Parent Information Letter

Welcome to the

CREATIVE GIRLS CAMP @ RCC Summer 2015

 We look forward to a pleasant and creative summer with your daughter!

Thank you for selecting our camp. The following information will explain the regulations of our camp. Please read through and save for further reference.

1.      Camp Dates - Camp starts Monday, June 29 and ends Friday, August 7th.  There will be a camp performance on Thursday, July 16th at 2:00 pm. There will be an art show on the last day of camp Friday, August 7th at 3:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and tell your family and friends! Campers will be dismissed after the shows.

2.      Meeting Place – Camp is located at 145 College Road, Suffern NY 10901. Please see attached letter regarding drop off and pick up.  Please do not ask your child to meet you at another location.

3.      Camp Hours - Camp will begin at 9:00am sharp and will end at 4:00pm.  If you are bringing your child after 9:15 am please take her to the office and make sure she is signed in. Please make every effort to pick up your child on time, as our counselors have other commitments and will not be able to wait. After 4:15 campers not picked up will be sent to after-care in the Fieldhouse.

4.       Dress Code/Item List - We recommend comfortable clothing, socks and sneakers. We also suggest a pair of leggings for exercise classes. Please also send in a smock/oversized t-shirt. Please be aware that although we wear smocks, we do use non-washable materials. Please bring a bathing suit, towel and swim shoes daily. Please send a siddur to be left in camp. Please mark clothing and other equipment with camper’s names.

5.      Camp Shirts & Backpacks – will be distributed the 1^st week of camp.

6.      Valuables – iPods, game consoles, jewelry, wrist watches or expensive equipment should NOT be brought to camp.  The camp will NOT be responsible for lost valuables.  Cell phones use during the camp day is strictly prohibited.  If a camper needs to call home, a counselor will escort the camper to the office and the call will be made from there.  If a parent needs to contact a camper, please call 574-4451 and we will get the message to the camper.  Cell phones may be used at dismissal.

7.      Food – Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks each day. There will be no lunch provided or available for purchase. We have a refrigerator if necessary. Campers are not to share lunches with friends. Please refrain from sending in candy as snacks. All snacks provided in an activity will be strictly Kosher and Chalav Yisrael.

8.      Water Station – Water is provided at each activity.  Campers will have water breaks at the beginning, midway and at the end of each activity.  Campers are encouraged to carry a water bottle with them throughout the day & hydrate themselves when needed.

9.      Insurance - Please remember that Rockland Community College does not provide accident insurance.  Each child should be covered through her parents’ policy.

10.  Lost & Found – All items found at an activity will be picked up by the specialists and brought to the lost & found area by the end of the day.  Campers are encouraged to periodically check the lost & found if they lost an item.

11.  Early Pick Ups During The Camp Day- If you know in advance that you need to pick up your child, please call our office at 574-4451. Please state the time of pick up and who will be picking up the camper.

12.  Carpool -If there is a carpool of campers being picked up, we must have written permission from a parent for each camper being picked up. Please fill out attached form.

13.  Visitors- Visitors are permitted only if previous arrangements are made with the camp.

14.  Communication- Our office is 845-574-4451.  We are always interested in comments or concerns. You can always email Director, Shevy Oliver at soliver@sunyrockland.edu with instructions or requests regarding your child. Do not rely solely on sending a note with your child. Our primary way of communicating will be via email. Please make sure we have a correct address.

Please also follow our camp blog www.creativegirlsRCC.blogspot.com or www.rccsummercamps.com/creativegirls to see updated camp photos and information!

For any questions, please call 845-574-4451

We look forward to greeting you!

Have a fun, safe and creative summer!