Somerset Academy Miramar
                Summer Camp Program Guidelines
                   June 10, 2013– August 2, 2013
         SUMMER CAMP OFFICE INFORMATION
         The Summer Camp Office hours are from 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.  We
         can be reached at 305-829-1885 ext. 300. If we can be of any
         assistance, please do not hesitate to call. We can also be reached
         through e-mail at summercamp@somersetmiramar.com.
         PROGRAM COMPONENTS
         Summer Camp
         The summer camp program will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. All
         students should be in their classrooms by 8:30 a.m.  Attendance will
         be taken and our daily activities will begin. Each class will have a
         camp counselor, with a maximum of twenty children in each class. A
         regular   day   in   our   Summer   Camp   will   consist   of   library   time,
         computer, Reading/Math/Science activities, dance, fitness, game
         room, arts and crafts, games and outdoor sports as well as other fun
         filled activities. Lunch must be brought from home daily.  All field trips
         will be during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Summer Camp
         program ends at 6:00 p.m.  However, students may be picked any
         time before that, except on field trip days.  
         Field Trips 
         Our Summer Camp field trips will be twice a week, every Wednesday
         and Friday.  Some weeks will only have one “away” field trip since
         there are some in-house field trips planned.  All field trip costs are
         included in the weekly program fee.  On field trip days (excluding “in-
         house” field trip days,) your child must wear the camp T-shirt and
         shorts.  We strongly suggest that you provide water bottles, a hat
         and sunscreen for our outdoor field trips. Children will not be
         allowed to purchase lunch at the field trip site, since lunch must
         be provided from home. 
       Attire
       On days when we stay in school, students are encouraged to wear
       shorts, T-shirts and sneakers with socks. Even though our camp will
       have a fun and relaxed atmosphere, presentation is of utmost
       importance.   Please   refrain   from   wearing   any   clothing   that   is
       inappropriate for school. Also, many activities will be conducted
       outside, so attire should be planned according to the weather and
       suggestions outlined on the survival guide received with the monthly
       events calendar.
       Every child will   receive   one   free   t-shirt   upon   enrollment.   The
       Somerset Academy Miramar Summer Camp T-shirt is mandatory for
       ALL field trips. This way our staff will be able to identify our campers
       from the general public.  Without this t-shirt your child will not be
        allowed to participate in the field trips.      If your child will not be
       participating in a specific field trip they will not be allowed to come to
       camp until 3:00 p.m. for that specific day.   No exceptions will be
       made.
       REGISTRATION
       Office Hours
       You may register your child for Summer Camp in the office between
       the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
       There is a one-time registration fee of $40.00 per child.   The
       registration fee is non-refundable.  CASH ONLY PAYMENTS.
       There will be no preferences given as to instructor or activity leader
       upon registering your child. 
       Emergency Contact Information
       Registration   cards   are   not   considered   complete   without
       EMERGENCY   CONTACT   INFORMATION.  Please   fill   in   all
       information on the card including the front of your child’s registration
       form where authorized names are listed for pick-up. It is extremely 
       important that you notify the summer camp office, if there are any
       changes in the parent contact and/or emergency contact card
       information. 
       Insurance
       It is mandatory to provide us with proof of insurance for each camper.
       No child may attend the Summer Camp  without purchasing
       insurance/ bringing proof of insurance. 
       FEES
       Fees must be paid in advance based on the enclosed payment
       schedule.  Fees MUST be paid in CASH ONLY.  There is no partial
       payment of services. You must register your child for a complete
       session. Refunds or credits will be issued only if the child misses
       5 or more consecutive days. Parents must request the refund in
       writing
       Payments are to be made in the Summer Camp Office from 
       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
       NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO BEGIN A SERVICE PERIOD
       FOR WHICH PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE.
       Federal Income Tax Deductions
       Some program costs may be deducted from your federal income
       taxes. Therefore, you should save all your receipts for services
       rendered from the Summer Camp Program.
       Credit/Refund Policy for Summer Camp Program
       A student absent for 5 or more consecutive days from the Summer
       Camp Program may receive credit for the amount of paid days
       absent, (with the exception of holidays). If you know your child will not
       attend a week, please inform the office ahead of time.  At the request
       of the parent, this amount may be credited for the following service
       period.  
       LATE FEES
       Summer Camp Late Pick-Up Fees 
       Children must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. After the designated times
       you are considered late. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. an additional $1.00
       will be charged per minute per child. Consistent late pick-up may
       result in the child being withdrawn from the program.  
       Please note this fee will be collected on the same day
       the child is picked-up late and must be paid in CASH.
       BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE POLICY 
       All children will be under the supervision of qualified personnel.
       Guidelines and rules for the Summer Camp Program are necessary
       in order to provide a safe learning environment.
       The rules are as follows:
                   School Rules
       1. Students must follow directions the first time given. Cooperation,
        self-control,   and   respect   for   adults   and   other   students   are
        expected from each student. Use of profanity or name-calling is
        prohibited.
       2. No running is permitted on the school grounds at any times. This
        includes arrival and dismissal times.
       3. Hands, feet, and objects are kept to oneself. Fighting or play
        wrestling is not allowed at any time and may result in immediate
        suspension.
       4. A pass from the classroom teacher is required at all times upon
        leaving the classroom. 
       5. Gum, candy and/or toys are not permitted in school. Toys and
        other personal items such as CD’s, MP3’s, phones and DVD
        players will be confiscated from students and returned only to their
        parents.
       6. Writing on or defacing school property, (building, walls, desks,
        books, etc.) is never permitted. Students who violate this rule will
        be responsible for clean-up, repair, or replacement as necessary.
       7. The restroom must be kept neat and clean at all times. All trash
        must be placed in trash cans.
       8. All rules apply in and outside of school location, during the hours
        of the summer camp.
       Since the Summer Camp is a service and not a mandatory
       program, students who do not behave according to the above
       mentioned   disciplinary   policy   may   be   prohibited   from
       participating in certain activities, such as attending field trips,
       and may be withdrawn from the Summer Camp Program.