Barb's Care A Lot

Dear School-Age Parents:

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I want to explain a couple of things at the beginning of the summer so we are all on the same page.  

 

SHOES: I am requesting only closed toe shoes and absolutely no flip-flops.  Your child will not go on a field trip if they have flip flops on and no other shoes.  Sneakers or closed toe sandals only will be acceptable, for the safety of every child and to keep toes from getting stubbed.

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SAFETY: Please go over the Safety Rules that are listed under the "Good to Know" tab at the top of this page.  I give the same rules to the teachers every year.  Please make sure your child understands them and listen when asked to follow them.  These rules are in place and have been for years - they help keep all our children safe.

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DISCIPLINE: My only discipline for negative behavior will be the same as in past years - a field trip will be taken away from the child.  This seems to work and once they miss a field trip, they begin to listen.

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ELECTRONICS: Electronics are NOT allowed at camp.  ONLY when we go on field trips are they allowed, so they can keep themselves amused for the drive.  If I see one, I will confiscate it and it will stay in my office.  Please label them when sending - I will not be responsible for the loss of one.  If your child is not responsible enough, please don't send one.

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NEW THIS YEAR:  We have a large group this year, so ages will be separated into three groups.  Ms. Bethany will take the older group - 4th - 6th grade.  Ms. Lauren will have the middle age group - 1st - 3rd grade.  Ms. Taryn will have the Kindergartners.  Each group has 12 kids, which is why we needed to break them up this year.   There will be a $60 Field Trip fee for the older and middle groups.  Kindergartners will be charged $40 due to the fact they will only be going on one field trip per week plus one bonus trip in June.

*If a child does not want to go on a field trip, they do not have to.  Since we have more teachers staying back at the center this year, the child may stay at the center if they choose.*

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CAMP:  Each week there will be one or two craft items.  They will not be bored.  We will also encourage book reading at least a half hour a day.  They may bring their own books, or borrow one of ours.

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GEAR:  Please label each item and have your child bring the following:

*Backpack          *Swimsuit          *Towel          *Water Bottle         *Sunscreen & Insect Repellant - to be left at center

*Cap or Visor      *Water Shoes (for creek)          *Sweatshirt & Long Pants (for chilly or rainy days)