THINGS TO KNOW

Extended Care: This supervised care is provided if you need to send your kids to camp, but work early or late. This opportunity is available when your child is enrolled in full-day programs (9 AM - 4 PM) and includes the hours of: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What to Bring to Camp: All camps make use of indoor and outdoor environments. We advise campers to bring a clearly labeled swimsuit, towel, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and appropriate outdoor apparel and footwear as required. There are cubbies at The Club for daily storage, although we recommend all items are brought home at the end of each camp day. Campers need to be comfortable carrying their own belongings.

Snacks and Lunches: Snacks are provided each morning and afternoon. Please send your child with a lunch.

Check-In/Sign-Out: Please sign your child(ren) in and out each day on the clipboard. Parents are encouraged to introduce themselves to the staff and ask any questions. For many children, attending camp is the highlight of their summer. For others, usually first-timers, preparing for camp can cause anxiety and reluctance to attend. Not to worry, with care and a nurturing environment, apprehension quickly disappears. Our staff is here to create a fun and positive experience for every camper. Our staff/counselor to camper ratio is always a minimum of 1:12.

Lost & Found: Two things are for sure. . .Number one, more items are lost than found, and number two, if an item can get lost, it will. On a regular basis we try to comb through the Lost and Found bin to reunite articles with their owners. To make the process easier, please label everything clearly. Despite our best efforts to return lost articles to their owners during the summer, there are inevitably several bags of Lost and Found at the end of the season. It continues to be our policy to make every effort to return any labelled clothing at the end of the summer. After September 1, all unclaimed lost and found items will be donated to a local charity.

Refunds and Cancellations: All payments are non-refundable. Any changes are subject to a $25 administration fee. If cancellation of a Session is due to a medical emergency, a Physician's note is required.

Withdrawals: If a camper discontinues attending the camp Session once it has started, there will be no refunds or credits. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose conduct is dangerous, illegal, or in the judgment of the Camp Director, detrimental to the camp and/or to other campers. The unused tuition will not be refunded.

Confirmations: As soon as you complete on-line registration, you will receive a confirmation. You will also be sent an email receipt. To finalize your camp registration, be sure to click on the 'Parent Authorization' link so you can download the Parent Authorization Form.

Due to the high importance of having the signed Parent Authorization Form on file, your child will not be fully registered or able to attend camp until this form is received. This form may be sent by fax, in-person or mail. Please refer to the website page, 'Steps to Sign-Up' for more detailed information.

Fees: Summer camp fees are specific to the Session (please refer to 'View and Select Camps' for descriptions and fee amounts.); A late fee of $25.00 will be added if Session is not paid fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the camp Session. Campers will not be permitted to attend camp if a balance remains. If a balance is not paid fourteen (14) days prior to the Session, the child's spot may be given to someone else if there is a waiting list.

Water Play/Sun Protection: Please send your child with a change of clothes or swimsuit and t-shirt for water play. Children should have a hat and sunblock. For child safety reasons, staff are unable to help your child change clothes or apply sun lotions.

Administering Medication: Staff will administer medication only after parents have completed a 'Request for Administration of Prescription Medication' Form. This Form provides permission to our staff to administer medication to campers during camp hours as per details provided on the Form. Administration of medication will only be provided when this Form is completed and signed. All prescription medication must be in its original prescribed container. The parent/guardian of a camper with a serious health concern is strongly encouraged to have proper identification on the student at all times (i.e., Medic Alert Bracelet) and is responsible for providing, in advance, medication/supplies for any treatment required in a life-threatening situation. These health concerns inlclude, but are not limited to: severe allergies and anaphylactic shock, severe asthma, seizures and diabetes.

Epipens and Allergies: We realize the importance of educating staff in handling life-threatening allergies. Staff training regarding life threatening allergies ensures a proactive approach to safety. Our staff are CPR and First Aid trained so they will respond appropriately should there be an anaphylactic and/or allergic reaction. Please be sure to complete a 'Request for Administration of Prescription Medication' Form if your child carries an epipen. We will keep the other epipen in our emergency cabinet located in Room 1. Please be sure to label all of your child's epipens with their first and last name.

Summer Parent Handbook: This website page, 'Things to Know' only highlights key information when attending camp. Please be sure to click the link, 'Parent Handbook' to review additional summer details so you and your camper are set for Summer success.

Driving Directions: Please click here for the map and driving directions to Camp Chaparral Day Camp on the campus of Chaparral Elementary School (Calabasas, CA).