General information:

• Summer Camp opens at 6:50 a.m.
• Children must be picked up by 6 p.m.
• Half-Day Campers will opt for mornings (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or afternoons (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Names must be marked on all personal items. Quantum is NOT responsible for lost, broken or stolen items.
• In an effort to better suit children during activities and playtime, we will be dividing campers into age groups. Sibling who would like to stay together would go with the younger of the two groups.

Camp Fees:

• If paid in full, camp for a full-day camper is $1250. (Pay-in-full covers care from the last day of school until the first day of school.) (Pay in Full for a half day camper is $850)
• If paid week-to-week, a full-day camper is $25/day and Half Day is $15/ day
  Discounts will not be given for missed signed up days.
• A child does not have to attend everyday, however they must attend on a regular basis each week to ensure we are properly staffed.
• You will need to send in a form each upcoming week with your attending days and lunch choices.
• The days you select on this form will be used to properly staff for the following week, so please make sure it is accurate as possible
• If your child is scheduled to attend on their lunch form, you will still be charged for the day regardless of whether or not they are in attendance.
• A child may be dismissed from the program if payment is delinquent.
• Make checks out to Quantum Athletics and put your child’s name in the memo.
• Credit/debit card information will be kept on file and processed on Fridays for the following week unless paid in advance.
• Parent/guardian is responsible for purchasing a Lockwood swimming pass or sending money on pool days
• We will keep envelopes with each child’s name to keep pool money and snack money
• If students have money on their accounts, they will be allowed to purchase additional snacks and drinks unless we are told otherwise.
• In the event Quantum pays pool admission fees for a child, those charges will be billed on the weekly statement.
• Tuition will be invoiced weekly.
• Automatic charges will occur on Friday afternoon prior to the start of the following week.
• Example: If you are enrolled for the week of June 6-10, your weekly fee will be automatically charged to the card on file on June 3.
• Parents will be notified if the card on file is unable to be charged. In order to reserve the child’s spot for the following week, payment will need to be completed prior to the start of the week.
• Payments must be up to date in order for a child to participate.
• For payments made in full, cash, check or charge is accepted.
• For weekly payments, cash or card on file is accepted. Cash must be paid by close of business on Thursday so your card is not automatically charged.
• Because your child will hold a slot in a class, no refunds will be issued at any time. (Note: Credits will be given if Quantum must close for countywide shut downs as the result of COVID)
• Refunds are not available for students who have paid for the summer in full.

Snacks and Meals:

• Healthy snacks will be included in the afternoon. Snacks are also available for purchase at the front desk at designated times throughout the day.
• A snack will be provided by Quantum each day at 3:30 p.m.  Campers may also bring their own snacks or put money on their account to purchase snacks at the front desk.
• You will need to turn in a form each upcoming week with your child’s lunch choices.
• Lunch will be provided for a fee of $3 (This will include sandwich, chips & dessert)
• Participants may bring a lunch of their own. (Microwave and Fridge space is available as needed for brought lunches)
• Water will be provided for all food times
• Parents may place restrictions on their child’s snack accounts by notifying our front desk or Kids Camp staff.
• Parents will be responsible for providing a water bottle for their child to use each day.
• Parents may add credit to their child’s lunch and snack account by notifying our Kids Camp Staff

Dress Code:

• Tennis shoes are recommended for daily activities. Sandals and flip flops are discouraged, but may be brought on outdoor water days. Parents will be notified in advance of outdoor water days.
• All clothing should be comfortable and weather-appropriate. Please remember air conditioning can get a little chilly first thing in the mornings.
• Parents of young children: Please send your child with a back-up outfit on their first day to be left at Quantum throughout the summer. This outfit will be worn if they ever have an accident or get dirty. Outfits will be sent home with parents on the final day of Kids Camp.

Discipline:

• Appropriate behavior and language are expected at Quantum.
• Rules will be clearly stated by counselors. Our goal is to always use redirection and positive reinforcement. At times, time outs and quiet time may be required for children who need some additional space and calming.
• Students who demonstrate physical violence or blatantly vandalize property may be removed from the program.
• For minor situations, parents will be notified at the end of the day. If the problem persists or additional assistance is needed, a parent will be called during the day.

Release of Participants:

• All children must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pick-up contact each day. A government-issued photo ID may be required if someone is picking up whom our staff is not familiar.
• Only those who have been designated to pick up a child are allowed to pick up.
• If someone else is picking up your child, we will ask that you let a staff member know in advance

Transportation:

• The Quantum Bus will be driven for some field trips throughout the summer
  • A transportation waiver will be signed at the beginning of camp to participate
• We will walk to some locations around town including the pool, library, and park.
• If items are forgotten for swimming or other activities, Quantum staff will not take the child to retrieve forgotten items.
• The child will participate in alternative activities that day, unless parent/guardian brings necessary items by.

Medications:

• A child may not receive medication of any kind unless it is required by a doctor.
  Parents/guardians must place medicine in a Ziploc bag with child’s name, dosage and frequency.
• Medication must be provided in the original container with pharmacy/doctor instructions and label.
• Illness:
• Please inform the director immediately if your child develops any of the following symptoms:
  
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Redness of the eyes or itchy eyes
  • Sore throat or hoarse voice
  • Rash
  • Campers with these symptoms will not be allowed to attend camp until they are 24 hours free of symptoms or have a doctor’s note.

Field Trip Outdoor Information:

• Please send one bottle of spray sunscreen with your child on the first day. (SPF 50 or above)
  • We will provide liquid sunscreen for faces.
  • If your child has an allergy to certain sunscreens, please provide your own facial sunscreen.
  • The bottles will be shared with everyone. If your child has sensitive skin or requires a higher SPF, please attach a note and label the bottle with your child’s name.
• Send water clothing with your child every day a we will do water activities even on non pool days
  • Please send the following with your child on these days:
    
    • Water clothing
    • Water shoes or shoes that may get wet
    • Any necessary floaties/life jacket
    • Towel

*Unless other instructions are given your child will be allowed in the big pool

Contact Information:
When we go on field trips out of the gym, you will have to call the head staff members cell phone. Please only call after you have tried the gym phone with no answer.
Staff members are AT NO TIMES to be called before or after hours.
Quantum Athletics: 417-279-2009

If you have questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to call us at 417-279-2009 or email our Kids Camp Director at office@quantumathletics.net