WELCOME!

Creative Breaks are children’s enrichment camps for school-aged children (5 years to 12 years).  We pride ourselves in offering a fun and engaging camp experience for your children.

PROGRAM DATES

Overall Dates: June 10 - June 14 2024

Sessions: Spring and Summer Break Camp - Art Group 1 (5-8 year olds), Art Group 2 (9-12 year olds), Lego Building Group 1 (5-8 year olds), Lego Building Group 2 (9-12 year olds)  Basketball Group 1 (5-8 year olds), Basketball Group 2 (9-12 year olds), Golf Group 1 (5-8 year olds), Golf Group 2 (9-12 year olds) 

ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION

All children must be a minimum of 5 years of age as of their first day at camp. All children must be younger than 13 years old as of their last day of camp.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Creative Breaks does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Creative Breaks is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and we are happy to discuss any special accommodations or adaptations necessary for participation. Please contact the Camp Directors in order to begin discussions on what is needed. Requests must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp. Creative Breaks retains the right to delay admission to camp if adequate notice is not given to Camp Directors about the individual’s needs.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for Enrichment camp is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

Registration can be completed online only.

The registration deadline is Friday, March 22nd for the Spring Break Camp and Friday, June 7th for the Summer Break Camp. We have very limited spots and therefore anticipate the camp reaching its maximum capacity quickly, so please register as soon as possible, if you are interested in your child attending.

CAMP FORMS

∙ Please make sure that we have a valid phone number, email, and other contact details on file for your child’s account.

If you choose to not vaccinate your child, the Colorado Immunization exemption form must be completed. No other immunization exemption forms will be accepted.

REFUND POLICY

Any and all cancellations are subject to the following refund schedule:

Prior to May 27th 2024 for the Summer Break Camp, with a written request, the full weekly payment will be refunded to you.  After May 27th through the start of Camp (June 10th) for the Summer Session, with a written refund request, you will be issued a 50% refund of your total payment.

After June 10th for the Summer Session, there will be NO REFUNDS issued. 

It can take from 2 - 5 business days for the money to be returned once the refund is approved.

Once a refund has been approved, your spot in camp will be immediately forfeited. 

REMINDER: All refund requests must be submitted by email to the Director at camps@gamesixco.com.  

Any and all exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

All refund related questions must be submitted to the Director. 

Refunds WILL NOT be given for missed days, vacations, sickness, suspension, expulsion from camp or unplanned emergencies.

FEE SCHEDULE

Full Day (Monday - Friday)  Enrollment - $480.00 per week

Morning Half Day (Monday - Friday) Enrollment - $250.00 per week 

Afternoon Half Day (Monday - Friday) Enrollment - $230.00 per week 

Drop In - $23/class or $25/class

WAITLIST POLICY

Waitlist registrations will be accepted as spots are made available. If a spot becomes available, families will be contacted immediately by the Camp Director to register. Participants will have 24 hours following notification to complete the registration process before the next participant on the waitlist is contacted.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Camp activities are programmed Monday - Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Half Day enrollment will be from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon (Morning Session) or 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Afternoon Session) 

AUTHORIZED AND UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS

Authorized Persons

It is required all campers be accompanied to and picked up from camp by an authorized person. Parents, siblings and/or guardians will identify authorized persons when completing the required camp forms and may add additional authorized persons by notifying the Camp Director in writing in advance. All persons attempting to pick-up a camper will be required to show a Photo ID and be at least 18 years of age.

Unauthorized Persons

Staff will not release a camper to any unauthorized person. Written consent from the parent/guardian to authorize an additional person must be provided to the Camp Director prior to the desired pick up time.

VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER POLICY

Visitors must notify the Camp Director to sign-in and sign-out on the visitor sheet. Visitors will be required to show a Photo ID. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and a background check at their expense.

CAMP ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL AND SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT PROCESS

Arrival and Dismissal Time as well as Sign-in and sign-out will be completed in the cafeteria unless otherwise noted. Please plan to arrive at camp as early as 8:45 A.M. We ask that no drop offs occur after 9:30 A.M.. for Full Day campers or the morning session for Half Day campers or after 1:30 P.M. for the afternoon session for Half Day campers. Scheduled activities will end at approximately 4 P.M. and campers may be picked up anytime between 4 P.M. and 4:15 P.M.

*For the safety of your camper(s), please plan to show a Photo ID at sign-out* 

LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY DISMISSALS AND MISSED DAYS

Late Arrivals

Please plan to arrive no later than 9:15 A.M. Arrivals after 9:30 A.M. are considered late arrivals. Please inform the Camp Director of any late arrivals so camp staff can plan accordingly. 

Early Dismissals

In the event you would like to pick-up your camper before 4 P.M. for Full Day or afternoon session campers or before 12 noon for the morning session half day campers, please call or message the Camp Director to identify where your child’s group is currently located.

LATE PICK-UP AND FAILURE TO PICK-UP A CAMPER

Campers must be picked up no later than 4:15 P.M.

Late Pick-up

In the event of an emergency where the camper will not be picked up by 4:15 P.M., please contact the Camp Director immediately for proper arrangements to be made.

Late Fee

A late fee of $2.00 per minute per camper for every minute past 4:15 P.M. will be assessed for all campers not picked up by 4:15 P.M. If the late fee is not paid within 24 hours, the child will not be admitted back into camp until the fees have been paid. Fees can be paid via check made payable to Creative Breaks LLC and dropped off with the Camp Director. 

Failure to Pick-up a Camper

If a camper is not picked by 5:00 P.M. and staff has not been able to contact the parent/guardian or any emergency contacts, staff is required by the State of Colorado to call the police department to take custody of the child.

The sign-in/sign-out log provides a clear record of attendance and sign-in/sign-out times for documentation.

DRESS CODE

Please dress children appropriately according to the weather. Along with dressing for activities such as athletic attire for sport activities and comfortable clothing for arts & crafts.

∙ All clothing should be comfortable and children should be able to handle it themselves ∙ Closed-toe shoes are required for all activities.

All children are required to be potty trained in order to attend Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp. 

∙ Parents are encouraged to pack extra clothes each day in case of a spill or accident. 

HANDLING OF CAMPER’S BELONGINGS AND MONEY

Ultimately, each camper is responsible for any personal belongings brought to camp. Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp is not responsible for any items that are lost, stolen, traded or broken. Please follow these tips regarding personal belongings:

Please:

∙ Provide a labeled backpack to keep all items together

∙ Label everything (backpack, lunch box, water bottles, sunscreen, etc.) in permanent marker. Write on sunscreen with a permanent marker, then cover the name with clear tape to prevent the name from wearing off.

∙ DO NOT bring money or anything of value. 

∙ DO NOT bring toys, stuffed animals, electronics, etc. If your child brings a cell phone or other electronic device, it must be turned off and securely stored in their bag; unless prior plans have been implemented with the authorization of the Camp Director.

WATCH POLICY

If a watch is sent with the child that includes any other feature besides the ability to tell time (i.e. Gizmos, Apple Watches, any watch which provides call, text or gaming features) we ask this watch to not be used for anything but the time. We understand these watches and their features provide a huge service and comfort to parents and will not ask them to be left at home. However, if features, besides the time, are being abused on the watch, the watch will be confiscated from the child and placed in the care of a director. Upon pick up of the child, the watch will be released to the parent. If a child wishes to speak with their parent/guardian, camp staff will need to be notified. The Director will provide the child with a method of communication.

The watch policy is not to be misunderstood. The safety of the child is our first priority, and we understand these watches provide a large amount of comfort to parents as to the location and well being of their child. We do ask for your understanding in realizing the way these devices can cause large distractions to other campers and detract from the camp experience which is not rooted in technology or screens.

LOST & FOUND ITEMS

Lost & Found items will be held until the end of the camp week. At the end of camp all unclaimed items will be held by the Camp Director for 7 calendar days at which time they will be disposed of/donated based upon the judgment of the Camp Director.

MEALS AND SNACKS

Please provide a morning snack, an afternoon snack, a nutritious lunch, and a labeled water bottle. Water will be readily available to campers at all times. Please follow these tips:

∙ Start at home with a nutritious breakfast

∙ Clearly label all containers, bottles, and bags

∙ Snacks, meals, and drinks must not require any refrigeration, heating, or preparation ∙ Use ice packs or frozen juice boxes in lunch boxes if items need to stay cool

∙ For the safety of other campers, please try to avoid peanut based snacks or lunches ∙ Campers are not allowed to share food of any type. If a camper is without a lunch, a lunch will be provided to them by the Creative Breaks Enrichment Camp. The lunch provided will be provided after a discussion of options available on the day of with the parent/guardian. A fee of $15.00 will be charged, to the household, per child for every child needing a lunch. If a snack is needed, Creative Breaks Enrichment Camp can provide an emergency snack. If an emergency snack is requested by the child, parents will be informed an emergency snack was provided. Corrective plans will be put in place to ensure the child will no longer need emergency snacks.

SUNSCREEN

There may be days (weather permitting) when lunch will be held outside. Sunscreen will not be provided by Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp. If campers choose to bring his/her own sunscreen, the sunscreen must be labeled with each child’s full first and last name. Staff will announce to participants to apply/re-apply sunscreen if applicable and will directly supervise campers to make sure they are properly applying their sunscreen. Staff will encourage children to apply their own sunscreen or seek help from a friend. If the staff must assist in the application of sunscreen or it was not applied correctly, staff will wear gloves while providing sunscreen application assistance. 

FIELD TRIPS 

Due to the nature of Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp’s programming there will be no field trips offered during the camp session. 

TRANSPORTATION

Due to the nature of Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp’s programming there will be no transportation offered during the camp session. 

 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES

Staff work very hard to provide and implement a wide variety of fun and engaging activities. If there is a specific activity that you do not want your child to participate in within your registered enrichment class, please discuss this further with the camp director to therefore arrange an alternate related activity for your child. 

Video Viewing

Media of any kind is not permitted at camp. We are dedicated to a fun, engaging, and authentic Enrichment Camp. We will not be using media of any kind during camp. Movies will not be shown. Portable electronic devices will not be allowed for any participant in the program. Staff will never use a form of media as a reward for a behavior.

MEDICATION POLICY

Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp staff will not store or administer any routine medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to any campers during the camp session. We request that any needed medication be given to your child(ren) prior to or after camp each day. If your child(ren) require any type of routine medication during the camp day, arrangements will need to be made with the parent/guardian of the child and the Camp Director in order for the parent/guardian to administer the necessary medication. 

If there is a need for an emergency medication for any allergy needs, please indicate this information on the enrollment forms and special arrangements will be made to administer the necessary emergency medication. If a camper is susceptible to known allergic reactions and requires emergency medication, parents will need to provide the proper Colorado State required medication administration forms signed by a doctor along with the following:

• Written authorization from the health care provider with prescriptive authorization 

• Written authorization from the parent/guardian

• The emergency medication in the originally labeled container and prescriptive label

If a child arrives at camp with an undisclosed medical condition which staff are not properly delegated to care for, Creative Breaks Enrichment Camp reserves the right to prohibit attendance. 

ILLNESSES AND ACCIDENTS

If your camper is exhibiting any signs or symptoms of illness prior to coming to camp, please be considerate to others by keeping your camper at home. Consult a physician to determine if your camper’s symptoms are contagious and when they should return. If your camper becomes ill or injured beyond a minor scrape or bump, the parent/guardian will be notified immediately. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be notified.

∙ Children who become ill will be separated from the other campers and will be offered a place to rest until a parent/guardian can come to pick them up.

∙ If a child is injured, first aid will be administered and if necessary, 9-1-1 will be called. Minor scrapes or bumps will be reported at pick-up.

Campers will not be allowed into camp less than 24 hours from the last exhibited symptom or from the time antibiotics were started.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Communicable diseases include, but are not limited to: hepatitis, measles, mumps, meningitis, diphtheria, rubella, salmonella, tuberculosis, giardia, or shigella.

Parents must report any exposure to communicable illnesses outside the camp to the Program Director. The City and County of Denver Public Health and Environment Department will be notified of all communicable diseases and will provide further direction to staff regarding notification of other campers and signage. Camper confidentiality will be maintained at all times.

EMERGENCIES AND INCLEMENT WEATHER

The Denver Public School District’s provided Emergency Action Plan (EAP) will be followed during all emergency and weather-related situations on-site. Staff are trained in these established safety procedures.

In the event of an emergency where evacuation is necessary, parents will be notified as soon as possible. If parents cannot be located, the child’s emergency contact will be notified. If the designated area for drop-off or pick-up is moved for any other reason, the parent/guardian or emergency contacts will be notified of the new location.

TORNADOES

In the event of a tornado at the day camp site, staff will follow the outlined procedures for the site. Once in the designated area, attendance shall be taken and every child accounted for. 

FIRE

In the event of a fire at the day camp site, staff will follow the outlined procedures for the site. Once in designated outdoor meeting area, attendance shall be taken and every child accounted for.

REUNIFICATION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EVACUATION

In the event the Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camp is unable to return to its home base following an emergency situation, families can expect communication. This communication can include any or all of the following. Communication by phone call, email, text, social media or contact of employer. The reunification site to be used is provided by the Denver Public School District Emergency Action Plan.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

1. In the event of an emergency, 9-1-1 will be called. Immediately following the 9-1-1 call a call will be made to parent(s) and/or guardian(s).

2. Transport to the hospital will be determined by EMS Personnel.

3.  It is the policy of the Creative Breaks Children’s Enrichment Camps to call 9-1-1 for the following illnesses or injuries:

1. Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or   for any seizure experienced by campers with no seizure history 

2. Anytime a camper loses consciousness

3. Any time there is a suspected broken bone

4.  Anytime a wound is sustained and bleeding cannot be stopped/controlled

5. If there is a suspected head, neck or back injury

LOST CAMPERS

The safety of your children is our number one priority and we go to extensive measures to ensure all campers are accounted for at all times:

∙ Campers are assigned to groups with designated staff who are responsible for their whereabouts at all times.

∙ Prior to leaving any location, staff use a name-to-face tracking sheet, as well as take a headcount of the group.

∙ Staff routinely identify the number of campers in their direct care as well as the total number in camp that day.

In the unlikely event a camper has gone missing, the entire group shall remain where they are until the camper has been found. If the missing camper is not located within two minutes, staff will complete the steps below.

∙ Staff notify the Camp Director of the missing camper with all pertinent information. The staff and campers are asked where the camper is or was last seen.

∙ The Camp Director initiates the Emergency Action Plan for a Missing Person which notifies all staff (not just camp staff) of the situation and begins the search for the camper. 

∙ If the camper is not found after five minutes of searching, 9-1-1 is called. The

parent/guardian and emergency contacts, if necessary, are also contacted at this time.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Code of Conduct

Appropriate social behavior is requested for all programs. Individuals are encouraged to act in a way which will not hurt themselves, or another person physically, mentally or emotionally. A participant or parent/legal guardian of the participant/child may be asked to withdraw from camp if their behavior does not comply with the Code of Conduct.

Participants (including Parents) Shall:

∙ Show respect to all participants and staff

∙ Take direction from staff

∙ Refrain from using abusive or foul language

∙ Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, others or staff

∙ Show respect to equipment, supplies, and facilities

Behavior Management

All campers are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct. Staff will use positive methods of guidance that encourage independence and a sense of responsibility. Redirection is a primary method staff use to guide the child from inappropriate play/actions to a more appropriate activity. Campers will be given alternate choices to assist with problem solving behavior issues. Physical or emotional punishment, or any punishment associated with food, rest or toileting is never used. If a camper refuses to comply with the Code of Conduct, or the camper’s behavior is otherwise deemed inappropriate or disruptive by staff, the following steps will be taken:

∙ Separation from the group for an age appropriate amount of time. Staff will discuss the inappropriate behavior and expectation before returning to the group.

∙ If the exhibited behavior becomes habitual, it will lead to the creation of a Behavior Management Plan. Staff will discuss the inappropriate behavior and work with the camper to develop a positive solution to the specific situation.

∙ If the behavior is an immediate threat to the camper, other campers in program, or staff an immediate Dismissal from Camp will be issued for the rest of the day. The parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick-up the camper immediately. The inappropriate behavior and corrective action will be discussed with the parent for advice and reinforcement of the positive behavior.

∙ If the inappropriate behavior continues after the camper returns to camp, suspension from camp for a period of time to be determined will occur following a meeting with the parent and Camp Director Team to discuss the behavior issues and steps that have occurred to date. Once a Behavior Management Plan is created, it must be signed by a director, a parent/guardian, and the camper in order to be considered a valid plan to proceed forward

∙ Further suspension up to expulsion from camp is possible. The expulsion of a camper is a last resort and every effort will be made by staff to correct the behavior issue prior.

If a participant’s behavior poses an immediate threat to themselves/others, or is causing significant disruptions to the camp, the parent/guardian will be called and required to pick-up the camper immediately. This may be cause for an immediate expulsion from the program.

Upon request, staff will work with families to provide referrals to a Mental Health Consultant if needed to help the child succeed in the program.

FURTHER BEHAVIORAL INFORMATION

Any of the following behaviors will result in camp staff taking the previously outlined steps.

● Defiance of authority

● Disruption of group/day

● Discrimination

● Harassment of other campers and/or staff

● Provoking violence or disobedience

The following actions will result in a parent being called immediately to pick up their child:

• Aggression toward self, other campers, and/or camp staff

• Inappropriate language or behavior with clear intent

• Damage to the facility, camp property, or another person’s property

• Possession of a weapon

• Possession of a fire starting item

• Theft

• Substance abuse/possession

Suspension Policy:

● First time of call for early pick up - Child is suspended for the rest of the day 

● Second day of call for early pick up will result in expulsion from the remainder of the camp week.

○ NOTE: If a camper’s behavior is deemed an immediate threat to the safety of themselves or others, an expulsion may be used as an immediate recourse. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM FROM VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE LISTED POLICIES. 

COMMUNICATION

We want to hear from you! If there is something specific we should know to help improve your camper’s experience throughout the camp week, please let us know. We encourage you to ask us any questions you may have about anything related to camp and we are more than happy to share more information with you if you have questions.

We communicate with our campers and parents through a variety of different mediums to include phone calls, newsletters and emails. Please also make sure that your contact information is up-to-date prior to the start of camp.

If you have an issue of concern with camp, please give us the opportunity to resolve it. Contact information is located at the beginning of this manual.

REPORTING OF CHILD WELFARE CONCERNS

As a child care program, each staff member is required to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Should you suspect child abuse at our program, a report of suspected child abuse must be made to the county department of social services, police department, or other law enforcement agency in the community or county in which the day camp facility is located. 1-844-CO-4-KIDS can also be used to report suspected or known abuse/neglect.

Colorado law requires that childcare providers report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Childcare services play an important role in supporting families, and strong families are the basis of a thriving community. Remember to observe the program regularly, especially with regard to children’s health and safety, equipment, play materials, and staff. 

We hope that you and your child(ren) have a wonderful experience with our enrichment camp and we thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in Creative Breaks Enrichment Camps! We look forward to a fun week with all of our campers. We hope your kiddos will gain wonderful memories in our camp and make some new friends along the way!

Creative Breaks Enrichment Camp Parent Manual - Created January 4th, 2024