Summer Sports Camp Parent Handbook 2015 203.989.1100 www.chelseapiersct.com/camp
Summer Sports Camp Dear Parents, Thank you for enrolling your child in the Chelsea Piers Connecticut Summer Sports Camp in Fairfield County and beyond. We pride ourselves in planning the best camps available. We hope you and your child share our enthusiasm and are as excited as we are to get the summer started! This packet provides you with all of the information you need to know before camp begins. It is very important that you and your child read it thoroughly. If you have any additional questions or feel there is information we should know about your child before camp starts, please feel free to call (203.989.1100) or email us at camps@chelseapiersct.com. We look forward to meeting you and your child. Sincerely, Richard Grundy Camp Director
DROP OFF/PICK UP Listed below are the respective Drop-Off and Pick-Up locations and times for each of our camps. We ask that you not arrive early, as we will not have sufficient supervision available. We will have directional signage and staff on hand to direct you once you arrive on-site. Drop-Off Pick-Up Camp Time Location Time Location Little Athletes Camps Little Athletes Multi-Sport 8:45-9:00am Infield 1:45-2:00pm Infield Little Athletes 8:45-9:00am Little Athletes Zone 11:45-12:00pm Little Athletes Zone Little Athletes Ice Skating 8:45-9:00am South Rink 11:45-12:00pm South Rink Little Athletes Swimming 8:45-9:00am Room D 11:45-12:00pm Room D Little Athletes Hockey 101 8:45-9:00am South Rink 11:45-12:00pm South Rink Little Athletes Tennis 8:45-9:00am Tennis Club 1:45-2:00pm Tennis Little Athletes Mini Olympics 8:45-9:00am Room C 11:45-12:00pm Room C FUll-Day Camps Basketball Development 8:30-845am Field House 3:45-4:00pm Field House Figure Skating Synchro 8:15-8:30am South Rink 3:45-4:00pm South Rink Ice Skating/Gym Combo 8:30-8:45am South Rink 3:45-4:00pm Development 8:30-8:45am Main Gym Doors 3:45-4:00pm Ice Hockey Development* 8:00-8:15am North Rink 3:45-4:00pm North Rink Ice Skating 8:30-8:45am South Rink 3:45-4:00pm South Rink Lacrosse Development 8:30-8:45am Field House 3:45-4:00pm Field House Racquets Academy 8:30-8:45am Squash Club 3:45-4:00pm Squash Squash - Developmental 8:30-8:45am Squash Club 3:45-4:00pm Squash Tennis - Developmental 8:30-8:45am Tennis Club 3:45-4:00pm Tennis Sports Academy 8:30-8:45am Field House 3:45-4:00pm Field House Soccer 8:30-8:45am Field House 3:45-4:00pm Field House Swim/Gym Combo 8:30-8:45am Olympic Room 3:45-4:00pm Olympic Room Volleyball Development 8:30-8:45am Field House 3:45-4:00pm Field House Dance 8:30-8:45am Dance Academy 3:45-4:00pm Dance Academy *Check-in time allows for time to put on equipment. After 4:15pm, all children who have not been picked up from camp will be placed in our After Care Program, the fee for which is $25/day or $100/week. After Care is available until 5:30pm. Late pick-ups from After Care will be charged an additional $5 for every 10 minute period after 5:30pm.
EARLY PICK-UP Early pick-up is available all day EXCEPT between 3:15pm - 4:00pm. All requests for early pick up must be emailed to Camps@chelseapiersCT.com. We cannot send campers home early without written permission from a parent/guardian originating from an email address we have on file. If the email doesn t come from an authorized guardian, we will not be able to release the child. CHANGES All changes, including switching camp weeks, absences or early pick-up, must be made in writing. You may contact us via email. Email: camps@chelseapiersct.com We cannot take these requests, changes or applications over the phone for security reasons. ALL CHANGES AFTER JUNE 14 WILL RESULT IN A CHARGE OF $25/WEEK. Registration will close on Friday at 4:00pm for the following week of camp. There is a $25 walk-up fee on the Monday of each camp week. CAMP T-SHIRT/UNIFORM All campers are given a Chelsea Piers Summer Camp t-shirt on his or her first day of camp. Due to the operation of several different camps throughout the complex and our full commitment to safety, campers are strongly encouraged to wear their camp t-shirt every day. Additional camp t-shirts are available for a fee of $8 per shirt. ALL BAGS MUST BE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE WITH A NAME TAG ON THE OUTSIDE. SUSPENSION Chelsea Piers Connecticut reserves the right to suspend a child from camp due to excessive misbehavior, repeated failure of parent to pick-up or drop-off camper at the designated times, or failure of parent to submit payment on time. Decisions to suspend a camper will be made by the Program Director and the Camp Director. No refunds will be granted to campers who are suspended from camp. CAMPER BIRTHDAYS If your child s birthday falls on a camp day, please notify us in advance at camps@chelseapiersct.com so we may help him or her celebrate. Due to allergies please do not send birthday treats, pre-packaged or otherwise. We are happy to celebrate with balloons, songs and special recognition.
SUMMER CAMP LUNCH Menu *Camp menu is nut free Lunch will be provided every day for all full-day camps. Lunch selections include, but are not limited to: Day 1: BBQ Chicken Roasted Potato Wedges Day 2: Chicken Fingers Mac & Cheese Day 3: Spaghetti & Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce Day 4: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Grilled Cheese & Ham Sandwiches Day 5: Pizza Day & Salad On the side: All Lunches (except on pizza day) include: Veggie Sticks Fresh Fruit Fresh Baked Cookies Plain bagels will be available as substitutes to lunches. Beverages: Lemonade Water Menu is subject to change *We have taken every precaution to provide accurate allergen information but due to circumstances beyond our control with regard to food manufacturers, food preparation, food storage and the like, we cannot guarantee that your food will be completely free of allergens.
RECREATIONAL PERIOD (sample schedule) For all full-day camps, campers enjoy a daily recreational period with the unique opportunity to explore different sports at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. Below is a sample recreational schedule for each camp. Each Friday, an email with the following week s schedule will be sent to parents. MONDAY Tuesday WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sports Academy Group B Group A 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Group B Group A 12:45-11:45pm Group B Group A Group B Group A Tennis Squash Racquets Group B Group A Group B Group A 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Group B Group A 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Group B Group A ice/gym swim/gym 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Fields Junior ice hockey 2:30-3:40pm 2:30-3:40pm 2:30-3:40pm Mini Turf/Cages 2:30-3:40pm 2:30-3:40pm Senior Ice Hockey Ice Skating Lacrosse 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Courts Basketball Volleyball 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Fields Soccer 12:50-1:50pm Ice Skating Courts
PAYMENT INFORMATION AND FEES The following list is a comprehensive summary of the charges that will occur during the course of the Chelsea Piers Summer Camp 2015. 1. To secure your child s place in camp, the balance of tuition must be paid in full by 5/1/15. All campers who register after 5/1/15 must pay the entire tuition at the time of registration. 2. We require a valid credit card, even from parents who wish to pay by check. 3. There is a $25 change fee for each change made to the original application, after June 14, 2015. 4. Registration will close on Friday at 4:00pm for the following week of camp. There is a $25 walk-up fee on the Monday of each camp week. 5. Checks will not be accepted as a form of payment after June 22, or for walkups enrolling in camp the same day. Credit cards, money orders and cash are acceptable forms of payment. 6. Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp is open from 8:30am - 4:00pm (times vary by camp), weekdays. Please see specific drop-off and pick-up times for each camp. After Care is available for an additional fee of $25/day or $100/week from 4:15pm 5:30pm. Campers who remain at Chelsea Piers Connecticut after 4:15pm will be placed in our After Care Program. CANCELLATION, CREDITS & REFUND POLICIES Requests for camp cancellations and refunds (not including the $150 nonrefundable deposit for each camp week) will be accepted through June 14. Refunds are not available starting June 15. If your camper suffers an injury that prevents them from attending camp, you may submit authorized documentation and apply for a camp credit to camps@chelseapiersct.com. Credits will not be issued for absences, lateness, sickness, fatigue or family emergencies. Members and customers who wish to change camp programs or camp weeks will be accommodated provided there is space available. There is a $25 transfer fee per child.
WHAT TO BRING Below is a summary of all suggested items campers need to bring to camp. All campers must either wear socks or bring socks with them every day. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO CAMP WITH CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICES. If the cell phone is necessary for you to communicate with your child after camp hours, the child must keep the phone in his/her bag, turned off during the camp day. Do not send your child to camp with large sums of money. Please note that Chelsea Piers Connecticut cannot be responsible for lost or stolen property and children will not be given individual lockers during camp. Little Athletes CAMPS Little Athletes Comfortable athletic clothing (socks, t-shirts, shorts, leotard) NO jeans/pants with buttons or zippers Sneakers Little Athletes Ice Skating Athletic clothing (socks, t-shirts, shorts) Skates - OPTIONAL Warm, comfortable layers of clothing (nothing bulky) Mittens or Gloves (REQUIRED) Nylon Socks (avoid bulky cotton socks) Rounded back helmet - OPTIONAL (will be provided if needed) Sneakers Little Athletes Multi-Sport Campers bring their own lunch Athletic clothing (socks, t-shirts, shorts) NO jeans/pants with buttons or zippers Sneakers
Little Athletes Hockey 101 Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Hockey equipment - skates, shin guards, pants, elbow pads, hockey gloves, or winter mittens, helmet with facemask and stick Nylon socks Sneakers Little Athletes Swimming Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Swimsuit Goggles (optional) Swim diaper (if necessary) Towel Sneakers Little Athletes Mini Olympics Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Sneakers Swimsuit, Swim diaper (if necessary), Towel and Goggles (optional) Skates (optional) Warm, comfortable layers of clothing (nothing bulky) Mittens or Gloves - REQUIRED Nylon Socks (avoid bulky cotton socks) Rounded back helmet (will be provided if needed) - OPTIONAL Swim Day Skating Day Skating Day Skating Day Skating Day Skating Day Full-Day Camps Basketball Athletic clothing (t-shirt, shorts, socks) Sneakers, with non-marking sole Bathing suit, towel, flip-flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (Bike or Hockey) - OPTIONAL
Figure Skating - Synchro Skate, skating tights, sweatshirt or jacket, gloves Athletic clothing (t-shirt, shorts, socks) Sneakers, with non-marking sole Bathing suit, towel, flip-flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Camps, Skating/Gym Combo, Swim/Gym Combo Chelsea Piers Camp -Shirt Athletic shorts or leotard Indoor sneakers, with non-marking sole Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (Bike or Hockey) - OPTIONAL Hockey Chelsea Piers Camp T-shirt Full hockey equipment - skates, shin guards, pants, cup, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouth guard, helmet, stick Sneakers Bathing suit, towel, flip-flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Each camper is given a practice jersey on the first day of camp. Campers are required to wear their camp jersey during all on-ice sessions Lacrosse Stick(s), mouth guard, Eyewear (available for purchase) Athletic clothes, turfs/cleats Boys: Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Arm Guards, Gloves, Cup Girls: Goggles Non-marking athletic shoes Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool)
Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL Racquets Academy Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Indoor sneakers, with non-marking sole Squash racquet and tennis racquet (optional) Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL Sports Academy Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Indoor sneakers, with non-marking sole Soccer shin guards (optional) Baseball Glove (Optional) Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL Soccer Soccer shorts, socks, shin guards Turf or outdoor soccer cleats Sneakers, with non-marking sole Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL *Specific information will be emailed to players enrolled in one of our Pre-Season Team Camps.
Squash Camp Athletic clothing (shorts/skirts, t-shirt, socks) - 2 sets Indoor squash shoes, with non-marking sole Training sneakers (running or squash shoes) Squash racquet (available for purchase) Eyewear (available for purchase) Towel for workouts Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL Tennis Camps Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Indoor sneakers, with non-marking sole Tennis racquet Bathing suit, towel, flip flops (in a small bag to bring to pool) Ice skates, helmet (bike or hockey) - OPTIONAL Volleyball Camps Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, socks) Indoor sneakers, with non-marking sole Knee Pads Please contact us if you have additional questions Camp Phone Number: 203.989.1100 Camp Email: camps@chelseapiersct.com
HEALTH CODE/MEDICAL INFORMATION Completed medical forms are required before your child can attend camp. ANY MEDICATION, over the counter or prescription, must have an authorization formed signed by a physician and parent and be housed in original packaging. Please visit www.chelseapiersct.com/camp to download these forms or call the camp office to request one. Chelsea Piers Summer Sports camp is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and is inspected annually. The camp conforms to the Board of Health s policies pertaining to program, staff, health, safety and facility. Camp Medical Form CLICK HERE Medication Form CLICK HERE Thank you again for enrolling in the Chelsea Piers Connecticut Sports Camp. If you have additional questions or would like to speak with us before camp, please call us at 203.989.1100 or email us at camps@chelseapiersct.com.
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