2008 Summer Camp Guide
General Information

Certification Information

The City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks strives to maintain the highest quality programs and professional standards. In conjunction with this goal, the camp program is certified under the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and undergoes periodic inspections. As a result of this certification, there are specific policies and procedures the City must follow to comply with regulations:

• Participant Medical Information Form
  This form will be mailed in the Camp Information Packet prior to the start of each camp session. Please be sure to complete and send with your child on the first day of camp. This form also includes important dismissal information.
   
• Prescription/Non-prescription Medication
  If your child will be taking medication during camp time, specific medical forms must be completed prior to attending. The forms may either be downloaded at www.rockvillemd.
  gov or Call 240-314-8620. These forms must be signed by your physician.
   
• Immunizations
  If your child is not currently attending a school in the State of Maryland, you must provide a copy of proper immunizations upon registration. Note: This will apply particularly to those entering Kindergarten.

Age Requirement

Each camp is designed for campers in a particular age group. Participation in most programs is based on child’s age as of September 1, 2008. Registration by Internet only can be accepted if child is appropriate age at time of registration. If your child is not (but will be by 9/1/08), please register by fax, mail-in or in-person. Every effort will be made to allow children to participate with their grade level peers. Please call 240-314-8635 with any questions. Note: Some camps require that children be the appropriate age at the start of the camp. Please refer to camp descriptions.

Locations

Specific camp locations may be changed due to facility availability and MCPS scheduling. Most indoor locations are air-conditioned.

Holiday

Camp will not be held Wednesday, July 4. The fee has been prorated.

Rain Days/Red Zone Days

All camps are held rain, shine or red zone days. Outdoor camps may be moved indoors. On red zone days, outdoor programs provide low key activities, water breaks and rest periods. Most dismissal sites will remain as scheduled. Note: Call 240-314-5023 for updated recorded information.

Lunch

Campers must bring a lunch and drink. Healthy lunches and reusable containers are encouraged! No glass containers please. Campers are not permitted to purchase any food at the pool snack bar. Note: Refrigeration is not available at most sites.

Swimming

Most campers attending two-week camps have a recreational swim period at the Municipal Swim Center on designated days. Specific information will be mailed home approximately ten days prior the start of camp. Swim Lessons are included in the two-week sessions of Explorers, Kaleidoscope, Kamparama, and Super Stars (cost included in camp fee) along with recreational swim and supervised play, Tuesday through Thursday.

Camp Information Packet

Specific camp details, a schedule of a typical camp day and participant emergency / medical forms will be mailed to each registrant approximately ten days prior to the start of each camp session. Please be sure your child brings the necessary forms with him on the first day of each session (forms may be copied). Additional forms may be downloaded at www.rockvillemd.gov.

Photos

The department reserves the right to photograph programs and participants for publicity purposes.

Satisfaction Guarantee

The Department is committed to providing quality programs and facilities. If you are unhappy with a camp program, we want to know! We will suggest another program for your child to try, or if you prefer, we will give you a credit. That’s our ‘Customer Satisfaction Guarantee’ to you.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for youth program fees through the Rockville Rotary Youth Recreation Fund is available to residents who live within the corporate boundaries of Rockville. A participant must pay $10 towards each camp costing up to $150. For any camps over $150, participants pay $10 plus the balance over $150. Financial assistance is limited to $150 minimum per child for the camp season. Note: Financial assistance must be applied for in person at the time of registration.

Eligibilty:

• Copy of the applicant’s Medicaid Card
• Copy of the “Action Taken Notice” if the applicant is eligible for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program
• Proof that the applicant is being cared for in a certified foster home.
• WIC Program Card

Are You a Resident?

City residents are those individuals residing within the City’s corporate tax limits. Please verify your residency to avoid disappointment. Do not assume that a Rockville mailing address is within the city’s corporate tax limits. Proof of residency may be requested via driver’s license or water bill.

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Last updated: 01/09/2008