Safe Haven Program, Summer 2022

A summer Safe Haven parent/child meeting will be held on June 22nd. Come meet our staff with an ice cream social meet and greet at 5:00-6:00, pick up summer shirts, and ask questions! Please order shirts by June 3rd. 

You can pre-register your child here and we will email you the required paperwork. Please fill out the calendar the best that you can. Invoices will be emailed the Friday before the week that your child will be attending. Payments can be made online, through your account, by check or by cash. If making a payment by check or cash please make sure you include it in an envelope or with a note stating the week/days that you are paying for. Please be as specific as possible. 

Safe Haven is a recreation program for children ages 4-12. Fun activities will be planned each week to provide children with opportunities to learn and enjoy themselves. We will be scheduling weekly visits to the library in addition to a variety of other local trips. Each week our crafts and activities will be geared toward the weekly theme. Make this summer a memorable one by joining us!!

In trying to create a fun day camp for children, our program has weekly themes.  The daily games, crafts, and various activities usually center on those themes.  Campers will be divided into three age groups:  blue group (ages 4-5), yellow group (ages 6-8), and the red group (ages 9-12).  Children go to the pool each afternoon, weather permitting.  We have Safe Haven staff members who remain at the pool with them to ensure each child’s safety.  The days end with “Camper of the Day” awards for each group. There are many local field trips that we take in the summer.  For example, we go to the library each week, attend the free family movies at the Rialto Theatre, enjoy Impact’s live performances at the Rialto Theatre, take walking trips, etc. 
 
 
Morning Drop-Off Information:
Morning drop offs should be made at the community house. The main door is the big brown door between the white pillars on the side of the building. Parking is located on the street in front of the building or off of Summer St., near the basketball and tennis courts. Program hours are between 7:00-5:30. Please do not drop your child off before 7:00!
 
Afternoon Pick-Up:
All children being picked up must be signed out by a parent or designated pick-up person every day. Please bring an ID as we have new staff that may not know you. In addition, anyone new picking up your child will be asked for an ID before they are granted permission to take your child from the program.
 
Swimming Lessons:
This is a separate registration. All Safe Haven campers should be registered for the 9:00 slot. Safe Haven staff will walk your child to and from swim lessons. Please make sure your child comes to Safe Haven dressed in their bathing suit and ready to go to lessons.
 
Free Swim:
Campers will go to the pool daily (weather permitting) for an afternoon of swimming. The typical swim times will be from 1pm to 3pm. If you need to pick your child up during these times, please write a note to the director so that we can have your camper ready for your arrival.
 
Safe Haven Fees:
Please make all checks payable to Colonel Town Recreation. Please include the name of the child(ren) and the week(s)/activities for which you are paying on the memo of the check.
 
DAILY CHECKLIST:

• Two snacks



• Cold lunch 



• Lunches that are sent in with your child should be cold and not require a microwave. Safe Haven staff are not responsible for heating up lunches. Please make sure there is an ice pack in your child's lunchbox to keep the lunch cold and fresh. Refrigeration is not available.



• Water bottle



• Flip flops or sandals are required to go to the pool daily.



• Towel



• Sneakers



• Bathing suit



• One Safe Haven shirt (which is worn whenever your child leaves Colonel Town property or when there are a lot of children on Colonel Town property – as a safety precaution)



• Bottle of sunscreen labeled with your child’s name (this is only brought on the first day and is left at Safe Haven – our staff is very good at ensuring each child wears sunscreen throughout the day.)

 
POLICIES/PROCEDURES:
The Safe Haven Program is a recreation program for children Grades K-6.  These policies and procedures are designed to ensure each child’s safety and well-being (both physical and emotional).  Staff members will use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.  Fun activities will be planned each week to provide children with opportunities to learn and enjoy themselves.  Lou Leaver’s saying “It’s Not Me. It’s Not You. It’s Us!” rings true.  Creating a positive environment in which children can grow is a team effort. 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Safe Haven will be open from 7:00am-5:30pm  during the summer program.



2. Safe Haven will be closed on the 4th of July.



3. Several field trips are planned throughout the summer. Regular Safe Haven programming will be closed on those days as staff will be used for the trips.



4. Closing time is 5:30. If a child has not been picked up by closing time, a $10 fee for every 10 minutes will be assessed.  This will help ensure that Colonel Town staff members can go home on time.



5. All necessary registration paperwork must be completed before any child will be allowed to attend Safe Haven.



6. All items must be labeled (i.e. backpacks, lunch boxes, extra clothing, coats, etc.).



7. Children may bring toys and books from home.  Please be sure they’re labeled.  Colonel Town is not responsible for loss or damage to items brought from home.



8. Children are not permitted to trade or give away their toys, cards, etc.



9. Children are not permitted to bring cell phones or other electronics.



10. To ensure children’s safety, children must arrive with an adult/teenager or on the school bus and must also be picked up by an adult/teenager.  Therefore, children will not be permitted to ride their bikes to or from Safe Haven.



11. At the time of drop off or pick up, parents/chaperones must sign the daily attendance sheet.



12. Please keep in mind that Safe Haven is a Recreation Program – our goal is to provide children with stimulating activities and fun opportunities for children. 



13. The daily schedule of activities, events, etc. may vary as determined by Safe Haven.



14. To ensure fairness to all children, Safe Haven will determine when children are allowed to bring money to special events, field trips, snack bar/food court, etc. 



15. Please Note:  Safe Haven is NOT responsible for any child until he/she arrives at Colonel Town by bus or with an adult.

 
TUITION

1. Tuition payments will be prepaid by Friday for the following week. 



2. A $25 fee will be assessed for each returned check.



3. If for some reason the bill is not paid, the parent must send payment with the child on Monday, otherwise the parent will need to take the child home until payment is made.



4. If a child is scheduled to attend Safe Haven, the parent will be billed for that time slot.  If the child is absent when scheduled to attend, the parent will still be responsible for that day’s tuition. 



5. You must notify Colonel Town of a change in your child’s schedule for the following week in writing to avoid being billed when your child isn’t here.  Notification must be given no later than Friday for the following week.  You can call the office at 788-3321 or send an email to recreation@coloneltown.com. 

 
POLICIES REGARDING TUITION:

• Tuition payments will be prepaid. Payment is due by Friday for the following week.



• Parents pay for each contracted day that their child is enrolled, even if the child is absent due to illness.



• If a child is going to be absent on a contracted day, notification must be given in writing to Safe Haven by the previous Friday to avoid having to pay for that day.



• Parents will not be charged for the days Safe Haven is closed due to holidays.



• Parents will not be charged for any days a child misses due to suspension from Safe Haven.



• Additional charges such as late pickups and overdraft fees must be paid at the end of each week.



• Overdue tuition will result in your child being withdrawn from the program. He/she can only be reinstated when the balance is paid in full.



• The summer Safe Haven program will be open from 7:00-5:30pm

SUMMER TUITION RATES:
 

 

MISCELLANEOUS FEES:

 
OTHER:

• Safe Haven is not responsible for any child until he/she arrives with an adult. 



• Parents must sign the daily attendance sheet. 



• Please call if someone is going to pick up your child other than yourself to ensure your child’s safety.



• Children must be toilet trained. If you child has an accident 1 or 2 times per week consistently, they are not considered “potty trained” yet.  Staff will assist a child who has had an accident, but we are not equipped to change or help a child with toilet paper on a regular basis. Children must be independent with cleaning themselves.



• Safe Haven field trips are an additional cost. The cost covers their admission into the park and the cost of the bus transportation to the location.

 
BEHAVIOR

1. Each child must show respect to themselves, others and the property around them.



2. Staff members will treat each child fairly, with respect and understanding.



3. Staff members will issue a write-up when a child misbehaves (i.e. swearing, willfully destructive, consistently disobedient, aggressive, etc.).



4. If a child receives three write-ups in a 30-day period, they will be suspended for 2 days.



5. After two suspensions, a mandatory meeting will take place with the parent to determine whether the child should remain in the program.



6. An automatic suspension will be given if a child engages in a physical fight.



7. If a child willfully destroys property, the parent will be responsible for the damages.



8. The Colonel Town Recreation Directors have the discretion to suspend or expel a child for behavior or safety reasons.

PARENTS

1. Parents must show respect to staff members at all times.



2. If a parent is rude or disrespectful to a staff member, the child could be expelled.



3. If a child is absent from Safe Haven for two or more weeks without any contact from the parent, the child will be placed on the inactive list.  The parent must complete the application and all other necessary paperwork to begin the re-enrollment process.  This DOES NOT guarantee the child will be accepted into the program again.

 
2022 SUMMER THEME WEEKS (Subject to change)
The first day of the summer program begins on 6/23/22 and the last day is 8/26/22. An ice cream social meet and greet is planned in the gymnasium on 6/11 at 5:00.
 
Week 1 “Sweet Summer Time” 6/23 and 6/24
Week 2 “Minute to Win It” 6/27-7/1
Week 3 “Among Us” 7/5-7/8 (Closed for 4^th of July)
Week 4 “Amazing Race” 7/11-7/15
Week 5 “ Super Hero Training” 7/18-7/22
Week 6 “Mad Scientist” 7/25-7/29
Week 7 “Splashtacular” 8/1-8/5
Week 8 “Camp Crazy” 8/8-8/12
Week 9 “Wild and Crazy Kids” 8/15-8/19
Week 10 “Summer Rewind” 8/22-8/26
 
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUMMER 2022
(Please note, field trips are open to those who attend Safe Haven on a consistent, weekly basis. Please do not sign children up for field trips only.)
Friday, 7/1 Gorham Carnival
Thurs., 7/7 Library Event 3pm- Fish and Game
Friday, 7/8 Santa’s Village
Thurs., 7/14 Library Event 2pm- Squam Lake
Friday, 7/22 Storyland
Thurs., 7/28 Library Event 3pm- Simon Brooks Storyteller
Weds., 8/3 Water Carnival at the pool
Friday, 8/5 Whale’s Tale
Friday, 8/12 Clark’s Trading Post
Thurs., 8/18 Library Event 3pm- Living Shores Aquarium

By registering your child, you are hereby swearing that you will not send your child to Safe Haven if they are not feeling well or have a fever; nor will you enter the facilities if you do not feel well or have a fever.  You are hereby swearing that you will not send your child to Safe Haven after giving them a fever reducer such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen within 24 hours of drop-off. 
 
You or an emergency contact must be available to pickup your child immediately if your child begins to feel ill or if they are suspected of being ill.