INTENSIVE RIDING CAMP July 2 – 7

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, 574 Bernardston Road Greenfield MA 01301 www.sbschool.org • (413) 774-2711 x 256

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & CAMPERS SUMMER 2017

Stoneleigh-Burnham is a college preparatory school serving girls in grades 7-12. We’re a unique school, with a history going back to 1869 and signature programs in riding, dance, debate & public speaking. We’re also the first and only girls secondary school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous advanced course of study with an international perspective. Stoneleigh-Burnham’s mission is to inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard. Each summer, we extend the reach of this mission by offering some of our signature programs to the public. Debaters, dancers, and riders from all over the nation and all over the globe come to advance their skills, develop new friendships and discover their best selves under the expert guidance of our caring faculty. This summer we have added new options in Visual Arts, Animation, and Maker/Engineering. Your daughter’s summer should be challenging and fun. A successful summer experience involves mutual understandings from parents, campers, and our school. Please take the time to read this packet, and review it with your daughter where appropriate. It contains a packing list for camp, as well as many forms that should be completed and returned prior to your arrival. We hope this handbook makes our mutual expectations clear. Should you have questions, please be in touch!

A WORD ABOUT STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SUMMERS

Especially if this camp experience is a girl’s first time away from home, there is much to do to prepare for a successful stay. Here are some tips that may help ready your daughter for a better experience at camp: Return Forms by June 15! This packet contains several forms that should be filled out and returned to the Summer Programs office. We cannot accept care of a camper without a current medical form, permission to administer medications, and clear instructions about who is picking up your daughter. Returning forms by June 15 gives our nurse time to screen camper needs prior to the season. Make your daughter a part of the decision to be at camp this summer. Many girls need a “nudge” to try new things. Yet sending a daughter to camp against her wishes can result in mixed feelings, anxiety, and even “digging in” against a successful stay. If a camper is a part of the decision to attend, she is much more likely to make the most of the experience. Give your daughter practice spending time away from home. If your daughter will be new to being away from home and her parents, it’s often a good idea to for her to build some confidence spending some weekends away at a friend’s home or with a trusted relative. It’s important for girls to learn to be away from family, pets, and siblings to develop independence, and to take charge of speaking up for their needs. A camper who can enjoy being away for a couple of days is usually ready for a week or two of camp. Help your daughter know what to expect. Girls who are anxious about being away may benefit from reviewing the camp web site at www.sbschool.org. Girls can see photo galleries of camp in action during previous summers, learn about our school’s campus, and get a sense of our programs. The daily schedules in this handbook can also be good resources for girls who like to plan. For some girls, seeing our campus can help them get excited about the experience and resolve anxieties. Contact the Director of Summer Programs if you and your daughter would like to visit our site for a tour. Make sure your daughter is confident about her personal grooming habits, has enough clothes and linens, and knows how to take care of these things independently. Girls approaching adolescence should be familiar with using sanitary products and how to properly dispose of them. Girls at camp will live in close quarters with a roommate, share bathrooms with others, and confidence with grooming can make a big difference. Avoid the temptation to pack for your daughter. Instead, have her pack (you can look over things later), or pack together. Use the appropriate packing list in this handbook to allow your daughter to decide what she needs to bring, what she should leave behind, and work with her on making good decisions. Deciding what to bring is a great way to help girls to think ahead about what they are looking forward to at camp, and a little oversight from a parent can convey some confidence that “yes – you are ready!”

PREPARING FOR CAMP

Avoid planning major changes at home when campers are to be away. Especially for younger campers, moving to a new home, missing big events like birthdays or reunions, or transitions with pets, siblings, and more can leave campers with anxieties that distract from their camp experience. Please avoid sending distressing news while campers are away. Ill relatives, the death of a pet, family tragedies, divorce, news that a best friend or boyfriend/girlfriend is moving away, and similarly difficult news for children is best conveyed by parents after camp concludes. During camp, tough news can result in unresolved anxiety and guilt for being away having fun during difficult times. If there is an urgent need to convey distressing news, it’s often best to contact the Director of Summer Programs to ensure good support is in place when the news will arrive, or to determine if a camper should return home. Encourage your daughter to make new friends. Camp is one of the first places some girls will experience friends who may come from different cultural or family backgrounds. It’s not unusual for us to serve girls from other countries who may speak English as a second or third language. Families come from many different faiths, family makeups, and cultures. Preparing girls to be friendly, accept diversity, and remain true to themselves while being sensitive can help a great deal with finding friends! Above all, ask girls who may attend with friends from home to reach out and welcome new friends at camp. Avoid offering to pick up your daughter if she is feeling homesick, or if things do not go smoothly. Even the best experiences at camp come with some challenges. Girls who learn to be resilient and make the best of a tough situation often gain the most from our experiences. Show sympathy and confidence in the ability of our staff to help make it a great experience for your daughter, and direct her there for support. Laying out an “escape plan” if things do not go smoothly can undermine your daughter’s confidence in the camp experience. (Note: should homesickness or behavior issues reach a point where leaving camp is in the best interest of your child, the decision is best left to our staff and parents. We will be in regular touch in the rare event that concerns arise!) Finally, plan to relax and enjoy yourself while your daughter is away. We ask that you remain available to pick up your child should there be an emergency, but there is no need to look in on her each day, or to visit her on site during a camp session. She should come home with some great memories, new stories, and friendships to share upon her return!

Most families arrive and depart by car. This allows parents to assist campers with moving in and meeting the staff. Pickup by car allows most parents to attend a closing day performance or horse show. Parents arriving by air, bus or train should contact the Summer Programs office well in advance to advise us about travel arrangements! VIA CAR: Stoneleigh-Burnham School is located at 574 Bernardston Road in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The campus is easily accessible by car, and is approximately 2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours and 15 minutes from New York City. From points North: Drive South on Interstate 91 to exit 27, a left exit. Immediately off route 91, bear right and take the immediate right exit for routes 5 & 10. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto routes 5 & 10, proceed via the underpass and turn left at the school sign. From points South: Drive North on Route 91 to exit 27. Immediately off the exit, take an additional exit for routes 5 & 10. Turn left onto routes 5 & 10, proceed past the underpass and turn left at the school sign. From points East: Drive West on Route 2 to Greenfield. Take the exit for routes 5 & 10. Turn right off the exit and make a quick left at the school sign. From points West: Drive east via the Massachusetts turnpike or Route 2 to Interstate 91 north. Take exit 27. Immediately off route 91, take the right exit for routes 5 & 10. Turn left onto routes 5 & 10, proceeding through the underpass, and turn left at the school sign.

TRAVELING TO STONELEIGH-BURNHAM

VIA AIR: Bradley International in Hartford, Connecticut is the closest airport to Stoneleigh-Burnham. Logan Airport in Boston is also convenient. We can arrange transportation for many campers for an extra fee. For campers who will be traveling at unusual hours by airplane, we recommend Green River Transportation, a local car service whose drivers have been background checked and vetted by our school. Green River Transportation: (413) 883-6352 / www.ridegreenriver.com , info@ridegreenriver.com Other reputable transportation providers include: Valley Transporter: (413) 253-1350 / www.valleytransporter.com Thomas Transportation: (800) 526-8143 / www.thomastransportation.com VIA TRAIN OR BUS: Amtrak offers local service to Greenfield, MA (minutes from school). Peter Pan bus lines have stops in Northampton, MA (20 minutes away) and right here in Greenfield, MA. If your child will be traveling by bus or train, please contact the Director of Summer programs to alert us about travel plans and making arrangements for local pickups.

Stoneleigh-Burnham’s summer staff team is drawn from our excellent faculty and some alumni & recent graduates. All Stoneleigh staff are screened with a criminal background check (CORI), a screening through the National Sex Offender Registry, and professional reference checks. Nearly all of our staff return year after year and have a longtime relationship with the school. William Therrien heads the Summer Programs office at Stoneleigh Burnham School. Parents contacting us during the school year to arrange registrations and travel usually speak with Willy, who brings a rich background of administrative and strategic leadership experience in summer camping to SBS. BONNIE CASTLE & INTENSIVE RIDING CAMP George Halkett is the Director of Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Equestrian Center. He has vast experience with all things equestrian, from coaching students to international championship competitions, leading a collegiate program at Albion College, and serving as a member of the Queen’s Household Calvary in the British Army. George helped coach Stoneleigh-Burnham to four national championships. Bonnie Castle and IRC students will see George around the facility and occasionally teaching Equine Science. Mina Williams is our Director of Riding. Named as one of America’s top 50 riding instructors by the American Riding Instructor Association, Mina has been instructing and coaching at Stoneleigh-Burnham for over twenty-five years. She has coached numerous riders to national recognition, and is an active member of the USEF, USEA, and IEA. Mina directs Bonnie Castle and the Intensive Riding Camp. Jennifer Merris-Delk is our Assosciate Director of the Equestrian Center. She brings extensive experience as a coach, trainer, rider, and instructor in Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Jumper. She has an extensive background with IEA, clinics, horse shows, and recruiting. She joined us in the fall after thirteen years directing Linden Hall’s program. Sarah McEachern is our Stable Manager. Your girls may get to know Sarah if they bring a horse to camp with them. She knows our schooling horses better than anyone! Michelle Stefanowicz and Emily Bingham are our Dorm Counselors, overseeing overnight programs in the residential program.

ABOUT OUR STAFF

INTENSIVE RIDING CAMP Arrive: Sunday, July 2nd from 10-11 a.m. Depart: Friday, July 7th, 12pm (following lunch) BEFORE CHECK-IN DAY: Prior to check-in day, be sure to complete the following:

• Please be sure to read the camp handbook and review pertinent information with your daughter prior to June 15

• Please return the Health Form, Medications Authorization Form (if needed), Horse Information Sheet (if needed), Photo Release Form, Riding Survey, Special Permissions Form, and Travel and Special Circumstances Form to the Summer Programs office by June 15. (574 Bernardston Rd, Greenfield MA 01301 / summerprograms@sbchool.org)

• Please pay all camp fees to our business office by June 1 ONCE YOU ARRIVE:

• As you drive onto the campus, proceed up the long driveway to the visitors’ lot. Once parked, please take note of signs about check-in locations. At check in, please bring:

o Your daughter o Any late or updated forms or payments o Any medications you will be dropping off o Any funds to deposit in the camp store

• At check-in, you will meet the staff, confirm pickup arrangements, see our nurse

to drop off medications, and be given a room assignment. Once you have a room assignment you may return to your car, pull into the circle and drop off belongings at the appropriate entrance

• After dropping off belongings, you can help your daughter get moved into her

room

• Parents should depart by 11. Those wishing to tour the site may see our Directorof Summer Programs following good-byes.

ARRIVALS & CHECK-IN

Thereisalmostasmuchtodoonclosingdayasonopeningday!Pleaseallowtimetocompletetheprocess:

• Parentsshouldpickuptheircamperatnoon.Note:camperswillhavehadlunch.

• Pleasenotethatwecannotreleaseacampertoanyoneotherthanaparentor legalguardian,ortoanadultidentifiedbytheparentsatdrop-off.Shouldyourplanschange,andyourdaughterneedstobepickedupbyanotheradult,pleasealerttheDirectorofSummerProgramsinwriting!(summerprograms@sbschool.org)

• Followinglunch,parentsandcampersshould: o Checkourlost&foundo Pickupallmedicationsfromthestaff&letusknowyouaredepartingo Registerforcampnextsummer!Therewillbeanopportunitytosign

upfornextseason’scampatareducedrateo Sayfarewelltocampersandstaffo Gathercampers’belongingsandpackupyourvehicle

• Campersdepartingviacarservicetoanairportortrainstationwillwork

withcampstaffoncheckoutarrangements

DEPARTURES & CHECK-OUT

Required Items: Water Bottle Sunscreen ASTM approved Helmet Tall Boots Notebook or Journal 3 pairs of breeches Paddock Boots Personal Items: One weeks of clothing

tee shirts shorts undergarments socks

Rain Gear (jacket, boots)� Robe (night clothes, shower shoes) Swimsuit & swim towel Sneakers Sweatshirt Baseball Hat (hat with visor)� Linens

Pillow Pillowcase Sheets Blanket or sleeping bag

Towels (facecloth and bath towel) Backpack (recommended)

Miscellaneous: Dopp kit or shower caddy Toiletries

Deodorant Toothpaste Soap Shampoo, etc Sanitary products

�Laundry laundry bag

�Stationary (stamps, pens, notebook) Reading material Small Fan (highly recommended) Alarm Clock (not a cell phone!) At Parents’ Discretion: Cell Phone for limited, supervised use after dinner for calling home Please Do NOT Bring: Cooking appliances /Hot pots Refrigerators Televisions, Stereos Air conditioners Portable DVD players or Laptops iPods Sneakers for Riding Lessons Video Cameras Racy / gossip magazines (Cosmo, etc)

Please note: We strongly discourage campers from bringing valuables to camp, such as jewelry, computers, iPods or other expensive items. The camp cannot be held responsible for loss or damage that occurs to these items. All cash or money can be held by the Camp “Bank” for campers to sign out as needed.

WHAT TO BRING – INTENSIVE RIDING CAMP

Beingaridingcamp,wetakecampers’healthandsafetyveryseriously.Asyoulikelyknow,ridinginvolvessomerisk.Tominimizerisks,weoperatewithexperiencedinstructors,supervisecampersclosely,andmakesureourstaffmembersaretrainedinfirstaidandCPR.Wemaintainagoodrelationshipwithamedicalclinicabout5minutesfromourbarnincaseaninjuryneedsanevaluation.HEALTH FORMSMassachusettsrequiresustohaveacurrenthealthformtoacceptcareforyourchild.Youcanalsouseyourchild’scurrentschoolhealthform,provideditcoversmostofthesameinformation(notablyyourdaughter’svaccinationhistory).Pleasenotethatinordertobeuptodate,yourdaughter’slastphysicalexamshouldbewithin24monthsofthestartdateofcamp.SHARING INFORMATIONInordertocareforyourchildeffectively,it’svitalthatparentsbeforthrightwithallpertinentinformationabouttheircamper’shealth.Ifyourdaughterneedsextrahelptounderstanddirections,followrules,orneedsanysortofextrasupportwithherhealth,pleasealertourstaff.Wewillhandleallhealthinformationwithdiscretionandusethatinformationonlytohelpsupportyourdaughterintheprogram.MEDICATIONSAtcheck-in,adesignatedstaffmemberwillbeonsitetotakeanymedicationsandtoscreenhealthforms.Ifyourchildwillneedmedicationswhilestayingwithus,pleasemakesuretheyareturnedinonopeningdayintheiroriginalcontainerswiththepharmacyscriptunalteredonthelabel.Pleasealsobesurewehaveenoughmedicationtodispenseforthedurationofyourchild’sstayatcamp.Shouldyourchildneedanyover-the-countermedications,pleasemakesuretheyarenotedonthemedicalform(signedbyaphysician)yousubmittotheschool.Accordingtostatelaw,wearenotallowedtohavestudentskeeptheirownmedicationsintheprogram.Anadult-on-dutywilldispensemedicationsaccordingtothescheduleandinstructionsfromyourphysician.Studentswhoneedthesupportofemergencymedications,suchasanepi-penorinhaler,maycarrytheirownmedicationsaslongastheirphysiciancancertifytheyareabletosafelyself-administer.Wealsoaskthatparentssupplytheschoolwithaback-up,incasetheinhalerorepi-penismisplaced.Somecamperstakea“medicationvacation”overthesummermonthsattheadviceofherphysician.Inanewenvironmentwherestudentsarelearningrules,processingnewlessonseachday,andneedingtobeextraattentivetosafety,thismaynotbeadvisable.Werecommendthatourfamilieskeepthisinmind,aswellas

A WORD ABOUT MEDICATIONS & HEALTH

theincreasedtimespentoutdoorsandactiveinconsultingwithdoctorsaboutcontinuingmedsatcamp.ILLNESSIntheeventthatyourchildbecomesillinourcare,wewillallowthemtimetorest,hydrateandrecover.Ourstaffarepreparedtoworkwithroutinescrapes,bruises,twistedankles,homesickness,headachesandstomach-aches.Intheeventthatachildshowssymptomsfor24hoursorneedstostayinourinfirmary,wewillconsultparentsandeithersendchildrenhomeorouttotheclinicforevaluation.Parentsshouldnotexpectacallonminorhealthconcerns.FALLSFallsareaparticularconcernwithanyridingprogram.Ourpolicyistocontactparentsforanupdateiftheirchildexperiencesafall,whethersheismerelystartledanduninjured,orneedsanevaluationattheclinic.Shouldagirlhitherheadinafall,weareparticularlycautiousabouttheneedforobservationandevaluation,whichmaylimitagirl’sparticipationinridingandswimming,dependingontheclinic’srecommendations.SUPERVISION Duringyourchild’sstay,yourchildwillbeunderthesupervisionofprogramstaffwhoaretrainedinbasicfirstaidandCPR.Ournursewillbeinatthestartofeachsessiontoscreenhealthforms,hearconcernsandsetupthemedicationadministrationschedule.Anexperiencedadministrator(inmostinstancesourDirectorofSummerPrograms)willoverseedispensingmedicationsandcaringforcamperswhomayfallill.Shouldyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsduringyourchild’sstay,pleasedirectthemtotheDirectorofSummerPrograms.

POST Whileyourchildisatcamp,youcansendherlettersorcarepackagesto:

[YOURCHILD]STONELEIGH-BURNHAMSUMMERPROGRAMS

INTENSIVERIDINGCAMP574BernardstonRoad

Greenfield,MA01301-1100Mailtypicallyarrivesmid-morning,andwesortitandhanditoutafterlunch.Weaskthatparentsrefrainfrommailingfoodtocampusoutofsensitivitytoourcamperswithallergies.

CONTACTING YOUR CHILD

EMAIL Forparentswholiveoutoftheareaorwhosechildrenwillonlybewithusforafewdays,itmaybehelpfultosendaone-wayemail.Emailscanbesenttocampmail@sbschool.org,andshouldhaveyourchild’snameintheheader.Wewillprintthemoutanddeliverthemwiththemailafterlunch.Pleaseavoidforwardinglengthyattachments,andrememberthatcamperscannotreplytoyouviaemail.PHONE Parentsshouldnotphonetheircampersduringtheprogram.Generally,camperswillbeoutbusywithridingactivities,makingfriends,andhavinggoodexperiencesatcamp.Particularlyforcamperswhoexperiencesomehomesickness,speakingwithaparentcanmakethecampexperiencemuchmoredifficult.Weallowcellphonesforcamperswhoaretravelingtocampwithouttheirparents,orthosewhomayneedthesupportofaweeklyphonecallhome.Staffwillholdphonesthroughoutthedayinasecurestoragearea,andwillmakethemavailableforsuperviseduseduringabriefperiodafterdinnerforparentcalls.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourchild’sexperienceatcamp,orneedtoreachyourchildduringanemergency,weaskthatyoucontacttheDirectorofSummerPrograms.Especiallywhenmakingtravelarrangementsorconveyingconcerns,it’simportantthatourstaffareintheloop!VISITORS Wearenotpreparedtoacceptvisitorstotheprogram.Pleasehelpwell-meaningfriendsandrelativesunderstandthis.Duetosecurityconcerns,campersinourcarecanonlyhavecontactwithschoolstaff,campers,andparentsidentifiedatregistration.AnyoneinterestedinlearningmoreaboutStoneleigh-Burnham,orwhowouldliketoarrangeatourshouldcontacttheSummerProgramsoffice.

HOMESICKNESS Mostcamperstaketocamplikefishtowater.Stoneleighisafunatmosphere,supportive,andalwaysundertheeyeofexperiencedstaff.Still,itisnormalforcamperstoexperiencesomehomesicknessastheytryoutanewenvironmentawayfromhome.Ifchildrenappearhomesick,wewillworkwiththemtoeaseanxieties,providecomfort,andfacilitatelotsofactivityandfriendships.Mostcampersrespondpositivelywithinafewdays.Ifyoureceivea“distressletter”oranupsetphonecallintheearlydatesofcamp,don’tpanic!PleasecontactourDirectorofSummerProgramstomakesureweare

ADJUSTING TO CAMP & FOLLOWING THE RULES

awareofthesituation.Ashardasitmaybe,avoidtheinitialtemptationtorequestaphonecallorfrequentcheck-inwithyourchild(orimmediatelycometopickthemup!).Thesoundofaparent’svoicecanprovidetemporarycomfort,butcanseverelysetbackprogressacclimatingtocamp.Ifachildishomesickformorethanadayortwo,wewillcontactparentstoreportonprogress,anddiscussastrategy.Camperstalkingtoaparentmayprovehelpful,butshouldhappenwithalittlepreparation.BEHAVIOR CONCERNS Similarly,wefindmostcampersfindourrulesatcampeasytoworkwith.AtStoneleighSummerProgramsweaskallcampersto:

• Bekindandfriendlytofellowcampers(noput-downsandexcludingothers)• Berespectfulandfollowdirectionsofcampstaff• Makesafedecisions• Keepwell-groomed• Remaininsupervisedareasatalltimes• Keeptotheirownroomsandbelongings,unlessinvitedinwiththedoor

open• Alertadultsifthereisaproblemorconcern• Behonest

Ifwefindcampersarenotcooperatingwithrules,weaddressminorinfractionswithremindersandwarnings.Persistentissuesmaywarrantacallhome.Camperswhoactout,defyadults,orposeasafetyconcerntothemselvesorothersmayneedtobesenthomeearly.Camperswhobringtobacco,weapons,drugsoralcoholtoourcampuswillbedismissedfromtheprogram.BehaviorconcernsareveryrareatStoneleigh-Burnham.Theabovelistisheretohelpparentsunderstandourexpectationsandapproach.Camperswhoencounterotherswhotestlimitsorneedremindersshouldallowstafftoaddressconcerns,withthetrustandunderstandingthatstaffwillneedtoexercisediscretion,fairness,compassionandsensitivity.Camperswhoaresenthomeearlyarenoteligibleforrefunds.

AtStoneleigh-BurnhamSchool,ourcampersliveindormitoriessupervisedbyourlive-instaff.Ourdormitorystaffincludesalumniandcollege-agecounselorsandyear-roundresidentfaculty-alllivingonthehallway.Studentsshouldplanonsharingaroomwithoneroommate,andusingcommonbathroomfacilities.Wepairgirlsaccordingtoagejustafewdaysbeforecampstarts.Thereisusuallynottimetoshareroommateassignmentspriortoarrival,aslateadditionstotheprogramcanquicklyaffecttheplan.Weusuallyfinditbesttoavoidroomingrequestsbetweengirlswhoknowoneanotherfromhome.Thiscanresultingirlsbeingslowtoreachoutandfindnewfriendshipsatcamp.Still,someparentsandcampersfeeltheneedfortheirdaughtertostartoffatcampwiththecomfortafamiliarface,andwewilldoourbesttohonorroomingrequestsprovidedtheycomefrombothfamiliesandinwritingtotheDirectorofSummerProgramsinadvanceofJune15.Camperswhoareanxiousaboutanunfamiliarroommateshouldknowthatwhileroommatessharelivingspaces,mostofthesocializingatcamphappensintheprogramoroutinthedormitorycommonrooms.Mosttimespentinaroomwillbeforsleeping!Camperswillbeissuedaroomkeyontheopeningdayofcamp,andwillberesponsibleforkeepingtheirroomlockedduringtheday.Mostcamperscarrytheirkeysonalanyard.Ourstaffwillinspectroomseachdaytomakesuretheyarebeingkepttidy,thatdirtylaundryisseparatefromthecleanstuff,andthatcampersaretendingtopersonalneedslikebrushingteethandshowering.

Duringthesummer,wehaveacampusbookstorethatwillbeopenforperiodicpurchases.It’sagreatresourceshouldyourdaughterrunoutoftoothpasteorneedstampstomailaletterorpostcard.ThebookstorealsooffersStoneleigh-Burnhambrandedclothingitems,towels,andmore.Yourdaughtermayalsowishtohavesomespendingmoneyduringoff-campustripstotheVermontHorseshow.Onopeningday,therewillbeanopportunitytoleaveacashallowanceforyourdaughter,whichourstaffwillkeeplockedup,butavailableeachdayforuseinthestore.Werecommendenoughmoneyforsomebookstorepurchases($30/weekistypicallysufficient),yetgirlsinterestedinitemslikesweatshirts,towels,etcmaywishtobringmore.

LIVING AT STONELEIGH-BURNHAM

BOOKSTORE AND CAMPER ACCOUNTS

MoveInDay–Sunday,July2th10–11 RegistrationandMoveIn11–12 OrganizationalMeeting12–1 Lunch1–2:30 Lesson12:30–3:15 HorseCare(untack,groom,tackupnexthorse)3:15–4:45 Lesson25:30–6:30 Dinner6:00–7:00 FreeTimeonHallway7:00–9:00 ClassRoomTimeJuly3–6th7:30 Breakfast9–11 Lesson112 Lunch1–2:30 Lesson22:30–3:15 HorseCare3:15–4:45 Lesson35:30 DinnerfollowedbyFreeTime7–9 EveningActivity(Video/BarnTime/Lecture)9–10 FreeTime10 BedJuly77:30 Breakfast9–11 FinalLesson12 Lunch

INTENSIVE RIDING CAMP 2016 SCHEDULE

• All participants must have the required immunizations. Please carefully check the immunization requirements on the health forms; we must receive verification of immunizations by June 15.

• All participants must carry health insurance with a US-based or affiliated provider. If your health insurance does not meet these criteria, you will be required to purchase coverage for the time your daughter is at camp. Stoneleigh-Burnham School can assist you with arranging for short-term insurance coverage for a very modest fee; please call 413-774-2711 and speak with the business office.

• For participants whose first language is not English, please know that our instructors are not bilingual. Girls should have a high degree of comfort in English prior to arriving on campus.

• Massachusetts can be very warm and humid in the summer. Girls will be most comfortable in short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts. When they are not riding, participants will likely want to wear shorts although they are required to have their legs covered when they ride. Sleepwear should also be light and comfortable. It can be rainy and cool at times, so a light sweater and a rain jacket are also suggested.

• The sun is strong and at times there are mosquitoes; our school store sells both bug spray and sunscreen. Girls should also carry water with them at all times; they may either bring a water bottle or buy one at the store.

• Girls will need to bring their own pillows, sheets, towels, and a light blanket.

• For calling home, most girls find it easiest to use a solution such as Skype or Facetime to talk with home. For participants whose home is in a different time zone, please be conscious of the girls’ busy schedule when planning phone calls, and please let us know if you’d like to try to arrange to speak to your daughter at a time other than the free times listed on the camp schedule.

• Please make sure we know of your daughter’s arrival and departure plans, including flight numbers and name and contact information for her transportation service if she is not traveling with you, and please make sure we have a way to contact you on her travel days. Again, please be aware that campers must arrive and depart on the first and last days of the sessions unless your daughter is staying for a second session as we cannot accommodate early arrivals or late departures.

• Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail us with any questions

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL CAMPERS

•

IntensiveRidingCampSummer2017PhotoReleaseForm

IherebygrantBonnieCastleRidingCamptheunrestrictedrighttousephotographstakenofmydaughterinassociationwithBonnieCastleRidingCamporthoseinwhichshemaybeincludedwithfellowridersorcounselorsforuseinanypublicationorwebsitethatBonnieCastleRidingCamporStoneleigh-BurnhamSchoolmayproduceforitsrecruiting,development,advertisingand/orpublicrelationsneeds.IalsogranttheBonnieCastleRidingCamptherighttoreuseandrepublishthesameinwholeorinpart,individuallyorinconjunctionwithotherphotographyasitrelatestoBonnieCastleRidingCamporStoneleigh-BurnhamSchool.IherebyreleaseanddischargeBonnieCastleRidingCampandthephotographerfromanyandallclaimsanddemandsarisingoutoforinconnectionwiththeuseofthephotographs,includingwithoutlimitationanyandallclaimsforlibelorinvasionofprivacy._________________________________________________________________________Child’sName_________________________________________________________________________ParentorLegalGuardian’sname__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address___________________________________Signature___________________________________Date

Intensive Riding Camp 574BernardstonRoadGreenfield,MA01301

IntensiveRidingCampSummer2017SpecialPermissionsForm

Fromtimetotime,Stoneleigh-BurnhamSummerProgramswillofferoff-campustripsforcampersrangingfromtripstotheicecreamstandtotripstonearbyhorseshowsandevents.Ontheseexcursions,camperswillbesupervisedatalltimesbystaffmembersandwillberequiredtoadheretoallappropriatesafetyrecommendationsthatpertaintotheactivityinordertoparticipate.Campersarenotpermittedtoleavecampusexceptonall-campexcursionsorwithaparent/guardianorotherauthorizedperson.Sometripsmayinvolveanentrancefeeorticketfee.Thesetripswilltakeplaceonmid-sessionSaturdaysand/orSundays.Intheeventofanentrancefee,thatfeewillbechargedtothecamper’sbankaccount.Alloff-campustripswillrequirestudentstotravelbybusorvanfromthecampus.Alldriversandvehicleswillbeproperlyinspectedandinsured,andalldriverswillbeproperlyauthorizedbyeitherStoneleigh-BurnhamSchooloranapprovedtransportationcompany.________________________________________________________________________

PLEASEREADTHEFOLLOWINGCAREFULLYANDCIRCLETHEAPPROPRIATERESPONSE.

IDO/DONOT(pleasecircleone)givemydaughter____________________________permissiontoparticipateinsupervisedoff-campustripsduringhertimeatcamp.IDO/DONOT(pleasecircleone)givepermissiontothecampdirectortodeductanyentranceorticketfeesfrommydaughter’saccountfortripsinwhichsheparticipates.IDO/DONOT(pleasecircleone)givemydaughter____________________________permissiontowatchmoviesratedPG-13thatareselectedbythecamp.________________________________________________ ____________________________NameofParent/Guardian Date

Bonnie Castle Riding Camp 574BernardstonRoadGreenfield,MA01301

Intensive RidingCampSummer2017

Travel,RoomingandSpecialCircumstancesForm

______________________________________________________________Participant’sName

SpecialCircumstances:Isthereanyperson(s)whoshouldnotbevisiting/contactingthisparticipantwhilesheisherewithus?

TravelPermission:Whowillbedroppingoff&pickingupyourchildfromcamp?Pleaselistnamesandifnotalegalguardian,theirrelationshiptoyou.

Pleaselistherethenamesofanyonewhomightbevisitinginyourplace–suchasafriendorrelativeatourfinalhorseshow.

AlternateContactInfo:Pleasewritethedates,locations,andphonenumbersforyoursummertraveliftheydifferfromcontactinformationcontainedinyourdaughter’sregistration.Thiswillallowustocontactyouinanemergencyifyouaretravelingduringyourdaughter’sstaywithus.

DietaryConcerns:Pleaseadviseusaboutanydietaryconcerns,foodallergies,orneedforvegetarianorspecializedmealoptions.

OtherRequests:Ifthereisanythingelseweshouldknowaboutyourdaughterthatwillhelpusprovideawonderfulsummerexperience(includingaroommaterequest!),pleaseexplainhere.Pleaseusethebackifnecessary.

_______________________________________________ ________________________ParentorGuardianSignature Date

Intensive Riding Camp 574BernardstonRoadGreenfield,MA01301

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, 574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301

Dear Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs Parent, Enclosed are the health forms that need to be completed and signed before your daughter attends any Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Program. Massachusetts state law requires that all campers have these permissions, forms and vaccinations up to date in order to attend camp. Please return these forms to the Summer Programs Office by June 15. Forms to be returned to the Summer Programs Office:

§ Authorization for Medical and/or Surgical Treatment § Massachusetts School Health Record with Certificate of Immunization (you may substitute your

daughter’s school health form here, provided it offers the same information) § Medication Prescriber Authorization (allows us to administer any prescription meds your child

may need at camp) § Policy on over-the-counter Medications (allows us to dispense routine meds in caring for your

daughter at camp) § Copy of your insurance card (FRONT and BACK)

The following immunizations are required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as well as our local board of health. All immunizations must be up-to-date. If your daughter does not have immunizations required by the state we must receive a letter from your daughter’s physician stating the reason. Most physicians can give you a copy of your daughter’s immunization record. Spring is a very busy time for most physicians. We recommend requesting needed forms as soon as possible.

§ 4 DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) § 3 Polio § 2 MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) § 1 Td (within the last 10 years) § Hepatitis B Series (all 3) § Documentation of chicken pox infection or varicella vaccine.

I look forward to welcoming your daughter to Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs in just a few weeks time. Please contact me with any questions you may have as you prepare for her stay with us this summer. Sincerely,

William Therrien Director of Summer Programs (413) 774-2711 x 256

STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SUMMER PROGRAMS Authorization for Medical and/or Surgical Treatment

Please return to the Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs Office.

Participant Information Participant Name _________________________________________ Age______ Camp _________

Date of Birth _______________ Program Attending ________________________________________

List any allergies _________________________________ Date of last Tetanus _____________

Medical History ______________________________

Current Medications ____________________________________________________________

Participant’s Physician _____________________________________

Physician’s Phone number __________________________________

Contact Information Parent/Guardian _________________________ Contact #2 ____________________________

Day Phone _____________________________ Day Phone ____________________________

Evening Phone __________________________ Evening Phone _________________________

Cell ___________________________________ Cell __________________________________

E-mail _________________________________ Relationship to participant _________________

Health Insurance Information * this information is mandatory

* Provider name __________________________________________

* Policy # _______________________________________________

* Phone # _______________________________________________

If parent/guardian will be away during program period, please provide additional contact information:

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

If a participant’s parents are separated or divorced, it is the school policy to contact both parents in an emergency. If this is not advisable due to a situation in the family, please contact the Summer Programs Director. Authorization for Medical and/or Surgical Treatment Every effort will be made by Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs to contact parents in the case of a medical emergency, serious injury or illness. In the event the parent/guardian cannot be reached, you are requested to sign the following statement. We/I hereby give permission to Stoneleigh Burnham Summer Programs and its officials, in the event of serious illness or injury to our/my daughter____________________, to secure and furnish medical, dental or surgical care and treatment for her. We hereby authorize Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs, its officials and the physicians, surgeons and dentists attained by the school to give, administer and render any treatment or aid including anesthetics or surgery as necessary to protect, preserve and safeguard my daughter’s life and health. We/I release Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs from any financial responsibility for the above treatment. Name of Parent/Guardian __________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________ Date __________________

Please attach additional information as needed for the health and safety of the student. MDPH 12/14/04

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL HEALTH RECORD

Health Care Provider’s Examination

Name ________________________________________ Male Female Date of Birth:___________________ Medical History _________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pertinent Family History Current Health Issues Y N

Allergies: Please list: Medications ______________________ Food _________________ Other ______________ History of Anaphylaxis to ___________________ Epi-Pen£: Yes No

Asthma: Asthma Action Plan Yes No (Please attach) Diabetes: Type I Type II Seizure disorder: ____________________________________________________________________________ Other (Please specify) _________________________________________________________________________

Current Medications (if relevant to the student's health and safety) Please circle those administered in school; a separate medication order form is needed for each medication administered in school.

Physical Examination Date of Examination:___________________________ Hgt: ________(_____%) Wgt:_________(_____%) BMI: _________(_____%) BP: ________ (Check = Normal / If abnormal, please describe.)

General ________________ Lungs __________________ Extremities _____________ Skin __________________ Heart ___________________ Neurologic _____________ HEENT _______________ Abdomen _______________ Other __________________ Dental/Oral ____________ Genitalia ________________

Screening: (Pass) (Fail) (Pass) (Fail) (Pass) (Fail) Vision: Right Eye Hearing: Right Ear Postural Screening: Left Eye Left Ear (Scoliosis/Kyphosis/Lordosis) Stereopsis Laboratory Results: Lead _______ Date _______________ Other____________________________________ The entire examination was normal:

Targeted TB Skin Testing: Med-to-High risk (exposure to TB; born, lived, travel to TB endemic countries; medical risk factors): Date of PPD: ____; Results: ____mm. Referred for evaluation to: _______________________________________ Low risk (no PPD done) This student has the following problems that may impact his/her educational experience:

Vision Hearing Speech/Language Fine/Gross Motor Deficit Emotional/Social Behavior Other

Comments/Recommendations:_____________________________________________________________________

Y N This student may participate fully in the school program, including physical education and competitive sports. If no, please list restrictions:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Y N Immunizations are complete: If no, give reason: Please attach Massachusetts Immunization Information System Certificate or other complete immunization record. ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Signature of Examiner Circle: MD, DO, NP, PA Date Please print name of Examiner. ______________________________________________ Group Practice Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip Code

Certificate of Immunization June 2004

Massachusetts Department of Public Health CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION

Name:

Date of Birth: / / Sex: ႒ female ႒ male

If combination vaccine is administered, please indicate vaccine type (e.g., DTaP-Hib, etc.)

Vaccine Date/Vaccine Type Vaccine Date/Vaccine Type

1 1

2 2

Hepatitis B

(e.g., HepB, HepB-Hib, DTaP-HepB-IPV)

3 3

1

Haemophilus influenzae type b (e.g., Hib, HepB-Hib, DTaP-Hib)

4

2 1

3

Measles, Mumps,

Rubella

(MMR) 2

4 1

5

Varicella

(Var) 2

6 1

Diphtheria,

Tetanus, Pertussis

(e.g., DTaP, DT, DTaP-Hib, DTaP-HepB-IPV, Td)

7

Hepatitis A (HepA)

2

1 1

2

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPV23) 2

3 1

Polio

(e.g., IPV, DTaP-HepB-IPV)

4 2

1

Influenza

Inactivated (Intramuscular) or Live (Intranasal) 3

2

3

Pneumococcal

Conjugate

(PCV7)

4

Other:

Serologic Proof

of Immunity

Check One

Chickenpox History

Test (if done) Date of Test Positive Negative

Measles / /

Mumps / /

Rubella / /

Varicella* / /

Hepatitis B / /

* Must also check Chickenpox History box.

Check the box if this person has a physician-certified reliable

history of chickenpox.

Reliable history may be based on:

x physician interpretation of parent/guardian description of

chickenpox

x physical diagnosis of chickenpox, or

x serologic proof of immunity

I certify that this immunization information was transferred from the above-named individual’s medical records. Doctor or nurse’s name (please print) Date: / /

Signature: Facility name:

STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SUMMER PROGRAMS School Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization

MEDICATION PRESCRIBER AUTHORIZATION

Participant Name ______________________ Date of Birth _________ Age ________

List any known drug allergies/reactions _________________________________________

Medication _____________________________ Reason for taking __________________

Dose ___________ Route __________ Frequency/Time(s) to be given _______________

Begin medication _____________ Stop medication _______________

Special Instructions: Does medication require refrigeration? yes no Is medication a controlled substance? yes no Is self-medication permitted / recommended? yes no

If asthma inhaler or emergency medication, do you recommend this medication be kept “on person” by student? Yes No Potential side effects _____________________________________________________

Treatment Order in the event of adverse reaction __________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Prescriber _____________________________ Date _______________

Phone ____________________________ Fax ______________________________

PARENT AUTHORIZATION

I authorize the Health Care Center staff to administer and to delegate to unlicensed Summer Programs personnel the task of administering the above medication to my child. I understand that additional parent /prescriber signed statements will be necessary if there are changes to the above order. I also authorize the Health Care Center staff to talk with the prescriber or pharmacist should a question come up about the medication. Medication must be in the original container and be properly labeled in English with the participant’s name, prescriber’s name, date of prescription, name of medication, dosage, strength, time interval, route of administration and the drug’s date of expiration when appropriate. Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ______________

SELF-CARRY AUTHORIZATION

I authorize and recommend self-medication by my child for the above medication. I also affirm that she has been instructed in the proper self-administration of the prescribed medication by her attending physician. I shall indemnify and hold harmless the school and any agents of the school against any claims that may arise relating to my child’s self-administration of prescribed medication(s). Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ______________

Home Phone ________________ Work ____________________ Cell __________________

Please return to the Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs Office.

Please return to the Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs Office.

STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SUMMER CAMPS Policy on Over-the-Counter Medications

Massachusetts State Law requires signed parental authorization for any summer program participant to take over-the-counter medications (e.g. Advil, Tylenol, Benadryl, etc) while attending a summer program or camp. Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs policy also requires that all over-the-counter medications be stored in the Summer Programs healthcare office rather than in participants’ rooms unless the participant has received permission to self-carry from both the parent and the Summer Programs healthcare provider. If you would like your daughter to be able to take over-the-counter medications while attending Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs, please circle or write in the medications below. All medications listed will be provided by the Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs healthcare office. If your daughter requires another medication, please write it in below and bring a supply for your daughter for the full program. All dosages will be given in accordance with the label instructions. Please indicate if you wish for your daughter to take a different dose. ************************************************************************ I authorize my daughter ________________________ to take the following over-the-

counter medications as needed while attending Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs

from ___________________ to __________________________:

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Benadryl Tums ___________________ ___________________ (other medication) (other medication) I understand that if my daughter requests medication other than that prescribed by a physician more than twice in a twenty-four-hour period, or more than three days in a row, that I will receive a call from the Summer Programs healthcare provider and/or the camp director to apprise me of the situation. __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name __________________________________ _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date