Age Appropriate Activities To make participation fun, each camp provides activities that are designed for specific age categories. Children must be the stated age as of September 1st.  Little People Center participants must be 4 years old at the start of the session. Camp Staff Camp staff are carefully screened and selected for their activity skills, level of enthusiasm, ability to work well with children, and good judgment. In addition, training is provided on safety procedures and expected conduct, as well as program planning and implementation. By state law, all staff undergo background checks.Pre-applications will be avaliable mid-January. Safety First Because safety is our first priority, our summer camp program operates under the stringent Day Camp Standards established by the Recreation Department and inspected by the State of Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Camp staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Swimming Recreational swimming at Recreation Department outdoor pools is provided at all full day camps. MCPS buses are used to transport campers to the pool, unless a pool is within walking distance. 2011 swim schedule. Field Trips and Special Events All camps offer field trips and/or special events to add excitement to the activities. A permission slip must be signed by a parent in order for a child to participate, and in some cases, an additional fee is requested. MCPS buses transport campers to interesting activities in and around Montgomery County and Washington D.C. Food at Camp Campers are expected to bring nonperishable food and drink for the entire day. Water is always available at camp. Campers should bring snacks on swim days and/or if registered for Little People Centers or Extended Camp. Any food allergies must be clearly identified on the Health and Information Form to avoid problems.  No refrigeration is avaliable.  Some camps are peanut-free zones to ensure the safety of participants. Summer Heat Although many camp sites are air-conditioned, when code red alerts and high temperature warnings are issued, program activities may be modified. Scheduled events may be substituted with alternative activities such as less active games, water play, and indoor activities. Air-conditioning is not guaranteed. Camp Forms and Information A packet of information and forms will be emailed to parents in June prior to the beginning of the camp season. After June 5th, please download the forms from out website. Included is a Health and Information Form and the Camper Code of Conduct and Camper Plan, both of which must be turned in to the camp director on the first day of camp and each session thereafter.  Parents who prefer to have the forms mailed to them may request a packet by calling 240-777-6870. You may also find this information and the required forms by clicking here:  Parents Letter - General Camp Information Health and Information Form for Camps (bring to camp on the first day) Health and Information Form for Summer Fun Centers Authorization for Prescription Medication (only required if medication must be administered at camp. Prescription medication must be submitted three weeks before session begins) State of Maryland Immunization Certification (only required for campers coming from out of state or who are home schooled). The certification requires a doctor's signature. State of Maryland Vaccine Requirement  Camper Code of Conduct and Camper Plan (bring to camp on the first day and each session thereafter.  Please make copies to hand in). En español Camper Behavior Respecting others and the property of others is the key to having a great time at camp. To help create a positive camp atmosphere for everyone, campers and their parents must sign that they have read the Camper Code of Conduct. Camper Security For your child's safety, only the individual(s) designated on the Health and Information Form can pick up your child. Additionally, the person completing the health form is the only one who can add or delete individuals with pick-up authority. Pick-Up Policy Parents are expected to pick up children promptly at the close of the program. An overtime fee of $10 per child for each fifteen minutes (or portion of fifteen minutes) is assessed, regardless of the reason for being late. Payment is due at the time of pick-up (cash or check), and a child may not participate again until the late fee has been paid. Registration Help Before you register, think through these four steps: Choose the camp or location best suited for you and your child. Determine whether you need to register for the AM Extended Camp associated with that camp (7:00 to 9:00am). Not all camps offer extended care. Consider whether you need PM Extended Camp associated with that camp (3:30 to 6:00pm). Have you registered for each component that you need? Check your registration carefully before submitting it. Payment Information Payment can be made by check, money order, VISA or MasterCard and is expected at the time of registration. No child may attend camp until all fees are paid in full. A payment plan is available, as is limited financial assistance, by calling 240-777-6840. Click here for information on payment options, credits and refunds.