CAMP FOSTER 2021

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester555 Union StreetManchester, NH 03104(603) 625-5031www.BeGreatManchester.org

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MANCHESTER NH

PERMIT NO. 6233

We are making plans to run our regular summer program; however, adjustments may need to be made based on State COVID Guidelines.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Financial Assistance Apps Due: Registration Begins: Friday, February 19, 2021 Monday, March 1, 2021

Kids love the beautiful facilities at Camp Foster!

CAMP WEEKS - 2021#1 June 21-25 Summer Kick-Off Week #7 August 2-6 Walk the Plank Week

#2 June 28-July 2 Great Outdoors Week #8 August 9-13 Scare Week

#3**July 6-9 Splish, Splash, Fun! #9 August 16-20 Slip ‘N Slide Week

#4 July 12-16 Super Hero Week #10 August 23-27 Travel Week

#5 July 19-23 Fantasy Week #11 Aug. 30-Sept. 3 Anything Goes Week

#6 July 26-30 Under the Sea Week

**Camp Foster will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Registration begins on Monday, March 1, 2021

Due to COVID restrictions, and until the office re-opens to the public, we will accept completed applications via fax (603-641-3825), email (kkuehl@mbgcnh.org),

and drop box (at Union Street Clubhouse). Forms may be downloaded at www.BeGreatManchester.org.

Once your paperwork is reviewed, our staff will call you with the total amount due to process your payment.

SUMMER TWEEN/TEEN

PROGRAMGrades 6 - 12Monday through Friday

1:00 - 7:00 PM

Drop-in program with daily and special activities. Annual Tween/Teen Club

Membership Fee of $10.00.

For more information, contact Zac Clark, at (603) 625-5031 or zclark@mbgcnh.org

MissionCamp Foster gives your boy or girl the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities in the great “out of doors.” Each camper will be able to choose a program based on their interests and will participate and be grouped with campers of similar age. The wide variety of activities offered each day emphasize a fun and safe atmosphere for campers.

Age RestrictionsCamp Foster registration is open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 8, based on their grade for the 2021/2022 school year.

Camp Foster ProgramThe Boys & Girls Club of Manchester’s professional program staff implement and supervise a program intended to be fun, developing a feeling of self-esteem, personal accomplishment and fair play in the campers.

Your youngster’s safety, learning and entertainment are the responsibility of the well-trained, dedicated, full-time professional staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester. The staff is highly motivated and committed to year-round youth development programming. The professional staff is assisted with paid, part-time supervisors, activity specialists, counselors and counselors-in-training.

Typical Day at Camp Foster6:30-8:15 Before Camp Supervision 12:30 PM Special Activities, Open Swim 7:15-8:00 Breakfast Available (Included) and Capture the Flag!8:20 AM Buses leave for Camp 3:15 PM Attendance & Announcements9:00 AM Arrival at Camp Foster 3:45 PM Board Buses9:15 AM Swimming, Playground, Arts & Crafts, 4:15 PM Arrive for Pick-Up Woods Club, Field Games, Athletics, 4:15-5:30 Dinner Available (Included) Hiking, Boating, Canoeing & Games 4:15-6:00 After Camp SupervisionNoon Lunch and Rest Period

CAMP FOSTERFor Kids Entering Grades 1 - 8 for 2021-2022 School Year

KIDZ KAMPFor Kids Entering Kindergarten for 2021-2022 School Year

MissionKidz Kamp is a special edition of the Camp Foster program and is designed to gently introduce our youngest day campers to summer camp. Kidz Kampers will receive an increased level of supervision and guidance to ensure their safety and a positive transition to the overall camp program. Their day will be structured with their endurance level in mind giving them the opportunity to take a break from the summer heat as needed, and even take a nap if necessary.

Age RestrictionsKidz Kamp registration is open to boys and girls entering kindergarten for the 2021/2022 school year. Weekly registration is limited to 50 Kidz Kampers.

Kidz Kamp ProgramDifferent than our Camp Foster program, Kidz Kampers will start each week on Monday at our Union Street Clubhouse under the supervision of our school-year Kids Club Program Director and staff. Kidz Kampers will have the air-conditioned Union Street Clubhouse for their dedicated use, as well as the Clubhouse playground. A 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio will allow for staff to provide constant supervision to campers. Our counselors-in-training will also work with our Kidz Kampers in all of the program areas. The schedule for the rest of each week will have our Kidz Kampers spending the mornings at Camp Foster participating in traditional day camp activities under constant supervision. After lunch at camp, Kidz Kampers will load the bus and head back to the air-conditioned Union Street Clubhouse where they will have a rest period and participate in Clubhouse activities. Kidz Kampers will have use of the Camp Foster swimming pool during the mornings when the group goes to the camp facility.

Typical Day at Kidz Kamp6:30-8:15 Before Camp Supervision 12:30 PM Kidz Kampers load buses and head to7:15-8:00 Breakfast Available (Included) Union Street Clubhouse8:20 AM Kidz Kampers attend morning program 1:15 PM Rest Period at Camp Foster (except Mondays). 2:00 PM Playground, Arts & Crafts, Athletics, Swimming, Playground, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Playroom Woods Club, Field Games, Athletics, 4:15 PM Parents Begin to Arrive for Pick-Up Hiking, Boating, Canoeing & Games 4:15-5:30 Dinner Available (Included)Noon Lunch 4:15-6:00 After Camp Supervision**Please note camper drop off and pick up restrictions on your confirmation letter.

Fun Day! Wednesday Field TripsEvery Wednesday will be a special field trip day for all Kidz Kampers. Kampers and their staff will either field trip to a NH State Park or will spend the day at Camp Foster with other campers in our youngest age groups.

Weekly Fees & MembershipEach week of camp may be reserved with a deposit of $25.00 per week with a balance of $120.00 (balance of $100 for Week 3) to be paid no later than the Monday two full weeks prior to the beginning of the reserved week. A late payment fee of $10.00 will be assessed to balances not paid on or before the due date. If the balance and late payment fee is not paid within 48 hours of the original balance due date, the reserved week and full deposit will be automatically forfeited. Each week of camp may be paid in full at the time of registration with the cost being $140.00 per week. Week 3 is only $120.00 since it is a 4-day week. Camp will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021. All campers must be enrolled as members of the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester. A $25 membership fee is required in addition to the weekly camp fees and will enroll your son/daughter through the 2021-2022 school year.The weekly camp fee covers all costs including transportation, supervision, program and activity materials. You may pre-pay in full or with a deposit for as many weeks as you wish. A camper’s name will only be added to the roster for a specific week if he/she is paid in full or a deposit is placed for that specific week. Early registration is encouraged as the spaces for each week fill quickly. A waiting list is established when a week reaches capacity. Phone registration is not accepted. Applications are available for download on our website at www.BeGreatManchester.org.

Important Payment InformationVisa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, personal check and cash will be accepted for camp payments. A $20.00 fee will be assessed on all returned checks. Due to COVID restrictions, we will accept completed applications via fax, email, drop box and online portal. Phone registrations are not accepted. Parents should keep all receipts on file, as Camp Foster does not prepare end-of-the-year statements of fees paid. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester’s Federal Tax ID Number is 02-0226033. Parents, it is your responsibility, not your child’s, to ensure that camp payments are received by the due date. No exceptions are made. This policy is firm and aids in the efficient operation of Camp Foster.

Cancellation & Week ChangeRequests for cancellations will only be honored if the office is contacted at least two full weeks prior to the requested cancellation. Requests made less than two full weeks in advance will not be considered. A charge of $10.00 per week/per camper will be assessed for all cancellations to cover administrative costs. Refunds of $15.00 or less will be applied to future balances due. A change of weeks will be made only if the office is notified at least two full weeks prior to the week of requested change and upon availability of openings. No cancellation fee is assessed if the change is possible. All cancellations or change-of-week requests must be made in writing to the administrative office (fax/mail/e-mail). No phone requests will be accepted.

Extended SupervisionTo accommodate the need of working parents, before camp supervision will be provided each camp day beginning at 6:30 a.m. After camp supervision will be provided until 6:00 p.m. each camp day. Breakfast is available each morning and dinner each evening. These services are free of charge. The Union Street Clubhouse has a completely fenced-in and secure play area for campers while they wait for their parents to pick them up. In addition, all campers will be able to use the Clubhouse on rain days. A late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute will be billed for campers not picked up by 6:00 p.m.

What to Bring to CampEach day, campers should bring a snack and lunch that does not need refrigeration, a swimsuit and towel. Please send your child with a lunch box and backpack. Appropriate dress should be worn based on weather conditions. Sneakers are recommended for footwear. All belongings and clothing should be marked for easy identification. Campers are requested not to bring electronic games, radios or other items of value. IMPORTANT NOTE: All campers must bring all drinks (water, sport drinks, etc.) in a reusable water bottle. No plastic disposable bottles allowed!

TransportationThe Boys & Girls Club provides bus transportation for campers to and from Camp Foster’s 20-acre wooded site. The buses generally leave the Union Street Clubhouse around 8:20 a.m. and return around 4:15 p.m. (1:00 p.m. for Kidz Kamp). All campers should report no later than 8:15 a.m.

IMPORTANTMedical Exam

New Hampshire state law requires that Camp Foster have on file current information that states your child is properly immunized and is physically fit to attend camp. This may be in the form of a Physician’s Statement or a copy of a current physical exam and a copy of the child’s immunization record.

THIS INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JUNE 1.

Without this information on file, your child will NOT be able to attend camp, and fees paid will be subject to the cancellation policies noted in this brochure.

CAMP FEES & INFORMATION

Financial Assistance Program

Financial assistance is granted on a sliding scale based upon a family’s size and financial situation. Typically, priority consideration is given to members who regularly attend our school year program; however, due to COVID, consideration will be extended to a wider population this year. Financial assistance applications are now available and may be downloaded from our website at www.BeGreatManchester.org.

All financial assistance applications must be

completed and returned by February 19, 2021.

Remember to include one month’s income verification with the financial assistance application or it will not be processed. You will be notified of approval status as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding the financial assistance process, please call Kim Kuehl at 625-5982, x-225. Donations are accepted to provide camp scholarships for children in need.