Revised 1/30/18
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Ages 6-12 May 29 - August 3, 2018
402-905-3580
www.CampKroc.org
Features Camp Contact Info Our Beliefs / Camp Goals Weekly Themes Camp Drop Off & Pick Up
Questions about Day Camp? Kathy Powers, Camp Director 402-905-3580 Kathy_Powers@usc.salvationarmy.org Isaac Cruz-Vital, Education Assistant 402-905-3577
General Information Extended Care FAQs Camp Staff Cost & Registration Forms that Go Home
EASY TO FIND Just off of Hwy 75 and a few blocks south of 27th & Q
The Salvation Army’s Mission The Salvation Army, an international movement, is a member of the universal Christian CHURCH. Its message is based on the BIBLE. Its ministry is motivated by the love of GOD. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human NEEDS in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Purpose In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center’s purpose is to inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere. As a means to fulfill this purpose, we provide facilities, programs and services that encourage positive, life-changing experiences for children and adults, strengthen families, and enrich the lives of seniors.
Statements of Belief An extension of the Kroc Center mission and purpose, the Statements of Belief are an integral component to the supportive, inclusive environment that is the Day Camp Program
• Every child can make friends • Every child can participate • Every child can be successful
Camp Goals The Day Camp Program provides children of all ability levels the opportunity to play and grow in a positive and safe environment. We strive to develop the whole child -- mentally, physically, and emotionally -- through structured group activities that aid in socialization and self confidence.
Weekly Themes Weekly Camp themes are reflected during and throughout daily activities. Week 1 MultiSports Madness May 29 - June 1 Week 2 Outdoor Adventures June 4 - 8 Week 3 Money Smarts 4 Kids June 11 - 15 Week 4 How the West was Won June 18 - 22 Week 5 Lego Week June 25 - 29 Week 6
VBS Week July 2 - 6
Week 7 Animal Adventures July 9 - 13 Week 8 Health & Safety Week July 16 - 20 Week 9 Dynamite Dinosaurs July 23 - 27 Week 10 Music Makers & Talent Shakers July 30 - Aug 3
VBS Combo Week July 2 - 6 During this extra special week of Camp Kroc campers will enjoy camp “Polar Blast” activities plus bonus Vacation Bible School activities each day from 9-noon. Camp Kroc/VBS Combo Week is a great value ~ this week only, campers will get a full day of fun at half the cost. See page 10 for Combo Week Costs.
Kroc Campus at a Glance
Regular Camp Hours 9 am - 5 pm
Drop Off & Pick Up Times Camp Drop Off 8:30 - 9 am Kroc Center Main Entrance
Front Entrance Drop Off
Extended Care Drop Off 8 - 8:30 am
Camp Pick Up
Front Entrance
Gym
Pool
Pick up for all campers (not enrolled in Extended Care) takes place in the Learning Center, 2nd floor, no later than 5 pm. After 5pm, Extended Care fees apply, see pg 7.
RJ’s Adventure Zone
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Main Floor
Learning Center Pick up
Learning Center
Campers must be signed in and out of camp each day by an authorized adult in the presence of Kroc Center staff. Parents and authorized adults must present current photo I.D. when signing their camper(s) in/out. Children will be released only to those listed on the Camp Waiver Form. Valid forms of ID include: Nebraska Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID and/or passport. Parents arriving after 9am or prior to 5pm should report to the Day Camp Director or Education Assistant to sign their child in or out and will be instructed where to go to meet their camper’s group. Please understand that delays may occur since activities have already begun or are underway.
Loft
Second Floor
Extended Care Pick Up 5 - 6 pm
Art/Music Rooms and Classroms
Any changes to the list of adults authorized to sign the child in or out must be completed on the Change of Authorization form by the parent who enrolled the child in camp. Please be prepared to show identification when making changes.
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INFORMATION
Breakfast & Lunch Program
Medical Needs
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided to each camper! If a camper has allergies or dietary restrictions, be sure to include all pertinent information on the registration form.
Please include all pertinent medical information and/or allergies on the registration form. If your child needs medications administered during the Day Camp, please be aware The Salvation Army Kroc Center is not authorized to disburse medication and you will need to make other arrangements in order for your child to receive his/her medication(s). Kroc Center staff will not dispense any non-prescription or prescription medications.
Breakfast - Served at 8:30 am. Lunch - Our daily schedules are very flexible and vary depending upon the activities planned for your child’s camp. The typical time frame for lunch is 30 minutes between noon and 1 pm.
Weekly Camp Theme Weekly themes are incorporated into daily activities. At the end of the week campers all come together for a theme-related all-camp activity.
Fantastic Fridays at Camp Fridays offer campers extra special activities: Fridays Out or In (at the Theatre)! On Fridays, campers will either venture out for a field trip or enjoy a matinee movie on the big screen in our Joyce Mammel Assembly Hall. Movies are selected based on what is appropriate for the general camp population (G or PG), as well as the weekly theme. Friday Family Swim Bring your swimsuits and towels! The family (parents, grandparents and siblings) are invited for Camp Kroc Family Swim Time each Friday from 4-7 pm!
Health Requirements Parents are required to provide the name, address and phone number of the family physician for each child. To ensure health and safety, parents are required to submit an updated form prior to each camp season.
Camper Assistance As deemed by The Salvation Army, and as part of our Safe From Harm protocol, we will be unable to assist campers in the changing of their clothes during pool and swim activities. The campers must be able and capable of changing from their clothes into their swim suit and from their swim suit back into their clothes. If this is not possible and a parent/guardian is unavailable to assist, the child will have to observe from the pool deck during the swim portion of the Day Camp program.
Parent Registration/Information Night Take a tour of the Kroc Center and become familiar with the exciting facilities campers will utilize and experience this summer. Come prepared with questions and rest assured your child is embarking on a camp experience that is both fun and safe.
Extended Care Extended Care 8 - 8:30 am & 5 - 6 pm
Kroc Center Summer Day Camp ensures sufficient staff-to-camper ratios. Camp groups generally range from 15-32 campers per group. Staff to camper ratios range from 1:6 to 1:10 (depending upon the ages within the camp group). A minimum of two staff are always present, regardless of the number of campers.
Refund Policy and Cancellations No cash or credit card refunds are issued unless a Day Camp session is cancelled by the Kroc Center. Credits are applicable toward any Kroc Center program, but are not redeemable for cash, cannot be applied to a credit card account or towards Kroc Center membership fees. Credits will expire six months from date of issue. No prorated credits will be issued for partial attendance at a camp session or missed days due to illness, behavioral issues, or other reasons. If you have any questions about camp Kroc please contact Kathy Powers, Camp Director, at 402-905-3580 or email at Kathy_powers@usc.salvationarmy.org. Please be sure to sign and turn in the form stating that you have read, understand and acknowledge this information.
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This program is available for an additional $25 per week per camper or $5 per day.
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Drop off begins at 8 am and pick up is no later than 6 pm.
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A $1 per minute late fee will be charged for every minute the child remains at camp past 6 pm.
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If the child is not picked up by 7 pm and staff is unable to reach the parents/guardian, Child Protective Services may be contacted.
It is easier to build strong
“ CHILDREN than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglass
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Staff to Camper Ratio
Before and after care is available to meet the needs of busy parents and guardians.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS FAQs What should My Child Wear to Camp?
What Should Not Be Brought to Camp?
Each camper will receive a free Camp Kroc T-shirt during Parent Information Night or, if unable to attend, on the first day the child attends camp.
Below is a list of items that are not permitted at camp. Should your camper bring any one of these items they will be confiscated and given to the parent at sign-out. This policy is for the campers’ safety, as well as to encourage group interactions. Additionally, the Kroc Center is not responsible for camper possessions that are lost or stolen. Please do not have your camper bring valuables:
Campers are required to wear their Camp Kroc T-Shirt Each Day. Additional t-shirts are available for $10.70 each. •
If your camper comes to camp on a field trip day without thier camp shirt, a shirt will be given to the child to wear and the parents/guardians will have to pay for the shirt when they pick up their child.
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Campers are required to wear socks and closed-toe shoes daily.
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Campers should wear season-appropriate clothes in which they are ready to play hard and get dirty!
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We do not recommend wearing skirts or dresses to Camp Kroc.
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If sunscreen is needed that day, please apply on your camper before dropping them off for the day. Counselors are not permitted to directly apply sunscreen to the campers, however, they can instruct and supervise the re-application of sunscreen as needed.
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Your child will have a swim schedule, a swimsuit and towel will be needed. Sandals are allowed on the pool deck only.
Please label all items and place them in your camper’s napsack or in a backpack for your camper(s) to carry.
What Happens if My Child Gets Sick or Injured? If a camper is too ill or hurt to continue their camp day, parents will be immediately contacted. For minor scrapes and bruises, Day Camp staff will complete a Incident Report form.
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Electronics: cell phones, iPads, iPods, tablets, video games, cameras, etc.
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Expensive jewelry
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Personal toys
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Drugs or alcohol of any type
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Weapons, including toy guns or water guns.
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Money
Who is Watching My Child? The majority of our staff members are recruited from local colleges and universities. Most importantly, our staff is made up of people who love kids. They want to spend their time playing, teaching, and working with children. All Kroc Center Day Camp staff members have cleared reference checks and a national background check. In addition, all staff members have completed The Salvation Army’s Safe From Harm Training. You can be sure that we are hiring the best of the best to work with your children.
Are Swim Lessons Included? Yes, American Red Cross Swim Lessons (taught by certified professionals) are part of the Camp Kroc weekly curriculum.
Can I sign My Child up for the Whole Camp? Or Just One Week? Campers may attend one week, more than one week or the entire camp. The choice is yours!
CAMP STAFF Our camp counselors cheerfully provide service, leadership and mentoring to the campers in a safe and enriching environment. They are all CPR/AED and First Aid Certified.
Kathy Powers What if My Child Has Special Needs? The Kroc Center is committed to the inclusion of all children in our Day Camp Program, however, the Kroc Center cannot provide specialized 1-on-1 supervision/care for any individual camper. For children with special needs, we ask that each child (and at least one parent) attend an interview with the Camp Director to discuss/determine if we can provide reasonable accommodations to meet the child’s needs and (most importantly) keep them safe while at camp. Please call Kathy Powers, Camp Director, at 402-905-3580 at least two weeks prior to your desired session’s start date to schedule your interview.
After Day Camp, Can My Child Play at the Kroc Center Until I Pick Them Up? If a camper meets the following three requirements, they may play in the Kroc Center after Day Camp ends: •
The camper is a Kroc Center Member.
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Camp staff has written permission from a parent.
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The camper is 8 years or older
8-11 year olds may check themselves out of Camp Kroc, but the only place they are allowed to go is the Loft. 12 year olds are free to enjoy the entire center by themselves.
How do I Apply for Financial Assistance? Eligibility for the Scholarship Program is based on income level. Applications are available at the Kroc Center Welcome Desk and online at CampKroc.org. Applications should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the program requested. Please note, scholarship funds are limited. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Kathy Powers, Camp Director, at 402-905-3580 or email at Kathy_powers@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Kathy Powers is our Education and Camps Manager. Her responsibilities are to develop and execute educational programs for the children at the Kroc Center, and her passion is promoting positive community and educational growth in our neighborhood. Kathy studied physical fitness and proceeded to work in the public health and education fields for 15 years in the Omaha area. Given her passion and expertise in fitness and child development, the move to the Kroc Center was a natural fit for Kathy. With the help of her dedicated staff, Kathy has developed successful, mission-driven after-school and camp programming for the youth who attend our center.
Alexandria “Being a counselor for Camp Kroc was an extremely rewarding experience. I was able to be a part of a fun summer atmosphere, while getting to watch the campers grow and build relationships with myself and one another”.
Devin “I enjoyed being a camp counselor because I was able to build relationships with kids and become a positive role model in their lives that they could learn from.”
Thank you... for entrusting your children to Camp Kroc. We are extremely proud to offer a quality Summer Day Camp for your child. Camp can provide childhood experiences which can benefit children for a lifetime -- it is an opportunity to learn new life skills and make new friends. We promise to encourage them today so they create a hope-filled tomorrow. We want you to know your children are spending their summer in a safe and fun environment, supervised by well-qualified staff. The staff is as diverse as our campers. Most importantly, our staff is made up of people who love kids -- they want to spend their time playing, teaching and working with children. You can be sure we are hiring professionals who are engaged in helping kids reach their full potential.
Registration Costs & Policies
Camp Costs Cost per Week Payment in full is required upon registration, including cash/credit payments and scholarship approvals. No exceptions. Please plan accordingly. No deposits will be necessary under the new camp registration system. 1st Child/week Add’l Children/week Paid in Full Before May 1 Member
$115
Non-Member $140
$85 $110
Paid in Full After May 1 Member
$130
$100
Non-Member $155
$125
Camp Kroc/VBS Combo Week - July 2 - July 6 Member
$57.50
Non-Member $67.50
No discount for additional children.
Registration Information Registration Nights... We will have three camp registration nights, which will include Q & A for parents, picking up camp T-shirts, and opportunities to register. Please watch for more information on camp registration nights.
Walk-In Registration... Parents may register in person at the Kroc Center Welcome Desk during regular operating hours. Register by Fax… Complete all sides of the registration form and fax with Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card information to: 402-905-3599, attention: Kathy Powers. Please call 402-905-3580 to confirm receipt of faxed registrations. NOTE: Incomplete registration forms will not be processed. All enrollments are subject to space availability and registrations are not guaranteed.
Enrollment Forms, Information & Policy Camper Age Policy
Membership Discount To receive Day Camp membership rates, a current membership is required at the time of registration and should remain current throughout enrolled weeks of camp. Membership information is available online at: OmahaKroc.org/membership or at the Welcome Desk.
Scholarships Scholarships are available for campers and are based on the 2017 Nebraska Poverty Guidelines scale. Scholarship applications can be obtained from the Camp Director or Welcome Desk.
Campers must be 6-12 years old to attend Camp Kroc. Age groups are broken up as follows:
Ages 6 & 7 = Yellow group 8 & 9 = Green Group 10, 11 & 12 = Red Group Enrollment Form Enrollment forms must be completely filled out and turned in prior to acceptance of day camp. Fill in every space on all sides of the form, marking “N/A” in those spaces that do not apply.
FORMS THAT MAY BE SENT HOME Keep an eye out for these forms, which may occasionally be sent home with Campers.
• Behavior Contract • Report to Parent Form • You’re a Super Star
402-905-3580
www.CampKroc.org