Weston Recreation we believe that all children should have the opportunity to participate
in a summer camp experience. The Weston Recreation Department works closely with the
Weston Public Schools to place children from inclusive programs in to our summer camps.
These children receive additional assistance at camp to ensure a successful experience.
CIT Program:
There is a Counselor in Training program for boys and girls ages 13-15 at Weston Recreation.
This program is run by the Assistant Director’s at Camp ABC and Camp Adventure and it
emphasizes skills necessary to become a camp counselor. All CIT’s attend a training session to
learn what it takes to become a camp counselor. After attending the training session, CIT’s
work closely with camper groups to gain experience on how to become a GREAT counselor.
CIT’s are closely supervised by camp staff and the staff makes sure that they are interacting
with campers appropriately. Because CIT’s are still learning how to become counselors, they
will never be left alone with a group of campers.
Important Responsibilities for Parents
1. Always call the camp when your child will be absent.
2. Label all belongings and remember to check lost and found at the end of
the week if you are missing items.
3. Be on time when dropping off and picking up your child or call to let the
camp know you are running late.
4. Ensure that all camp forms are filled out completely and on time before
your child attends the first day of camp.
5. Make the camp aware in writing if someone other than the
parent/guardian will be picking up if not listed on the pick-up card
provided.
6. Advise camp director and counselors of any health concerns your child
might have (medications taken, allergies, personality traits, likes and
dislikes, etc.)
7. Explain the camp rules to your child prior to the start of camp.
8. Ask questions if you want more information on camp activities.
9. Check your child’s backpack for notices and field trip permission slips.
10. Evaluate the program and let us know how we are doing! We strive
to make camp a wonderful experience for all, campers and parents.
Evaluation forms will be sent home every week, please take the time to fill
them out!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many counselors are with a group of campers?
The counselor to camper ratio is 5:1 for Camp ABC (Approx. 15/group) 10:1 for Camp Adventure and
Sports Camp (Approx 20/group) and 10:1 for Camp Outer Limits and KWEST. There will be an
additional staff member at each activity and several at the pool.
2. Can my child be grouped with a friend?
We are unable to take requests. Camp ABC campers will be grouped with other children their age and
Camp Adventure groupings will be done by grade entering in the fall.
3. Can my child’s friends and family members visit?
No. We cannot allow anyone to attend camp that is not registered, but please join us for our afternoon
special events.
4. How often will my child be swimming?
Camp ABC: Once daily during scheduled free swim. Camp Adventure: Every morning during
instructional swim with certified Water Safety Instructors, and in the afternoon during free swim. Camp
Outer Limits: During free swim on non field trips days and, sometimes, in the afternoon.
5. What type of swim lessons are offered during camp and how are children tested?
A certified Water Safety instructor will test each camper on his or her first day of camp for the summer
and place him or her in the correct ability level. As children progress throughout the summer, he or she
may be moved into a higher level.
6. How can my child be allowed to be in the deep end?
Your child will be given a deep-water test done by a lifeguard at the pool. When your child attends
camp, he or she can be tested during their swim lessons.
7. What should I pack for my child for camp each day?
Please pack the following: 2 snacks, 2 drinks, a lunch, a towel, a bathing suit, and sun block. Please
label everything with the child’s full name and keep it in one bag.
8. Should I send my child with sun block already on?
YES! Please do! If you would like additional sun block applied during the camp day, please send it to
camp.
9. Is transportation available?
No. Transportation to and from camp is not provided.
10. What if someone else is picking up my child up?
Written permission indicating whom your child is going home with, and what time they are to be
dismissed is required.
11. Is there a penalty for late Pick-up?
Because of staffing, it is important that you pick up your child on time. After the first 5 minutes, there is
a penalty of $5 for every 5 minutes, payable immediately.
12. Are there specific early pick up times?
Yes. Camp Adventure has specific times (12 and 2:30) which we ask you to please observe for safety
and staffing reasons. If you need to pick up early from Outer Limits or KWEST, please arrange with the
directors.
13. What should I do if my camper losses a belonging?
Please check the group’s meeting area, the Camp Director’s office, the Memorial Pool, and the Weston
Community Center.
14. What do I do if my child is absent from camp?
Daily and weekly absences must be reported by telephone before 9:00AM, especially on field trip days.
Please call the Recreation Office, (781)786-6260, or the director’s line.
15. What should I do if my child is sick /on medication?
Please do not send a sick child to camp. You will be called to pick up your child if they are unable to
participate in activities or have a contagious illness (lice, conjunctivitis, head colds, sore throats, vomiting, fevers, etc.) If your
child is on any medication that needs to be given during camp hours, a Medical Release Form must be
completed. Medication must be in its original container and go to the Director immediately upon its
arrival at camp. Your spoken instruction or telephone contact will not be adequate regarding the
administering of medication. No exceptions.
16. Once my child begins camp, can I add sessions?
Yes, many parents choose to add if space is available.
17. Do I have to pay extra for field trips?
No. The price is included in the fee.
18. Are scholarships available?
The policy of the Recreations Department is that no resident of the town be refused participation in a
program or use of facilities because of an inability to pay. Confidential applications are made to the
Recreation Director, and if a hardship preventing payment of fees exists, the applicant may receive a
scholarship or reduction in fee at the discretion of the Recreation Director.