SUMMER CAMP WELCOME PACKET
Welcome to Christ Church
Summer Camp 2022
Dear parents,
We are looking forward to a faithful and fun summer! Please read the information below and fill out the four required forms at the bottom so you and your child are fully prepared for camp.
Car signs for pick up
Please display the enclosed car signs on the back of your passenger side visor in your vehicle. If another adult is picking up your child from camp, please to go to the church office. A photo ID and written permission on camp paperwork is required to release your child.
Campus Map
Please refer to the campus map at the end of this document for clarification on arrival and dismissal locations.
Morning Care Arrival | 8-9am
- All caregivers will walk children on campus to Morning Care. See map for location.
Camp Arrival | 9-9:15am
- Caregivers are welcome to walk children on campus to their cabins or drop off on the east side of campus near NE 25th Ave (See map below) at the second awning in the education building parking lot. Camp staff will walk campers to their cabins.
Late Arrival: 9:15am-2:45pm
- Late arrivals should park and go to the church office and buzz the front desk for assistance
- Camp staff will bring campers to their cabins
Dismissal | 2:45pm-3:15pm
- Aftercare staff will pick up aftercare campers to take them to Aftercare.
- Caregivers will utilize the car line at Circle Drive on the west side of the campus near NE 24th Terrace (see map).
- Caregivers may not walk in for pick up.
- Caregivers are responsible for quickly buckling younger campers in their car seats.
- Pets are not permitted in the carline.
- Summer Camp sign with camper name must be clearly visible in car window.
- Campers will only be released to designated individuals listed on the pick-up list submitted with camper registration.
Aftercare Dismissal | 3:15pm-5:30pm
- Caregivers are to call the Aftercare phone.
- Camp staff will walk campers to the Circle Drive on the west side of the campus near 24th Terrace.
- Campers will only be released to designated individuals listed on the pick-up list submitted with camper registration.
Early/Unplanned Pick Up
If you pick up at any other time during the day, please check in at the church office. We will bring your camper to you. Please do not try to locate your child for pick up at their cabin. Camp counselors are not permitted to release a child to you. If you know ahead of time that you will need an early pick up (doctor’s appointment, etc.), please give us a note at drop off in the morning. We will bring your camper to the church office for you to pick up at the requested time.
What to bring and wear to camp everyday:
Campers should wear shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, and sunscreen. (Crocs, flip flops, open-toe shoes, and shoes with no back are not permitted at camp). PK3-PK4, pack a full change of clothes labeled in a Ziploc bag for possible accidents.
Each camper will receive one camp t-shirt. Campers do not have to wear the camp shirt. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 each, if available. Please do not wear anything that cannot get dirty or get paint on it. We plan on having lots of fun!
Please send campers with a healthy lunch, snack, and water bottle Monday-Friday. Please send all lunchboxes and water bottles clearly labeled. We will have water refill stations in each cabin to refill bottles throughout the day. If your child is going to Aftercare, please pack an extra snack.
Campers may want to bring a light sweatshirt as it is usually cold inside the church building. Money, toys, books, hand-held games, sporting equipment, stuffed animals, and any kind of trading cards should be left at home. Campers may not use or bring cell phones to camp. Christ Church is not responsible for any lost, missing, or broken items. There will be a lost and found located in the breezeway each day. Please check that area of you have lost any items. Lost and found will be cleaned out each Friday.
Phone numbers you may need
Church Office 954.771.7300. This is answered Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm.
Extended Care 954.789.9367. Extended Care runs from 3-5:30pm. After 5pm, please call this number.
954-789-9367: For registration, invoices or general questions/concerns, please call Kerry Zimmer at the church office or email at kzimmer@christchurchfl.org.
Invoices for Camp
Camp fees, including extended care, must be paid before the first day of camp. If you are paying weekly, payments must be received by Friday morning at drop-off for the next week. If your fee is not paid for the week, we will have to decline the camper from Summer Camp until the amount due is paid. There is a no-refund policy. Only in cases of an extreme medical emergency will this policy be reviewed. The policy also applies if your child is dismissed due to disciplinary action based on misconduct. We do not offer refunds or make-up days for missed days.
Absences
Please call the church/camp office, 954.771.7300, or email kzimmer@christchurchfl.org to let us know your child will not be at camp.
Safety Plan
Safety is very important to us at Christ Church Summer Camp. All camp activities will take place within a gated, secured area or under supervision of counselors on church property.
Emergency Plan
Floods, rainstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, and other emergencies that could affect the operation of the camp constitute reasons to close the camp. Evacuation and lock down procedures have been put in place for the safety of the campers and staff. Directors will notify parents by email of any camp closures that may occur. Please be sure we have your correct email address on your registration packet.
Camp Closure
The camp’s duties and obligations shall be suspended immediately without notice during all periods that the camp is closed because of superior force events including, but not limited to, any fire, act of God, hurricane, war, governmental action, act of terrorism, epidemic, pandemic or any other event beyond the camp’s control. If such an event occurs, the camp’s duties and obligations will be postponed until such time as Christ Church, in its sole discretion, may safely reopen. If the camp cannot reopen due to an event under this clause, Christ Church is under no obligation to refund any portion of the tuition paid.
Food Allergies
Christ Church Camp is NOT a “no peanuts/no tree nuts” camp. That means that campers, staff, and anyone else entering Christ Church Summer Camp can bring peanuts or tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazel nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachio, walnuts, etc.). We provide a “no nut” table for campers with an allergy to nuts to sit at for lunch. On occasion, camp staff may provide a snack or a food-based lesson/activity. If your child has any food allergies, the camp will notify the parent ahead of the activity. An allergy form at the bottom of this Welcome Packet is to be filled out for each camper to give the camp more specific information about your child’s allergies. All counselors will be informed of any child’s allergies.
Christ Church Summer Camp Sickness Policy and Health Procedures
Christ Church Summer Camp has always adhered to an extensive sickness policy. All camp families must sign this policy to attend camp and adhere firmly to these procedures. All people who use the Christ Church facility for church and after camp meetings and programs will be urged to stay home if they are not well. Christ Church Summer Camp will work closely with local and state public health departments to maintain effective protocols for the identification and appropriate treatment of any illnesses that may occur at the camp and church including COVID-19.
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for more information on how you can best protect yourself and your family.
CHRIST CHURCH SUMMER CAMP HEALTH REGULATIONS
Keep your child home if he/she seems listless, unusually irritable, complains of a stomachache, headache, or earache, or seems to be pale or flushed. It is better to be overcautious than to risk exposing the rest of the children and staff to contagion. If your child becomes ill with a communicable disease, contact your doctor to determine proper care and then notify the camp office.
The following conditions must be reported to the camp office. A note from a doctor is not required before returning to camp.
Colds: A good rule of thumb is to keep a child home at the beginning of a cold… the most infectious time and when they feel the worst. Please keep your child at home if they are experiencing discomfort that would interfere with their ability to perform in camp (i.e., uncontrollable coughing, severe runny nose, severe lack of energy) or if the symptoms would negatively affect the classroom environment, other campers and the counselors. If your child experiences green nasal discharge that continues throughout the day, or a cough lasting longer than 10 days, or is accompanied by fever or chills and is productive of discolored sputum, consult with your doctor. The child may return to camp when the child does not have a persistent cough and feels well.
Conjunctivitis (pinkeye): Following a diagnosis of bacterial conjunctivitis, the child may return to camp 24 hours after antibiotic treatment is started. Campers with viral infection may return when eyes are clear.
Cough or congestion: The child should remain home if the cough or congestion interferes with breathing and/or if wheezing.
Diarrhea: A child with diarrhea must stay at home and return to camp only after being symptom-free for 24 hours.
Fever: The child should remain at home with a fever greater than 100.4°. The child can return to camp after they has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine such as Tylenol or Motrin.
Rashes: Skin irritations are difficult because they can be a harmless allergic reaction or a sign of a serious illness. A rash with no accompanying fever, symptoms or change in behavior probably is not cause for concern. However, if the child seems sick or the rash comes on suddenly, a trip to the doctor is wise.
Vomiting: If your child has vomited during the night, the child should not be sent to camp. A child may not return to camp until he or she has not vomited for a full 24 hours.
The camp office must be notified if your child has been diagnosed with one of the following diseases. A doctor’s note stating that the child is non-communicable is required before returning to camp.
Chicken Pox Impetigo Mumps RSV
COVID-19 Coxsackievirus Influenza A or B Norovirus
Rubella Croup Kawasaki Disease Pertussis
Scabies Fifth Disease Measles Pinworms
Scarlet Fever Head Lice Meningococcal Meningitis Pneumonia
Shingles Hepatitis A or B Molluscum Contagiosum Ringworm
Staph Infection Herpangina Mononucleosis Rotavirus
Strep Throat
Chicken Pox: The child should stay home until there are no new spots and all old ones are scabbed over. Usually this requires the camper to stay home seven to ten days.
Coxsackievirus (hand, foot, and mouth disease): The child must stay home during the acute phase/stage of illness while fever or lesions exist. Lesions or rash must be completely scabbed over and dry before returning to camp.
Head Lice: The child may return to camp only after treatment and when hair is free of nits. A letter from a professional head lice removal company must be provided or the child’s head must be checked by staff prior to admittance to camp.
Measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis: These illnesses are highly communicable. Please report any confirmed cases to the camp office.
Molluscum Contagiosum: If the papules are red and inflamed, they must be completely covered for entry into camp.
Strep Throat: A child may return to camp 24 hours after antibiotic is started, he/she feels well enough, temperature is normal and a note from the doctor states that the child is non-communicable.
Your child will be sent home immediately if they return to camp before the required time period or without a doctor’s note.
This policy helps protect all Christ Church Campers, faculty, and staff from sickness before it spreads and enables us to maintain a healthy, happy community. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Please note that staff is not permitted to administer medication to campers and that campers may not bring medication to camp.
PANDEMIC SAFETY POLICIES
Christ Church Summer Camp has instituted additional policies and procedures to seek to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our community. These policies supersede the above procedures regarding safe return to camp.
The additional policies may be amended at any time at the discretion of the camp based upon new information, guidance from healthcare professionals or to abide by local, state, and federal mandates. The policies and procedures set forth are based upon the most recent CDC and local health department guidelines.
If during the camp day, a camper displays any of the following symptoms, the camper will be isolated from the camp community and monitored by a trained staff member until the caregiver is able to pick the child up. While we understand that many of these symptoms can also be related to other health issues, we must proceed with an abundance of caution.
At this time, Christ Church Summer Camp along with all church ministries adhere to a mask optional policy. If at any time a situation arises when the church needs to change this policy to comply with CDC guidelines, Christ Church reserves the right to change the mask or other health policies of the camp.
Symptoms Consistent with Covid-19
Requiring a Child to Leave Camp and/or Not Attend Camp
The CDC has identified several symptoms consistent with a diagnosis Covid-19 which include:
Fever of 99 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or Body Aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
If a camper displays any of the above symptoms, the caregiver will be notified, and the camper must be picked up within 30 minutes of being notified by the camp. We ask all caregivers to become acquainted with symptoms and spread of the CDC as set forth at CDC.gov as the symptoms may be updated.
Health and Safety Protocols
Hand Washing
The camp has instituted enhanced health and safety protocols. All campers will be required to follow our Hand Hygiene and Social Distancing guidelines.
Hand Hygiene – Using camp provided soap, campers will wash their hands for 20 seconds at the following intervals during the day:
- Upon arrival
- Before lunch or snack
- After lunch or snack
- After restroom use
- After outside activities
- When hands are visibly soiled
Face Coverings
Campers will have the option to wear a cloth face covering while on camp premises. Please speak to your child about their mask if you are requiring them to wear them throughout the day. Camp staff will not be responsible for ensuring your child keeps their mask on throughout the day. Campers must bring their own face mask. Face coverings may not have any insignia or words that are offensive or contain any political message.
Quarantine Protocol
Potential exposure includes direct, close contact with anyone who:
- Has tested positive for COVID-19,
- Is presumed positive for COVID-19,
- Exhibits any of the COVID-19 symptoms listed above, or
- Is advised by a medical professional to self-isolate or quarantine.
If not up to date on your vaccines: Quarantine is 5 full days (day 0 through day 5) after initial diagnosis. Initial diagnosis is considered day 0. First day after initial diagnosis is considered day 1. A negative PCR test is needed to return to camp. A mask is required from day 5 through day 10. If you still have symptoms after day 5, you must stay home for all 10 days after initial diagnosis.
If up to date of vaccines: There is no quarantine needed if the child is symptom free.
If there are symptoms, you must stay home for all 5 days (day 0 through day 5) after initial diagnosis. Initial diagnosis is day 0. The first full day after initial diagnosis is considered day 1. A negative PCR test is needed to return to Christ Church Summer Camp. If there are no symptoms and fever free for 24 hours after the 5 day quarantine. A mask is required from day 6 through day 10.
If exposed to COVID-19, and camper is or becomes symptomatic, or tests positive for COVID-19:
If your child becomes symptomatic following direct contact with an individual that has tested positive for COVID-19 or tests positive for COVID-19, please follow the isolation guidance for symptomatic campers and COVID-19 positive test result.
Campers who have tested positive or are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should not attend camp or be on campus until:
- The camper receives a negative COVID-19 PCR test, submits it to Kerry Zimmer and has had no fever for 24 hours and the camper’s other symptoms have resolved or improved, or
- Quarantine for 5 days, from the onset of symptoms or positive test result, the camper has had no fever for 24 hours and the camper’s other symptoms have resolved or improved; mask recommended for 5 days on campus upon return.
- The camper receives a doctor’s note of clearance to return to campus.
If exposed to COVID-19, and student is asymptomatic:
- Allow your child to attend camp or be on campus so long as the camper remains asymptomatic.
- Keep your child home for the recommended 5-day quarantine period. Should you choose to keep your child at home, please notify Kerry Zimmer that you will be taking this precaution.
Christ Church Summer Camp 2022
Extended Care Drop Off & Pick Up Information
Morning Care Drop Off Information
Morning Care begins at 8am downstairs in the nursery. Campers may not walk into morning care alone. They must be accompanied by an adult. Please park and bring your camper to the nursery, which is the building east of the sanctuary. All morning care campers will be escorted to their cabin to begin their camp day by Summer Camp staff.
Extended Care Pick Up Information
Extended Care dismisses promptly at 5:30pm. Parents will need to go to the covered parking drive on the west side of campus if you are picking after 3:15pm and call the Extended Care phone, 954.789.9367. If you are picking your child up before 3pm, please go to the church office and ring for the front desk. We will bring your camper to you. The church office closes at 5pm.
A Late Fee of $1 a minute after 5:30pm will be charged. Please make sure you and all individuals on your pick-up list have proper identification to present to us at pick-up. We will only release your child to names listed on your “AUTHORIZATION FOR PICK-UP LIST”.
If you have a day where you want/need to pick-up at 3pm, call the church office, 954.771.7300, and we will bring your camper to you in the 3pm pick-up car line.
The following forms MUST be completed, signed and submitted to complete your camper/s registration packet. If these forms are not filled out and digitally signed, your registration will be incomplete, and your child will not be registered for camp.
