General Camp Information
Enrollment Requirements
Country Day School reserves the right to combine camps if minimum enrollment is not met. If a camp must be canceled, all fees will be applied to another available camp. If we are unable to accommodate you, a full refund will be mailed to you.
Discounts
- Country Day Students who are enrolled for the 2008/09 school year are eligible for a 10% discount on camp fees if paid in full by May 1, 2008.
- ALL Campers Coupon: A $50 one time discount is offered to each camper enrolling in 4 or more camps.
- Only 1 discount may apply.
Cancellation and Refunds
- To receive a full refund, cancellation must be made two weeks before the start date of camp.
- Cancellation within 14 to 7 days before the start day of camp will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made 6 days prior or less will not be refunded.
- You will receive your refund via US mail.
Pool Rules
Our pool will be open with Red Cross Certified Life guards and Water Safety Instructor supervision. Country Day proudly offers swimming instruction under the Red Cross Aquatics guidelines. Campers will receive swim instruction as well as a free time swim. Please bring a towel, pool shoes, goggles, sunscreen and a one -piece bathing suit. If earplugs are needed, your child must be able to insert and remove them independently.
Extended Camp Care
AM Extended Care is from 7:30 AM-8:50 AM. Campers arriving prior to 8:50 AM will be placed in AM Extended Camp Care. The fees are $30.00 weekly or $7.00 per morning drop-ins.
PM Extended Care is from 3:30-6:00 PM daily. All campers not picked-up within 10 minutes of their camp ending will be placed in PM Extended Care. The fees are $30.00 weekly or $7.00 per afternoon drop-ins. Late pick-up charges of $1.00 per minute will be charged to all campers not picked up by 6:00 PM.
Combined AM & PM Extended Care is $45 weekly or $12 per day payable in advance or at the time of pick-up.
Extended Camp Care is available for campers 3 years old and older. We regret that we cannot offer extended care to 2 year olds. All Extended Care fees must be paid weekly and up to date to ensure child’s participation in summer camp programs.
Lunch & Snacks
Full day campers will need to pack a lunch. Use of microwaves/refrigerators will not be permitted. Please send cold/hot paks with child’s lunch. Mark your child’s name on his/ her lunchbox and all personal belongings.
2 year old/ 3-K Campers will be offered a nutritious snack daily. Grades 1-6 Campers will need to pack a snack daily or may purchase one from our Snack Locker.
The School Snack Locker offers healthy and popular snacks, candy and ice pops for 50¢ to $1 each. The Snack Locker is also open after camp. You may set up a pre-paid snack account in the front office. Drinks are available for purchase at the vending machine for $1.00.
Dress Code
Clothing should be appropriate for indoor/outdoor summer activities. Tennis shoes or appropriate athletic shoes are required. No sandals/ flip-flops, please. Each camp will have a welcome letter addressing each camp's requirements.
Photography
Country Day School reserves the right to use any photograph or video tape taken during Country Day Summer Camps in various publications, including, but not limited to website, brochures, yearbook, advertising, promotional or news media coverage.
Policies & Procedures
During inclement weather, programs are not canceled and activities may vary by day. In the event of severe weather, (hurricane, etc.) camp closing information will be broadcast on Bay News 9, Channel 10, WFLA 970AM, and posted on this website (http://www.countrydaylargo.com/camps).
It is important that you keep your child home if they have any unexplained rash, persistent cough, runny nose, fever or vomiting during the night. This policy is in the best interest of your child, as well as all of our campers.
Any medications that will need to be administered at camp require a signed permission slip with specific directions. Pinellas County Licensing requires that all medication MUST be handled through the office. Bring all medications to the office. Do not leave medication in your child’s lunchbox or hand medication to camp leaders.
Discipline Policy
Any discipline administered in our school is, of course, non-corporal. When there is misconduct at the 2 year old to kindergarten level, the teacher goes to the child, kneels down to make and maintain eye contact, and talks to the child about proper behavior. Should misconduct continue, the teacher may need to use the “thinking chair”. This is any chair in the environment. The child is asked to sit and “think” about his behavior and how to improve. The chair faces the classroom, not a wall, so he/she can observe proper behavior. The child will spend approximately one minute for each year of the child’s age in the “thinking chair.”
At the elementary school level discipline by the camp personnel shall also be non-corporal in nature, with a preference for positive and constructive approaches where possible. At the discretion of the Camp Director, a student may be sent to the office for disciplinary action ranging from loss of privileges to expulsion.
Finally, should the misbehavior be such that we determine it creates a danger or a disruption to the other students, the parents would be asked to withdraw the child. Country Day School reserves the right to deny registration due to behavioral issues.
Office Hours
The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the office with any questions or concerns regarding your child.