Summer Day Camp - Grades K to 9

Changes to Summer Day Camp 2012

There will be several changes to our summer day camp program this year due to the construction of the new Wentworth School:

Child Care Administrative Office Location

There will be no child care office hours during the summer. The Community Services Office will be available for registration, payments, and to answer any questions during this period.

Limited Interim Care

Due to the relocation of child care to the Wentworth School and Narragansett, there
will be no interim care available the week before summer day camp begins (June 18 through 22, 2012).

No Pre-School Summer Day Camp

Summer day camp for 2012 will be offered for children entering Grades K through 9. Summer day camp for pre-school children will not be offered due to space limitations.

Check-In/Check-Out Locations

Grades K to 5: Campers and parents must check in and check out daily in the temporary Summer Day Camp Office located in the Wentworth Building (accessible through the large double doors across from Wentworth playground area).

Grades 6 to 9: Campers and parents must check in daily in the Middle School Cafeteria and check out daily (anytime after 4:30 pm) in the temporary Summer Day Camp Office located in the Wentworth Building (accessible through the large double doors across from
Wentworth playground area).

PLEASE NOTE: Both locations for summer day camp are subject to change at any time.

Parent/Guardian Parking

Wentworth: Parents may park in the staff parking lot accessible from Quentin Drive (road to the Middle School). Check-In/Check-Out parking spots will be set aside for parents’ convenience. Parents volunteering on trips may park in this same lot if spots are available. Overflow parking will be available by the Passamaquoddy Building at the Middle School and the outdoor basketball courts by the library.

Middle School: Parents will have access to the bus loop, the parent drop-off loop, and the
Passamaquoddy Building parking lot to the left of the Middle School Building. Parents volunteering on trips must park in the lot located near the Passamaquoddy
Building.

Grades K-9 Summer Day Camp

Scarborough Community Services welcomes new and past campers to Summer Day Camp 2012. Camp is open to any child entering Grades K through 9 in the fall. No pre-school camp available. We are looking forward to providing a safe environment where everyone can make new friends, explore and develop new skills, and simply have lots of fun! Art and gym activities, theme programming, field trips, and more will take place throughout the summer. The program is located in the Wentworth School for Grades K to 5 students and in the Middle School for Grades 6 to 9 students. Locations subject to change at any time due to the construction of the new Wentworth School.

Our 2012 program schedule with a more detailed list of trips will be available by Friday, May 4, in the Community Services Office, the Child Care Office, or online.

Schedules and trips are always subject to change; therefore, we recommend NOT choosing camp weeks based on the given schedule.

Trips and Supervision

Field Trip Supervision

Community Services continues to do its part to ensure every child’s safety while at camp. Every camper in Kindergarten to Grade 5 who participates in any of our scheduled field trips while at day camp will be supervised in a small group. A summer recreation counselor or volunteer will accompany each group. Campers in Grades 6 to 9 will be placed in small groups and will have required check-in times throughout scheduled trips. Certain trips may require campers in Grades 6 to 9 to be assigned to a supervised group..

Trip Volunteers

Community Services frequently uses volunteers to help with scheduled field trips. Volunteers are responsible for supervising an assigned group of campers while on the field trip. Please note that while parents and/or guardians are encouraged to volunteer there are a limited number of spaces available for each trip. Volunteers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled. If the maximum number of volunteers is reached and there is still space available on the bus, parents still wishing to attend the field trip and ride the bus may do so but will be responsible for their own admission fees.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of our field trips, you must contact a Community Services Summer Rec Coordinator in advance so the appropriate paperwork can be completed. For more information, please contact Scarborough Community Services at 730-4170 or 730-4150.

Friday Field Trips -- Open to ALL!

Not registered for Summer Day Camp but want to attend one (or all) of our Friday field trips? Children entering Grades K to 9 may register for any of our eight scheduled Friday field trips. Details for trips, including times and fees, will be available no later than Friday, May 4, 2012. Pre-registration and payment are required. Community Services supervision and transportation are included. Call 730-4170 for more information.

Summer Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Programs

The Scarborough School Nutrition Program will be offering breakfast, lunch, and snack programs to all Kindergarten through Grade 9 campers for your convenience. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be offered in the Wentworth Cafeteria for Grades K to 5. Grades 6 to 9 campers will receive bagged breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.

Morning and afternoon snacks consist of one snack and drink served before and after lunch. Lunch will include items such as pizza, chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, fruit and vegetables, milk or juice, etc. A Sunbutter (R) (made from sunflower seeds) and jelly sandwich will be available for campers who do not like the main dish. A bagged lunch will be provided on Friday field trips, or when the schedule requires.

We must have a minimum of 50 campers registered for the program each week before breakfast or lunch may be purchased daily. Summer Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Registration forms are available at Community Services and online but must be completed and returned along with payment to the Scarborough School Nutrition Program by Friday, June 15, 2012. See below for mailing address.

BONUS! Register for the 8-week lunch program before May 25th and receive AM snacks at no charge!

ATTENTION: All families who qualified for the free or reduced breakfast and lunch program during the school year qualify for free breakfast and lunch during the 2012 summer camp program. Just complete an application and registration form indicating the weeks your child will be attending. For more information, please contact Brenda Franklin at 730-4700.

Mail your completed registration forms and payment to:

Summer Camp Lunch Program
Attn: Brenda Franklin
Wentworth School
9 Municipal Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074

Registration

• Since registration is paperless, please come prepared to update the following household information in our system: Home, work, and cell phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts (other than parents), child(ren)’s names, birthdates, grades, allergies, medications, doctor’s and dentist’s names and phone numbers.

• No per-day registrations are accepted; however, you have a choice of a 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day weekly program (specific days must be selected upon registration and changes will not be allowed).

• Register at the Community Services Office in the Municipal Building or the Child Care Office.

• Payment is due in full upon registration if signing up for individual weeks. Payment plans are available for full eight-week programs only and require payment through EFT -- please see Page 6 for more information.

• Non-residents will be charged $15 extra per week or $75 extra for all 8 weeks.

• AM and PM camp options are available for Grades K to 5 campers only -- no AM/PM camp for Grades 6 to 9 campers.

• Registrations are accepted up to one week prior to the start of the program or until the program is full. Late fees will apply.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about any of our programs, please feel free to contact:

Raelene Bodman
Child Care Manager
Telephone: 730-4171
rbodman@ci.scarborough.me.us

Andrea Zglobicki
Program Coordinator
Telephone: 730-4172
azglobicki@ci.scarborough.me.us

Audra Keenan
Program Coordinator
Telephone: 730-4170
akeenan@ci.scarborough.me.us

Or email comserv@ci.scarborough.me.us