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16 Hudson Valley Parent n May 2015 Day camp programs are designed to provide an enriching experience, and your child should be engaging in these activities rather than playing with electronics. If these items are brought, they may be confiscated and returned at the end of the day in hopes your child gets the message. Pills, pains and other problems All camps have forms for parents to list medications their child is on. But if you take your child off a medication for the summer, the camp needs to know that too, because it could cause an extreme change in behavior. Allergies are another issue to make counselors aware of, be it insect or food related. Equally important is to share other concerns with camp staff, such as if your family is going through a divorce or has experienced a recent death, as this might affect how your child interacts throughout the day. Camps look out for the physical and emotional needs of a child, so the more information you provide, the better equipped they will be. Help is on the way! Having an emergency contact person is vital. Even more important is that the designated person knows you have written her name down. Every year camps have situations where they call the emergency contact person and she was not informed she was designated as such. Before listing a person's name on the form, let her know first. Beef yer' brain Read the materials the camp gives you — policies, procedures and SUMMER CAMP CHECKLIST (Continued from Page 15) Welcome...to a Summer of Smiles! A camp is where children can learn new skills, make new friends, experiment with ideas and grow in self-esteem. Because Hillcroft oers it all, you won't have to travel from place to place, a well rounded summer is all here! Children have the opportunity to experience a full range of enrichment activities: creative arts, swimming, outdoor adventure, theater, dance, farming and a full sports program. • We oer 4 and 8 week sessions that are available for ages 4 thru 14 • Special Program for 8th and 9th graders • Lunch and snacks are provided daily • Family owned and operated in Lagrangeville NY, for over 60 years Get ready for a Funtastic Summer! DAY CAMP Call for your Personal Tour