Department of Public Property & Community Services
Adult & Children Activities & Programs
2010
Day Camp General Information
(908) 474-8600
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We are looking forward to having your
child at camp this summer. Our goal is for everyone to have a great
time! To give your child a terrific summer experience, we have included
important information for you to review.
Getting Ready for Camp
The first day of each session is an
exciting time for all children. Help your child have the best possible
experience by doing the following:
Read and review the Day Camp
Handbook with your child prior to the start of camp.
Read the Camper Code of Conduct
with your child, sign, and turn in the first day of camp.
Make sure you have all required
forms filled out and ready to turn in the first day of camp.
Review
with your child the name of the camp they are attending.
Label all belongings with your
child’s name.
Pack a non-perishable lunch with a
drink. Drinking water will be available, but there is no
refrigeration.
Dress your child in active-wear
clothing and athletic shoes. For your child’s safety, sandals are
not allowed. A camp shirt will be given during the first week of
camp. Your child should wear it for field trips for easy
identification.
Have your child leave all money,
toys and other items of value at home as the Department of Public
Property and Community Services cannot safeguard personal belongings
and will not be responsible for losses.
At
Camp
Camp theme weeks will be given out
at the Day Camp Open House. They will include an outline of the
activities, as well as important information on what to expect
and/or bring.
Campers are assigned to a Camp
Counselor on the first day of camp. Each day your child should
immediately look for and report to that Camp Counselor.
We have fun even when it rains!
Dress your child appropriately as camp activities are not always
limited to indoors on rain days. Each camp has a designated “rain
site” which is generally a local school or Recreation Center. Check
with your Director the first day of camp.
Camper Accountability
For your child’s safety, we ask that
you send written notification to the Camp Director of any changes in
your child’s planned attendance. You may not remove your child
from camp or change his/her schedule without first notifying the Camp
Director.
Important Medical Information
For your child’s safety, the camp must
have a Health & Information Form on the first dayofcamp.(Note: You must record the date your child received a tetanus
immunization.)
Late
Pick-Up Policy
Please be prompt when you pick up your
child from camp. Hours of operation are 8:00am until 5:00pm.
Repeated lateness may result in your child’s removal from the camp
program. Note: Camp does not open until 8:00am. If your child needs
supervision before that time, you must make other arrangements.
Withdrawal from Camp
A request for refund, due to personal
reasons, must be made in WRITING five (5) business days (Monday -
Friday) before the program begins. A service charge, amount may vary for
specific programs. It will be assessed per participant/per activity for all
requested refunds, or you may choose to receive a credit (no service
charge will be issued on credits). Refunds will NOT be issued once the
program starts.
Camp
Hours
Hours of operation: 8:00am until
5:00pm.
***Mandatory Day Camp Open House
for Parents/Guardians***
A Mandatory Day Camp Open House for
parents/guardians will be held at the John T. Gregorio Recreation
Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden (behind City Hall), 7pm – 9pm. This
Open House gives parents/guardians an opportunity to meet and speak with
Day Camp staff, pick up any necessary paper work, The Day Camp Handbook
, ask questions, get information on this years “theme weeks” and trips.
****MANDATORY OPEN HOUSE
DATES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS****
A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ATTEND
THIS MEETING.
PLEASE ATTEND ON THE APPROPRIATE
DATE.
Children registered
for Kiddie Camp: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Children registered for Al Kalla Camp: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Children registered for McGillvrary Camp: Friday, June 4, 2010
Children registered for Memorial Park Camp: Monday, June 7, 2010
Children registered for Tremley Camp: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Children registered for McManus Camp: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Children registered for Girl Scouts: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
DAY CAMP HOURS 8:00AM - 5:00PM
REGISTRATION
Registration for the summer of 2010 Day Camp Program will begin onJanuary 11, 2010 and will be accepted on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Deadline to register is May 28, 2010.
This allows residents approximately 5 months to register. NO
EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER MAY 28th. Cost per
participant is $200.00 each for the eight (8) week season. Payment
can be made in $50.00 increments or in full. The entire fee of
$200.00 must be paid by May 28, 2010 or your child will not be admitted to camp. ( NO
EXCEPTIONS) To register online, please use
CommunityPass.
Online registration takes place 24/7 and accepts Visa or MasterCard. To
register in person, please visit one of our centers:
Linden
Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street.
Monday -
Friday 9:00pm – 9:00pm.
John T.
Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street.
The Community
Center Building, 605 South Wood Avenue.
Between the
hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.
Please bring
all necessary paper work including proof of residency and birth
certificate. All campers registering online will be checked for proof
of residency and if we do not have the birth certificate on file, please
mail or drop off to any Recreation Center. Any child found not to be a
Linden resident will be removed from the program immediately and
registration fee will not be returned.
2010 DAY CAMPS – JUNE 28th
THROUGH AUGUST 19th
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8AM – 5PM
Kiddie Camp will be held at Peach Orchard
Park/School #4 Annex (back entrance of Grant and Mildred Avenues)
for Linden children entering Kindergarten in September 2010.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Grade Camps will be held for Linden youngsters entering 1st,
2nd, and 3rd grade in September 2010 at the
following locations: Al Kalla Park; McGillvrary Park and Memorial
Park.
Tremley Point Camp will be held for Linden
youngsters entering 4th and 5th grades in
September 2010. Tremley Point Camp is located at Memorial Park,
Tremley Point Road.
McManus Camp will be held for Linden youth
entering 6th grade in September 2010. McManus Camp will
be held at McManus Park, between DeWitt Terrace and Myrtle Terrace.
Special Sports Clinic will be offered.
Special Needs Camp” will be held at
Dobson Park this year. This is offered through the Linden Board of
Education. Do not sign your child up for this program through
Community Pass System, but rather speak to your child’s teacher to
determine how to participate in the program.
Age
Appropriate Activities
To make participation fun, each camp provides activities that are
designed for specific age categories. Children must be the stated age at
the start of the session for which they are registering. “Theme Weeks”
have been created this year. Some examples are: Wacky Week; Amazing
Adventure Week; Fabulous Food Week; Hello Hollywood Week; World of Water
Week; Summer Safari Week; Sports Fun Week and Holiday Week. Watch for
all new games, crafts, trips, and activities this season that go along
with the “Theme Weeks”.
Camp Staff
Camp staff are carefully screened and selected for their activity
skills, level of enthusiasm, ability to work well with children, and
good judgment. In addition, training is provided on safety procedures
and expected conduct, as well as program planning and implementation.
Safety
Info
Because safety is our first priority, if an accident occurs on the
premises, basic First Aid will be given.
Field Trips
(Camps will be closed on trip days) All camps offer field trips to
add excitement to the activities. There is an additional fee for each
trip payable when you sign your child up for a field trip(s).
Food at
Camp Campers are expected to bring nonperishable food and drink for the
entire day. Water is always available at camp, and occasionally, snacks
are offered as part of the camp experience. Any
food allergies must be clearly identified on the
Health and Information Form to avoid problems when snacks are
eaten.
Summer Heat
When code red alerts and high temperature warnings are issued, program
activities may be modified. Scheduled events may be substituted with
alternative activities such as less active games, water play, and indoor
activities. Camps without indoor facilities may be moved temporarily to
an indoor site at the discretion of the Linden Department of Public
Property and Community Services. As always, parents/guardians have the
right to keep a camper home if they feel that weather conditions are not
appropriate for outdoor activities.
Camp Forms
and Information A packet of information and signed forms will be required to be
turned in on the first day of camp (June 28, 2010). This includes a
Health and Information Form and an Authorization for Emergency
Medication Form ( Only required if medication must be administered at
camp.) Both of which must be turned in to the Camp Director on the first
day of camp.
Camp
Behavior Campers are expected to show respect to other participants, staff
and property of others. In appropriate behavior such as fighting,
cursing and bullying will result in disciplinary action and possible
termination from Camp.
Pick-Up
Protection For your child's safety, only the individual(s) designated on the
Health and Information Form can pick up your child. Additionally, the
person completing the health form is the only one who can add or delete
individuals with pick-up authority.
To Help you
Register Before you register:
Choose the camp or location best suited for you and
your child. Check your registration carefully before submitting it.
Please take it upon yourself to visit your children camp location so you
know exactly where it is located.
Payment
Information
Registration for the summer 2010 Day Camp Program will begin on January
11, 2010 and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Deadline to register is May 28, 2010. This allows residents
approximately 4 1/2 months to register. NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE AFTER MAY 28, 2010. Cost per participant is $200.00
each for the eight (8) week season. Payment can be made in monthly
$50.00 increments or in full. The entire fee of $200.00 must be
paid by May 28, 2010 or your child will not be admitted to camp. (No
Exceptions)
Payment can be
made by cash, check, money order, VISA or MasterCard. No child may attend camp until all fees are
paid in full. To register online, please use
CommunityPass
24/7.
Register in person, Monday – Friday, 9:00am
to 4:00pm, at the
Community Center Building, 605 South Wood Avenue.
John T. Gregorio
Recreation Center, Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, 330 Helen Street.
The Linden Multi-Purpose Center,
Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm, 1025 John Street.
For more
information, please call (908) 474-8600.
For more information about our Day
Camps, please continue reading our website. Information can also be
obtained by calling the Department of Public Property and Community
Services at (908)474-8600. We are looking forward to another great camp
season! See you in June.
