2019 Camp Handbook

THIS HANDBOOK IS DESIGNED TO HELP

CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES PREPARE

FOR THEIR TIME AT CAMP CHEERFUL.

For questions or additional information, please call the camp office at 440-238-6200

AchievementCenters.org/campcheerful

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Dear Campers, Families, Friends, Guardians, and Providers,

Since 1947, Camp Cheerful has been dedicated to providing

children and adults with physical, developmental, and

neurological disabilities a camp experience in a barrier-free

environment. As the Manager of Camp Programs, I speak for

our team when I say we are so grateful you have chosen us as

the right camp for your loved one. We are looking forward to

making this an amazing summer for your camper. This camp

handbook is to help you and your camper prepare for their

time here at Camp Cheerful.

Please be sure to read over the handbook in its entirety. It is

filled with tons of helpful information for new families, as well

as returning families (we have made some changes you should

read about).

If you have any questions about the content of this manual or

your campers upcoming camp experience, please feel free to

contact me directly at 440-238-6200 ext. 224 or e-mail me at

Kelsey.Ferretti@achievementctrs.org

We are looking forward to an amazing summer and can’t wait

for you to be a part of it!

Kelsey Ferretti Manager of Camp Programs Camp Cheerful 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Phone: 440-238-6200 Fax: 440-238-1858

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Table of Contents 1. Contact Us…………………………………………………………………………………….4 2. How to Contact Us During Camp…………………………………………………..4 3. Camp Programs…………………………………………………………………………….4 4. Camper Safety………………………………………………………………………………5 5. Forms……………………………………………………………………………………………5 6. Keep Us Informed…………………………………………………………………………5 7. Cancellations Before Camp Begins………..………………………………………6 8. Late Cancellations and No Shows………………………………………………….6 9. Leaving Camp Prior to the End of the Session……………………………….6 10. The Staff……………………………………………………………………………………….6 11. Behavior Management………………………………………………………………….7 12. Incident Reports…………………………………………………………………………...7 13. Communication About Campers’ Day……………………………………….…..8 14. Medication Check-In.……………………………………………………………….…..8 15. Illness and Injury…………………………………………………………………….…….8 16. Severe Allergies and Emergency Medications……………….…….………..8 17. Check In/Out Procedures………………………………………………………………9 18. Security at Check-Out……………………………………………………………………9 19. Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco…………………………………………………………9 20. Special Equipment………………………………………………………………………10 21. Pull-Ups and Briefs………………………………………………………………………10 22. What Not to Bring……………………………………………………………………….10 23. Lost Items……………………………………………………………………………………10 24. Lost and Found……………………………………………………………………………10 25. Snack Shack: Our Camp Store……………………………………………………..11 26. Pre-Summer T-Shirt Sale……………………………………………………………..11 27. Swimming…………………………………………………………………………………..11 28. Cheerful Day Camp Information………………………………………………….12 29. Cheerful Day Checklist………………………………………………………………..13 30. Cheerful Day Sample Schedule……………………………………………………14 31. Sensational Day Program Information………………………………………..15 32. Sensational Day Program Checklist………………………………………….….16 33. Sensational Day Sample Schedule………………………………………….……17 34. Overnight Camp Information……………………………………………….……..18 35. Overnight Camp Checklist…………………………………………………………..19 36. Overnight Sample Schedule………………………………..………………………20 37. Day Camp/Sensational Social Story……………………..……………………..21 38. Overnight Camp Social Story……………………………….……………………..22 39. Example of Completed Medication Administration Record………..23

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Contact Us Here are the names of those you would contact for questions and concerns in the following areas: Manager of Camp Programs: Kelsey Ferretti Email: Kelsey.Ferretti@achievementctrs.org

Phone: 440-238-6200 ext. 224 Contact for: General camp questions, special requests, any concerns, programming questions, etc.

Office Manager: Bridget Bolin Email: Bridget.Bolin@achievementctrs.org Phone: 440-238-6200 ext. 221 Contact for: Questions regarding forms, registration, etc. Billing: Keila Malone Email: Keila.Malone@achievementctrs.org Phone: 216-292-9700 ext. 239 Contact for: Questions regarding outside funding, your invoice, etc.

How to Contact Us During Camp

Please begin by calling the camp office or the Manager of Camp Programs at the numbers listed above. The Manager of Camp Programs is often out of her office during camp hours. Please leave a message and she will get back to you as soon as possible. If you are reporting an absence, alerting us of an early pick up, etc. please call the camp office. New for summer of 2019, we

have a camp cell phone that we will utilize only when the camp office is closed and in emergency situations. If you receive a call from the camp cell

phone, you can call back at 216-633-7292.

Camp Programs Here at Camp Cheerful, we offer year round camp programming. In the

summer months, we have three programs: Cheerful Day Camp, Overnight Camp, and Sensational Day Program. September through April we offer one

Respite weekend a month. For all camps, new attendees are required to attend an intake meeting with a staff member to ensure our camp is a good fit for their needs. The intake determines if the camper is accepted into the

program.

The success of our campers is centered on age-specific groups, excellent staff, a low counselor to camper ratio, and a wide variety of activities

tailored to meet each camper’s needs. Camp is a wonderful place where campers can build relationships with others and gain independence. We

encourage parents to send their camper to at least two consecutive weeks of summer camp. The longer they are at camp, the more experiences they

gain and the better our staff get to know your camper.

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Camper Safety While one of our goals is to provide a memorable and fun experience for

your camper, our number one goal is camper safety! All of our policies are set in place to keep your camper safe while they are at Camp Cheerful. Please help us by following our procedures and policies to keep your

camper safe!

Forms The forms you received either in the office or in the mail are extremely

important and required for your camper to attend programs. Please read through all of the forms and completely fill them out. Forms include: o Medical Forms Packet

o Family portion and physician portion (physical must be completed by a physician)

o Releases and Authorizations Packet o If you do not wish for your camper to participate in

equine and swimming, please write “Refused” on the form and complete by signing and dating.

o Camp Cheerful’s Policies and Procedures Packet All forms must be returned to the Camp Office two weeks prior to the start

of your camper’s session. If you are missing any of the forms aforementioned, they can be found on

our website at: AchievementCenters.org/campcheerful-forms

or call the camp office at 440-238-6200. Campers will not be permitted to stay at camp if any of the forms are incomplete or missing.

Keep Us Informed

Please keep the Office Manager informed of any changes in address, phone numbers, etc. If you are out of town, it is your responsibility to inform us to best reach you in case of an emergency or provide an alternate contact. If you plan to pick your camper up early, please alert the Manager of Camp Programs or a Coordinator at check-in, so we can have your camper ready

on time. If someone who is not listed on the releases will be picking up your camper, please provide a written note at check-in or e-mail the Manager of

Camp Programs a week in advance. They will need to bring photo identification with them at pick-up.

Furthermore, please update us on changes in your camper’s world. It is extremely beneficial for us to know anything that may be affecting your

camper, such as medication changes, behavior changes, illness of a family member, separation of parents, issues with another camper, etc.

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Cancellations Before Camp Begins If a camper is not able to attend a registered session, the Office Manager or

the Manager of Camp Programs must be notified in writing within two weeks of the start of the session. The application fee paid at the time of

enrollment is non-refundable. The remainder of the camp fee is refundable for cancellations that occur 14 days prior to the session start date.

Late Cancellations and No Shows

In the event that a camper cancels less than 14 days in advance of the session start date or is a no-show at check-in, the camper/guardian will be charged half of the session fee. If the session was to be charged to a third

party funding source, the camper/guardian will be charged half the session fee. If a camper must cancel late due to illness, they will receive a refund if

they provide a note from their healthcare provider within 14 days of cancelling.

Leaving Camp Prior to the End of the Session

Campers who leave early due to illness will receive a refund if they provide a note from their healthcare provider within 14 days. Campers who leave

camp early for reasons other than illness will be charged a full session fee. If the session was to be charged to a third party, the portion the camper did

not attend will be charged to the camper/guardian.

The Staff Many of our camp counselors are college students who are working toward obtaining their degrees in the human services field. These individuals have

dedicated themselves to ensuring your camper has a fun, safe, and memorable time while at camp. Coordinators are typically individuals who

have worked for Camp Cheerful in the past or those who show strong leadership skills. They assist the Manager of Camp Programs in ensuring

camp runs properly. For a person to become a member of the Camp Cheerful Staff, they must:

1. Pass the initial screening of applications. 2. Participate in interviews, in many instances multiple interviews. 3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen. 4. Pass background screenings including fingerprints and online

registry checks. 5. Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a good attitude. 6. Show they are dedicated to serving others. 7. Successfully complete our intensive training week.

Please remember, these individuals are learning about the campers and trying their best, but we may have teachable moments along the way. If you

have feedback or suggestions, please share them with the Manager of Camp Programs. Do not speak directly with your camper’s counselor.

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Behavior Management It is extremely important to us at Camp Cheerful that all campers feel safe while they are here with us at Camp. Some of our campers do have self-

injurious or other various behaviors and it is the goal of Camp Cheerful to keep everyone safe. To do so, it is extremely important parents and

guardians are upfront with staff in regards to the behavior their camper may demonstrate prior to the start of the session. We also request that

behavior plans are sent to us after a camper has been accepted.

Staff members are trained to utilize positive reinforcement throughout the day. They are not permitted to use corporal or verbal punishment. Staff are

trained to be consistent in how they are managing behaviors with the campers. We recognize that misbehavior is often the way our campers communicate to us something is wrong. We truly care about how our

campers are feeling and we will do what we can to assist them.

Camp Staff will contact the guardians if the camper is acting disruptively and requires further support. During this conversation, the camp staff and

the guardians will work together to determine what appropriate steps should be taken. This may include a modified behavior plan, a parent

conversation with the camper, or removal from camp programs.

Campers who act out intentionally to hurt themselves, staff, or another camper will be sent home immediately at the discretion of the Manager of

Camp Programs. Bullying is not tolerated while at camp. If the behavior does not end after counselor, coordinator, and manager intervention, the

camper will be sent home.

Incident Reports If your camper comes home with an incident report, try not to panic! We

send home incident reports for a variety of reasons. These reasons include scraped knees, falls, minor injuries, behavioral issues, etc. We have a

Quality Assurance department that tracks all of our incident reports and will let us know if they identify a pattern.

An incident report is a way of letting parents and guardians know what happened and how your camper reacted to the situation. Typically, you will

only receive a call if something occurs that the camper would need to be picked up, due to an illness or injury.

If you have any questions in regards to an incident, please feel free to

contact the Manager of Camp Programs at 440-238-6200 ext. 224 or by e-mail at Kelsey.Ferretti@achievementctrs.org

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Communication About Camper’s Day Each day you will receive a sheet about your camper’s day, we refer to

these as “ADL sheets”. These are handed to parents/guardians at check out or put in the camper’s backpack if they ride transportation. Overnight

campers will receive an envelope of ADL’s at check-out.

Medication Check-In If your camper will be taking prescription or over-the-counter medications

while at camp, they must be checked in with the nurse and must be in their original containers. Please only send enough medication for the duration of the session. You will receive a Medication Administration Record (MAR) in your confirmation packet about a week prior to the start of sessions you have registered for. This MAR must be accurately filled out prior to arriving

for drop off. On the MAR include: 1. Name of medication as it is listed on the prescription bottle 2. Identify whether it is a tablet, capsule, cream, liquid, etc. 3. Dosage per tablet or capsule 4. Identify how the medication is given (the route); whether it is by

mouth, topical, etc. 5. What time the medication is to be administered

The nurse will keep a log indicating when the medication was administered and by whom. Prescribed medications will be administered as directed by

the physicians order on the prescription bottle. *See page 23 for an example of a completed MAR*

Illness and Injury

Camp will notify parents/guardians for a variety of health care reasons including: vomiting or diarrhea, a suspected sprain or broken bone, rashes, lice, seizures, and any other medical situation that requires care we are not able to provide. A nurse is on site 24/7 for overnight camp and an additional

nurse is usually on site during day camp hours. If the nurse determines that the camper needs to leave camp due to illness, the parent or guardian will be contacted. If they cannot be reached we will

call the emergency contact. The camper usually needs to be picked up within one hour of reaching the guardian/emergency contact.

Severe Allergies and Emergency Medications

If your camper has a severe allergy (whether they have an EpiPen or not), they will receive a red wrist band to wear while they are at camp. Your

camper’s counselor will be aware of allergies, but we want all camp staff to be aware of their allergy.

If your camper has emergency medications such as an EpiPen or Diastat, these need to be turned into the nurse at the beginning of each session and

will be returned to you at the end of the session. We will not keep the

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medication between sessions. After the medication is turned into the nurse, the emergency medication will be placed into a red drawstring bag and will

be carried by their counselor throughout the day.

Check-In/Out Procedures All campers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to check in. Do

not drop a camper off alone. Each program has their own check in/out procedures that are fully outlined on page 12 for Cheerful Day Camp, page

15 for Sensational Day Program, and page 18 for Overnight Camp.

When dropping off your camper, you will sign them in on the sign in/out sheet. At this point, you will be able to speak to the Manager of Camp

Programs or a Coordinator and then meet your camper’s counselor. At this time please feel free to share any tips/tricks or information about your

camper. When leaving camp, the person checking them out must also sign out on the sign in/out sheet. They will need to sign their name and identify

the time in which the camper left.

Security at Check Out If someone other than you is picking up your camper, please notify the

Manager of Camp Programs or the Coordinator at Check In. If they are not on the list of individuals authorized to pick up your camper, you will need to

stop in the office to add them to that list. If the office is closed, you will need to leave a note that is signed and dated. When it is the first time

someone is picking up a camper, we will ask for identification and compare against their file to ensure the camper is permitted to leave with that

individual. If there is any extenuating circumstance that a camper should not leave

with a parent, guardian, or someone who at one point was authorized to pick them up, please notify us of this situation immediately- both verbally

and in writing.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Camp Cheerful is a drug and tobacco free environment. The use of alcohol

or drugs, legal or illegal, by campers, volunteers, or staff is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal from the property. If your camper uses tobacco products, arrangements can be made in designated areas. With smoking, there will be designated times arranged. It must be during downtime, as the counselor has other campers to care for during

activity times. Cigarettes and lighters must be turned into the Manager of Camp Programs at check-in and will be stored in a locked location.

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Special Equipment We understand many of our campers may have special equipment such as

wheelchairs, strollers, communication devices, walkers, sensory equipment, etc. Please bring whatever items necessary throughout the camp day. If the item is large and cannot be carried (such as a walker), it will be stored in the

Great Hall until use. Please label these items with camper’s full name.

Pull-Ups and Briefs If your camper uses pull-ups or briefs, please send plenty of these with your

camper either in their backpack for Cheerful Day/Sensational or in their luggage for Overnight camp. Our staff is trained in how to change campers, both children and adults. We have scent-free wipes at camp, but if you have

a specific wipe brand you prefer are used for your camper, please send those wipes as well.

What Not to Bring

There are check-lists specific to each program towards the end of the handbook with the specific information about each program.

What should not be brought to camp are toys, electronics (unless utilized for communication), gaming equipment, money (to participate in Snack

Shack, all money must be turned in at Check-In to Manager of Camp Programs or a Coordinator), cell phones, or anything valuable to your

camper. If you choose to send these items, Camp Cheerful is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items.

Lost Items

Camp Cheerful is not responsible for lost clothing or other personal property brought from home. While the staff do their best to assist campers in keeping their belongings together, something may get left behind. Please do not send your camper to camp in new or their best clothing, as they may

not look new when they leave. Make sure all personal items, toiletries, bedding, and clothing are labeled with camper’s full name.

Lost and Found

There is a lost and found table located in the Great Hall. Please check the lost and found at check-out. All unclaimed items will remain in lost and found for one week following each session of camp. After one week, all

items will be donated to a charitable organization.

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Snack Shack: Our Camp Store The Snack Shack is operated by the River Rock Adult Day Program clients and staff. The Snack Shack is usually open in the summer from 11:30 am-

1:30 pm on Monday-Thursday. Each program will have a designated time to purchase drinks and snacks from the Snack Shack. The Snack Shack offers a variety of items such as chips, fruit snacks, candy, freshly popped popcorn,

ice cream, slushies, flavored water, Gatorade, and more. The prices of items vary. We do not offer pop and will not be serving pop to campers.

In your confirmation packet you receive prior to each week of camp, there will be a Snack Shack form in which you are able to identify whether your

camper can participate in purchasing a treat from the Snack Shack and what items they are permitted to purchase. An envelope will be attached for

money to be put in. Forms will be collected Monday morning at check-in and any change remaining will be sent home with the camper Friday. If your camper is attending multiple weeks and you wish to send a larger amount

of money, please indicate on the form you would like to roll change into the next week. Each week a form will need to be signed in order for your

camper to participate.

Pre-Summer T-Shirt Sale If you are interested in purchasing a Camp Cheerful t-shirt, please print the

order form off of our website: AchievementCenters.org/campcheerful-forms

or pick up an order form in the Camp Office. On this form you will be able to see the design of the t-shirt. T-Shirts will be available for pre-order only from February 25th-April 19th purchase. If you miss the deadline, we will

have a small amount in limited sizing for purchase in the office. For your pre-order to be processed, the order form and payment must be

turned in by 4:00 PM on April 19th, 2019. *Campers only receive a t-shirt in an alternate color with the same design if

they attend session one of Cheerful Day Camp to wear on field trips*

Swimming Each summer camp program will have the opportunity to swim daily,

weather permitting. Our pool is heated, however, it must be at least 70 degrees outside in order for the pool to open for the day. If your camper is

not able to swim and should wear a life jacket while in the pool area, please be sure to mention it to their counselor. It should also be included in their application information, but we take safety around the pool very seriously!

If your camper regularly wears a pull-up or brief, they must wear a swim diaper or swim brief. Campers who typically wear pull-ups or briefs that do not have the appropriate swim wear will not be permitted in the pool that

day. Camp Cheerful does not provide swim diapers/briefs.

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Cheerful Day Camp Information Cheerful Day Camp operates at Bonnie Park in Strongsville during the first week of camp (June 10th to June 15th). Campers should be dropped off and picked up at Bonnie Park. The remainder of the sessions are held at Camp

Cheerful in Strongsville.

Cheerful Day Drop Off Cheerful Day Camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm. Campers are able to begin being dropped off at 8:45am, unless the camper is registered for extended care. When dropping off your camper, we request you follow our parking rules. The circle in front of the Great Hall is reserved for vehicles dropping

off campers who cannot independently walk in the parking lot and for buses/vans that are transporting campers.

If you and your camper are able to walk, please park in the parking lot and walk to the check-in table. Do not bring dogs or other animals to the check-

in table. The check-in table is located in one of two locations. The most likely

location is in the driveway of the circle. If it is raining, the check-in table will be in front of the Great Hall.

We expect the person dropping the camper off to wait with the camper until their counselor arrives. At this time please share any information

pertinent to the camper’s success at camp with them. All campers must be signed in with the signature of the person dropping them off and the time

they are arriving each day.

Late Arrival If you are arriving to camp after 10:00am, please visit the Camp Office to

check-in your camper.

Early Pick Up If you plan to pick up your camper prior to 3:30pm, please alert the Camp Office. We need to be notified of early pick-ups so we have your camper ready, as they may be swimming or involved with another activity at that

time.

Cheerful Day Hours: 9:00 AM-

4:00 PM Campers may begin to arrive at 8:45 AM at

the earliest

Cheerful Day Extended Care

Hours: 7:30 AM-9:00 AM & 4:00

PM- 6:00 PM *MUST register

beforehand*

Sensational

Hours: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Overnight Camp

Check-in: Begins at 7:00 PM

Check-Out: Ends at 11:00 AM

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Extended Care If you are not able to drop off/pick up your camper during camp hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, you will need to sign your camper up for extended

care. Please plan to register for Extended Care when your turn in your application, as we can only serve a select number of campers. The cost of

Extended Care is $60 per week. You are able to utilize both the morning and afternoon extended care. Morning extended care is from 7:30am-9:00am

and afternoon extended care is from 4:00pm-6:00pm. You will be charged a fee of $10 for every ten minutes late after 6:00p.

Cheerful Day Pick Up

Cheerful Day Camp pick-up will begin at 3:30pm. The person picking up your camper will need to sign out with the staff sitting at the check-out table. While signing out, you will be given your camper’s ADL and any

Incident Reports they may have. If someone else will be picking them up, they will need to be listed as an authorized person on their forms and will

need to show identification. You will be charged the extended care fee, $60, for pickup after 4:15 pm.

What to Bring

Each day, your camper will participate in camp activities including swimming (weather permitting). See below for a list of recommended items

for each day: Backpack Change of clothes Close-toed shoes Sandals for the pool area Sunscreen Bug spray Swimwear Towel Lunch Water bottle (one that can be refilled throughout the day) Snack (Camp Cheerful provides 1 snack a day and there is the

opportunity to visit the Snack Shack as well) Any notes or messages to the camp staff Briefs or pull-ups and Swim Diapers (if applicable) Plastic bag for wet or soiled clothing Communication Device (if applicable)

Please label all items to assist us in returning lost items. If your child is sent home with an item that is not theirs, please return the item the next day at

check-in.

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If Your Camper is Transported We will do our best to provide extra detail to their ADL and incident

reports, as we do not get to see you daily. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail, call, or write a note that is sent with the camper in their

backpack.

Sample Cheerful Day Schedule

9:00-9:15 AM Arrive to Camp- put belongings in cubbies/get in groups

9:15-9:30 AM Transition to Activity 1

9:30-10:20 AM Music Therapy

10:20-10:30 AM Transition to Activity 2

10:30-11:20 AM Arts & Crafts

11:20-11:30 AM Transition to Lunch

11:30-12:20 PM Lunch

12:20-12:30 PM Transition to Activity 3

12:30-1:20 PM Visit Horse barn

1:20-1:30 PM Transition to Activity 4

1:30-2:20 PM Canoeing

2:20-2:30 PM Transition to Activity 5

2:30-3:20 PM Swimming

3:20-4:00 PM Change, Clean-Up, Prepare to go home

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Sensational Day Program Information Sensational Day Program is held at Camp Cheerful all eight weeks.

Sensational Drop Off

Cheerful Day Camp runs from 9:30am-3:30pm. Campers are able to begin being dropped off at 9:30am. When dropping off your camper, we request you follow our parking rules. The circle in front of the Great Hall is reserved

for vehicles dropping off campers who cannot independently walk in the parking lot and for buses/vans that are transporting campers.

If you and your camper are able to walk, please park in the parking lot and walk to the Sensational Coordinator for check-in.

We expect the person dropping the camper off to wait with the camper until their counselor arrives. At this time please share any information

pertinent to the camper’s success at camp with them. All campers must be signed in with the signature of the person dropping them off and the time

they are arriving.

Late Arrival If you are arriving to camp after 9:45am, please visit the Camp Office to

check-in your camper. The staff in the office will then page for their counselor to pick the camper up in the office.

Early Pick Up

If you plan to pick up your camper prior to 3:30pm, please alert the Camp Office at 440-238-6200 or let the Sensational Coordinator know at check-in.

Sensational Pick Up Sensational pick-up will begin at 3:25pm. The person picking up your

camper will need to sign them out with the Sensational Coordinator. While signing out, you will be given any Incident Reports they may have.

If someone else will be picking them up, they will need to be listed as an authorized person on their forms and will need to show identification.

If Your Camper is Transported

We will do our best to provide extra detail to any Incident Reports that may be sent home. We also recommend sending a communication notebook with your camper, so the Sensational Coordinator or their counselor can send you home a daily note of how they did that day and what they did.

You may also write back to them in this note book! This is the best way to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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What to Bring Each day, your camper will participate in camp activities including

swimming (weather permitting). See below for a list of recommended items for each day:

Backpack Change of clothes Close-toed shoes Sandals for the pool area Sunscreen Bug spray Swimwear Towel Lunch Water bottle (one that can be refilled throughout the day) Snack (Camp Cheerful provides 1 snack a day and there is the

opportunity to visit the Snack Shack as well) Water Shoes for canoeing Any notes or messages to the camp staff Briefs or pull-ups (if applicable) Swim Diaper (if applicable) Plastic bag for wet or soiled clothing Communication Device (if applicable)

Please label all items to assist us in returning lost items. If your child is sent home with an item that is not theirs, please return the item the next day at

check-in.

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Sample Sensational Schedule

9:30-9:45 AM Arrive to Camp- put belongings in carts/get in groups

9:45-10:00 AM Transition to Classroom

10:00-10:15 AM Morning Huddle

10:15-10:30 AM Transition to Class Room Activities

10:30-11:45 AM Work in Classroom

11:45-12:00 PM Transition to Lunch

12:00-12:30 PM Lunch

12:30-12:45 PM Clean up/Change for Swimming

12:45-1:15 PM Swimming

1:15-1:30 PM Change/Transition to Activity

1:30-2:00 PM Canoeing

2:00-2:10 PM Transition to Activity

2:10-3:00 PM Life skill Activity (cooking)

3:00-3:30 PM Change, Clean-Up, Prepare to go home

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Overnight Camp Information Overnight camp is held at Camp Cheerful all eight weeks.

Check-In Day 1. Arrive to Camp Cheerful and please park in a parking space. No

vehicles should be in the circle, unless unloading a camper who is unable to independently walk in the parking lot.

2. Head to the Great Hall. There will be signs indicating what door to enter through. The doors will open at 7:00pm. No check-in will occur prior to 7:00pm.

3. Once check in has begun, your first stop will be the check-in table. Here you will sign your camper in, receive their cabin assignment, counselor assignment, and pay any remaining balance on your account. Campers who have outstanding balances will not be permitted to stay.

4. After signing in, you will then head to the nurse’s table to sign in all medications and have an identification photo taken if one was not sent in previously.

5. If you do not have medications, you will still need to stop at the nurse’s table for a health check. For the health and safety of all campers, campers will be sent home if lice, fever, and/or contagious or infectious conditions (ex. Pink Eye are discovered).

*The first meal served to campers is breakfast the day following check-in. We do not serve an evening meal on check-in day, but do provide a snack. Our first med pass will be following check-in, typically beginning around 8:30pm. If your camper requires a medication before that time,

it is your responsibility to ensure this medication is given prior to arriving to Camp Cheerful.*

Check Out Day

New to the 2019 season, we will be offering a Camper Awards Program from 10:00am-10:30am. We will not be checking anyone out from 10:00am-

10:30am due to the Camper Awards Program. If you need to leave prior, please plan to pick your camper up before the start of the program.

Families and guardians are more than welcome to attend this program. If you are planning to attend, please arrive to the Great Hall at 10:00am on

check out day. You will then join your camper at the fire pit where you will get experience a camp fire and sing-a-long! Each camper will be presented

an award during this time. Check out time ends at 11:00am. All campers must be signed out and off

the premises by 11:30 am. For every ten minutes after 11:30 am, a $10 fee will be charged. If you are picking up prior to 10:00am, please notify the

Camp Office or Manager of Camp Programs. This way we can ensure medications/bottles are ready for pick-up.

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What to Bring Here is a list of recommended clothing and personal items for residential

camping. Please provide enough clothing and personal items to last for the entire session. Clothing should be appropriate for the weather at the time

of the camp session. Please put the camper’s name on all items being brought to camp.

Camp Cheerful provides a bed and mattress all other bedding is to be provided by the camper.

Suitcase Dirty Laundry Bag Pillow Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket for twin bed Mattress Cover Towels for showering and for swimming Wash Cloths or Loofa Underwear and undergarments (Bras/Slips) Socks Shorts Long pants T-Shirts Shirts Sweatshirt Sweatpants Bathing suit Pajamas Close-toed shoes Sandals for the pool area Hat Raincoat or poncho Umbrella Toothpaste and tooth brush Shampoo and Conditioner Body wash Deodorant Brush Hair ties (if applicable) Sunscreen Bug spray Flashlight Water bottle (one that can be refilled throughout the day) Briefs or pull-ups (if applicable) Swim Diapers (if applicable) Feminine Hygiene Products (if applicable)

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Sample Overnight Camp Schedule

7:30-8:30 AM Wake up

9:00-9:45 AM Breakfast

9:45-10:15 AM Morning Huddle

10:15-10:30 AM Transition to activity 1

10:30-11:15 AM Fishing/Hike

11:15-11:30 AM Transition to activity 2

11:30-12:15 PM Activities with Rachel

12:15-12:30 PM Transition to lunch

12:30-1:15 PM Lunch

1:15-1:30 PM Transition to Rest Time

1:30-3:00 PM Rest Time

3:00-3:30 PM Transition to swimming

3:30-5:00 PM Swimming

5:00-5:45 PM Showers & changing

5:45-6:00 PM Transition to dinner

6:00-7:00 PM Dinner

7:15-9:00 PM Evening program (variety of activities)

9:00-9:45 PM Snack, Shower, get ready for bed, medication

10:00 PM Lights out

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I am going to Camp Cheerful for the day!

While I am camp, I will do lots of fun things, like swim and visit

the horses!

I will meet lots of new friends.

I will have fun and be safe at camp!

I will see my family at 4:00!

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On Sunday, I am going to Camp Cheerful for the week!

While I am camp, I will play games, do arts & crafts, and visit

the horses!

I will stay in a cabin with all my new friends.

I will have fun and be safe at camp!

I will see my family on Friday morning at 11:00!

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Example of a Medication Administration Record (MAR)