Summer in the Son

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SUMMER IN THE SON STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

 

The Summer in the Son Day Camp has been a part of Escondido Christian School since 1990.

The primary purpose has been to give quality childcare with a biblical foundation.

We strive to provide a safe atmosphere that is fun for each student. Everything that

we do throughout the day is centered on Jesus Christ; from field trips and classes,

to activities and a staff who loves Jesus. Our goal is to have each child come

to have a personal relationship with Christ.

 

 

ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

 

Escondido Christian School, working together with the home and church, provides a

nurturing, Christ-centered, Spiritual, Academic, Social, Cultural, and Physical foundation

in a Biblically-based environment, guiding children into a daily walk with Jesus Christ

to produce Kingdom-driven citizens.

 

  ECS is

  Christ - Centered

  Biblically – Based

  Kingdom – Driven

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STUDENT RULES

 

1. All boys and girls will refrain from fighting, stealing, swearing, or use of other inappropriate language or actions.

2. No rock, stick, or woodchip throwing.

3. Walking and quiet inside voices are expected when inside the buildings.

4. Each game, ball, or other equipment must be put away before playing with something else or before leaving.

5. Trash shall be placed in the proper receptacles.

6. All children are to remain with their staff member on field trips and class activities.

7. No child shall leave campus at any time without expressed permission of his/her parent and camp director or school office.

8. NO smoking or possession of cigarettes, drugs, fireworks, matches, knives, or other weapons.

9. NO possession or use of any medication except that which is prescribed or recommended by a parent and/or physician. (Medication release form must be filled out and medicine turned in to staff member.)

10. Willful destruction of another child’s or school property will require the replacement of the destroyed property.

11. No electronic devices or cell phones will be allowed on campus.

12. No halter tops or strapless tops will be allowed.

13. Shorts must be of an appropriate length.

14. All children are expected to respect the authority of staff members.

15. Any child who is unwilling to adhere to policies will have his/her parents contacted and will be removed from school that day. Repeat offenders will be removed from the program.

 

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FIELD TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

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Daily Schedule

A daily schedule of times, events, and special requirements will

be posted each Monday on the Summer in the Son door.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 

Field Trips / Special Events

1. Parents must pre-sign up each child EVERY Tuesday and Thursday for the field trip/special event. You must cancel 48 hours before the day of the trip/event to avoid a cancellation fee. If you give us a courtesy call before 6:00pm the evening before the trip/event there is only a $10 cancellation fee. No shows or cancellations after 6:00pm the night before the trip/event will incur a full day cancellation fee of $40.

2. The schedules will be adhered to as closely as possible, but occasionally changes are unavoidable.

3. Children May Not be dropped off at any location except the school. Once the day’s outing has begun, we cannot accept children or be responsible for their arrival at any location other than school.

4. No child will be permitted to stay at any of our field trip locations at the end of the day. They must return on the bus back to school. This is for your child’s protection.

5. “Summer in the Son” T-Shirts must be worn on every field trip. A rental fee of $5.00 will be assessed on the day of the outing if the shirt is forgotten. If a rental shirt is unavailable, you will be asked to return home for the shirt. (This policy assures the safety of your children)

6. We do not provide care for children who do not attend the field trips.  If they don’t go with us, you will need to find other care for the day.

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General Field Trip Rules

1.  All student rules apply.

2. Respect the property of others.

 

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TRANSPORTATION

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In an effort to provide safe, efficient transportation for students, we must maintain

a high standard of discipline. The following rules have been established:

 

  1. Students shall at all times recognize the authority of the driver.

  2. Students must remain seated at all times, facing toward the front of the vehicle with their

      backs against the seat.

  3. All objects and parts of the body are to remain inside the bus at all times.

  4. Students may not eat, drink or chew gum on the bus.

  5. Students must use a soft voice and direct their conversation to their friends in their immediate

      seating area.

  6. Students will have no physical contact on the bus (such as fighting or play fighting).

  7. Students are to respect the bus.

  8. Windows may be lowered or raised by staff only.

  9. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver will

      be sufficient reason for a student to be denied transportation.

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MEDICINE

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We can administer medication if:

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1. Medication is in the original prescription container.

2. A “Medication Release Form” is completed and signed.

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SUDDEN ILLNESS

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If your child becomes ill, you will be asked to come and pick up your child, immediately.

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SPENDING MONEY

 

1. Your child must assume responsibility for money (and toys) brought to school.

2. Children may not use their money to buy things for other children. Please don’t allow them to bring more than they need.

3. Money may be brought daily for ice cream. On Mondays, they may bring money for a smoothie. On Wednesdays, additional money may be brought to purchase pizza and a drink.

4. On field trip days, money may be brought for souvenirs, the snack bar, or extra tokens as specified in our weekly newsletter. Money will be required to purchase lunch on certain field trips.

5. Staff members are not allowed to hold student’s money because of personal liability.

6. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

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FOOD

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1. Please send a lunch each day with your child.

2. We have drinking fountains on campus, however children may bring their own water bottles.

3. No glass containers or gum.

4. Please send a morning snack for recess. (Afternoon snack will be provided.)

5. Please check the newsletter each week to see if money is needed for lunches.

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WATER ACTIVITIES

 

Swimsuit Attire

In keeping with the basic concept of modesty, and Escondido Christian

School’s policy, we require girls to wear one-piece swimsuits.

Cover-ups over two-piece suits will not be allowed. 

 

Swim Policy

A swim assessment will be given upon arrival at the pool.

Specific boundaries are set. All pool rules are to be followed.

Inflatable devices are not permitted, including water wings.

 

1. Parents are responsible for providing proper protection from the sun. Please send your children with sunscreen already applied. You may send sunscreen for your child to reapply. Staff members are not permitted to apply sunscreen on any child. Make sure your child’s name is clearly marked on the bottle. Children may not share sunscreen.

2. Children must wear their Summer in the Son shirt. Please put their name inside the collar of their shirt.

3. Children may only use the restroom facilities using the buddy system, and with a staff member’s permission.

4. Please bring a change of clothes in a bag on water activity days.

5. Please bring a towel, clearly marked with name. It should not have questionable slogans.

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DAY CARE HOURS

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Our operating hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Your daily fee covers these hours.

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STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURES

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Those people listed on the “Emergency Contacts” section of the Summer in the Son

registration form are the ONLY authorized people who may pick up your child or

children from Summer in the Son. They will be required to show a picture ID.

Parents, because all staff may not know you, please have your ID available.

 

Please remember to keep your authorization list up-to-date with current phone numbers.

It is wise to include someone who lives near the school.

 

If an unauthorized person arrives to pick-up a child, the parent will be called and the

child will not be released unless we are given parental consent.

 

If a child has not been picked up by 6:00 pm, the following procedure is followed:

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• We first attempt to call the parents.

• If the parents are not available, we will then call the people listed under the “emergency contacts” section to pick up the child (They must have proper I.D.).

• A staff person will stay with the child until picked up by an authorized person.

• The police or Sheriff’s Department will be notified if parents or an authorized person are unable to be reached after a reasonable time.

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SIGNING OUT

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It is very important for the parent or authorized person who picks-up

the child to be sure to sign them out with their signature and the time.

Please do not let your child sign out for you.

 

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LATE PICK UP FEES AFTER 6:00 PM

 

The summer program ends promptly at 6:00 pm and all children are to be picked up

at or before that time. If an emergency should arise that would keep your from being here

by 6:00 pm, please make arrangements for a person authorized on your

emergency form to pick up your child. Any child remaining after 6:00 pm

will need to pay a late fee of $1.00 per family for every minute after 6:00 pm.

Charges will be assessed until your child is picked up.

Late pick up fees will be strictly enforced.

Frequent late fees may result in a drop from the summer program.

 

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BILLING INFORMATION

 

All ECS families set up in the school's FACTS billing system will be billed through FACTS.

Families who are not set up in ECS's FACTS system:

Payment for Summer in the Son is due on the first day of each week that your child attends.

Any late fees or T-Shirt rentals will be an additional charge.

Past due accounts will not be allowed further enrollment if carried more than 15 days.

Payment must be made by check or money order.

Receipts are available upon request.

Cash will not be accepted.