Who’s ready for summer? We certainly are getting ready here at BHBL Summer Recreation. I’m excited to add some new assistant directors and more energetic, ready-to-work counselors. This summer we will be servicing 286 students!
The staff is looking forward to a great month with your children. There are lots of things to do, fun will be had by all, and we are hopeful that children will make some memories and lasting friendships during their time with us. I wanted to provide you with some information that will probably be helpful for most of you, especially the parents/children who are experiencing BHBL Summer Rec for the first time.
- Location: Charlton Heights Elementary School
- Time: 8:30 am-2:30 pm
- Website: NEW (please bookmark and check daily and weekly! https://bhblsummerrec.com/
- Facebook Page: facebook.com/BHBLSummerRec
- Email address: [email protected]
- Phone Number: 518-598-7018 (director’s cell phone)
Pick up/Drop off:
If you are dropping your child off on a daily basis, please use the side parking lot of Charlton Heights. The doors will open at approximately 8:15 am. There will be counselors outside to greet the kids. My office door (it’s actually my classroom) will be open if you need to stop in for anything. If you are walking your child in, please park in the lot so you are not holding up the drop-off line. Early drop-off, for those who purchased this option, starts at 7:30 am.
Busing:
If your child is taking the bus, please have them outside at 7:55 am for the first week. This will allow you to get an idea of when the bus will come to your stop. They should remain fairly consistent after that. If you have any questions, please ask the bus driver. They are both wonderful people who will answer any questions you might have. Buses will leave at 2:35 pm. Students will be dropped off at their assigned stops shortly afterward. Please be at the bus stops by 2:40 pm. Children WILL NOT be dropped off unless an adult is there to greet them. In cases like this, the children will be brought back to Charlton Heights.
IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINK https://bhblsummerrec.com/attendance
Early Pick-Up: (NEW)
If you are picking your child up early, it is always helpful that we know ahead of time. Please use our website and complete the attendance form. Please come see one of the directors in the office and we will get your child so you can be on your way.
Attendance: (NEW)
We will take attendance every day between 8:30-8:45 am. If your child is going to be absent or late, please complete the attendance located on our website. If the form is not completed and your child is not present at Summer Rec, we will call to confirm his or her absenteeism.
Behavior Expectations:
Summer Rec is a time for laughing, fun, and activities. It is, however, a time to be respectful to the staff, as well as to other children in the program, Charlton Heights, and the property of teachers who are graciously allowing us to use their classroom. Students who make poor choices will receive consequences and parents/guardians will be notified. For more information on expectations, please reference the parent handbook on our website.
Field trips: (NEW)
Schedules for field trips and activities will be posted the week prior. This year parents will sign up for field trips and activities online. You will be able to pay for them as well. Field trips and activities have an additional cost and have deadlines to register. Because of the large number of campers and the limited space on buses, there will be a “cap” in the number of children we can take. I need to know how many children we are taking so we can staff properly and inform the businesses we are visiting.
**The field trip registration form will be updated weekly in advance of the planned activities. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis**
The WEEK ONE link will be available online and a “WEEK ONE REGISTRATION IS OPEN” notification email will be sent to you soon and shared on our Facebook page as well within the next few days.
Registration Link: https://bhblsummerrec.com/activities/
Swimming:
Please make sure children bring their bathing suits, towels, and have dry clothes to change into. It is important that clothing (towels, goggles, swimsuits are labeled with names) Because of the large numbers, we will be using the pool at the Charlton School as well as the pool at the HS. There is a certified pool director on site, as well as trained lifeguards. Kids in grades 1-3 will have “swim lessons”, as well as some free time to swim. Kids in grades 4-6 will have free swim time. In addition, the director will organize activities and have them days for the children to participate in. We will do our best to include a weekly swim schedule. For the first week please send in swim clothes each day.
Camp Store:
Campers have the option to purchase items at the Summer Rec store. There will be drinks (water, vitamin water, Gatorade), assorted candy, granola bars, brownies, and freeze pops to name a few. This year we will offer hotdogs ($2.00) on a daily basis for kids to each as well. Items are reasonably priced. Students can “bank” money at the store. You can add money to your child’s bank account on our website or by sending money in an envelope with your child’s first and last name on it. Each time they purchase an item, the cost will be deducted from their account. Students may also “buy as they go.” We will also have “Pizza Thursdays.” Each Thursday morning, we will take an order for pizza. Students will get two slices of pizza and a drink for $6.00. You can add funds to your child’s bank account by visiting our site here: https://bhblsummerrec.com/camp-banking/
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you and your child find the program a fun alternative to “sitting home and being bored.”
The staff and I appreciate you trusting us with your child.
– Andy Haluska