Summer Camp 2021 by St. Nicholas School

Camp ‘21

Day Camp for Ages 4-12

June 1–July 30 7:30AM-6PM stns.org/summercamp

St. Nicholas School Summer Camp Register Online at STNS.ORG

Register online at https://stnscamp.campbrainregistration.com/ - link on website homepage at www.stns.org. For those who do not register for the entire summer, each week online registration for the following week is closed on Thursday at midnight, not to reopen until the following Monday at 10:00am.

Mission

The mission and purpose of St. Nicholas summer camp is to provide a fun learning experience for children, developing physical, cultural, social, and intellectual abilities.

Application Criteria

Acceptance of applicants is considered according to the following criteria: 1. Currently enrolled St. Nicholas School students and returning campers have the first opportunity to register. All other applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. St. Nicholas School does not discriminate on the basis of handicap, age, race, religion, gender, or national origin. 2. Those requesting the greatest number of weeks during the summer.

Admission

A child must have reached his/her fourth birthday by June 1 and must be bathroom trained. Incoming St. Nicholas students are eligible once they turn four. Every child is expected to conform to the camp rules and regulations and show a spirit of cooperation with the camp personnel. When you enroll in this program you are reserving the time, space, staff, and provisions for your child whether or not he/she attends. Therefore, St. Nicholas cannot deduct days missed from your fee.

Program Description

The St. Nicholas Summer Camp program is a comprehensive school-age program licensed with the Tennessee Department of Education. St. Nicholas maintains all standards for the safety and well-being of the children enrolled. Our program challenges the imagination, stimulates creativity, encourages self-directed initiative, and develops leadership skills in children. Fun opportunities for learning through active child-centered experiences are an important part of the program. St. Nicholas staff members help children set limits, develop self-control, and foster friendships that promote trust, sharing, and openness.

Welcome to the best Summer Camp experience ever! Ready! Set! Let’s go! Summer at St. Nicholas Camp is an incredibly fun time for kids ages 4-12. Our campus includes acres of green outdoor space, an outdoor pool, trails, gymnasium, and five playground areas. Activities include, art, music, gardening, sports, games, and lots of outdoor fun. Campers make take-home treasures in arts and crafts classes. Camp opens at 7:30am and closes at 6pm Covid protocols will be in place, with the temperatures checked daily. Children may be dropped off throughout the day by taking them to the Camp Desk. The morning traffic line will run from 7:30-8:00am. The afternoon traffic line will run from 4:30-4:45pm and after care will be open until 6:00pm.

A Day in the Life of a Camper *

(sample schedule - groups may vary on different days)

8:15 8:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:45 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:15-4:35 4:30-4:45 4:45-6:00

Homeroom Group activities Lunch and active play (BRING SACK LUNCH with drink) Swimming or art and music classes Snack Small group activities Camp meeting - closing reflections Official traffic line pickup time After-camp activities

* The youngest campers (4-5 year-olds) have a one-hour rest period sometime between 12:30 and 3:00pm. ** All campers have scheduled swim times at least 2 times per week. Art, music, swimming and gardening are part of the camp.

Participation Statement • • •

By voluntarily enrolling your child(ren) in St. Nicholas’ Summer Camp, you acknowledge and agree that you are assuming the risk of possibly contracting COVID-19 by your child(ren) and members of your family. Further, you acknowledge and agree that you are voluntarily waiving any claim of liability against the school should your child(ren) and members of your family contract COVID-19 as a result of participating in Summer Camp. Further, you expressly agree to hold the school harmless should your child(ren) and members of your family contract COVID-19 as a result of your child(ren)’s voluntary participation in Summer Camp.

Safety Protocol/Guidelines Please review pages 4-7

Drop Off & Pick Up ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

The temperatures of all persons entering campus will be taken at the beginning of each day. If anyone has a temperature of 100.4 or greater, they will not be permitted to attend camp that day and must stay home fever free for 72 hours before returning to camp. If the temperature is lower than 100.4 but symptoms are present, a camper may be sent home at the discretion of the camp director. In either case, the camper will not be able to be dropped off. Refunds will not be given in this instance.

7:30~8:00

MORNING DROP OFF BEGINS AT 7:30AM After this time parents need to come to the camp office. Homeroom is at 8:15am. There will be no before camp care. The person that signs the student in each morning will need to wear a mask and have no symptoms or exposure themselves.

4:30~4:45

AFTERNOON PICK-UP TRAFFIC LINE • While campers may be picked up at any time, the traffic pickup line will run from 4:30-4:45pm. • Campers not picked up at dismissal will transition to after-camp activities and will be picked up in the camp office. After care is open until 6:00pm.

Life at Camp CLASSROOM SETUP Daily Routines and Grouping • Campers will be placed into groups as “grade entering.” • Each group will participate in activities together, avoiding other groups and limiting the use of shared spaces.

Activities & Protocols

• Each group will have its own classroom art supplies and sports equipment. • Each group will eat lunch and snack outside or in its classroom.

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Our teacher to camper ratio ensures that classrooms will not be crowded.

Our commitment is to make the necessary adjustments in order to keep our campers on campus, learning and engaging in classroom activities for five days a week. We can accomplish this through rotating schedules, utilizing our qualified camp staff, and maximizing our classroom and outdoor spaces.

Precautions CLEANING & DISINFECTING ☐ Desks, chairs, shared materials and frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected in between each class. ☐ Bathrooms will be cleaned multiple times a day. ☐ Each night the school will undergo a thorough cleaning.

HANDWASHING We are fortunate to have sinks in our classrooms. ☐ Campers will be given time to wash their hands several times a day. ☐ Staff will provide handwashing and other best practice instruction to students throughout the summer.

SHARED MATERIALS Any materials that need to be shared will be disinfected between different individuals using them.

Protocols CAMPER GROUPINGS

Per CDC recommendations, campers will be grouped into cohorts. These cohorts will include approximately 10-15 students, depending on the size of the level. A cohort will stay together for the entirety of the day and will not have classes with campers from other cohorts.

MASKS

Each camper should wear a mask labeled with his or her name to school each day. ☐ Campers and employees will be expected to wear masks when inside except for designated times. ☐ Campers will not have to wear a mask when they are able to practice social distancing outside. ☐ Please consider sending a second mask with your camper so that the mask can be changed midway through the day.

LUNCH AND SNACK TIME ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Snack and lunch will take place in classrooms or outdoors. We are not able to heat food nor can we store lunches in refrigerators. Please make sure campers are able to open any containers and or packaging. Please do not send any glass containers or bottles.

WATER FOUNTAINS

Water fountains have been replaced in each cottage with a sensor-activated water bottle filler. Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle labeled with his or her name to use and refill throughout the school day.

FIELD TRIPS

We will not take field trips this summer.

SWIMMING All campers have the opportunity for time in the campus outdoor pool. A lifeguard is always on duty when campers are in the pool.

The depth of the pool ranges from 3 feet to 5 feet. Everybody takes a swim test before they are allowed to swim. We use a divider buoy line for the youngest groups. An arm band system is used for skill level identification.

GARDENING PROGRAM Growing a summer garden with your friends is a lot of fun! Children learn the basics of growing summer vegetables, herbs and flowers in the St. Nicholas school gardens. Garden activity examples include caring for greenhouse plants, weeding, making flower seed balls and learning with live Monarch caterpillars. Kids learn from garden to table how to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Campers harvest fresh food from the St. Nicholas school garden for summer camp for cooking and tasting. Between digging in the dirt, and growing food for others, it’s an enriching experience all around.

Growing a garden is awesome fun!

The

MUSIC

component provides opportunities for campers to be creative while working with others through the art of improvisation. They have the chance to become comfortable sharing their singing and other musical talents in a creative and spontaneous environment. Campers also have the opportunity to experiment with various musical instruments during camp.

ART

Over the course of the summer, groups are encouraged to explore their own creativity and create many masterpieces using a variety of fun materials.

* Frequent ly Asked Questions *

How do I register?

How will the classes be grouped?

The children are grouped by grade entering. Shifts to a different group can be requested but are not guaranteed.

Where is drop off/pick up? And when? Camp Drop-Off Procedures

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Morning drop-off car line is 7:30-8:00am, after that parents will need to come to the camp office. Homeroom is at 8:15am. There will be no before camp care. The temperatures of all persons entering campus will be taken at the beginning of each day. If anyone has a temperature of 100.4 or greater, they will not be permitted to attend camp that day and must stay home fever free for 72 hours before returning to camp. If the temperature is lower than 100.4 but symptoms are present, a camper may be sent home at the discretion of the camp director. In either case, the camper will not be able to be dropped off. (Refunds will not be given in this instance.) The person that signs the student in each morning will need to wear a mask and have no symptoms or exposure themselves.

Camp Pick-up Procedures • • •

While campers may be picked up at any time, the traffic pickup line will run from 4:30-4:45pm. After care is open until 6:00pm. Campers not picked up at dismissal will transition to after camp activities and will be picked up in the camp office. Campers may not leave any belongings at camp overnight.

What do I send with my camper?

Each camper will need to bring a mask each day. Please send a sack lunch and sunscreen with your camper. Also note that we can neither refrigerate nor heat their lunches. They will need a towel and swimsuit on their swim days. Please label everything. NO electronic devices. (Please send a change of clothes for the younger campers.) Students work in the school’s garden, so shoes and clothing may occasionally get dirty or muddy.

When are the swim days?

Campers will swim multiple times a week as weather permits. We will update our signage and webpage for specific groups. Please send a one-piece / swim team style swimsuit for girls.

What is the pool like?

The depth of the pool ranges from 3 feet to 5 feet. Everybody takes a swim test before they are allowed to swim. There is a lifeguard and group leader on duty. We use a divider buoy line for the youngest groups.

What if I have questions later? Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

The summer camp office number is: 423-894-6485. You may email kleckenby@stns.org The school office main and business office number is: 423-899-1999, and FAX: 423-899-0109. Our website is www.stns.org

DAY CAMP REGISTRATION

Camper Name:

Reservation / Application Form

Grade Entering:

Please complete the application form and reservation form for each child!

The Registration Fee is due upon enrollment. Payments for the weeks may be paid in full or paid according to the online payment plan.

Choose From the Following Weeks ☐ Week 1: June 1-4 * ☐ Week 6: July 6-9 **

☐ Week 2: June 7-11 ☐ Week 7: July 12-16 ☐ Week 3: June 14-18 ☐ Week 8: July 19-23 ☐ Week 4: June 21-25 ☐ Week 9: July 26-30 ☐ Week 5: June 28-July 2 * May 31 (Holiday, Memorial Day) - No camp ** July 5 (Holiday, July 4th) - No camp

$50 Registration Fee

$160 per Week Day Camp Sibling Discounts APPLICABLE CAMP DISCOUNTS ARE NOTED ON THE INVOICE WHEN CHECKING OUT!

VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER and echecks accepted. See page 2-7 for registration information, policies and protocols, etc.

Cost

A $50 registration fee is charged, due upon enrollment. This includes the cost of one camp T-shirt. Additional T-shirts may be ordered for $10. The cost for a full week is $160 for one child. The cost of the day camp includes snacks. Payments are made online by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and echeck. Please make all checks payable to St. Nicholas School; note camper’s name and the weeks attending on your check. A $30 fee is charged on all returned checks. Our camp is designed and staffed for full-time campers. NOTE: Campers are not allowed to attend camp if payment is not made in advance. • SIBLING DISCOUNTS Sibling discounts are available per week for more than one child; $10 sibling discount per week for each child (ages 4-12). [Registration fee is not discounted.] APPLICABLE CAMP DISCOUNTS ARE NOTED ON THE INVOICE WHEN CHECKING OUT!

Cancellation/Refund Policy

● If Day Camp cancellation is made two or more weeks prior to scheduled date of attendance, St. Nicholas School refunds 75% of the fee. No refunds or credits are given for Day Camp if less than 2 weeks notice is given. Cancellation fees apply when camp weeks are cancelled OR switched. Cancellation forms are available at the camp desk. ● Refunds are handled through the Business Office.

Application (complete the front and back)

Date ________ Received_______

Please select weeks on page 13. St. Nicholas School Summer Camp Application Form I hereby enroll __________________________________for the St. Nicholas Summer Program week[s] indicated on the reservation form [shown on back of this form]. I understand that completion of the medical form is a program requirement for day camp. All activities require completion of the Parent Release form below. Camper’s address__________________________________________ City _________________

State____ Zip _________

Camper’s date of birth ___________ Age ______ Grade Entering ______ Current School ____________________________ Parent’s Name __________________________ Cell ______________Phone (W) ______________Phone (H) __________ Email______________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name __________________________ Cell ______________Phone (W) ______________Phone (H) __________ Email______________________________________________________________________ List those who are authorized to pick up your child: _____________________________________________________________ Known allergies, including food allergies: ____________________________________________________________________ Special medication or routines (please give instructions): ________________________________________________________ Over-the-counter medication that may be given without calling the parent/guardian, please list: Physician_____________________Phone___________ Health Insurance Company _________________ Policy #_________ In case of emergency, we would always call parents first. If parents are not available, whom would you like us to contact? 1)_________________________________ Relationship _____________________________ Phone ____________________ 2)_________________________________ Relationship _____________________________ Phone ____________________ 3)_________________________________ Relationship _____________________________ Phone ____________________ Did you attend St. Nicholas Summer Camp last summer?_______ How did you hear about us?_________________________ Camper’s t-shirt (indicate YOUTH or ADULT S,M,L,XL) _____________ (If you don’t tell us, we have to guess) Each camper receives ONE t-shirt. Indicate if you wish to order additional T-shirts _____ at $10 each / include sizes? _________

Parental Release (please read and sign) As parent or guardian of the above student/camper, I give my permission for my child/ward to participate in activities of the St. Nicholas Summer Programs. I have read the rules and policies of the St. Nicholas Summer Camp Program. I understand the St. Nicholas Summer Camp adheres to these rules. I agree to follow the policies of the St. Nicholas Program. I understand that failure to do so may result in our being discharged from the program. I understand that payment is expected in advance and I understand that cancellation fees apply, and that there is a late fee of $2.00 per minute, per child, for pickup after 6:00PM. I also agree to pay, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees. In the event of injury during the program, I agree that St. Nicholas School and its agent(s) may consent to any appropriate medical treatment for my child/ward, should my consent not be reasonably obtained. This consent shall be in effect for the duration of the program. I understand that St. Nicholas School does not provide insurance coverage for the Summer Camp Program participants and that I am responsible for coverage for my child/ward. Further, I agree to hold harmless St. Nicholas School, its agent(s) and employees against any loss or damage for any injury, illness, or other condition arising out of my child’s participation in St. Nicholas Summer Camp program. From time to time, there has been a need to use photos of summer campers, both in newspapers and brochures, as a means of advertisement for the camp. Keeping in mind that the pictures will be chosen with both your child’s and St. Nicholas’ best interest in mind, you give permission by signing here.

Signature of Parent / Guardian

Date

See the campus and meet some of the camp counselors

OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7:00PM

Wednesday, March 10 Thursday, May 6

HOW DO I REGISTER?

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage

Information/Registration

STNS.ORG

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Camp opens at 7:30AM and closes at 6PM

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