Dear Parent/Guardians and Camper:

We are delighted that your child will be joining us at day camp. Her safety and welfare are always our primary concern. We hope she is as excited about camp as we are. Please read the enclosed information carefully and save it for future reference. The computer confirmation of the camp and opening date for which your child is registered is enclosed.

An eager staff is planning and looking forward to the camp session. We hope that day camp will be a rewarding experience for your child. If you have any questions, please call the Great Rivers regional office.

General Camp Schedule

 

Program Schedule

Campers are placed in small groups called "units" according to grade with counselors who help them plan activities each day. Day-to-day activities will vary; campers will do arts and crafts, nature activities, play games, swim daily, and much more.

What Campers should bring each day

Camp is held rain or shine, so please have your child dress appropriately for the weather. Mark all belongings with your camper's name in permanent marker.

 Non-refrigerated bag lunch (no eggs, meat, or mayonnaise)
 Wear close-toed shoes (gym shoes or boots are great)
 Rain gear (no umbrellas)
 Sunscreen
 Hat (optional at parents’/guardians’ discretion)
 Water bottle
 Swim suit
 Towel

The above items should be packed in a backpack, or tote bag, that the camper can carry.
 

Campers might do nature activities in the creek; we’ll let you know when to send extra shoes.

Rainy Weather

Camp program continues on rainy days. BE SURE TO bring a hooded raincoat or jacket; no umbrellas are permitted. (Even if it is sunny in the morning, the weather can change rapidly). In the event of a sudden severe storm, the girls will be moved into storm shelters at each camp.

Special Needs

Children with various special needs can have a positive camp experience if the camp director and her staff know in advance. If your child has any special physical, emotional, or medical needs, please contact Mary Beth King at 513-489-1025, or during the summer at 513-683-2892.

Medication

If your child must receive medication during the day, please send the medicine in its original container with her name, physician’s name, and dosage. A Medication Card for each medication will be filled out at camp, and each medication placed in a zip lock bag. The medication will be kept at camp, so please send the appropriate amount of medication for the entire week.

Camper Behavior

Our staff works hard to help every child feel safe and have a positive experience. We cannot, however, allow an individual’s behavior to compromise the positive experience of the group. We will make every effort to work with you and the camper to correct the behavior; however, a child who runs away or physically or verbally abuses campers or staff will be asked to leave. If you have any concerns about your child’s behavior, please call and help us help your child succeed.

Absent Camper

If your child will not be at camp, it would be helpful if a parent/guardian would call the camp and notify the camp director. We will not call to confirm her absence.

Buses

If your child will be riding the bus to camp, you will find the pick-up and drop-off times enclosed on the transportation schedule. Every effort will be made to have buses run on time, however, delays do occur. Please feel free to contact the Great Rivers Regional Office or camp for updated bus information.

When campers are dropped off in the afternoon, we expect they will be picked up by a parent/guardian. If your child is permitted to walk home, please check this option on the transportation form. If your child must leave camp with anyone other than those listed on her transportation form, written permission from parent/guardian is required and must be cleared with the camp director prior to departure. Children will not be released without permission to alternate locations.

The bus will wait 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time. If the camper’s ride has not arrived, the bus will take her to the next stop. There will be a $1.00 per minute babysitting fee charged at that point. The fee must be paid before the camper can attend camp or board the bus the next day. This is to help prevent transportation delays and protect our camper’s safety.

Times may vary slightly from day to day, please be at the bus stop at least five minutes early. It is your responsibility to supervise your child at the bus stop. We do not provide supervision before the child is on the bus in the morning, or after she leaves the bus in the afternoon. We reserve the right to cancel any bus stop due to lack of camper enrollment. All affected parents/guardians will be notified of any changes in the bus schedule.

Parents/Guardians - please review bus safety rules with your child!

1. Find a seat quickly and remain seated until the bus is parked at camp, or it is pulled safely off the road at the bus stop.

2. Make sure all gear is clear of the bus aisles, and that hands, arms, and heads are not hanging out the windows.

3. Fasten seatbelts if provided.

4. Listen to the bus chaperone and bus driver in the event of an emergency.

5. There will be staff members to greet campers at camp. They will help children exit the bus, control traffic, and give directions.

IMPORTANT SUMMER PHONE NUMBERS

Camp Butterworth 513-683-2892
Great Rivers Regional Office 513-489-1025 or 1-800-537-6241

QUESTIONS???
Prior to May 19, 2008, please call Mary Beth King at the Great Rivers Regional Office Center at 513-489-1025 or
1-800-537-6241. After that date, please call camp at 683-2892.

For financial or billing questions, please call Debbie Santel at the Great Rivers Regional Office at 513-489-1025 or 1-800-537-6241.