COVID SAFETY POLICES AND PROCEDURES
· Masks: Kiddos will follow all CDC safety guidelines for social distancing within pods, face coverings, cleaning and handwashing.
· Symptom Checking/Rules: Those with symptoms will be sent home using CDC most recent best practice. Symptoms such as unusual lethargy, cough, loss of smell etc. will be monitored throughout the day. Having a cough will prevent your kiddo from joining us until it is remedied as it masks a symptom of COVID even if its likely just allergies. If your kiddo has fall allergies get ahead of it a few weeks before and even, consider consulting doctor even if you do not typically.
· Social Distancing: They can only take off their masks while eating or drinking or outside for camp. While wearing masks kids will get to interact with each other in activities including being able to play a board games, do crafts, try science experiments, improv, sports etc. If parent requests their kiddo wear mask all day we will enforce.
· Limited Entry: Parents will not be allowed entry
· COVID-19 Risk: Parents understand all the risk associated with COVID-19 and are making an informed decision to sign their kiddo up for the camp with the mentioned policies in place. Parents understand with all precautions taken there is still possibility of a child to contract COVID-19 and be asymptomatic or symptomatic.
· Anxiety: Aside from physical safety our 2nd priority is emotional safety for our parents, teachers and students. Our goal is to make this year NORMAL and even more fun! Masks, excessive handwashing will become second nature and routine. The less you have the news on in front of your kiddo, the less likely they are to spread their interpretation to other students. We will by no means ban COVID talk but limit conversations, and only use enough facts needed to keep your kiddo following and understanding safety procedures. If a child wants to talk about it, especially if they need to vent, we will handle case by case with care. YOUR KIDDO WILL HAVE FUN, HELP US PROTECT THEM FROM ADULT WORRIES.
COVID-19 related child absence: If your child is off due to them or someone in their pod testing COVID positive parents WILL NOT be responsible for tuition for the 7-10 days or CDC recommended length of time depending on circumstances.
If we must close Kiddos due to COVID parents only pay $25/day: This is to help ensure we can stay a float by continuing to pay teachers and overhead expenses during a crazy time. Remaining balance would be refunded back to the card on file, by the end of the week. If you are in a financial situation where this causes undue hardship please do not hesitate to request we refund the full amount.
For rapid test we recommend: starting with your pediatrician to see if they can offer or suggest rapid testing. Here are a couple other places you can look for appointments (Peachtree Med & Atlanta Urgent Care ) and a couple that are further away but you can just drive up to without appointment and have results with 15 minutes while you wait ( A+ Urgent in Austell & Marietta)
· NON COVID-19 related child absence: If your child is off due to them being sick, we are no able to offer prorated tuition.
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Other Notes: Kiddos will wipe down high touch areas, no parents or other adults are allowed inside while Kiddos is there. Kids will wash hands frequently; we will discourage touching of faces and keep supplies cleaned etc
TUITION, DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
We offer as much payment flexibility with each camp as possible.
Deposits, balance due dates and vary with each program, so please note when balances are due.
TUITION POLICY:
Kiddos @ Red Top Session 1 June 1-11 | Session 2 June 14-25
- 2 Week Sessions: 1st Child $600/per 2 Week Session | Siblings $550/per 2 Week Session
- $200 deposit per session, per child
- Balance due by MAY 1.
Auto Pay - All Accounts with Balances remaining by 10am on the due date will be automatically charged to the card on file
DEPOSITS:
Deposits go towards the camp tuition and hold camper space.
Deposits are Non Refundable.
Deposits are Transferrable to other dates within the registered program until May 1.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
We do offer a limited number of scholarships on first come first serve and as needed basis. Email Lara@KiddosAtlanta.com for more inf
Kiddos also accepts CAPS, email for rate sheet.
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
If you cancel prior to May 1, you loose only the $200 Deposit.
If you cancel after May 1, there are no refunds.
We kindly request you COMMUNICATE with us about cancellations, need for payment plans or any financial hardships. We must follow our above tuition policies to offer quality camps but we will work with you whenever possible.
SPECIFIC POLICIES
The bus cannot wait for late campers. If campers are late parents may either bring camper to field trip location. Rate will not be prorated for missed field trips. Drop Off between 8:00-8:30a we recommend aiming at least 20 minutes before bus leaves to avoid missing field trips.
Stellar behavior is required for the safety of all campers. Any behavior issues will be communicated with parents immediately. We maintain the right to remove any camper without notice if Kiddos feels the behavior is putting safety at risk or inhibiting other campers from full experience.
Kindness: We have a ZERO tolerance for being mean or putting others down. We take special measures to create an environment that is not only bully free but intentionally kind. We do offer warnings and discussions to resolve any conflicts. If it continues, we maintain the right to remove any camper without notice if Kiddos feels the behavior is inhibiting other campers from having a positive experience.
No cell phones.
Students must have bring Bathing suit, Towel, Water bottle, book bag, bug spray, sunscreen and a lunch each day. We recommend Keens (Sandals with closed toe) or bring both old tennis shoes and sandals with back strap. Write names on everything. All items WILL get dirty!
Parents must evaluate the health of their children to determine if camp is a fit for them. Campers must be physically capable of spontaneity and going with the flow. We will safely push your campers physical limits! Please feel free to call us to discuss specific camper health questions! We will accommodate whenever possible!
ALL field trip forms and waivers will be emailed in May. The hard copy must be returned and signed on the 1st day of your session.
KIDDOS PARENTAL AGREEMENT POLICY
Activity Participation Policy
All camp activities are designed to be age appropriate, safe and FUN. We are VERY active, play in the mud, sing in the rain, get squirted with a hose in the heat and we love water slides. Campers WILL not be prohibited from Activities for aesthetic reasons (including clothing, shoes, hair etc). It is the parent’s responsibility to let us know if a child is not to participate in an activity due to MEDICAL reasons.
Appropriate Behavior Policy
Please be advised that any child demonstrating inappropriate behavior will be put on a one-week probation and behavior plan. If during this one-week probationary time, the child demonstrates these types of behaviors, he/she will be dismissed from Kiddos Camps. Any dangerous or harmful behavior will be cause for immediate dismissal at Kiddos discretion.
Attendance Policy
An enrolled child is eligible to attend five days per week. Attendance of an ill child or children with communicable diseases will not be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, flu, pink eye, diarrhea, vomiting, and a fever of 99.5 or higher. If your child becomes sick during the day, you will be notified to come pick up your child. Sick children cannot remain in the program and must be picked up promptly.
Baby Sitters: We have really awesome Counselors! Some of them babysit our campers. We do not prohibit this but do require parents to understand if they choose to hire a Kiddos employee, the employee will clock out before signing students out and Kiddos is not responsible for the employees behavior and actions during the time you hire them to babysit.
Bullying: See Pier Conflict
Cell Phone Policy: NO CELL PHONE USE WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Child Abuse Policy
Kids Camp believes that the safety, support, and care of your child(ren) is the most important part of the summer camp program. The law has provisions safeguarding the well-being of child(ren). We must comply with the law as outlined below:
Child care and day care personnel having reasonable cause to believe that a child under the age of 18 has had physical injuries inflicted upon him/her by other than accidental means by a parent of guardian, or has been neglected or exploited by a parent or guardian or has been sexually assaulted or sexually exploited, MUST be reported or cause reports to be made to the Department of Human Resources, Child Protection Agency.
Drop Off
Start at 8:00am-8:30am. We ask all campers to arrive by 8:20 so they get full experience and don’t disrupt activities
Inclement and Severe Weather Policy
If severe weather occurs such as tornados etc. and Kiddos Camp closes for the entire day, an email will be sent to parents as well as posted on www.KiddosAtlanta.com. If inclement weather causes an early closing we will post the information to www.KiddosAtlanta.com and notify parents. It will be the parent or guardian’s responsibility to make suitable arrangements.
Electronics: Any toys or electronics brought to Kiddos are not the responsibility of Kiddos. Electronics are not allowed at all during camp day. Occasional permission is giving to older campers in after camp for short increments of time.
Emails: We limit our emails, but you will receive them for quarterly updates, emergency situations, and invoices. Parents are responsible for opening and knowing the information in the emails.
Inclusion: Kiddos campers are encouraged to interact with each other to the degree that they are comfortable, fostering an inclusive atmosphere of caring and respect. Campers are also oriented to the special needs of campers they will encounter, as appropriate to their age level, and are encouraged to ask questions and to be welcoming of the opportunity to share camp.
Parents of potential campers with special needs should contact Camp prior to registration in order for us to help determine the suitability of our program and the opportunities that may exist for an enriching, safe, and mutually beneficial camp
Informed Parent Policy
It is Kiddos Camp responsibility to keep parents informed of any incidents, including illnesses, injuries, adverse reactions to medications, exposure to communicable diseases that impact the child.
Late Pick-up Policy
Campers enrolled must be picked up no later than 6:00pm. After 6:01pm, parents will be charged A late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute is charged after 6:00pm. If a student is picked-up late more than three times they will not be allowed to return to Kiddos Camp. A warning will be issued after two late pick-ups. If a child is not picked up by 7:00pm, DFACS will be contacted.
License
Kiddos Camp is am=n exempt Summer Camp by Bright from the Start. Kiddos also accepts CAPS program.
Medical Policy: In the case of emergency, 911 will be called and students will be transported by ambulance to Childrens Hospital. Kiddos only administers Emergency Medication such as an Epi Pen/ Inhaler. Parents must provide inhalers/ Epi pens for known medical conditions. There is a medical form that must be filled out and turned in for any medications that must be given and must include any possible adverse reactions and instructions on when and how to administer it.
Parents Behavior: We ask parents to follow rules. This includes being respectful to teachers, families and other children. All policies must be followed. PLEASE SEE PIER CONFLICT policy. We have the right to refuse service based on parent or authorized pick up behavior.
Peanut Free
NO PEANUTS. It is the parents responsibility to pack a lunch daily that does not contain Peanuts or Tree nuts to keep ALL our campers safe. If your child has a life threatening allergy to nuts or any item, parents must alert staff and develop an action plan. You may use Soy butter and sunflower butter. Please label the items so counselors can easily identify food.
Photo Policy:
All photos taken of campers participating in Kiddos Camp activities may be used for any promotional material for Camp such as on website and flyers. While registering, you will prompted to accept this Photo policy.
Pier Conflict:
Any physical or emotional conflict between children will be addressed by kiddos employees. No parents or adults are authorized to directly interact with the other student regarding the conflict. Unauthorized persons approaching children to reprimand, discuss or intimidate will be escorted off campus and we reserve right to dis-enroll the camper with no refund.
Privacy Policy
Kiddos Atlanta respects your privacy and will never release your contact information or credit card information.
Refusal of Care Policy
Kiddos Camp reserves the right to discontinue child care to any student enrolled in the summer program at any time for any reason other than the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
Scholarships
We do offer a limited number of scholarships on first come first serve and as needed basis. Parents must provide all supporting documents. Scholarship requests are DUE BY MARCH 10. We recommend submitting the application as soon as possible to info@KiddosAtlanta.com. Click here to download application. Kiddos also accepts CAPS.
Student Pick Up/Sign out Policy
Each day, an adult MUST:
Sign in. Do not leave until your child is in the care of Counselor.
Pick-up: Be prepared to show ID
*Only persons on the Authorized Pick Up List may pick up your child(ren).
*Please notify staff if there are SPECIFIC persons NOT allowed to pick up.
Ensure Child(ren)are signed out by staff.
Escort your child out of the building. No child in building or parking lot unescorted
If you wish to visit during the camp day, you must check in and be on child’s list.
Sun Screen & Bug Spray
ALL PARENTS are responsible for covering campers with Sun Screen before Camp EVERYDAY. ALL campers will have opportunities to be outdoors. If your camper is signed up for a camp that offers a majority of its day outside, then pack extra. All Kiddos Day Campers and Adventure Campers spend the majority of time outside. If you would like us to add additional sunscreen please pack additional bottle in their bookbag or lunch box.
Transportation Policy
Kiddos Day Camp will not have any transportation. THE Adventure Camp and Kiddos To-go Camps do include fieldtrips. All campers must have completed registration form and all field trip permission slips signed. Please see behavior and safety policies listed for THE Adventure Camp and Kiddos To-Go Camp.
Unacceptable Objects Policy
Any child found with knives, guns, drugs, or other dangerous objects or substances that could cause harm to others will be removed permanently from camp and will be disciplined according to school policies.
Updated Information Policy
Parents are responsible for keeping Kiddos Camp advised of any significant changes as they occur in the enrollment information concerning phone numbers, work locations, emergency contacts, family physicians, etc.