Dear Parents,

 

We can’t wait to see your camper this summer! The email below contains a TON of important information.  We know it’s a lot, but really appreciate your time to review the information carefully.  This email also contains time sensitive information.  We want everyone to have a fun, amazing, and safe camp experience.  This, and all other parent emails, will be archived at https://mariettacommunityschool.ce.eleyo.com/summercampparentinfo .

 

 A summary list of immediate action items is listed at the bottom of this email as a reminder. 

 

Camp Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Camp Location: Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (340 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30060)

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Our Camp has two AMAZING site supervisors: Ms. LaKerra Lawson and Mr. Alex Derival.  We are pleased to introduce them both!

 

Ms. Lawson and Mr. Derival are both teachers within Marietta City Schools and have worked with our summer camp programs for over 8 years each! Both of our supervisors can’t wait to see you this summer and the new experiences that this summer will bring! You will see both of their friendly faces each week of camp and at the check-in table at our Camp Open House!

 

If you need to reach the supervisors, you are welcome to call them on the camp phone 678-231-1719. Please know that this phone is only monitored on camp days during camp hours. During camp, our supervisors are often assisting within classes.  Should you need to reach a supervisor for an emergency, please send them a text and they will call you as soon as they can. You can also reach the supervisors by emailing campsupervisors@marietta-city.k12.ga.us.

 

If at any time you need to drop off/ pick up your camper outside of the standard drop off time (7:30-9:00 AM) /pick up hours (4:00-5:30 PM), please call the Camp phone to notify them in advance.  Regardless of when you arrive to drop off/ pick up your camper, please always use the Summer Camp entrance door, not the front door of Marietta Sixth Grade Academy. Simply call the camp phone and a staff member will come to check in your camper at the Summer Camp entrance.  

 

OPEN HOUSE

Save the date! We will host an Open House on Sunday June 2^nd, 2024, from 1-3 PM. This will be the opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom, meet the staff, pick up your t-shirt, buy camp cash, speak with a nurse, confirm your weeks of registration and more! We will send a reminder email as we get closer to the open house. Stay tuned as we announce how your camper can win a sweet treat at the Open House!

 

CAMP ENTRANCE at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

All activities including check in, check out, Open House, etc. will be located at the side entrance of MSGA under the breezeway (near the school gym).  You will receive a map of the camp entrance in the Open House email. Camp cannot be accessed from the front/ main entrance of the school.  

 

CAMP TEACHERS

All camp staff members are Marietta City School employees, CPR and First Aid certified, and have a passion for working with young people! Each class will have two Summer Camp teachers who will be with them for the duration of the summer.  Open House will be the perfect opportunity for you to meet your camper’s teachers.   

 

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Your camper’s safety is our biggest priority.  Please read our safety and mitigation procedures carefully. 

1.      Medical Conditions, Medications, and Health Action Plans:

a.      All medication must be brought to Open House with the pharmacy label still on it and with the Medication Release Form (link below). Please note that the new Medical Release Form requires a physician’s signature. We must have this signed document on file in order to administer the designated medication to your camper.  If you do not plan on attending Open House, please make sure that you send in the completed Medication Release Form on the first day that your camper attends.

b.      Please note that if your student attends an MCS school, you are still required to complete the Medical Release Form for camp. Medical Release Forms are only valid for one school at a time. You are also responsible for picking up your student’s medication before school ends, as we cannot transfer medication within the school district.  At the end of camp, you are responsible for picking up your student’s medication. Any medications that are left at Camp past 5:30 PM on July 18 will be properly discarded.

c.      Medical Release Form: https://www.marietta-city.org/cms/lib/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/1582/New%20Assist%20With%20Medication%20Procedure%20English.pdf

d.      Medical Care Plan: If you camper has a Medical Care Plan (i.e. Asthma Care Plan, Diabetes Care Plan, etc., please email a copy to campsupervisors@marietta-city.k12.ga.us  AND bring a copy to share with the nurse at Open House.  Please also be sure to disclose all medical conditions, including but not limited to allergies, in the registration questionnaire.

2.      Children will spend a great deal of time outdoors at Summer Camp.  Please apply sunscreen to your child in the morning! If you would like your student to re-apply sunscreen throughout the day, you’re welcome to send it with them; however, staff cannot assist them in putting sunscreen on.

3.      Please send your child with a FULL water bottle every morning.  Hydration is key to a safe summer!

CAMP PICK-UP and DROP OFF

1. Drop off Hours: 7:30-9:00 AM Campers are encouraged to arrive during this time to ensure that they can participate in all activities throughout the day. However, if you need to drop off your camper outside of these hours, please call the camp phone to notify them in advance. When you arrive at the Summer Camp entrance door, please call the camp phone. Please note that campers cannot be picked up or dropped off on field trip days between the hours of 8:45 AM and 4:00 PM. 
2. Pick-Up Hours: 4:00-5:30 PM If you must pick up your camper before 4:00 PM, please allow for additional time as students may be coming from various parts of the campus. Students must be picked up by 5:30PM.  Please know that $2 per minute, per child late charge is assessed after 5:30 PM. If your student is picked up late from camp three times, your camper will be withdrawn from camp for the remainder of the summer.
3. Pick-Up Pass: Every day during pick-up, parents must present their Pick-Up Pass (paper passes or a photo are acceptable). Each family will receive their Pickup Passes during Open House.  We encourage you to take a picture of this Pick-Up Pass in case it is later misplaced.  Anyone possessing a Pick-Up Pass will be authorized to pick-up your child from camp. Please be cautious with these passes and only provide them to persons authorized to pick up your child. 

BREAKFAST

Breakfast will be provided by Marietta City School’s Food Nutrition Program for all students this summer. You have the option for your student to participate in breakfast if desired. Students must arrive before 8:45 AM to receive breakfast.

 

LUNCH

Campers are required to bring their own lunch to camp each day. Lunch will not be provided to campers.

 

SNACK

A snack will be provided to campers in the afternoon. Campers also have the option to use their Camp Cash to purchase items from the camp store.

 

CAMP STORE and CAMP CASH CREDITS

Campers will have an opportunity to buy snacks, goodies and camp merchandise (flavored water, Gatorade, ice cream, snow cones, chips, candy, extra camp t-shirts, etc.) with Summer Camp Cash credits. Campers may not bring actual cash to camp, and “real” cash cannot be accepted at our camp store.  Campers will have the opportunity to visit the Camp Store each afternoon during snack time. All items in the Camp Store range between $2-$10. 

 

To purchase Summer Camp Cash credits for your child, visit https://mariettacommunityschool.ce.eleyo.com/summercampcash.  Parents may purchase Camp Cash credits in $20 increments. Credits purchased before 2:00 PM will be applied to your child’s account by the next camp day. 

Camp Cash credits are maintained on a ledger at the Camp Store.  There is no need for your child to keep up with them!  We will send home a note with your camper if their camp cash balance falls below $5.

 

CAMP T-SHIRTS

Each camper will receive ONE free t-shirt for the summer.  You will receive your shirt at Open House. Campers are required to wear their camp t-shirt on field trip days!  If you would like to purchase additional t-shirts (delay laundry day!), you may do so at Open House or your camper may buy one at the Camp Store using Camp Cash credits.

 

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Please make sure your camper is wearing their camp t-shirt and has a disposable water bottle and lunch on field trip days. Please make sure that field trip lunches are completely disposable (paper or plastic bag) and have their name and teacher clearly written on it.

 

In order to attend a field trip, campers MUST arrive by 8:45 AM and cannot be picked up before 4:00 PM on field trip days!

 

FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE

You can find the weekly schedule and weekly field trips on our website here: https://mariettacommunityschool.ce.eleyo.com/SCITC_schedules

 

ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP

1. Lunch (everyday!)
2. Water Bottle (filled)
3. Sunscreen (applied before camp)
4. A positive attitude!!

ACTION NEEDED (Parent “To Do” List):

1. Medical Release Form (if applicable) for any student who will require medication at camp.  This form must be signed by a physician before Open House!:  https://www.marietta-city.org/cms/lib/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/1582/New%20Assist%20With%20Medication%20Procedure%20English.pdf. Bring your form and your medications to the Nurse Table at Open House on June 2^nd.
2. Purchase Camp Cash (optional): If you would like to purchase Camp Cash credits for your child to buy snacks, drinks or treats at the Camp Store, please visit https://mariettacommunityschool.ce.eleyo.com/summercampcash
3. Save the Summer Camp phone number in your phone: (678)-231-1719 (This number is only monitored during camp hours)
4. Follow us on Instagram @mariettacampinthecity to follow along with our summer of fun, important information, and updates!
5. SAVE the DATE and join us at Open House on Sunday June 2^nd, 2024, from 1-3 PM!!!  Open House will be held at the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (340 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30060).  The Camp Entrance is located at the side entrance of MSGA under the breezeway (near the school gym).