acacCAMP GUIDE

2019

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Open 7:30am-6:00pmSwimming Every DaySpecialty & Sports Camps

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10% off camp & 5 Waterpark passes

Register and complete paperwork by

March 5, 2019

Summer Camp at acac Adventure Central

7:30am - 6:00pmJune 10 - August 23acac offers day camp, preschool camp, middle school, sports, and specialty themed options. With tons of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, camp acac has something for everyone! Our counselors are trained in child safety, certified in first aid and CPR, and instructed in positive approaches to challenging behavior relevant to today’s child.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPFull day camp | Rising 6th grade-rising 8th grade | 7:30am-6:00pmDay camp customized for middle schoolers with exciting weekly off-site field trips. Some of the middle schoolers’ destinations will include roller skating, bowling, mini go-carts, and more.

DAY CAMP Full day camp | Rising K-rising 5th grade | 7:30am-6:00pmHalf-day camp | Rising K-rising 1st grade | 7:30am-1:30pm or 1:30-6:00pm

PRESCHOOL CAMP Ages 3-4Full day camp | 7:30am-6:00pm Half-day camp | 7:30am-12:30pm or 1:30-6:00pm

Day campers enjoy daily swimming, field games, indoor play structure, inflatables, arts and crafts, and sports! Campers have an option to add on swim lessons, tennis lessons or a weekly off-site field trip to JUMP or AMF Bowling. Half-day PM sessions do not include swimming at the Waterpark.

Preschool camp at acac is the perfect option for campers who are just starting preschool, or have not been to camp before. Preschool campers participate in a variety of age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities including daily swimming at the Waterpark (10:00am-11:00am). Preschool campers need to be fully potty trained. Parents must pick up morning campers at Adventure Central by 12:30pm. Drop-off for afternoon campers is 1:30pm at Adventure Central. **Note - campers using the full day option have a mandated rest period from 12:30-1:30pm. Half-day PM session does not include swimming at the Waterpark.

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Specialty and Sports CampsRising 1st – 5th Grade Half Day 8:30am-1:30pm | Full Day 8:30am-5:00pmCampers spend a week exploring a special interest or discovering a new one! All half-day specialty camps can be upgraded to a full day of fun. Half-day specialty campers participate in camp activities in the morning, followed by lunch and swimming at the Waterpark from 12:00-1:30pm. Pickup is at the Waterpark. Off-site sports camps are held at Charlottesville Catholic School. Full day specialty campers are off site 9:00am-5:00pm.

WEEK 1: JUNE 10-14Let’s Dance Half-day camp.Hop, skip, tap, boogie and pirouette your way through the week! Led by our experienced dance instructors, this camp provides children of all skill levels the opportunity to learn a variety of dance styles and disciplines.

WEEK 2: JUNE 17-21Animal Planet Half-day camp. Includes trip to a local farm. Escape to the world of the wild! Come explore and learn about your favorite furry, feathery, slimy and scaly friends!

Outdoor CampFull day camp. Daily travel off-site.Every day is a new adventure at acac’s Outdoor Camp. Daily trips include hiking, canoing, swimming and more!

Sports Mania CampHalf-day camp. 8:30am drop off at Charlottesville Catholic School. Sports Mania is for the camper who loves sports and games but prefers a variety of options instead of one focus for the entire week. Activities include basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey, kickball, wiffle ball and other recreational games.

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WEEK 3: JUNE 24-28Epic Chefs Cooking Camp Half-day camp. Chef instructors will walk young cooks through a world of hands-on culinary exploration. Campers will learn basic kitchen fundamentals like knife skills, how to follow recipes, measuring, mixing, and kitchen safety. Campers will also prepare easy-to-do-at-home recipes learning to sauté, bake and more!

Cheerleading CampHalf-day camp. A week of cheer routines and basic tumbling. The camp is led by professional coaches.

Synchronized SwimmingHalf-day camp. Synchronized swimming, ballet, and gymnastics! Participants will find their swimming skills, flexibility, strength and a sense of fun growing throughout this course. To begin, all you need is a basic understanding of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and a sense of adventure. Non-refundable. For more information, email Coach Wendy at wendyc@acac.com.

WEEK 5: JULY 8-12Super MagicalHalf-day camp. This is a week of all things magical! Campers will exercise their powers of imagination and invent their own character and costume! A week of fun activities, art projects, dress up days and daily visits by favorite magical characters!

Basketball Camp Half-day camp. Basketball skills, drills, team building, conditioning workouts and scrimmages. 8:30am drop off at Charlottesville Catholic School.

Staycation Adventure Full day camp. Each day is a new day trip adventure! Trips include a visit to the zoo, bowling, laser tag, mini gocarts and more!

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WEEK 8: JULY 29-AUGUST 2Say Yes to the MessHalf-day camp. Ever wonder just how messy you can get? Come dressed to enjoy a full week of making a MESS! Campers will participate in hands-on activities like dancing oobleck, spaghetti slime, elephant toothpaste, color run race, salad spinner art, and so much more!

Young Entrepreneur CampFull day camp. Daily travel off-site.Through fun games, activities and group projects campers will learn business and marketing strategy, teamwork, and develop leadership skills. The camp will include round table discussions and field trips to local businesses.

WEEK 7: JULY 22-26ARTastic Camp Half-day camp. Get ready for an artistic adventure! Campers will explore different techniques through drawing, painting, collage, printing and more. Local artists will inspire campers to explore their creative side and bring their imaginations to life!

Lacrosse CampHalf-day camp. Basic fundamentals, team building and play for fun. 8:30am drop off at Charlottesville Catholic School.

WEEK 6: JULY 15-19Marvels of ScienceHalf-day camp. Let’s learn by doing! Hands-on experiments will help campers engage in scientific concepts through trial and error, and aims to teach them to apply that knowledge when faced with new challenges. This is sure to be an exciting week filled with science and discovery!

Soccer CampHalf-day camp. Basic fundamentals, team building and play for fun. 8:30am drop off at Charlottesville Catholic School.

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WEEK 10: AUGUST 12-16Operation Adventure Half-day camp. Join us for this fun fitness camp and week-long team-building challenge. Each day we will explore different themed obstacle courses and activities designed to enhance balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, endurance, and speed.

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WEEK 9: AUGUST 5-9Misty Mountain Nature CampHalf-day camp. Daily travel off site to Misty Mountain Campgrounds. Includes overnight camp experience on Thursday, August 8. Campers enjoy fishing, gem mining, nature hikes, bike riding, hayrides, swimming, crafts and traditional campground games. Thursday overnight—campers sleep in the large indoor community room equipped with a kitchen, air conditioning, and restrooms.

Theatre Arts CampHalf-day camp. This week-long introduction to theatre arts includes singing, acting, dancing, costume designing, set and sound production and much more. The camp is led by theatre arts professionals.

Sports Frenzy CampHalf-day camp. 8:30am drop off at Charlottesville Catholic School.If you can kick it, throw it, catch it, juggle it… we’ve got it. Our soccer balls, kickballs, dodgeballs and basketballs are always in motion. Try them all! No matter the skill level of the child, the goal remains the same: have fun and learn the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Group Swim LessonsMonday - Thursday | 9:00-9:45am

Group swim lessons are designed to build confidence and develop swim skills in a safe environment. Sessions include four 45-minute lessons.

Price per weekFamily membership $70Member $77Non-member $85

SWIM LESSONS Private or Semi-Private Swim LessonsOffered in sessions of six 30-minute or four 45-minute lessons

Private pricing per sessionFamily membership $180Member $190Non-member $210

Semi-private pricing per sessionFamily membership $125Member $135Non-member $155

To set up private lessons, email Paul at paulk@acac.com.

Get More Out of Summer Activities

Tennis Camp JUNE 11 - AUGUST 24

Rising 4th - rising 8th gradeMonday - Friday | 9:00am-3:30pm

Price per sessionFamily Member $315Non-member $335

Junior Tennis JUNE 11 - AUGUST 24

Preschool - rising 1st gradeMon, Wed, and Fri | 9:00-9:45am

Price per sessionFamily Member $44Non-member $56

Rising 2nd - rising 3rd gradeMonday - Friday | 10:15-11:15am

Rising 4th - 5th gradeMonday - Friday | 11:15am-12:15pm

Price per sessionFamily Member $73Non-member $83

Middle School Tennis JUNE 11 - AUGUST 24

Rising 6th - rising 8th gradeMonday - Friday | 11:00am-12:30pm

Price per sessionFamily Member $93Non-member $103

Private lessons available. Contact Jason Grigg at jasongr@acac.com.

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WEEKLY CAMP THEMESWeek 1 June 10-14 Star Wars - Return of the Camper

Week 2 June 17-21 Safari

Week 3 June 24-28 Mining & Crafting

Week 4 July 1-5 (closed on 4th) Party in the USA

Week 5 July 8-12 Back to the Future

Week 6 July 15-19 Destination Imagination

Week 7 July 22-26 Around the World

Week 8 July 29-August 2 Color Wars

Week 9 August 5-9 Shipwrecked

Week 10 August 12-16 Mission Impossible

Week 11 August 19-23 Surf’s Up

Camp Monday-Friday Hours

Member Non-member

Registration Fee $20 per family $20 per family

Early Camp 7:30-9:00am FREE FREE

Half-day Camp Preschool - 1st grade

9:00am-1:30pm Preschool 12:30or 1:30-6:00pm

$175 $190

Full Day Camp Preschool - 5th Grade 9:00am-5:00pm $305 $325

Middle School Camp 6th - 8th Grade 9:00am-5:30pm $325 $345

Half Day Specialty & Sports Camps

9:00am-1:30pmpickup at Waterpark

$200 $215

Full Day Specialty Camps 9:00am-5:00pm $360 $380

After Care 5:00-6:00pm FREE FREE

Transportation - $30 $30

Lunch - $7 $7

Field Trip $20 $20

Camp Day Schedule & Weekly Pricing Options

Spread out your paymentsStarting as early as March 1, you can pay installments through August 1, 2019.

Pay in full and submit completed forms by March 5 to receive 10% off your child’s camp & 5 Waterpark passes!• Registrations must be paid in full or have a scheduled payment plan.• All supporting paperwork must be received prior to March 5, 2019 to qualify for early

bird savings.

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Important Information

TRANSPORTATIONFor your convenience, in the morning and afternoon we will have transportation from the acac Downtown facility. Camp transportation is provided by the Albemarle County Transportation Department. All buses are maintained and operated by Albemarle County according to state regulations for your child’s safety.

Morning | Departs acac Downtown back parking lot at 8:20am, arrives at acac Adventure Central at 8:45am. **Morning pick-ups will NOT be available for those campers enrolled in Off Site Sports Camps**

Afternoon | Departs acac Adventure Central at 5:00pm, arrives at Downtown back parking lot at 5:30pm.

REGISTRATION

CAMPER CHECKLIST

• Lunch (lunch may be purchased for $7 per day).

• AM and PM snacks (snacks may be purchase for $1 each).

• Swimsuit/towel/waterproof or plastic bag for wet swim items.

• Sneakers and socks (sandals or flip flops permitted only for pool area).

• Extra clothes.

• All items labeled with camper’s first and last name.

• acac is not responsible for lost or damaged items or money. We recommend electronic devices remain at home.

A current student data packet is required for all campers upon registration of summer camp. The form is to be completed online at acac.com/camp. If a child does not have a complete camper data packet, they may not attend camp.

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Field trips for day campers grades K-5th will be scheduled weekly on Tuesday. Trip options include JUMP trampoline park or AMF bowling. Cost is $20 per trip, in addition to the weekly camp fee. To register and grant permission for each field trip please log in to your CampSite account. To avoid confusion for acac team and campers, please tell your child ahead of time if they are registered for a field trip.

For more information and questions visit acac.com/camp or contact our Camp Director Tina Thompson at cv-summercamp@acac.com.

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Forms required for each camp participant:[ ] Online CampSite Registration [ ] 2019 acac Policies & Procedures[ ] Proof of identity- Copy of birth certificate or passport[ ] Virginia School Health Forms/ Immunization RecordChildren will not be permitted to attend the program until all necessary documents have been completed.

Arrival and Dismissal camp is available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Campers should arrive by 9:00 am and should be picked up no later than 1:30 pm for half-day campers and 6:00 pm for full-day campers. All campers must be signed in and out at drop off and pickup from the facility. Campers that are not signed in by a parent or guardian will not be permitted into the camp. If using acac Transportation please see page 7 of the Camp guide for pick up times and locations.

Drop-off Procedure: Drop off will occur at the turf field entrance. If morning weather is unfavorable, drop off will occur at the Adventure Central Main Arena entrance.

Pickup Procedure: A parent/guardian or authorized person must sign their children out with the counselors. Please park your vehicle in a designated parking spot and turn the motor off before entering the building to pick up your child. We ask that you drive conservatively and obey all speed limits in the parking lot as there are many children at play!

Alternate Pickup: For safety reasons, acac Summer Camp staff will not release any child to an individual not listed on the child’s summer camp registration. If someone other than the parent or guardian will be picking up your child, please let us know and inform the person that we will be asking for identification.

Late Policy: After the camp day ends at 6:00pm, the late pickup charge is $1.00 per minute. All children that remain after the close of camp can be picked up at the arena entrance. If a child has not been picked up within ten minutes after the specific pick-up time and acac has not been notified by the parent, acac will attempt to contact the parent(s). If the parent(s) are unreachable, the emergency contacts will then be contacted. Multiple infractions of late pick-up at bus stops will result in forfeiture of transportation services.

Recreational Swim/Pool Time: All full day campers will have daily opportunity in the pools, as weather permits. All part time campers will have recreational swim time as the schedule allows

Behavior and Discipline: To help us form a positive “team” approach between parents and counselors, we are asking that you please review the following behavior guidelines with your camper. These guidelines have been set to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun camp experience. Each camper is responsible for his/ her own behavior. If your camper is having difficulty with another camper, seek a counselor and let them help you solve the problem. • Any acts of aggression, either provoked or otherwise, will result in camp suspension. • Each camper is expected to respect direction from counselors the first time.• Each camper is expected to use appropriate language at all times. Our camp counselors are experienced in working with young children and are very capable of handling most situations. We do not anticipate any problems that together we cannot solve. However, if aggressive, disruptive, or dangerous behavior continues, a parent or guardian will be called and asked to come take the camper home. Continued behavior difficulties may result in a camper being suspended from the program. Refunds will NOT be given when a child is excused from camp.

Health Policy: To help us maintain good health practices, children should be kept home and/or be sent home with any of the following symptoms: • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Suspicious rash • Any communicable disease (chicken pox, strep throat, pink eye etc.)• 100+ degree temperature. If a child has been diagnosed with a fever in or outside of the center, the child is not permitted back to the program for 24 hours after the fever has subsided. In the event that your child becomes ill at camp, you will be notified for immediate pick up of your child.

Communicable Disease and Head lice: acac must be notified within 24 hours or the next business day after a child or any member of the immediate household has been treated for head lice or has developed any reportable communicable disease as defined by the State Board of Health. Life threatening diseases must be reported immediately.

Medicine: acac Summer Camp will administer emergency medication only (such as epi-pens and inhalers). A MAT form must be completed before acac will administer medication to your child during camp hours. This form authorizes acac to administer medicine for up ten days without a doctor’s signature. Medication must be in the original box with the prescription label and accompany a completed MAT form in order to be accepted.

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Communicating an emergency: In an emergency, acac will attempt to contact the participant’s parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is unavailable, we will attempt to notify the emergency contacts listed on your child’s Summer Camp registration. acac will take necessary actions in the child’s best interests until the parent, guardian or emergency contact has been reached. If there is an objection to seeking emergency medical care, a statement should be obtained from the parent(s)/guardian(s) giving the reason for the objection.

Safety policy: During any unforeseen crisis, such as natural disaster or similar events, acac will cease regular day activities and follow the appropriate plan outlined in the Adventure Central emergency preparedness plan. If you would like to see the Adventure Central plan for emergencies, please ask the director. acac will evacuate the premises if necessary in which case children will be transported to acac Albemarle Square for pick-up. Parents will be contacted if children are to be released early from the program. acac will notify the proper authorities in the event of any emergency.

Visiting: acac has an open door policy regarding custodial visits. We strive to foster a child’s independence and growth while allowing parents the opportunity to observe their child at play. acac is committed to the safety of the children at our Summer Camp program; we therefore require all visitors to check in at the Front Desk and be escorted by a team member. If you wish to accompany your child at any time during his/her day, please notify the Camp Director.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen must be in the original container and labeled with your child’s name. acac recommends sunscreen be waterproof, hypo-allergenic, and have a minimum SPF of 15. acac team members will administer sunscreen to children under the age of 9. Children should arrive with sunscreen already applied, sunscreen will be reapplied prior to swimming at the Waterpark.

Reporting child abuse and neglect: acac is responsible for reporting any and all signs of child abuse or neglect. This report will be completed by the Director and forwarded to Social Services in accordance with state policy.

Field Trips: will require bus transportation provided by the Albemarle County. Children must respect and obey the bus driver at all times. They are to remain seated until we have reached our destination.If a camper has been experiencing challenging behavior, the camper can be withheld from the trip

Lunch/snack: Children have the option of bringing lunch or buying a well-balanced lunch from the camp lunch menu. Forms are available at the member service desk. All lunches must be ordered by 9:00am. Morning & Afternoon snack can be brought from home or purchased from acac. As a licensed child care facility children are required to have a lunch and or snack during designated meal breaks. For the safety of children, all items brought from home must have your child’s name and date clearly labeled on the outside of the lunch box.

Camp Office Hours: acac Adventure Central front desk is open Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm.

Camp refunds/ Cancellation Policy: acac offers refund protection for a fee of $30 per week. Refund protection entitles you to a full refund of all camp fees if you cancel for any reason. The refund protection fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Once enrolled in refund protection, the fee may not be transferred to any other week(s) than the week(s) specified on the registration form. Cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the start of the camp week. Refunds will not be available to those not enrolled in refund protection.

Lost and Found One of the goals for each camper is to encourage independence. Each camper will be responsible for his/her own belongings. acac will not be responsible for lost items. Personal items such as towels, suits, socks, and goggles should be kept together in each camper’s own bag. Tracking down lost items will be the responsibility of the camper. Please label your child’s camp supplies! iPods, iPads, iPhones and other electronic devices, jewelry, electronic toys, toy guns or weapons, and trading cards or other collectibles should not be brought to camp. The lost and found bin is located near the arena entrance. Please have your camper check it for lost articles. Our lost and found is emptied every two weeks, all items will be donated to charity or discarded.

Electronic Records and Signatures Conversion to Paper all such guidelines or rules are hereby incorporated by reference in the terms and conditions. Your electronic signature will constitute an agreement to the acac terms and conditions as well as agreeing to the acac Camp Parent Handbook Policies and Procedures. You agree to use electronic records and electronic signatures to document the terms and conditions. Your electronic signature will have the same effect as a signature on a paper contract.

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