Below is a copy of the Parent Letter that will be mailed out later this week. I thought you might like to see it now :-)
2012
Heritage Camp
Camp Dates: Tuesday,
June 19-Friday, June 22, 2012
9:00a.m-2:00p.m.
Location: Knapp Forest Elementary School, 4243 Knapp Valley, Grand Rapids
Welcome Station: First-time campers, or anyone with questions,
should stop here first thing Tuesday.
The Welcome Station will be located at the front entry of the school.
Allergy
Bracelet/Medical Bracelet Station: This year we are asking that campers who need allergy/medical bracelets
pick them up at the Allergy /Medical Bracelet Station, located in front of the
school. We will ask that parents
initial the list each day, indicating that they picked up the bracelet and put
it on their child. On the first day, we
don’t know any of the Campers, so we are asking that parents take the responsibility
of making sure their child is wearing the bracelet. Thanks for your supportJ
If your child is on
medication, please fill out a “Medication Form” on the first day of Heritage
Camp, and give it to the classroom teacher.
Forms will be available in Command Central.
End of Day Dismissal
Plan: As in past years, we
are asking that parents check in with their camper(s) teacher(s) on Tuesday to
note who will be picking up the camper at the end of each day. Each class will have a “Sign Out” sheet.
Lunch Menu: The “Official” Camp Menu:
Tuesday: Eastern
European Cuisine (Stroganoff)
Wednesday: Global Camp
Cuisine
Thursday: South
American Cuisine (Delicious stew, rice)
Friday: Korean Cuisine
(Bulgogi)
It is perfectly
acceptable to send a “brown bag” lunch with your child if they prefer.
Please Note: The kitchen prepares its budget to serve ONLY registered campers and
volunteers. Unfortunately, we cannot
invite visitors for lunch. We have 375
campers and about 130 Adult volunteers this year.
T-Shirts/Name Buttons:
Each camper and volunteer will
receive the official 2012Heritage Camp T-shirt and a Name Button. Please be sure to wear your button at all
times; this is how you “earn” your lunch J Only volunteers with the “official”
name button will receive lunch on scheduled work days. Thanks!
Daily Activities: Your child will participate in music, games, attend assemblies each day,
and be with peers learning about the history and culture of the country of
their birth.
International
Marketplace: Multicultural items
will be available for purchase from 8:30-2:30 Tuesday through Thursday, and
9:00-11:30 on Friday.
What to bring: Campers may want a light jacket or sweatshirt; the
school is air-conditioned. Because
your child will be involved with International Games, classroom activities, and
playground fun, tennis shoes/running shoes may be a better choice. It would be best to leave flip-flops and
Heelies at home.
Campers are also
encouraged to bring playground/sports equipment (labeled with your first and
last name) if they wish. Campers may
also bring money for the International Marketplace, but your child’s teacher
cannot be responsible for the money. If
your child brings a brown-bag lunch, please make sure to label that with first
and last name, too.
Please do not allow your child to bring electronic devices
such as an ipod, Gameboy, or cell phone to Heritage Camp. FFIC, Forest Hills Public Schools and/or Knapp Forest
Elementary School cannot be held responsible for missing or damaged electronic
devices. If your child must bring a
cell phone, it must be turned off and left in a backpack/book bag during the
day. (Cell phone service at this school is horrible.) Mr. Miller will explain his "Electronics Policy" with Teen Campers. Thanks!
Parade
of Nations: Parade of
Nations will be here in 2012 J
The PON coordinators are hard at work as you read this, crafting a PON
that will be memorable, and scheduled!
More information will be available during Camp week. Your child may wear
a “Cultural Outfit” or their Camp T-shirt.
Facebook: FFIC Heritage Camp has a Facebook page;
check it out. We also have an awesome
web-site that includes a blog. We will
make every attempt to keep the blog up-dated, but we are technologically
impaired J
More questions?
Feel free to contact us at:
Cathy Wood 616.260.7195
616.365.0916
amycathydave@comcast.net
Pam Eggers 616.460.6080
pam@thinkboxcreative.com
