Welcome to the ECC Summer Program
The ECC Summer Program is designed to provide activities, enrichment, recreation, and care for children entering first grade through entering eighth grade. The program will provide a safe, secure, and enriching environment for school age children supervised by trained, caring adults. It will provide educational and recreational activities geared.
For more information contact: Tricia Musselman
Forms (completed forms/applications may be returned to the office at 24 N. Main St. in Princeton)
registration-participation form
registration-travel and pictures
Parent Guidelines
Summer, 2008
The ECC Summer Program is designed to provide activities, enrichment, recreation, and care for children entering first grade through entering eighth grade. The program will provide a safe, secure, and enriching environment for school age children supervised by trained, caring adults. It will provide educational and recreational activities geared toward the interests of school age children. Art, music, sports, games, individual and group study will be included.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the program are:
1. To create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and parents.
2. To provide enriching and educational activities that lead to academic achievement and greater community involvement.
3. To educate children on healthy life choices by exposing program participants to a variety of recreations and wellness experiences.
Staffing
Background checks are completed on all staff. Our staff is trained in Child Development/Recreation/Education, with experiences in administration, recreational programs, or other child care activities. The director is certified in CPR and First Aid. All staff is committed to providing an environment that encourages the growth and learning of school age children.
Location
Evangelical Covenant Church
24 North Main Street
Princeton, IL 61356
Hours and Days of Operation
The ECC Summer Program operates on the following basis:
Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
***There will be no program on Friday, July 4th.
***Program will close at 5:30 pm the week of June 9th for
Vacation Bible School.
Registration Fee:
One Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Two or More Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00
Student Rates:
Half Day (less than six hours) . . . . . . . . . . $14.00/day
Full Day (six hours or more) . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00/day
Registration Fee/Attendance Policy
All children must be registered before they attend the program. There is a registration fee that must be paid before students attend.
You will be charged for the days your child is scheduled to attend program unless a two week notice is given.
Admission Policies
Any child entering first grade through entering eighth grade will be allowed in the program without regard to race, gender, religion, color, or national origin. Enrollment is open to any child provided the program can meet the needs of the child.
All children must be registered before they attend program. There is also a fee which be paid to reserve your child’s spot. Each spot will be reserved for two weeks after the start of the school year. Once your child attends program, the registration fee will be credited to your account.
We must have a Participation Form, a Health Enrollment Form, and a Travel and Photo Release Form on file for each child enrolled. These forms must be updated at least annually or as changes occur; i.e. emergency contact number, work number. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to full time participants.
Change of Attendance
All parents must sign a program participation form before their child enters the program.
If a parent needs to change regular scheduled days of attendance, the ECC Summer Program needs to be notified in advance. This can be done by calling the director at .
Many parents have busy schedules and last minute changes are inevitable. Therefore, drop-ins are welcome with a NOTIFICATION by a phone call to the program staff before the program day begins.
Medical and Health Information
The ECC Summer Program is sensitive to the health and physical needs of children, therefore the following policies have been adopted:
The parent must have current emergency information and a health enrollment form on file for each child.
1. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep the program informed of any changes in their child’s emergency, medical, behavioral, or physical condition.
2. In case of serious illness, the staff will follow parental instructions on the health enrollment form whenever possible; however in all cases staff will deal with serious emergencies in the most expedient way.
3. If an emergency situation occurs and staff is unable to locate the parents or an “emergency”, staff will secure appropriate treatment at the nearest medical facility. If a major injury or illness is involved, the child will be transported by ambulance to a designated site and/or physician.
4. In all cases of injury or illness, attempts will be made to contact parents immediately and involve them in the decision regarding treatment.
5. Medications can only be administered by the director or assistant director. Medication must arrive in the original container. Parent permission to administer must be documented in writing.
6. When you are notified that your child is ill, they must be picked up within thirty minutes. Please plan appropriately for another form of care.
Site Emergency
In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, the following procedures will be in effect:
1. Children will remain at the site until they can be picked up by the parent or other authorized person.
2. In the event of a site evacuation, children will be taken to a local emergency center. The location will be posted on the site door.
3. ECC Summer Program staff will remain with the children until they are picked up by the parent or other authorized person.
Guidelines on Discipline
When inappropriate or unacceptable behavior is exhibited, staff will deal with the individual or individuals. If necessary, “time outs” will be used to help the child gain self control. Self control, self esteem, and respect for the rights of others will be highly encouraged. Corporal punishment is prohibited in all circumstances.
1. Children will follow all program rules.
2. All property of the church and program will be respected.
3. Fighting (including hitting, biting, kicking, spitting, and name calling) will not be allowed.
First Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verbal warning
Second Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . time out
Third Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . note home
Recurring problems will be discussed with parents, guardians, and program personnel to obtain a possible solution to the problem.
If behavior problems persist, a child may be suspended from the program. If a temporary suspension does not bring about satisfactory improvement, the child may then be removed from the program permanently.
Nutrition
The ECC Summer Program will provide a nutritious snack in the morning. Parents are responsible for sending a sack lunch with their child. Each child will be assigned a day to send an afternoon snack. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the staff if their child has any food allergies. Morning Snack will be served at 9:00 am, lunch at 12:00 pm, and afternoon snack at 2:00 pm.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the ECC Summer Program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The program cannot transport students in personal vehicles after the program ending time. Parents must have signed permission slips on file before their child will be allowed to participate in special off premises activities.
Sign-In/Sign-Out
Attendance will be kept on all children who attend the program. Children must be signed in and out of program. Children enrolled in the ECC Summer Program are to be signed in and out by the parent, guardian, or approved authorized person in the evening. When a child does not attend on a scheduled day, the staff site person must be notified by the parent/guardian by calling the director at .
Communications
Involvement of parents in the program is essential. Cooperation with all policies and procedures is basic. Take some time to talk to the staff about your child and ask your child about the program each day. You can also volunteer to help with the program and to offer your special talents. Any trouble your child may have at home may affect his/her behavior at the site. Please keep us informed of such problems so we can be sensitive to your child’s needs. The staff would like to work as a team with the family.
Activities
Although no two days are identical, the staff will try to establish some routine to the daily activities. The order can be changed by the site staff. Each week, a schedule will be given to parents/guardians with approximate times for field trips, library, and pool. Each afternoon (except pool days), students participate in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) and journal time.
Late Payment
Failure to pay on schedule is cause for removal from the program. Contact with the parents will be made if payment is late by two weeks. A $5.00 fee per week will be added to accounts two weeks late or more.
Miscellaneous
The ECC Summer Program is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items. Expensive or unique items should be left at home.
The ECC Summer Program provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.