2022 SUMMER CAMP
Welcome to After School Academy’s Summer Camp!
In this packet, you will find a camp checklist to help keep you on-track between now and the start of camp. Our camp will begin on July 5th and end on July 29th. Also included are the After School Academy Camp Policies and Procedures. We ask all camp families to read over the Policies and Procedures prior to the beginning of camp.
If you have any questions about the camp experience, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@asanashville.org.
Camp Director: Caleb Rogan (615) 243-7355
Camp Assistant Director: Courtney Coslow (502) 644-3244
Strive Camp Director: Jordaun Brooks (502) 299-1930
Bellshire Camp Director: Treanna Layne (615) 516-1026
After School Academy is following protocol from the local Board of Health as well as the State. All youth have an option of using a mask while at camp. Children and staff will wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer after activities. The staff follows cleaning practices throughout the day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Camp director.
After School Academy Camp 2022 Camp Checklist
Before Camp:
Complete Emergency Contact Form. Please visit https://afterschoolacademy.org/emergency-contact to access form.
What to bring to camp:
Dress comfortable for summer heat.
Water bottles are preferred
Rain gear as needed (rain coat, rain pants, rain boots, etc.)
What NOT to bring to Camp:
× Electronics (cellphones are NOT to be used during camp activities)
× Money
× Knives or weapons of any kind
× Fidget spinners and toys
× Anything you wouldn’t want to get dirty or potentially harmed or lost
MORNING DROP OFF
Guardians will drop youth off in front of the camp location. Parents will be required to stay inside their car, and camp staff will assist in getting your child(ren) out of the car if needed. Please be sure to apply sunscreen and/or bug spray prior to drop-off.
AFTERNOON PICK UP
Camp staff may only release your camper(s) to an adult who is listed on the registration form unless otherwise advised by the guardian. We cannot release campers into their own custody or allow them to walk home, by law.
EARLY PICK UPS & LATE ARRIVALS
If you are running late, or your child will be absent from camp, please call and leave a message for the Camp Director. If you know of absences ahead of time, the sooner the Camp Director knows, the better. If you need to pick up your camper(s) earlier than 2:30pm, please notify the Camp Director at least 2 hours in advance. This way we can ensure that your camper is packed up and ready to go when you arrive. Please be courteous to staff and make a consistent effort to pick your children up during pick up hours. If a circumstance does arrive and you will be late please notify staff as early as possible so that we can prepare staff.
CAMP STAFF
Our staff to camper ratio, at minimum, will always be 1:15 for all campers. All staff members are required to be over the age of 21 and have an extensive background in education or youth development.
LUNCHES & SNACKS
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) will be provided by the camp. Campers are free to bring their own meals if needed.
MEDICATIONS
Please contact and advise the site director for any medications your child may have.
CAMP SCHEDULE
MON-THURS CAMP GENERAL SCHEDULE (STRIVE):
9:00am – 9:15am – Camper drop off
9:15am – 9:45am – Breakfast
9:45am – 10:00am – Journal Writing
10:00am – 10:45am – Group Enrichment Period
10:45am – 11:45am – Performing Arts
11:45am – 12:15pm – Lunch
12:15pm– 1:15pm – Team Game
1:15pm – 1:30pm – Snack and Cleanup
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Sports and Free Time
(Field Trips will be each Friday)
MON-WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY CAMP GENERAL SCHEDULE (BELLSHIRE):
9:00am – 9:15am – Camper drop off
9:15am – 9:45am – Breakfast
9:45am – 10:00am – Journal Writing
10:00am – 10:45am – Group Enrichment Period
10:45am – 11:45am – Performing Arts
11:45am – 12:15pm – Lunch
12:15pm– 1:15pm – Team Game
1:15pm – 1:30pm – Snack and Cleanup
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Sports and Free Time
(Field trips will be each Thursday)
FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE:
(Wk 1 - Urban Air/ Wk 2- Dave and Busters / Wk 3 - Altitude / Wk 4- Wave Country )
9:00am – 9:15am – Camper drop off
9:15am – 9:45am – Breakfast
9:45am – 10:00am – Transportation Load Up
10:00am – 1:15pm – Field Trip Activity (lunch included)
1:15pm - 1:30pm – Arrive back at camp location
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Free Time
After School Academy Camp 2022 Camp Policies & Procedures
BULLYING POLICY
Bullying is when one or more people exclude, tease, taunt, gossip, hit, kick, or put down another person with the intent to hurt another. Bullying happens when a person or group of people want to have power over another and use their power to get their way, at the expense of someone else. Bullying can also happen through cyberspace: through the use of emails, text messaging, instant messaging, and other less direct methods. This type of bullying can also lead to persons being hurt during or between the camp seasons and be especially hurtful when persons are targeted with meanness and exclusion.
At After School Academy Summer Camp bullying is inexcusable, and we have a firm policy against all types of bullying. Our camp philosophy is based on our mission statement which ensures that every camper has the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, friendships, and life experiences. We work together as a team to ensure that campers gain self-confidence, make new friends, and go home with great memories.
Unfortunately, persons who are bullied may not have the same potential to get the most out of their camp experience. Our leadership addresses all incidents of bullying seriously and trains staff to promote communication with their staff and their campers so both staff and campers will be comfortable alerting us to any problems during their camp experience and between camp seasons.
Every person has the right to expect to have the best possible experience at camp, and by working together as a team to identify and manage bullying, we can help ensure that all campers and staff have a great summer at After School Academy Summer Camp.
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY
When dealing with youth from a variety of backgrounds and family patterns, there will be instances when some behaviors exhibited will be unacceptable and will require discipline. Such instances will be treated as they occur and a record kept of camper misbehavior noting date, time and the campers/staff involved in the incident. In addition, each incident will be reviewed with the Director who will make the determination of the appropriate or inappropriate behavior.
BEHAVIOR GUIDLEINES:
All campers are expected to demonstrate a mutual respect for each other and for the staff. In order to provide the safest environment possible and run our camp efficiently, we require adherence to all camp rules and policies.
Discipline Process:
First Offense: The camper will receive a verbal warning. This occurs after a discussion about the inappropriateness of the behavior.
Second Offense: The camper will receive a Time of Reflection from an activity and have individual time speaking with a staff member concerning their behavior.
Third Offense: The Director will notify the camper’s parents of the pattern of inappropriate behavior. The Camper will be sent home for the remainder of the camp day.
Discipline measures should be used sparingly to be effective and never vindictively. Physical action toward the camper is unnecessary and must be avoided. Verbal abuse can be as destructive as physical force and is unacceptable. The Camp prohibits corporal punishment, denial of food or shelter, cruel or severe punishment, humiliation, verbal abuse or punishment for soiling, wetting or not using the toilet.
All disciplinary action will be consistent with the psychological, social, physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of each camper individually. Our goal is to maximize the growth and development of individuals while protecting the group and individuals at the Camp.
Overall Camp Rules:
1. Be safe
a. Keep yourself safe
b. Be safe with others
c. Be safe with equipment and supplies
2. Be respectful
a. To all campers, staff, and junior counselors
b. To all public visitors
c. To After School Academy property and camp supplies
d. To the environment
3. Have fun!
2022 Guidelines Regarding COVID-19
We will continue to follow the recommendations provided by health officials. The following are prevention and treatment methods we will use:
We ask that all staff and/or campers stay home if they are sick.
Staff will clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as door knobs, faucets, equipment and more.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
All campers must bring a filled water bottle labeled with their name on it.
Campers and Staff will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer every time they switch activities.