Camp Olympia Orientation Info 2012

We appreciate you choosing Camp Olympia for your child. Please read the following for some helpful information to make your child's time at Camp Olympia even more enjoyable.

1. Baseball mitt
2. Water bottle
   We are diligent about hydrating during the day's activities. It is important. There will be a $2 charge if we supply the water bottle for the day.
3. Camp t-shirt Please pack the t-shirt in your child's bag every day.
4. Bathing suit, goggles, comb or brush, towel and plastic bag on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
5. Healthy snack for 5, 6 and 7 year-olds
6. Healthy snack for all children staying from 4-6 pm This is a MUST! After a long day, your child will want something to eat!
7. Bag for each child in which to put belongings

Children should wear sneakers and shorts or comfortable pants each day. Sneakers should be with enclosed toe and fastened with laces or Velcro. Please no sandals, flip flops, opened toed shoes, loafers, etc. You may purchase an additional camp shirt for $12. If your child comes to camp without their camp shirt, due to safety reasons, you will be charged $12 for a new shirt.

Please do not send personal possessions such as trading cards (Pokemon cards and others) or electronic devices (Game Boys, DS, iPods, cell phones and others).

We will provide a hot lunch. Sample menus include fruit and milk each day with hamburger or chicken nuggets, chef salad, pizza, grilled cheese... Children should all have some breakfast before camp, unless attending the extended am hours where breakfast will be provided,

Our late pick up policy is as follows:

• first time late pick up receives a warning
• 2nd time late pick up more than 15 minutes, and there will be a $25 fee.

Children are required to have submitted a completed and signed medical form before their first day of camp, along with the Camp Olympia Parent/Guardian Agreement and Notice of Policies. This is for the safety of all our campers.

Full payment and completed forms for the summer are due before May 25, 2012 (right before Memorial Day).

There are no hidden costs (if you are taking extended day it is $80 a week additional or $30 for morning or $50 for afternoon). Full payment and completed forms for the summer are due before May 25, 2012 (right before Memorial Day). After May 1, 2012 the $50 deposit is non-refundable. The deposit will be deducted from the total cost of camp. If you choose not to leave the deposit, please be aware that you may be locked out of the week you chose. All payments are due in full on or prior to June 1, 2012. Please keep in mind that if payment for camp is made after June 1st a $25 late fee will be added to adjust for administrative costs. Camp Olympia will charge $25 for any bounced checks we receive. If this situation occurs, we reserve the right to accept only cash or money order for future camp payments.

Camp Olympia parents are responsible for knowing the dates for which their children are registered. Please print out a copy of your registration form before submitting it and mark your calendars. Refunds will not be given for incidental absences including, but not limited to illness, failure to provide a medical form or forgetting the weeks you registered your child.

July 6   Red, White and Blue Day

July 13   Make your own Sundae Day
Bring in a favorite topping! Suggestions: pretzels, candy, gummies, M&Ms, cookies, sprinkles
July 20   Team Spirit Day Wear something with your favorite sports team colors or logo on it, i.e. Knicks, Yankees…
July 27   Birthday Day All camp birthday party — parents do not have to send anything
August 3   Beach Day
Bring a beach towel and any other beach-like items
August 10   Pajama Day
Wear your PJs and bring any cuddly friends — stuffed
Thursday, August 16* End of Year Party You don't have to wear your camp shirt to camp on this day, but have it with you in case we go to the park

We look forward to a safe, fun and exciting summer. If you have any questions, please call (718) 748-7084

Sincerely,