What You Need to Know for Summer Day Camp
As summer draws ever closer, we will continue sharing information via these email newsletters about our Summer Day Camp program so that families and children know what to expect. We ask that you please read all emails carefully and let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing your children this summer!
Summer Academy & Extended Learning Programs
If you child is going to the Windham Summer School Program please read through the following details.
Summer Academy at WPS for K-3 students from June 27th -July 28th 8:00-12:00
Summer Academy at Manchester for 4-5 Students from June 21st - July 1st 8:00-12:00
Summer Academy at WMS for 6-8 students from June 21st - July 1st  8:00-12:00

Extended Learning for all students from June 27th - July 28th 8:00-12:00
K-3 students will be at WPS
5th -8th students will be at WMS
4th grade students will be placed at either WPS or WMS based on their need/service

Communicate with Day Camp Staff
  • The first time you drop your child off at Day Camp, please tell the Camp Director or Assistant Director that your child will be attending Summer School this summer and what program they will be enrolled in.
  • EVERYDAY your child is going to be attending Summer School and arriving late at Day Camp, regardless if it’s a home day or a field trip day, you must tell the Camp Director or Assistant Director during pick up the day before or call or text the camp phone no later than 9:30am the morning of.
  • Discover Camp 572-0342
  • Ranger Camp 572-0045
  • Adventure Camp 572-0034

Transportation to Camp
  • If it’s a home day (staying at the schools for the day)
  • Discover campers will be picked up at the front of the Primary School, at B house doors at dismissal and brought back to camp with a staff member.
  • Ranger campers will be transported from Manchester School to the Middle School by a school bus and a staff member will meet the campers at the front of the Middle School. Bus number TBD. Extended Learning students will be picked up on the first floor academic wing by a staff member and brought back to camp.
  • Adventure campers will walk from the Middle School to the High School, check in with a staff member and sign themselves in.
  • If it’s a field trip day or if there is an enrichment program off site, all campers must be transported by a parent/guardian to the trip/program.
  • If there is a field trip that requires admissions, a staff member will meet the parent/guardian and camper at the entrance.
  • Please DO NOT drop your child off and leave until you sign them in with a camp staff member.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Parks & Recreation office at parks&[email protected] or by calling 892-1905
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Drop-Off Procedures
All campers must be checked in by a staff member on site. Parents and guardians may remain in your vehicle and do not need to enter the facility.
  • If there is no staff member outside at the drop off location, or if it is raining, campers will need to be accompanied into the building by a parent or guardian and must be checked in with a staff member.
  • Click below for detailed maps of drop off locations.
 
If your child will be attending Day Camp but may be late, please contact
the site directly
Pick-Up Procedures
  • Campers will be picked up from the same locations as morning drop-off. Once you or the authorized adult arrives, please remain in your vehicle and a staff member will sign your child out and walk them to your vehicle.
  • If there is no staff member outside, or if it is raining, you or the authorized adult must enter the building to sign out your child with a staff member.
  • You may be asked to provide a photo ID in order to sign out; please note that this is for your child’s safety. If you need to add anyone to the list of adults authorized to pick up your child, please notify the Parks & Recreation office.
  • If your child becomes ill while at Summer Day Camp, we will contact you immediately. Please be prepared to have your child picked up within 30 minutes of receiving a phone call.
  • Late Policy: We have a system of late fines for parents who are late in arriving to pick up their children, but this is not meant to be used on a regular basis to extend your camper's day! Continued violation of this policy could result in removal from the program, without refund. Please be aware that there may be instances when we will call the police to come pick a child up who has not been picked up 1/2 hour after the program ends and there has been no contact with the parent or emergency contacts.
  • Late Fees for campers picked up later than 4:15pm (Regular Day) or 5:30pm (Extended Day):
Fees will be added to your account and must be paid through Parks & Recreation in order for your child to remain in good standing with our program.
Field Trips, Special Events and Enrichment Programs
Click the button below to see the full summer calendar of events! Please note: a few changes have been made since the Field Trip and Enrichment packet has been published.
Trip Policies & Procedures
  • Weekly newsletters will be sent via email with detailed information about each outing.
  • Campers must arrive at camp by 8:45am on outing days; depending on the schedule and destination the buses may depart as early as 9:00am.
  • Camp t-shirts are required clothing on scheduled field trip days. One camp t-shirt is provided with registration.
  • A lunch must be brought on all field trip days, even when the destination may have snacks available for purchase. We may not be able to build in adequate time for campers to purchase a lunch while on an outing, so please don’t forget to pack one!
  • Campers must bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes, and water bottle on water trips.
  • Departure and return times may vary with traffic and distance.
  • Extra spending money may be permitted for some field trips; however, all campers are to be responsible for their own spending money. Staff are unable to take possession of or distribute spending money for campers, regardless of camper age.
  • Although we do our best to adhere to the published field trip schedule, we may have to make changes due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. We appreciate your understanding.
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