What are this year's dates and times?
KIK:
Week 1 - July 9-13
Week 2 - July 16-20
Week 3 - July 23-27
Week 4 – July 30 – August 3
Each session will meet Monday - Friday 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM.
Before and after care: 7:30 - 9:00am and 3:30 - 5:00pm in the
PE Building.
YPTP:
Summer Stock (Ages 10-14)
Simply Shakespeare
Dates: June 23-27, 2008
No performance date
Shine with Creativity
Dates: August 4-8, 2008
No Performance Date
Big Bad
Dates: July 7-18, 2008
Performance: Friday, July 18 at 7:00pm
The Case of the Missing Ring
Dates: July 21 – August 1, 2008
Performance: Friday, August 1 at 7:00pm
YPTP:
Summer on Stage (Ages 5-9)
Fables, Fairy Tales, and Nursery Rhymes OH MY!
Dates: June 23-27, 2008
No performance date
Comedy Curtains:
Dates: August 4-8, 2008
No Performance Date
Big Bad
Dates: July 7-18, 2008
Performance: Friday, July 18 at 7:00pm
The Case of the Missing Ring
Dates: July 21 – August 1, 2008
Performance: Friday, August 1 at 7:00pm
Each session will meet Monday - Friday 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM.
Before and after care: 7:30 - 9:00am and 3:30 - 5:00pm in Elkton
Station.
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Where do the camps take place?
Kids in “Kollege”:
Classes will be held at Cecil College, North East Campus.
Some classes will include field trips or require transportation
(provided by the College) to off-site locations. The Camp Office
will be located in the PE Building.
YPTP:
Classes will be held in the Elkton Station Performing Arts Lab
on Railroad Avenue in Elkton. The camp office will be located
in room 126.
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How do I obtain a brochure?
| Brochures will be available for pick-up in February, 2008 at reception
at both the Elkton Center and North East Campus. To be added to
our mailing list, please contact Tina Durborow at tdurborow@cecil.edu
or 410-392-3366 x628. |
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How and where do you register?
| Registration will begin as soon as brochures are available. The first week registrations
will be accepted at the Elkton Station on a first come, first serve
basis and will be also be accepted at the
North East Campus. Registration may be completed by mail, fax or in
person. (Note: Registrations completed in person will be processed
daily before those received by mail or fax.) No phone registration
please.
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Can my child sign up for additional weeks once camp has started?
| Yes! You may sign up at any time depending on class availability. |
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Do I have to pay at the time of registration?
| Full payment is due at the time of registration in the form of cash, check or credit card. |
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Is there a discount for more than one child?
| At this time there are no discounts for registering more than one child at a time. |
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Why do some classes have fees and some do not?
| Some classes have additional costs that are the result of transportation, entrance fees, rental fees, or special supplies and materials. |
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What is Purchase of Care?
| All YES Summer Camps accept State Purchase of Care. State Purchase of Care payment
through the Department of Social Services. Contact the Department of Social Services for
eligibility. Parents or guardians will be responsible for any difference between the amount
received for Purchase of Care and the total registration costs. |
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Can I sign up for just the morning or afternoon classes?
| You must sign up for a full week with four classes a day. |
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How do I obtain my child's schedule?
| Schedules, policy's and procedures, t-shirts and contact information for KIK
will be handed out at the Parent's Night meeting on June 25, 2008
form 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Amphitheatre of the Technology Center
at the North East Campus. Parent orientation for YPTP is scheduled for June 18, 2008 in Elkton Station from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
This is the perfect opportunity to ask
the Camp Director and Coordinator any questions that you may have.
If you are unable to attend, student packets will be available for
pick-up at the Reception Desk at the Elkton Center after July 1st.
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Do I have to attend the Parent's Night Meeting?
| The Parents Night meeting is an informational meeting for parents and campers. This is
an opportunity of the camp leadership to explain the program and answer any questions that
you may have. |
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What happens if my child does not get their choice of classes?
| On the registration form you will put your child's first and second choice for
each time period. Students will only be registered in a second choice class if the
first choice class is filled or in the event that the first choice class is canceled
due to low enrollment. |
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What will my child do during Before and After Care?
| There will be a variety of daily organized activities during before and after care. |
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Where do I drop my child off?
Kids in “Kollege”:
Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the gymnasium
at the North East Campus where they will be required to sign their
child in.
YPTP:
Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the Art Room
ES 126 in Elkton Station where they will be required to sign their
child in.
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Where do I pick my child up?
Kids in “Kollege”:
Parents and guardians will pick their child up in the gymnasium
where they will be required to sign their child out.
YPTP:
Parents and guardians are to pick their child up in the Art Room
ES 126 in Elkton Station where they will be required to sign their
child out.
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What if I need someone else to pick up or drop off my child?
Kids in “Kollege”:
Should someone other than the parent wish to pick up a child, the
child must present to the Camp Director a note stating who will
be picking them up at check-out time. Late arrivals should check-in
at the Camp Office prior to the child going to their class session.
If parents need to checkout their child early from camp, please
send a note with the child stating the time of early checkout. The
note should be presented to the Camp Director or Coordinator, at
check-in time. KIK parents should plan on meeting their child in
the Camp Office in the PE Building for early checkout.
YPTP:
Should someone other than the parent wish to pick up a child,
the child must present to the Camp Director a note stating who
will be picking them up at check-out time. If parents need to
checkout their child early from camp, please send a note with
the child stating the time of early checkout. The note should
be presented to the Camp Director or Coordinator, at check-in
time. YPTP parents should plan on meeting their child in the Performing
Arts Lab at Elkton Station for early checkout.
Everyone must be prepared to show ID when picking up a child.
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Why do I have to sign my child in and out each day?
| We realize this is an inconvenience; however we want to ensure the
safety of the children at all times. |
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Will someone be with my child at all times?
| Camp staff will supervise Children at all times. This includes all camp classes,
travel anywhere on the campus, and during lunchtime. Children will not be left alone.
A drill in the emergency and evacuation procedures will be conducted early in each session. All camp staff will wear identification badges. |
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How do I get a hold of the Coordinator in case of emergency?
| A staff member will be in the camp office at all times to answer the phone.
Contact numbers will be provided to each parent/guardian. |
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What if my child is injured?
The Camp Coordinator will inform parents if a child is injured at the camp.
A parent or substitute needs to be available by phone in case of an emergency.
Doctors and hospitals will not treat a child (except in life threatening cases)
without the parent's presence or permission. The parent is responsible for picking u
p the child and determining if further medical attention is necessary. In case of an
emergency requiring immediate medical attention, program staff are required to:
- Make the child comfortable.
- Notify Camp Coordinator.
- Camp Coordinator will notify parent and call for an ambulance (if necessary) and accompany child to hospital.
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In case of accident not requiring emergency care, program staff will:
- Notify Camp Coordinator who will administer First Aid.
- Camp Coordinator will notify parent and request parental direction, if any.
- Camp Coordinator will observe and monitor the child's activity.
- Camp Coordinator will wait with child until parent arrives.
Any accident will be reported to the Camp Coordinator and an accident report will
be on file in accordance with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene procedures.
Parents should ensure that their child has personal medical coverage and accident insurance.
The camp does not provide accident insurance for students.
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What if my child needs a medication?
| The staff is not permitted to give medicine (including aspirin). The only
exception to this rule is when a doctor prescribes medicine that must be given
during the day. If your child is taking a prescription drug you will need to
indicate this on the Medical Release Form. All medications should be in the
original container with your child's name on it. Please bring any prescription
medications with you at sign-in time on the first day. The Camp Coordinator will
oversee your child taking his/her medication(s). Parents must take home all
prescription medicines at checkout time on the last day. |
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What is done for lunch? Is there a refrigerator?
| Children are to pack a brown bag lunch each day (no breakable items). Refrigeration
will be available. Due to space limitation, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc. are not
permitted. All lunch materials must be disposed of by the end of the lunch period. |
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Can my child buy food and drinks?
| Please do
not send money to buy sodas and snacks. |
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Is water provided for sports or outside classes?
| Water coolers and cups are provided on-site with each outdoor activity. Water
fountains are located in each building should any student need water. |
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How will my child get to off-site classes?
Some classes will include field trips or require transportation,
which is provided by the College. Students will travel on school
buses using professional drivers and accompanied by the instructor
and counselor.
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What should my child wear?
| Campers need to dress in appropriate attire for classes in which
they are enrolled. Questionable dress that is distracting to instruction
will not be permitted. Shorts, tennis shoes, and t-shirts are acceptable.
Students enrolled in the sports classes will
be given specific details of dress and equipment at orientation. |
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Click here for the KIK Parent/Student Handbook (pdf)
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact Tina Durborow
at tdurborow@cecil.edu or 410-392-3366
x628. |
