Radnor Day Camp Welcome Packet 2018
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RADNOR DAY CAMP WELCOME PACKET 2018 Summer is here, and welcome to Radnor Day Camp 2018! We’re excited to share some important information with you in order to help prepare you and your camper for a fun, safe, and successful summer! What to expect that’s new? What to expect again? • Increased security measures - all doors will • Camp Director, Kirstin (Kirby) Brown & remain locked for the duration of the camp Assistant Director, Bryan McDevitt day. See FAQs on page #5 • Aquatics, Creative Crafts, Performing Arts and • New location of Camp Office - Room #24 Sport & Games coordinators are returners, in (previously room #26) addition to many other returning staff from past • Newly promoted Leader in Training (LIT) years! Program Coordinator, Jeremy Elliott! • Camp traditions such as Olympics, Emlen Tunnell • Newly promoted Spirit & Events Day, Camp Show, Camp Carnival and more! Coordinator, Duchess (Duchie) Bale! • Two new field trips! See page #10 Fun & Excitement for ALL! Camp Contact Information: Camp Cell: 610-955-4179 (available as of June 25th) Camp Email: [email protected] Camp Location: Radnor Elementary School, 20 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA Radnor Township Recreation Department: 610-688-5600 | 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne PA | www.radnor.com We hope you find the enclosed information to be helpful as you prepare for a memorable summer experience! Who we are at Radnor Day Camp! Staff Descriptions 2018 Radnor Day Camp Director – Kirstin (Kirby) Brown: Chester University, and is studying Early Childhood Education, coordinates the planning, programming, and overall PreK-4th grade. She also works at Kumon Learning Center as a administration of Radnor Day Camp. This is Kirby’s 14th tutor! summer working with us and her 3rd summer as the Radnor Day camp director! Kirby is a Kindergarten teacher during the Creative Crafts Coordinator – Meredith Mustard: school year and is a Penn State graduate with a degree in implements the daily curriculum of constructive and Kindergarten/Elementary Education. Kirby also earner her recreational arts & crafts projects that educate the children Masters of Science in Learning Technologies from Drexel about different aspects of the Arts; projects are designed to University in September 2016! encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, and imagination. Campers will take home many unique projects Radnor Day Camp Assistant Director/Trips Coordinator – to their families and celebrate their work at the end of camp Bryan McDevitt: manages and organizes camp excursions and art show! This is Meredith’s 5th summer as the Creative Crafts transportation procedures including full management of staff Coordinator! Meredith instructs art classes at Devereux and and campers on excursions; assists the Director in the has a BFA in Painting & Calligraphy. She also a parenting planning, programming, and overall administration of Radnor coach! Day Camp. This is Bryan’s 8th summer working with us, and his 3rd summer as the Assistant Director/Trips Coordinator! Leader-in-Training (LIT) Coordinator – Jeremy Elliott: plans During the school year, Bryan works with Family Support and implements the LIT program for campers in grades 7, 8, Services and is working towards an Education Degree at West and 9 and provides a unique opportunity for them to be Chester University. mentored by camp staff while gaining a basic understanding of camper operations and leadership skills necessary to Aquatics Coordinator – Mary Beth Ryan: responsible for the supervise young campers. The LIT Coordinator will mentor planning, programming, and overall administration of the LIT campers in the areas of communication, conflict camp aquatics program. This is Mary Beth’s 8th summer as management, decision making, and group management skills. the Aquatics Coordinator with Radnor Day Camp! Mary Beth The LIT campers’ experiences will help to increase is also a swim coach for the Radnor Aquatic Club, an aqua interpersonal skills and enhance leadership skills for aerobics instructor, and a paraprofessional with the application in future situations. This is Jeremy’s 4th summer Haverford School District. working with us, and his 1st year as the LIT Coordinator! He is a current student at New York University Steinhardt, and is Sports and Games Coordinator – Lewis Ellis: coordinates the studying Secondary English Education. development and promotion of constructive, recreational activities through fun indoor and outdoor sports and games Special Needs Support Staff – Various Staff Members: activities that promote health and wellness, teamwork, sports responsible for the safety, supervision, and education of education and most importantly… FUN! This is Lewis’ 8th campers with special needs who require one-to-one or summer working with us and his 3rd summer as the Sports & additional group support. This group of staff members is Games Coordinator! Lewis is currently a Graduate student at comprised of teachers, paraprofessionals, and students who Drexel University studying Digital Media. all have experience and/or specialize in special education. Performing Arts Coordinator – Meghann Weaver: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor – Various Staff Members: coordinates components of the Performing Arts Program for responsible for the safety, supervision, and education of camp that facilitates the growth and development of campers in and around the aquatics facility as well as at the expression through dance and music for campers with the entire camp site. This group of staff members are all certified production of a camp performance for participants, parents, lifeguards with swimming backgrounds! and staff at the end of camp that will entail the building blocks of a performance including prop design, improvisation, Leader II – Various Returning Staff Members: responsible for and getting the creative juices flowing! This is Meghann’s the safety, and supervision of his/her assigned group of 10th summer as the Performing Arts Coordinator! Meghann children as well as having the additional responsibility of has a BFA from the University of the Arts in Jazz Dance supervising Leader Is within their groups along with managing Performance and is the owner and director of Main Line the group's overall organization and daily operations. This Dance Company in Wayne. group of staff members are all returning employees who have worked at camp for a number of years! Spirit & Events Coordinator – Duchess (Duchie) Bale: coordinates the creation of age-appropriate spirit activities Leader I – Various Staff Members: responsible for the safety, and group games and the development of camp special and supervision of his/her assigned group of children. This events and themed weeks, the production of many themed group of staff is comprised of high school and college games and the annual Olympics and Camp Carnival! This is students who have experience working with children and are Duchie’s 3rd summer working with us and 1st year as the Spirit energetic and enthusiastic about working with Radnor Day & Events Coordinator! Duchie is a current student at West Camp this summer! Radnor Day Camp - Camper Code of Conduct Radnor Day Camp strives to promote a positive camp atmosphere where children can have fun. However, rules are necessary for maintaining an orderly and respectful environment. Disorderly conduct of any kind will not be tolerated at RDC or on camp buses. Disciplinary actions will be taken at the discretion of the Radnor Day Camp staff, but will be reasonable and well communicated with parents or guardians. In order to communicate acceptable behaviors and disciplinary procedures, we ask that you carefully read below and explain to your camper the responsibilities that he or she will be accountable for. These responsibilities and consequences will be referred to if a situation occurs that requires any form of disciplinary action. Camper responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Using appropriate language at all times • Cooperating with staff and following directions • Following all rules and safety guidelines set by Radnor Day Camp • Respecting fellow campers, staff, equipment, and facilities • Maintaining a positive attitude • Participating in programs and activities While on the bus traveling to and from camp or on field trips, certain rules are to be followed, but not limited to: • Remain in your seat while the bus is moving; no standing in or on seats • All body parts must remain inside the bus at all times • Dispose of all trash properly before leaving the bus • Use appropriate volume when talking with others • Always follow rules set by the bus driver Consequences If a camper performs an act or displays an attitude that is worthy of disciplinary action, a camper will be reprimanded using the following three-strike system at the discretion of the RDC staff and Camp Director: 1. Removal from an activity and a phone call home 2. Suspension from camp (length dependent upon severity of misconduct) and a meeting with the Camp Director and parent/guardian 3. Dismissal from camp for the remainder of the summer Behaviors which may result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to: • Threats of any kind • Vulgar or disrespectful language, name calling, making fun of another camper • Harassment or bullying • Kicking, pushing, hitting, spitting, rough play, or fighting • Vandalism or destruction of equipment or facilities • Misbehavior on camp buses • Failure to follow instructions given by camp staff • Misuse of social media Zero Tolerance Policy If a camper breaks