K-6 Summer Camp - June 26 thru August 18, 2023

Camp begins on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Lincoln Park Middle School located at 92 Ryerson Road.  Drop-off is located the rear of the building by the Board of Education Offices parking lot.  

Camp begins at 8:30am, "before care" is not offered and early drop-offs are not permitted. Camp ends at 12:30pm, "after care" is not offered.  If there is an emergency, please contact the Camp Directors to let us know you will be late.  

SAMPLE DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE:

• 8:30am - 9am:  check-in and open play
• 9-9:15am:  campers gather in squads for morning meeting
• 9:15am - 12pm:  rotating actvities, organized team games, small group play, crafts, game room, open play, playground activties and snack
• 12pm - 12:15pm:   campers gather for ice-pops and info about next day
• 12:15pm - 12:30pm:  dismissal  

DROP-OFF:  camp offers a drive-thru drop-off system in which camp counselors will approach your vehicle, greet your child and assist them in exiting the vehicle, campers then check-in with the Camp Director.  If you prefer to walk your child to the check-in doors, you can park in the main lot and walk back to the check-in area.  

PICK-UP:  this is also a drive-thru pick-up service.  The counselors will approach your vehicle to confirm who you are picking up.  If someone other that your designated pick-up person is requesting your camper, we require written permission.  The same requirement is needed for campers going home with their friends.

WALKERS:  If your camper is walking or biking to or from camp, please send a note with permission. Kindly advise if this is permission for the entire summer.  You may also email us at  lpsummercamp@bolp.org

CAMP TRIPS:  camp trips are scheduled and are optional for an addtional fee.  Stay-back camp is not being offered in 2023, so if your camper is not attending the scheduled trip they will need to stay home that day.  

CONTACTS:

• Cathy Adubato, Camp Director,   973-525-6646
• email:  lpsummercamp@bolp.org
• Janet Cassidy, Superintendent of Recreation  973-908-1012
• LP Middle School - 92 Ryerson Road Lincoln Park, NJ
• LP Lake - 37 Ryerson Road, Lincoln Park, NJ  

K-6 Camp Information

¨ ABSENCES:  If a camper will be absent, please e-mail us at lpsummercamp@bolp.org or call/text the camp director at 973-525-6646.

¨ DROP-OFF / PICK-UP:  Camp directors and counselors will be on site for 8:30am drop-off, NO EARLY DROP OFFS ARE PERMITTED.  NON-EMERGENCY late pick-ups charged $5 per 1/2 hour.

¨ CONTACTS:  Please supply accurate contact information.  Emergency contact should be someone who is nearby and available during camp hours.  

¨ ILLNESS:  If your camper has a temperature, is sick or shows any symptoms or other signs of illness, they should stay home.  If the directors feel your child is showing any symptoms, you or your emergency contact will be called to pick up your camper.  

¨ LAKE DAYS are scheduled for TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, weather permitting.  Drop-off and pick-up are at the Community Lake, regular camp times.  SIGNED SWIM PERMISSION IS MANDATORY - lifeguards will be on-duty and ALL campers will be swim tested, but they must have a written permission slip to swim.  Please send your child dressed in their swimsuit, also send your camper with a towel.  Kindly apply sunscreen before they arrive at camp.   Flip-flops may be worn on Lake Days. 

¨ MEDICAL RECORDS:  

 *Medical Records:  Current immunization records and a completed medical health history are required    for each camper.  No child is permitted to attend camp without these documents.

 *Medications:  Medications, (prescribed and/or over-the-counter) are not permitted at camp.

 *Epi-Pens:  are permitted if submitted to Director in original box with prescription label.

 *Injuries at Camp:  Basic care will be administered at camp for all minor incidents.  Should an injury require emergency medical treatments, we will notify the parent or emergency contact.   

 *Other:  Please address all conditions or other health concerns with the camp directors.  

¨ SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:  Please contact the camp directors to discuss any special concerns and/or accommodations that will enhance your child's camp experience.  Please e-mail us or speak with one of the camp directors, all information is confidential.  

· PERSONAL ITEMS:  The Borough of Lincoln Park Summer Camp is not responsible for any personal items that are lost, stolen or broken at camp, at the LPCL or while on trips.

· REFUNDS:  Refunds are not offered for missed days, weeks or trips.  Refunds are only offered if the Borough is forced to cancel camp.  Week transfers are permitted with adequate notice.   

¨ SHIRTS:  Campers will receive ONE (1) camp shirt, sizes not guaranteed on registrations after June 2.

¨ SHOES:  Sneakers are MANDATORY for camp days.  Flip Flops are permitted on LAKE DAYS only.  

¨ SNACKS & DRINKS:        Please send your camper with a snack and water bottle each day.   Ice-pops are distributed at the end of each day, time permitting. 

¨ SUNSCREEN:  Campers spend the majority of the day outdoors so sunscreen should be applied before camp, staff is not permitted to apply sunscreen, so we suggest packing SPRAY sunscreen for additional application during the day.  Children must wear appropriate clothing and footwear.  Sandals and flip flops are not permitted on regular camp days.