2021 Kids Summer Camp

COVID-19 Policy:

• Please do not send your child to camp if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If a child is displaying signs or symptoms of COVID-19, the parent/guardian on the registration sheet will be notified and expected to make immediate arrangements to pick their child up from camp.

• Per Governor Cooper’s Executive Order, masks will be required at Summer Camp.

• Parents/guardians will not be permitted to enter the building.

• Hand sanitizer and hand washing opportunities will be provided. 

Sick Policy/Administering Medicine:

• Children with a communicable condition or sickness such as chicken pox, measles, lice, influenza (flu), strep throat, and mononucleosis (mono), will not be permitted to attend Summer Camp.  A physician’s note is required clearing the child to return to camp from any of the above conditions. 

• If a child shows signs of sickness (high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe headache) or is injured, the parent/guardian on the registration sheet will be notified and expected to make immediate arrangements to pick their child up from camp.

Please do not send your child to camp if they are sick.

• We do not track or hand out medicine that has not been prescribed by a physician.  Prescriptions must be in their original prescription labeled bottle.  Please notify the Camp Administrator with the prescription and written administration details as needed. 

• Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism and its staff cannot provide medical assistance such as administering ointment and creams to the children.  Staff will apply a Band-Aid and/or ice packs if needed.  Staff can administer first responder attention in cases of immediate medical emergencies.  If immediate medical attention is required, 911 will be called and parents will be notified immediately. 

Discipline Policy:

• Rules of acceptable conduct have been established for Summer Camp and will be relayed to the camper at the beginning of the camp and reviewed each day.  These rules are designed to ensure a safe environment for others, develop proper personal behavior, encourage self-discipline, and maintain environmental control. 

• Discipline starts with short timeouts (withdrawals from activities) and progresses into longer lengths of time.  Staff will deal with disciplinary issues fairly and firmly. 

Excessive discipline or behavioral problems will be dealt with through our three step plan:

1. Level 1 Offense—Behavior Notification Letter to parent/guardian referring to nature of problem

2. Level 2 Offense—Behavior Notification Letter and conference with parent/guardian and child.

3. Level 3 Offense—Behavior Notification Letter and suspension from Summer Camp program with no refund.

What should my child wear to camp?

Please dress your child appropriately for camp.  T-shirts, wind pants, shorts, jeans and tennis shoes are acceptable.  Hats are acceptable for outside use and must be worn properly.  Tank-tops, skirts, sag and drag shorts/jeans, flip-flops/boots/heels/wheelies and bandanas are NOT acceptable. Please provide proper sun protection for your child.  

Is my child allowed to bring an electronic device?

Electronic devices are permitted for contacting parents/guardians only and will not be allowed during camp activities.

Will lunch be provided?

No. Campers should expect to pack a lunch every day. Snacks, water, and other drinks will be provided throughout the day, but participants are welcome to bring their own. There may be some field trip days where lunch is provided. Staff will notify parents prior.