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WELCOME TO BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM

Welcome to Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest. Summer Quest offers numerous outdoor activities, sports and spiritual development at a very reasonable rate. Field trips, weekly lunches, surprise activities, and daily devotions make Summer Quest unique. There is something for every child!

Every day at Summer Quest will be different from the day before. Our programs foster learning through hands-on activities, physical exercise, and new challenges.

Summer Quest is staffed with many current teachers and employees from Bethel Christian Academy. Many campers already know our staff members and feel at home from day one. Staff members love working with the children and are determined to make a positive influence in their lives. We offer a high level of commitment, care, and love for your child and we do this in a Christian environment.

Your child's enjoyment and safety is our top priority. You can feel confident and comfortable when you send your child to Summer Quest. Our programs are well developed with fun and safety in mind. Your child will be surrounded by trained professional employees.

Summer Quest, its staff and members, would love the opportunity to connect with you and your child this summer. Give us a chance to be a part of your child's social, emotional, and spiritual development.

MISSION STATEMENT

The overall mission of Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest is to provide a Christian environment for the purpose of challenging campers in the areas of spiritual development, adventurous outdoor activities and arts and crafts. Caring staff members partner with campers and their parents to minister to the whole child.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest is offered to children entering K4 through 8th grade by the fall of 2010. The program is Christian-based with a variety of activities including water play, sports, art, and field trips; all at a very reasonable cost. Summer Quest is supported and staffed by many Bethel Christian Academy employees.

Summer Quest begins June 14, 2010 and ends August 13, 2010. Each session is two weeks. Parents may register their child for multiple sessions at one time.

Summer Quest activities begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Extended Care is provided before and after camp hours. (See Extended Care)

Session 1 June 14th through June 25th

Session 2 June 28th through July 9th

Session 3 July 12th through July 23rd

Session 4 July 26th through August 6th

Session 5 August 9th through August 13th (One-Week Only)

Registration

Admission is based on a first-come, first-served basis. A one-time non-refundable registration fee is required. This fee holds a slot for your child, covers administrative costs, pays for a T-shirt, provides one meal per week, and all field trips.

Before April 30th - $75.00 Registration Fee

After May 1st - $100.00 Registration Fee

To register, complete the registration forms included in the Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Program packet.

Every camper must have the following on file before they can attend the Summer Program:
" Health Inventory
" Medical Emergency Consent Cards / Pick-Up Release Form
" Immunization Record
" Birth Certificate

Confirmation for your selected camp session(s) will be mailed.

Tuition

The summer program tuition is $350 every two weeks. Full payment for each program session must be paid in full by the first day of the month of the session. A 5% discount is applied if the camper registers and pays in full for all four sessions before May 1st. Tuition must be paid before the camper can start the session. Camp tuition is non-refundable. A 10% Bethel Assembly of God member discount is available.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Meals:

Campers must bring a packed lunch each day (except hot lunch days). Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest will have a lunch provided one day per week. Menu will be listed in each session’s newsletter. Students with food allergies should make arrangements to bring lunch on days the menu conflicts with diet restrictions. It is recommended that all campers bring a morning snack every day (Water and juices are the preferred beverages.)

Medication:

BCA follows Maryland statutes regarding medication. No prescription or over-the-counter medications (including aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops, throat lozenges, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies) will be given to any student for any reason without a written doctor’s order. This form with dosage and time requirements will be kept on file with the school nurse. Whenever possible, students should take medication at home. However, when necessary, a Medication Technician will administer medication at school. Upon administering medication, a note will go home stating when, how much, and what medicine was given.

Dress Code:

Campers are expected to dress casual for camp, but in appropriate attire. Shorts, for girls, should be an appropriate length. Bottom of the shorts should be longer than the child’s fingertip when fully extended. Halter tops, cut off shirts, and bare midriffs are unacceptable. The camper will be sent home if inappropriately dressed. Swim attire should only be worn on Water Activity days. Girls are required to wear a one-piece swimsuit, and boys must wear swim trunks. Each camper will receive one camp T-shirt. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $10.00.

Activities:

The activities are scheduled and carefully supervised, with a program designed to meet the needs and interest of each age group. Activities may include; but are not limited to:

Field Trips:

Field trips (a.k.a. Excursions) help expose campers to new experiences and serve as a learning tool. There will be at least four field trips during Summer Quest. Specific information on each field trip will be sent home separately. Written parental permission is required for a camper to go on a field trip. We encourage your child to participate in field trips. Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest has procedures for caring for campers with medical needs on field trips.

Professional Staff:

Bethel Christian Academy's Summer Quest is staffed with a director, counselors, and camp assistants. Many of the camp staff members are full- time teachers and Extended Care workers for Bethel Christian Academy. A criminal background check has been completed on all staff, and staff members have completed pre-camp training.

Camper to Staff Ratio:

A low camper-to-staff ratio is maintained for all group camp activities. The low ratio of camper to staff provides campers with continuous supervision and the opportunity to receive individualized and specialized instruction.

Extended Care:

Extended Care is provided for campers before and after camp hours. Extended Care provides games, movies, and outdoor activities. Registration for Extended Care should be made at the time of registering for camp.

MORNING Extended Care:   7:00 – 9:00 a.m.      $30.00 per week
(50% discount is offered for 2nd child)

AFTERNOON Extended Care:   4:00 - 6:00 p.m.   $30.00 per week
(50% discount is offered for 2nd child)

BOTH (Morning and Afternoon)    $50.00 per week
(50% discount is offered for 2nd child)

Note: WALK- IN RATES $5.00 per hour

Campers may be dropped off as early as 7:00 a.m. for morning Extended Care and must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. from afternoon Extended Care. If your child is not picked up by 6:00 p.m., you will be charged $1.00 per minute thereafter.

WHY CHOOSE BCA SUMMER PROGRAM?

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