RECREATION SUMMER CAMP!

IMPORTANT! We can no longer accept children at summer camp without receiving all of the med forms by June 1st. Per Board of Health we cannot make any exceptions to this rule. If you sign your child up for camp after June 1st, you will have 3 days to get us your required medical forms. We cannot accept med or immunization forms the first day of the camp week. For your child’s safety, the director needs time to review all med forms prior to camp. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Rec Emergency/Medical Forms can be found @ www.northboroughrecreation.com (see links below) or at our office. Immunizations must be obtained from your Doctor’s office. All forms can be dropped off or mailed (63 Main St., Northboro, MA, 01532), scanned and emailed to syoussef@town.northborough.ma.us, or faxed to 508-393-6996, Att: Recreation.

Age/Grades:
3 years-9th grade in Fall 2018
Must be 3yrs by the first day the are registered for, all kids must be potty trained.
Grade is the grade your child will be entering in the Fall 2018.

Director:
Stefanie Youssef

Assistant Director:
Beth McShane

Location:
Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. (weeks 1-6)
Lincoln St Elementary, 76 Lincoln St. (weeks 7 & 8)

Days/Hours:
Full Day (3yrs-9th grade): Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (week 1 is Th/F only)
Half Day (3-5yrs only) Monday-Friday 8am-11:30am (no half day available week 1)
Extended Day: Working late? Extended Day Camp available from 4-6pm for an additional fee

Field Trips:
Each week 1st-9th grade campers will go on a field trip, which is included in camp cost. Field trips will be on Wednesdays, with a rain date of Thursday if needed. Grades 1-9 campers must attend the field trip or stay home; there is no option to remain at camp. All 3-5yrs old full day campers will enjoy a visit from a professional entertainer once a week. (There will be no field trip week 1.)

Camp Lunch:
Lunch/snacks are available for purchase; please see our website for more details.

REGISTRATION, CAMP DATES & FIELD TRIP CHOICES

Registration:
Registration opens February 7th at www.northboroughrecreation.com* and in our office at 63 Main Street. You may reserve as many weeks as you like with only one week’s payment per child; all weeks must be paid in full by June 1st. Non-residents are welcome to sign up for no additional fees.

*Please note that online registration requires payment in full, as the online system does not allow for partial payments. If you wish to just pay a deposit of one week to hold multiple weeks, please come in person to register or contact our office at 393-5034.

Full Day Cost:
$245/week for the first child; $215/week second child; $160/third child*

Half Day Cost:
3-5yrs only- $150/week (sibling discount does not apply)

Extended Day:
$60/FAMILY/week (not per child)


*Week 1:
Week 1 there will only be camp on Thursday (6/28) and Friday (6/29)
Full Day: $90/first child, $70/week additional siblings
Half Day: NO half day offered this week
Extended Day: $24/family for Th/F

*July 4th Week:
*Week 2/July 2-6 is a 4 day camp week, skipping Wednesday, July 4th
Full Day: $200/first child, $170/week additional siblings
Half Day: $120/child
Extended Day: $45/family (not per child)

Sibling Discount:
Above stated per child sibling discount applies to children enrolled in the same week of Rec Camp. Discount does not apply to 3-5yrs old half day program.

Incentive!
Register and pay in full by April 13th and on June 13th, you will receive a $10 credit on your Northborough Recreation account for every week your child is registered. Credits can be used for extended day, camp lunch, other programs, etc... Early Bird credits cannot be exchanged for cash.

Refunds & Withdrawals:
The deadline to withdraw from camp and receive a full refund is June 8th. No refunds will be issued after that date. You can withdraw from camp no later than one week before a session begins in order to receive a household credit for future programs at www.northboroughrecreation.com. Transferring weeks, with at least one week’s notice, is permitted as long as space allows.


2018 SUMMER CAMP DATES

WEEK #1: June 28th—June 29th
WEEK #2: July 2nd—July 6th (no camp Wed 7/4; field trip Thurs 7/5)
WEEK #3: July 9th—July 13th
WEEK #4: July 16th—July 20th
WEEK #5: July 23rd—July 27th
WEEK #6: July 30th—August 3rd- OLYMPICS WEEK!
WEEK #7: August 6th—August 10th
WEEK #8: August 13th-August 17th


2018 SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP CHOICES

Unless otherwise indicated, campers can choose either field trip.
You will indicate which field trip you wish your child to attend during the registration process.

WEEK #1:
Due to the shortened week, there will be no field trip week 1

WEEK #2: July 5th-
ALL to Tri-State Speedway; Go Karts (54”+), Roller Skating, Bumper Cars, Play Place, and Arcade

WEEK #3: July 11th-
Boundless Adventures Treetop Obstacle Course (7yrs + only) or Ecotarium

WEEK #4: July 18th-
Six Flags Water Park* (not amusement rides) or Fun World; Indoor Play Place, Arcade, Carousel, etc...

WEEK #5: July 25th-
Canobie Lake Park* (not water park) or Chunky’s Cinema

WEEK #6: August 1st-
ALL to Tri-State Speedway; Go Karts (54”+), Roller Skating, Bumper Cars, Play Place, and Arcade

WEEK #7: August 8th-
Six Flags Water Park* (not amusement rides) or Bowling & Assabet Splashpad

WEEK #8: August 15th-
Lasercraze (7yrs + only) or Davis’ Farmland & Splashpad (9yrs & younger only)

*PLEASE NOTE: CAMPERS ATTENDING CANOBIE LAKE PARK OR SIX FLAGS FIELD TRIPS WILL RETURN LATE, APPROX. 5:30PM, BUT BY 6PM THE LATEST. (No additional charge.)

If needed, rain date for field trip will be Thursday. (Field Trips are subject to change.)

Need to reach the Camp Staff directly or after Rec's office closes at 4pm?

Recreation Summer Camp's Phone is 508-612-1444.

Please contact the Rec Office directly at 508-393-5034 if you have registration or other questions

Need Snacks & Lunch at camp?

Our Lunch Program can be purchased by the week or by the day. See link to lunch program info below or search lunch in the search box for more info and to register prior to camp start. You can register on-site at the camp by 9am.

NORTHBOROUGH RECREATION IS A LICENSED CAMP. WE COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH CAMP REGULATIONS. PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVIEW BACKGROUND CHECK, HEALTHCARE, DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. ALL OF OUR CAMP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CAMP DIRECTOR, STEFANIE YOUSSEF, IS ALWAYS HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. SHE MAY BE REACHED BY CONTACTING THE REC OFFICE @ 508-393-5034, DIRECTLY AT THE REC CAMP ONCE IN SESSION, OR YOU MAY EMAIL HER ANYTIME @ SYOUSSEF@TOWN.NORTHBOROUGH.MA.US.

WHAT TO WEAR TO CAMP EACH DAY:

-COMFORTABLE CLOTHES APPROPRIATE FOR RUNNING AROUND AND FOR THE DAY’S WEATHER
(NO restrictive clothing, SHORT skirts/dresses/shorts, loose jewelry. “Tops & Bottoms” should be COMPLETELY covered.)

-SNEAKERS
(Flip-flops can be brought in backpacks for water days and water parks but are not appropriate for everyday camp. Flipflops, sandals, crocs, open-toe shoes etc…can cause accidents when kids are running)

-SUNSCREEN
(Please apply sunscreen before camp each day AND provide sunscreen for your child to re-apply midday.)

-CAMP SHIRT (WEDNESDAY/FIELD TRIP DAY ONLY)
(Camp shirts will be distributed on Mondays/prior to the field trip. Please wear the camp shirt on field trip day.)

-BATHING SUIT UNDER CLOTHES OR COMPLETE CHANGES OF CLOTHES (H2O DAY/H2O FIELD TRIPS ONLY)
(On water day and water park field trips, kids come to camp with bathing suits under their clothes and a change of clothes in their backpacks. Some kids do not like to wear bathing suits in front of other kids. If they prefer, they can just get wet in their regular clothes (shorts/tshirt) and bring a complete change of clothes in their backpack. Whatever makes them the most comfortable. If you have a young daughter, it will be much easier for to use the bathroom if she is wearing a two-piece tankini bathing suit. PLEASE MAKE SURE BATHING SUITS ARE NOT TOO REVEALING.)


WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP EACH DAY: PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING…

1. BACKPACK
(Even if your camper is buying lunch/snacks, it is good to have a backpack each day to hold their water, towel, change of clothes, and any arts/crafts or cool creations they may be bringing home from camp.)

2. REFILLABLE FULL WATER BOTTLE (labelled with your child’s name)

HYDRATION IS VERY IMPORTANT AT CAMP. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT ARRIVE AT CAMP WITH A WATER BOTTLE, ONE WILL BE PROVIDED AND WE WILL ADD A $2 CHARGE TO YOUR REC ACCOUNT. YOU MAY PAY THIS FEE ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT CAMP.

3. LUNCH (NO REFRIGERATION AVAILABLE FOR CAMPER LUNCHES ON-SITE)

4. TWO (2) SNACKS (ONE FOR THE MORNING & ONE FOR THE AFTERNOON)

5. SUNSCREEN (STAFF CAN OVERSEE THE APPLICATION OF SUNSCREEN BUT CANNOT APPLY IT THEMSELVES.)

PRESCHOOL AGE ONLY: WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION, IF YOU PROVIDE SPRAY SUNSCREEN, WE CAN HELP APPLY.

TUESDAY & WATER FIELD TRIPS ONLY:
TOWEL & UNDERGARMENTS/CHANGE OF CLOTHES-
IF YOUR CHILD IS WEARING THEIR BATHING SUIT UNDER THEIR CLOTHES, DO NOT FORGET TO PACK A PAIR OF UNDERWEAR IN THEIR BACKPACK! On water day and water park field trips, kids come to camp with bathing suits under their clothes and a change of clothes in their backpacks. Some kids do not like to wear bathing suits in front of other kids. If they prefer, they can just get wet in their regular clothes (shorts/tshirt) and bring a complete change of clothes in their backpack. Whatever makes them the most comfortable. If you have a young daughter, it will be much easier for to use the bathroom if she is wearing a two-piece tankini bathing suit. PLEASE MAKE SURE BATHING SUITS ARE NOT TOO REVEALING.


WATER FIELD TRIPS ONLY:
FULL CHANGE OF CLOTHES INCLUDING NEW SHIRT-
Campers WEAR CAMP SHIRTS IN THE WATER to help us identify our group.


PRE-K TO entering KINDERGARTEN ONLY:
Please provide the following in addition to the above listed items…

-CHANGE OF CLOTHES (just in case)

-TOWEL (for rest time-full day campers only; these can be left all week and returned on Friday)
(Please provide a SEPARATE towel for water day.)


On the first day of camp, please give the camp director, Stefanie Youssef, any medications (ex. Epi-pen) your child will need during the hours he/she will be at camp. All medications need to be in their original packaging with Rx info attached. No exceptions. You will also need to fill out the “Authorization to Administer Medications” form (separate from our required medical form) PRIOR TO CAMP if your child requires medication at camp. This form can be found in our rec office or on our website with the summer camp information.

WHAT NOT TO BRING*:
• NO video games, electronics, toys (including trading/gaming cards)
• NO objects that might be harmful to others
• NO glass bottles
• NO medication (All prescribed medications should be given to the Director.)
• NO Gum

*In general, we discourage toys from home. We will have plenty of entertainment on-site. Personal belongings may be lost or damaged, and in some cases, cause conflict with other campers. Grades 6-9 will be allowed to use cell phones during lunch and snack times ONLY. IF THE CAMPERS IN THIS GROUP CHOOSE TO ABUSE THIS PRIVILEGE, THE PRIVILEGE WILL BE REVOKED.

We are not responsible for lost personal items.