2023 Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Table Of Contents

WELCOME: Page 2-3

SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS: Page 4

CAMP BASICS: Pages 5-7

CAMP LIFE: Pages 8-10

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Pages 11-13

CAMPER EXPECTATIONS AND ADA: Pages 14-15

CAMP COMMUNICATIONS and SECURITY: Page 16-17

CALENDAR AND HEALTH & WELLNESS FORMS: Appendix

Dear

Parents/Guardians, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is proud to offer our 2023 Summer Camp Programs. We believe that our differences can together make us all stronger as individuals and as a community. We serve children ages 6-13 from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, religions, and unique abilities, with programs that challenge, educate, and inspire. We are building our camp programs to provide all campers the resources needed to have an amazing camp experience. Our team of recreation professionals have spent many hours planning programs to provide a safe, fun-filled summer. These activities promote teamwork, fairness, environmental awareness, and self-reliance as well as physical and positivesocial development.

You and your child(ren) are valuable customers, and we want your suggestions, comments, and concerns. We encourage you to speak with our onsite camp supervisors and coordinators, but you can also email us at parksonline@scgov.net.

On behalf of our department, I thank you for choosing Sarasota County PRNR to provide for your summercamp and recreationalneeds. Havea safeand enjoyable time!

Yours in Service, Lauren Kabrick

Lauren Kabrick, CPRP Recreation and Neighborhood Parks Division Manager

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources

1660 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236

Cell: 941-500-2278

Email: lkabrick@scgov.net

Web: www.scgov.net

Please join us for Parent Information Night

Open House at your registered camp location on Thursday, June 1st from 6 – 8 pm. Take this opportunity for meet and greets, t-shirt pick-up, site tours, turn in your camper health form

(REQUIRED to attend camp), questions and answers, and more.

PRNR MISSION:

To provide clean, safe, and inclusive parks with diverse opportunities for all.

PRNR VISION: A dynamic parks system that is essential to quality of life and enriches our community through participation, connection, and diverse recreational opportunities.

PRNR VALUES: Stewardship, Preservation, Innovation, Respect, Inclusivity, Teamwork, Sustainability, Health and Wellness

We are committed to providing a Summer CampProgramthat will address each child’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Our camp programs work toward the following outcomes:

• #1: Ensure a safe environment. All camp staff are vigilant about where their campers are, what they aredoing and thecondition of theequipment and physical space that is being used.

• # 2: Provide a variety of fun and engaging activities to address the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of campers. Camp staff are trained to provide a wide range of games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips and other recreational opportunities to socialize amongst their peers, try new things, learn new skills, and advance skills in areas of interest.

• #3: Communicate regularly. Our staff will maintain open lines of communication and are committed to keeping parents informed about your child(ren) and their camp experience Staff will remind parents about special days, activities, and field trips via emails and/or handouts, and written and/or verbal reminders during daily pick-up.

• #4: Take an interest in theirchild's success. Ourstaff isencouragedto develop each individualchild and make sure that they offer multiple opportunities and well planned activities that build self-esteem, character,andsportsmanship.