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Camper Handbook

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Welcome To Camp College Your child’s safety while attending camp is a primary concern of the college and, naturally, concerns you as a parent. Our procedures are carefully planned to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience at Camp College. Please familiarize yourself and your child with our procedures and safety issues.

General Information for All Camp Programs Communicating With Us

• For registration or scheduling issues call: (609) 570-3311. • Our tax ID for childcare deduction is 22-1804242. • For camp issues June 21 and after: Call (609) 570-3773, or stop by camp office (SC141).

If you have an emergency and can’t reach us, call our security department at (609) 570-3503. • For late drop-off (after 8:45am) report to the FA Circle, call the Camp Office and a counselor will

pick up your camper/campers. • For early pick-up send a note that day or call the Camp Office at least two hours in advance. When

you arrive in the FA Circle, call the Camp Office and your camper/campers will be brought to your car.

• Important Telephone Numbers: • Nurse (PE129) (609) 570-3777 • Camp Office (SC141) (609) 570-3773 • Campus Security (SC-Welcome Center) (609) 570-3503 • Continuing Studies Registration Office (609) 570-3311 • Please keep us informed immediately of any home or work telephone number changes. Call us at (609) 570-3311.

MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS: No child at any time is to be dropped off unattended. If your child arrives after 8:45am, parent/guardian must remain with child and follow instructions as relayed in this Handbook. If your child is early, parent/guardian must remain with child until counselors arrive at drop-off location. Due to COVID-19 scheduling, parents and guardians are not permitted beyond the drop-off and pick-up area.

Camp College provides a safe environment for your child to enjoy a summer full of fun and enriching activities. For your peace of mind, in the event of an emergency, the college has an Emergency Management Plan. In addition to several commercial stations that carry MCCC announcements, the central telephone number (609) 586-4800, our college website www.mccc.edu, cable television channel 26 in Mercer County, and public radio station WWFM 89.1 offer additional communication options.

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Hours Of Operation Campus Kids Pods Sessions I and II:

• Session I (3 weeks) – 6/28-7/15 • Session II (4 weeks) – 7/19-8/12 • Camp College is in session between 8:30am and 4pm daily. • Drop off begins at 8am. Classes begin at 8:30am.

Specialty Camps, Academic Prep Programs:

• Weekly Specialty Camps 6/21 – 8/13 • Specialty Camps full-day is in session 8:30am to 4pm. • Specialty Camps half-day is in session 8:30am to 11:30am or 1-4pm. • Drop off begins at 8am. Classes begin at 8:30am.

Drop Off Procedures: CAMPUS KIDS SESSIONS I AND II:

• Curb service drop off is provided at the PE circle beginning at 8am and ending at 8:25am. If you expect your child to participate in his/her entire 1st period class, you must drop off your child before 8:25am. • Campers must check-in with counselors at the arrival area. • Any campers who arrive after 8:25am will remain at the PE Circle until a

counselor is available to take them to class. • For arrival after 8:45am, drive to the FA Circle and call the Camp Office. A staff

member will pick up your camper/campers • After check-in, campers report to their Pod sign post location (arranged around the quad) and remain there until

they are escorted to class at 8:25am.

SPECIALITY, ACADEMIC PREP PROGRAMS: • Children should be dropped off at Student Parking West Lot walkway (see map pg. 12) 8:00am. You must park your

vehicle and sign in your camper. Drop off for afternoon classes is 12:45pm. Counselors supervise children and escort them to and from class.

• Children registered for full-day programs will have supervised lunch and recess from 11:30am to 12:50pm.

• For arrival after 8:45am, drive to the FA Circle and call the Camp Office. A staff member will pick up your camper/campers.

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Pick Up Procedures • General Pick-Up Information for All Camp Programs:

Please be patient for camper check out. Campers must check with designated counselors in the departure area before leaving camp. You must park your vehicle to sign out your child.

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHERS AND DON’T TIE UP TRAFFIC. Park your car and proceed to the appropriate check out area. Camp staff will direct you to your child’s pick-up location. Children must follow directions and remain at the designated areas until they are released. If you arrange for pick up by a designee, please provide written authorization to release your child, or call the camp office to alert us of last-minute changes. Include the name and relationship of the designated adult to the camper.

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You will receive registration confirmation prior to the start of camp. Each day you must use your picture ID to pick up your child. Staff will request ID to release your child!

SESSIONS I AND II (CAMPUS KIDS THREE & FOUR WEEKS):

• Children should be picked up at EAST STUDENT PARKING AREA (see map on page 12) at 4pm. • The check-out area is arranged by Pod name.

ONE WEEK SPECIALTY CAMPS, ACADEMIC PREP PROGRAMS: • Children should be picked up at the WEST STUDENT PARKING AREA walkway (see map on page 12) at 4pm.

Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures

Fair / Clear Weather Conditions

Drop Off Time Pick Up Time

Session I and Session II

(Campus Kids)

PE Circle – Curb Service

8:00 am – 8:25 am

• After 8:45 am drive to FA Circle and Call the Camp Office.

East Student Parking Lot

• Park car and come to checkout area with picture ID

4:00 pm

Specialty Camp

• One-Week • Academic

Prep Programs

West Student Parking Lot

• Park car and walk camper to sign-in area.

AM Class 8:00 am

PM Class 12:45 pm

Full Day 8:00 am

West Student Parking Lot

Present a picture ID

* Supervised lunch and recess if registered for AM & PM class within the same week.

AM Class 11:35 am

PM Class 4:00 pm

Full Day 4:00 pm

Severe Weather Drop Off And Pick Up Procedures • When severe weather conditions occur before 4pm: Campers report to CM Lobby, (see map pg 11) for arrival and

11:35 dismissal (am classes) and 4pm dismissal. Signs will be posted. • Park in either the Kelsey or PE parking lots – NOT ON CAMPUS ROADWAYS.

ONE WEEK SPECIALTY CAMPS, ACADEMIC PREP PROGRAM:

• Severe weather “threat” before 4pm: Campers report to CM Lobby (see map pg. 11) for arrival and 4pm dismissal. • “CM Drop Off or Pick-up” signs are posted at the West Student Parking lot. • Counselors will be available to assist children to and from the building. Park in the Staff Lot adjacent to the

Kelsey Theatre.

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Park car at

Kelsey or PE lot

and walk to CM

Building

Must have ID Card

Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures Rainy Day / Severe Weather Conditions

Drop Off Time Pick Up Time

Session I and Session II

(Campus Kids)

PE Circle – Curb Service • First day of each session, park in Kelsey or PE lot and walk to CM building.

8:00 am – 8:25 am

• After 8:45 am Park, drive to. FA Circle and call Camp Office

Park car at Kelsey or PE lot and walk to CM Building.

Must present picture ID

4:00 pm

Look for Rainy Day lawn signs at entrances.

Specialty Camp

• One-Week • Academic

Prep Programs

AM Class PE circle curb service.

PM Class Park at Kelsey lot and walk to CM Building

AM Class 8:00 am

PM Class 12:45 pm

Full Day 8:00 am

Park car at Kelsey or PE lot and walk to CM Building.

Must have picture ID

* Supervised lunch and recess if registered for AM & PM class within the same week.

AM Class 11:35 am

PM Class 4:00 pm

Full Day 4:00pm

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REQUIRED DAILY SYMPTOM TRACKER • Parents/guardians are required to take campers temperature and complete a brief

symptom tracker form daily. Form must submitted no later than 7:30am each day. Campers will not be able to attend camp until their symptom tracker is completed. See sample form on pg. ?

Absence, Illness, Medical Forms, & Medications • Report absences to the camp office at (609) 570-3773. Send a note

for expected absence BEFORE it occurs. • The camp nurse will respond to emergency illness or accidents but is unable

to provide all-day care or supervision. You will be contacted to pick up your child. Please cooperate and respond promptly:

Health Office: (609) 570-3777 • If your child must take medicine, the camp nurse or director will dispense

medication in the original labeled container only under the following circumstances:

• Provide medication at check-in. It will remain in the health office (PE129). If your child takes medication regularly during camp hours, make sure the nurse has an ample supply on hand.

• No medication (prescription/nonprescription) will be administered without a completed and signed Medication Request Form (pg. 8). Medication must be delivered to camp in the original container and a recent photo of your child must accompany form.

• Child may not carry medicine without a physician’s Self-Medication order signed by the doctor and you (pg. 8). • Children who have had a fever or vomiting the night before MAY NOT attend camp the next day-must be fever-free without

medication for 24 hours. • THERE IS NO CAMP NURSE TO DISPENSE MEDICATION FOR ANY OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY Campers who are ill should be escorted by a counselor directly to the camp health office where a determination will be made for parental pick up. If there is no counselor available, use a walkie-talkie assigned to your building. COVID -19 PROCEDURES · All staff and campers are required to complete a symptom tracker. · Any student displaying any of the following symptoms must be separated from the group immediately. · Contact the Nurse who will send a counselor with the appropriate PPE to escort the student to the isolation area. That person will stay with (at a distance) the student until relieved of duty. · The Nurse will contact the parents immediately. · The Nurse will follow up with the parents to discern if the student has a positive test for Covid-19. The Nurse and Camp Director will then notify the appropriate authorities. · All students in that Small Group Activity must be then tested for the virus. COVID-19 SYMPTOMS · Fever · Chills · Cough · Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing · Fatigue · Muscle or body aches · Headache COVID-19 PREVENTION

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CAMP COLLEGE STAFF HANDBOOK 2007

HEALTH ISSUES

ILLNESS AND DISABILITYCampers who are ill should be escorted by a counselor directly to the camp health office where a determination will be made for parental pick up. If there is no counselor available, use a walkie-talkie assigned to your building.

COVID -19 PROCEDURES

• All staff and campers are required to complete a symptom tracker

• Any student displaying any of the following symptoms must be separated from the groupimmediately.

• Contact the Nurse who will meet you at your location and escort the camper to the quarantine room.An assigned counselor will stay with (at a distance) the student until relieved of duty.

• The Nurse will contact the parents immediately.

• The Nurse will follow up with the parents to discern if the student has a positive test for Covid-19.The Nurse and Camp Director will then notify the appropriate authorities.

• All students in that Small Group Activity must be then tested for the virus.

COVID-19 SYMPTOMS• Fever• Chills• Cough• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing• Fatigue• Muscle or body aches• Headache

COVID-19 PREVENTION• The COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person• It is most commonly transmitted between people who are in close contact with one another (less than 6 ft.

apart)• It is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.• Wash your hands very often. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.• Avoid close contact with others. Social distance 6 feet.• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering, or mask, when around others.• Cover coughs and sneezes.• Sanitize all areas and equipment.

MEDICATIONSUnless specifically authorized by a doctor and camp nurse, medications will only be administered by the nurse (see Camper Handbook for further information).

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION, INJURY, AND INCIDENT • A Health History/Medical Authorization form is on file in the health office as well as the camp office.

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· The COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person · It is most commonly transmitted between people who are in close contact with one another (less than 6 ft. apart) · It is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. · Wash your hands very often. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. · Avoid close contact with others. Social distance 6 feet. · Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering, or mask, when around others. · Cover coughs and sneezes.

Discipline And Camper Code Of Conduct • With the full cooperation of parents, we look forward to an exciting, safe summer in which campers respect rules and

regulations. College is in session and administrative offices are open for business, so it's especially important that campers show respect for others and demonstrate appropriate behavior and language. Our staff always uses positive techniques to guide behavior, but disruptive activities cannot be tolerated and will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

• 1st incident: Verbal warning and parental notification. • 2nd incident: A two-day suspension from camp. (Please note that the director may require a parent conference before

continued attendance is permitted.) • 3rd incident or at discretion of the director: Expulsion from Camp College, After-Camp and any programs, trips, or

activities associated with Camp College.

• No refunds are issued for suspension or expulsion. On the first day of camp, staff will review expected behavior. Parents are expected to review the information with their child. No camper will be admitted without a signed agreement.

Getting Around Campus • Children are encouraged to develop self-assurance to follow their individual schedules, but we always supervise them carefully.

Campers may not wander and are never left unattended. Our trained staff will guide your child to each of his/her classes throughout the day.

• Counselors, clearly identified by staff T-shirts and name tags, are stationed around the campus to add an additional level of safety awareness.

• Attendance is taken immediately as each class begins to ensure everyone is present.

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Camper Symptom Tracker

1.) Camper's Name

Your answer 2.) Is your child's temperature under 100.4 degrees Yes No 3.) Do you have any of the following symptoms (that cannot be explained by any other reason?) Chills Shivers Muscle or body aches Sore throat Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Congestion or runny nose None of these symptoms 4.) Do you have 1 of the following symptoms (that cannot be explained by any other reason?) Cough Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing New loss of taste New loss of smell None of the symptoms 5.) Had close contact (within 6 ft of an infected person for at least 15 minutes cumulative over a 24 hour period) with a person with confirmed COVID 19 Yes No 6.) Someone in your household is diagnosed with COVID 19 Yes No

Submit

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Sign up for important updates regarding rainy day pick up and reminders from the Camp College Office. Follow the instructions below to receive information for CAMPUS KIDS right on your phone. Camp College will be utilizing a staff to parent communication app called REMIND. This is a free, secure app that can be downloaded to any iPhone


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· The COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person · It is most commonly transmitted between people who are in close contact with one another (less than 6 ft. apart) · It is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. · Wash your hands very often. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. · Avoid close contact with others. Social distance 6 feet. · Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering, or mask, when around others. · Cover coughs and sneezes.

Discipline And Camper Code Of Conduct • With the full cooperation of parents, we look forward to an exciting, safe summer in which campers respect rules and

regulations. College is in session and administrative offices are open for business, so it's especially important that campers show respect for others and demonstrate appropriate behavior and language. Our staff always uses positive techniques to guide behavior, but disruptive activities cannot be tolerated and will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

• 1st incident: Verbal warning and parental notification. • 2nd incident: A two-day suspension from camp. (Please note that the director may require a parent conference before

continued attendance is permitted.) • 3rd incident or at discretion of the director: Expulsion from Camp College, After-Camp and any programs, trips, or

activities associated with Camp College.

• No refunds are issued for suspension or expulsion. On the first day of camp, staff will review expected behavior. Parents are expected to review the information with their child. No camper will be admitted without a signed agreement.

Getting Around Campus • Children are encouraged to develop self-assurance to follow their individual schedules, but we always supervise them carefully.

Campers may not wander and are never left unattended. Our trained staff will guide your child to each of his/her classes throughout the day.

• Counselors, clearly identified by staff T-shirts and name tags, are stationed around the campus to add an additional level of safety awareness.

• Attendance is taken immediately as each class begins to ensure everyone is present.

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Lunch & Snacks • Lunch is scheduled from 11:30am to 12:50pm for our Campus Kids four-week camp

sessions. Campers are divided into supervised groups by pods. • For those campers enrolled in our one-week camps, Academic Prep

and who remain on campus for a full day, supervised lunch and recess are scheduled from 11:30am-12:50pm.

• Campers must pack lunch in an insulated lunch box. • Please provide snacks and water bottle for your camper/campers.

Guidelines for Off-Campus Trips Drop Off Procedures

• All trips depart from the West Student Parking lot. • We count on your promptness! Arrive by scheduled check-in time; we will NOT wait. If your child misses the bus,

no refund will be issued. • Parents are prohibited from dropping off or picking up campers at off-site locations without contacting the camp office

at 570-3773

Pick Up Procedures • Parents should report to the designated drop off location for the expected arrival time. It will be a long day for both

the campers and chaperones, so – please be prompt.

Medications THERE IS NO CAMP NURSE TO DISPENSE MEDICATION FOR ANY OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM OR TRIP.

Bus Rules

• Masks and social distancing are required on all trips. • Everyone must remain seated and seat belts must be worn. Excessive noise or chanting is not permitted. Chaperone

and bus driver’s instructions must be obeyed. Remind your child to gather personal belongings before leaving the bus. • An emergency evacuation drill will be conducted, and your child is expected to listen and participate as instructed. • Eating or drinking is not permitted.

Behavior

• Child must remain with the group and assigned chaperone and follow all instructions. • Bullying, disrespectful language and failure to follow instruction are not tolerated. Inappropriate behavior any time

during the camp season may prevent the camper from participating in a specific trip activity. • Disruptive behavior puts others at risk and may prevent child from participation in future trips.

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****PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. INCOMPLETE REQUESTS WILL BE REFUSED BY NURSE.****

CAMP COLLEGE MEDICATION REQUEST-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ***PLEASE ATTACH A RECENT PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD***

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Administering medication is discouraged; however, some children with various illnesses and disabilities will require medication during camp hours. If medication must be administered, please complete and sign this form for each medication, including over-the-counter drugs. INCOMPLETE REQUEST WILL BE REFUSED BY NURSE. Notify the camp nurse in writing if there is a change in the medication, or if it should be discontinued. Medication must be delivered in the original container, appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician, and handed to a camp administrator or nurse with a completed and signed copy of this form and A RECENT PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD. The medication will be held in the health office and must be taken by the camper under staff supervision. (Medications that a child must carry throughout the day for self-administration must have a completed Camper Self-Medication Permission.) PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Health Office – SC 110 Telephone (609) 570-3777

Camper’s Name: Date of Birth Camp Session or Program:

Side effects: Parent/Guardian Phone Number: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

I request Camp College staff to administer the medication described below to my child:

Name: Date of Birth:

Name of medication:

Amount to be administered: Time(s) to be given:

Reason:

CAMP COLLEGE SELF-MEDICATION PERMISSION ***PLEASE ATTACH A RECENT PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD***

Complete this section only if self-medication is required

PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION My child has a physical condition which requires him/her to receive medication as quickly as possible in order to avoid a medical crisis. In the interest of his/her personal well being, I hereby grant my child the authority to carry his/her medication and to self-administer it as directed by the prescribing physician when needed. Name of Medication Dose/Amount Condition requiring self-medication: In granting this permission for my child to self-medicate, I hereby absolve Mercer County Community College and all its employees from any liability or legal responsibility for any condition that may arise from the administration or lack of administration of such medication. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

A parent’s signature alone is not sufficient. Doctor’s signature MUST be submitted also. PHYSICIAN'S AUTHORIZATION-REQUIRED

The above-named patient must use by self-administration. He/she has been instructed in its proper use. Physician’s Signature: Date: Note: A completed and signed copy of this form must be given to the camp director or nurse no later than the first day of camp or the first day that the child brings the medication to camp. (609)570-3777.

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