Everything You Need To Know (about camp) Older, VIB, VIP, and VIP Elite Divisions

Camp Calendar:

  • Orientation: Friday, June 19, 2026
  • First Session: Monday, June 22 – Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Second Session: Monday, July 20 – Friday, August 14, 2026
  • Camp Closed:  Friday, July 3rd (Independence Day).
  • Camp Closed:  Thursday, July 23 (Tisha B’Av).
  • Copies of the activity calendars will be handed out at the orientation.
  • Calendars will also be available on the camp website: at  https://www.flchabad.com/youth/camp/calendar/

Guidelines for Communicating with Your Child’s Counselors

To ensure effective and respectful communication with your child’s teachers, we ask you to follow these guidelines:

  1. Use Email for Non-Urgent Communication: Please convey any questions or concerns you may have via email. This helps maintain a record of communication and allows teachers to respond thoughtfully.
  2. Response Time: Expect a reply within 24 hours. On weekends and holidays, the response time may be longer.
  3. Avoid Instant Messaging: It is not appropriate to text message or use WhatsApp for non-urgent matters. Teachers may not have immediate access to their phones during work hours, and their personal time should be respected.
  4. Respect Personal Boundaries: Teachers, like all professionals, need personal time to recharge. Please respect their off-hours and avoid expecting instant responses during these times.

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 General Pick-up Information

  • Authorized Pick-up: Only those authorized on your Critical Information Form will be allowed to pick up your child.
  • Adding to Pick-up List or Schedule Changes:
    • To add someone new to your approved pick-up list or request changes to drop-off or pick-up times, please email bus@flchabad.com.

·         Important Notes:

  • All changes must be emailed before 12:00 PM for any particular day.
  • There is a charge of $11 per hour for extra hours beyond the scheduled drop-off and pick-up times.

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

  • Drop-off and Pick-up Address: 10-10 Norma Ave

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Drop-off Instructions:

·         Drop-off is at the Main Entrance of Camp, located at 10-10 Norma Ave. Please drive as far as you can on the left side of Walsh Place and stop as close as you can to Norma Avenue.

·         If Walsh Place is full, use the FLJC parking lot to access Norma Ave.

·         Drive as far as you can on the right side of Norma Ave and stop as close as possible to Walsh Place.

  1. 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM:
    • Bring your child to the camp entrance door. Staff will be there to welcome you.
  2. 8:55 AM to 9:15 AM:
    • Staff will escort your children from your car and into camp.

3.      9:16 AM and Later: Bring your child to the camp door and ring the bell.

Important Notes:

  • Do not drop off more than 5 minutes before your scheduled time. For example, if you are scheduled to arrive at 9:00 AM, please do not arrive before 8:55 AM.
  • Do not convey important information to the carpool staff. All messages must be emailed.

Pick-up Instructions:

Main Pick-up Time: 3:15 PM

  1. Pick-up Locations:
    • Older Division Campers: Pick up at Line-up Area #1.
    • VIP and VIB Campers: Pick up at Line-up Area #2.
  2. Parking Lot Entry:

Aftercare Pick-ups (after 3:30):

    1. All aftercare pickups are at the playground.

    2. Please join the Aftercare WhatsApp group for updates and instructions for special circumstances (inclement weather). 

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Carpool Safety:

·         PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY as you pull into the parking lot and carpool lanes.

·         Please supervise your child(ren) in the carpool lanes

 Swim and Water Play

  • Swimming is every day: Swim every day, Monday to Friday.

Daily Swim Supplies

On all swim days (even if it is raining), please send the following items in a backpack that is visibly labeled with your child’s name. Ensure all items are labeled with your child’s name to prevent them from being misplaced or lost.

  1. Swimsuit
  2. Towel
  3. Spray Sunscreen: No lotion. Please apply sunscreen to your children in the morning before camp. Counselors will reapply sunscreen before swimming.
  4. Pool Shoes

Lunch & Snacks

Hot Lunch Program:

If Not Signed Up for Hot Lunch:

  • Lunch: Please send a pareve or dairy lunch with your child. Pack the lunch with an ice pack as needed.
  • Nut-Free Policy: Our camp is NUT FREE. Please read labels carefully and do not send products containing or made in a facility with peanuts, tree nuts, or nut traces.

Daily Requirements:

  • Snacks: Send at least three snacks daily.
  • Please send a refillable water bottle each day.

Supply List for Older, VIP, and VIB Divisions

1.      Snacks: Send at least three snacks daily.

2.      Drinks: Please bring a refillable water bottle each day.

  1. Change Of Clothing:  Two complete changes of clothing including a spare bathing suit in a labeled Ziploc bag.
  2. Sunscreen:  Spray sunscreen only (please do not send lotion).

Health and Safety Guidelines

Communication:

Medical History/Concerns: Email health@flchabad.com with any medical history or concerns regarding your child.

Keep Your Child Home If They:

  • Fever: Have a fever over 100.4ºF or had one in the previous 24 hours.
  • New Antibiotic: Have just started taking an antibiotic.
  • Cold Symptoms: Have a cold.
  • Heavy Nasal Discharge: Have heavy nasal discharge.
  • Excessive Diarrhea: Have excessive diarrhea.
  • Constant Cough: Have a constant cough.
  • Contagious Symptoms: Show symptoms of a contagious or communicable disease (e.g., reddened eyes, sore throat, rash, vomiting).

During the Day

  • If your child shows symptoms of illness, you will be contacted to pick them up.
  • If we cannot reach one of the parents, we will contact the emergency contact.

Accidental Injury Protocol:

  • In case of an accidental injury, immediate attempts will be made to contact the parents.
  • If we cannot get in touch with one of the parents, we will then contact the emergency contact.
  • If necessary, an ambulance and paramedics will be called.
  • The director or assistant will be in charge of the child’s care until a parent arrives.
  • Parents are responsible for all medical expenses.

Medication Administration:

  • If medication is required during camp hours, complete and sign a Medicine Permission Form 
  • Please email the form to health@flchabad.com.
  • Medication must be marked with the child’s name and specific instructions on how and when to administer it.

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