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Lake Bluff Park District
Camp Kick-A-Howl
Parent Manual
2021
Please RETURN PAGES 5 and 6Lake Bluff Park District
Mission Statement
As responsible stewards of community resources, the Park District will enhance the
community through recreational experiences in a fun, safe, and healthy environment.
Our Vision
Strengthening the spirit of community.
Our Values
Continuous Improvement
Community
Stewardship
Service Orientation
Excellence
Camp Manager
and
Preschool and Early Childhood Director
Dana Hansen
dhansen@lakebluffparkdistrict.org
(630) 732-0915
Superintendent of Community Recreation, Safety, and Outreach Services
Jim Lakeman
jlakeman@lakebluffparkdistrict.org
(847) 457-7343Dear Parent(s),
Welcome to Camp Kick-A-Howl 2021! We are looking forward to a summer full of fun
and excitement for your child. Some of you may be new to Lake Bluff Park District
camps and some have been coming for years, but as always it is important to read
through all the information before we begin our camp season! Many questions you have
will be answered in this manual and/or in the schedule. If you have any additional
questions that have not been answered please feel free to email Dana Hansen
dhansen@lakebluffparkdistrict.org.
Health and Safety Regulations
It is our priority to maintain an environment conducive for a fun and safe experience. Due
to the COVID19 pandemic, health and safety regulations have been modified and may
change as the summer progresses.
• Every camper/staff member is required to wear a face mask daily while indoors or
cannot abide by the 3ft distance standard outside. The Park District will provide a
mask if the mask is forgotten.
• Hand washing will be required at least once per hour.
• Camps have various drop off and pick up destinations, camp specific.
• Activities will be modified to support the non-transmission of germs.
• It is the parents’ responsibility to send the child to camp healthy.
• Any child or staff member exposed to COVID19 must stay home for 14 days or
see a doctor for permission to return to camp.
• There will be no exceptions to any of the above.
Code of Conduct
It is the goal of camp to provide each child with an environment that is safe, secure,
nurturing and enjoyable. For us to accomplish this goal, the staff must insist that every
child treat the other children, staff, facilities and materials with respect. All participants
are expected to always exhibit appropriate behavior while participating in Lake Bluff Park
District programs or activities. Guidelines are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable
environment for all participants.
Participants and parents shall:
1. Show respect to all participants and staff.
2. Refrain from using foul language.
3. Refrain from causing bodily harm to participants or staff.
4. Show respect while using equipment, supplies and facilities.
5. Respect the privacy of others and their belongings.
6. Take direction from program staff.
7. Abide by the COVID19 health and safety measures.
Discipline
Behavioral discipline (the ongoing process of helping children to develop inner control so
that they can manage their own behavior in a socially approved way) is done through firm
statements, redirection of behavior or removal from the group. Under no circumstance
1will a child be subjected to any form of corporal punishment or verbal abuse. The
procedure for handling severe behavioral discipline situations involving children in Camp
Kick-A-Howl shall be as follows:
First Behavioral Occurrence:
Camp Manager will attempt to control the participant and warn of the potential
consequences. Parent(s) may be asked to meet with staff for a conference. An incident
report will be filed. A participant may be required to take time-out away from Camp Kick-
A-Howl for one or more days because of unacceptable behavior.
Second Behavioral Occurrence:
Camp Manager will report disruptive or dangerous behavior to the Superintendent. The
participant and parent(s) will be advised verbally and an incident report will be filed. A
participant may be required to take a time-out away from Camp Kick-A-Howl for one or
more days due to unacceptable behavior.
Third Behavioral Occurrence:
The Park District will notify the participant and parent(s) in writing that Camp Kick-A-Howl
will no longer tolerate the participant’s behavior and the participant is either suspended or
dropped from the program. A child may be immediately dropped from Camp Kick-A-Howl
if she/he puts her/himself or another child or staff person in danger. If a child leaves
Camp Kick-A-Howl without permission she/he may be immediately removed from the
program. No refunds will be given to children dismissed from Camp Kick-A-Howl.
First COVID19 Disobedient Occurrence:
Camp Manager and staff expect each participant to follow the COVID19 precautionary
required measures, with no exceptions. Any insubordination of these measures will call
for immediate removal of participant from the program.
FIRST AID, ILLNESS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Staff will administer first aid to a child on a limited basis for small accidents such as minor
cuts, scrapes, and bloody noses. Your consent for the staff to administer first aid to your
child is part of your registration agreement.
If a child becomes ill during the program, a parent will be notified and requested to pick
up their child. If you are not available, we will call the first person listed as an emergency
contact on your child's information form. Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours
before returning to the program. In the event of a medical emergency or an accident, we
will call 911 for immediate emergency care and then contact the parents of the child. If a
child displays any COVID19 related symptoms the child must be immediately picked up
from camp and seek medical assistance. Park District employees are not permitted to
transport any program participant or injured parties in park vehicles or private
automobiles.
COUNSELOR/CHILD RATIOS
1 counselor to 8 campers
2ARRIVAL - AT BLAIR PARK MONDAY-FRIDAY
Children should arrive at camp no sooner than 8:55 a.m. as staff will be preparing for the
day's activities. Staff will be unable to accept children into the program or assume
responsibility for them prior to the start of camp. Parents are to drop off campers by the
recreation building front lawn. Enter the recreation site from Washington Road, drive past
the golf clubhouse and stop in front of the recreation building front lawn. Counselor(s) will
remove the child(ren) from the car and then parent is to exit by way of middle row of
parking lot.
Children are welcome to ride their bikes to camp if permission has been granted by
parent/guardian (see page 5 and 6). Be sure that all bikes have locks as we cannot
assume responsibility for them. Helmets are required. Any bikes left unattended for
longer than 24 hours may be removed by the Park District at any time.
DEPARTURE - AT BLAIR PARK MONDAY-FRIDAY
Parents are to pick up campers by the recreation building front lawn (same as drop off).
Enter the recreation site from Washington Road, drive past the golf clubhouse and stop in
front of the recreation front lawn. Counselor(s) will place your child(ren) in the car. Exit by
way of middle row of parking lot.
Children must be picked up by parent/guardian at the program’s conclusion. If a child is
not picked up by 3:00 p.m. there is a fine of $5 for every 5 minutes past. The Park District
does recognize that unavoidable situations occur upon occasion and will take into
consideration. Please, in the case of an emergency and if possible, call and let the staff
know. Dana Hansen (630) 732-0915.
The procedure for handling late situations when a parent or guardian does not pick up a
child at a program site at the conclusion of the program shall be as follows:
First Occurrence: Camp Manager will remind parent/guardian of the late fee
policy for the program.
Second Occurrence: Camp Manager will charge fee accordingly and inform his/her
parent/guardian. Signature will be required on the late form.
Bike Riders:
Campers are allowed to ride their bike to camp. In order for campers to ride their bike, we
must have parent consent (page 5 and 6) and wear a helmet. Campers must arrive to
camp when camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and will be allowed to leave once camp is over at
3:00 p.m. If campers need to come late or leave early, a parent must call or text Dana
Hansen (630) 732-0915. Campers will not be released without permission.
ABSENCES
On days your child will miss camp, please email dhansen@lakebluffparkdistrict.org or
text (630) 732-0915.
3DRESS
Campers should wear comfortable, durable play clothing appropriate for the camp and
weather conditions. Clothing worn to camp may become dirty as the campers play,
complete their art projects and explore the outdoors. Labeling clothing is recommended
to keep lost items to a minimum. Children must wear gym shoes to participate in various
activities. Please do not send your child in flip-flops or Crocs as they become a safety
issue with our outdoor activities. Flip flops may be sent in your child’s bag to wear at the
pool, but they are not acceptable as daily footwear. Sandals with a hard sole and a back
strap such as Tevas are acceptable.
FREE SWIM
Free swim will be on Fridays so please pack a suit and towel every Friday.
SUNSCREEN
Your child needs to be sent with their own sunscreen EVERY DAY! We put it on at least twice a
day and reapply as needed. We encourage your camper to show up to camp with sunscreen
already applied. Please label your camper’s sunscreen to prevent from getting lost or misplaced.
If you have specific sunscreen needs for your child (i.e. more frequent application), please speak
to your child’s counselor or the Camp Services Manager directly.
FOOD
Each camper should bring a lunch every day and a morning snack. PACKING MUST BE
ALL DISPOSABLE MATERIAL – NO CONTAINERS WILL GO HOME. Please have
your child bring a WATER BOTTLE EVERY DAY. Lunches are kept in the camper’s
backpacks until lunchtime. Refrigeration is not available. A suggestion is to freeze a
juice box or disposable water bottle and put it in your child’s lunch bag - it will serve a
dual purpose of keeping both the lunch and drink cold.
CAMP STAFF
Counselors are a mixture of mature and enthusiastic college and high school students.
All camp staff undergoes extensive camp training. We are very proud of our staff and
think you will feel the same. If you have any concerns about your child’s counselor please
speak to the camp manager and not the counselor directly. We are here to ensure your
child has a fun and safe summer.
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS!!!
Read on for Information we require from you.
Campers will not be allowed at camp until Lake Bluff Park District receives this
information.
4Medical Information
Does your child have any allergies/food restrictions/physical limitations/special needs (ie.
ADD/ADHD, etc.) or special assistance to participate?
If your child has an allergy, an Allergy Action Form must be completed – see website under
“Forms” to print and return to camp.
Is your child taking any medication on a regular basis? Yes No
Will the staff be required to administer any medications? Yes NoN No
See website under “Forms” to print and return to camp.
I authorize staff to re-apply sunscreen to my child’s face, Yes No
neck and shoulders.
Staff will administer first aid when necessary. In case of emergency, children will be taken to the
nearest hospital by ambulance.
Photographs/videos, for publicity purposes, may be taken during programs.
I give permission for my child to ride his/her bike to camp and home. Yes No
I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE CONTENTS OF THIS CAMP KICK-A-HOWL PARENT
HANDBOOK.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date:_________________
Print Your Name: _________________________________________________
Print Your Camper’s Name: _________________________________________
5Camp Kick-a-Howl
Camper’s Name: _______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Information Check this box if both parents are authorized to pick up
the child.
Mother’s Name _____________________ Father’s Name ________________________
Address __________________________ Address _____________________________
Cell Phone ________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________
Work Phone _______________________ Work Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________ Email ______________________________
Authorized to Pick Up Child (Other than the person completing this form, please list those who are able to
pick up your child within 20 minutes of call. Children may leave only with those listed below.)
Name Relationship Phone Number During Camp Hours
_______________________ ______________________ ______________________________
Emergency Contact (Other than the person completing this form, please list those who are able to
pick up your child within 30 minutes of call. Children may leave only with those listed below.)
Name Relationship Phone Number During Camp Hours
_______________________ ______________________ _______________________________
_______________________ ______________________ _______________________________
I give permission for my child to ride his/her bike to camp and home. Yes No
About Your Child Please include any information that you will believe will make you child more
comfortable in the program. Include special interests, pets, fear, favorite activities, etc.
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