Colorado Athletic Club Inverness Blast! Sports Camp Policies
Philosophy
Colorado Athletic Clubs’ goal is to provide a quality sports camp for children ages 5-12 years. This will be a place where the child feels safe and nurtured while positive social interactions and self-development is provided. In addition, a child will become acquainted with basic specific sport skills and teamwork.
Please Note - all children must actively participate in each of the required sport activities.
Ages
Colorado Athletic Club’s summer camp serves the ages between 5 and 12 years old.
Hours
Summer Camp hours 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday – Friday
Early drop off hours 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Late pick up hours 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Our camp day ends at 3:00 pm. Children not picked up immediately from camp must be picked up at the Blast Center by 6:00 pm.
Registration
Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis and space availability. Registration and camp deposits for each camp week must be completed and returned to the Youth Program’s Director in order to reserve a spot for your child. If your registration and deposit is not returned, your child’s spot will be offered to children on our waiting list. Phone and/or verbal registrations accepted with credit card only.
Please be sure to complete, sign and return the forms listed below 1 week prior to the start of camp. These forms will be kept in each child’s file. Your child will not be able to attend camp if we do not receive all forms, especially the immunization form! Please call your Doctor’s office today as it takes at least 24 hours to receive.
1. Policy and Procedures Agreement
2. Emergency, Medical Information & Child Release Authorization
3. Immunization Cards
4. Activities, Sunscreen, Video and Permission Slips
Deposits
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required for each camper reservation. Your deposit will be applied to the camp rate. Credits will not be issued for individual day absences. Nonmembers must pay in full at time of registration. A Credit Card number must be on file at the time of registration.
Payments
Payment in full is expected on Monday of each camp week attended. If attending only a few days of the camp week, payment is due the first day of attendance. Prorating of the week will not be accepted except the week of July 4th. For members you may have the convenience to use our convenient, membership billing privileges. Non-members must pay in full at time of registration or provide a credit card number for our files.
Arrival and Departure of Children
Parents/Guardians must sign their children in and out of camp everyday with their designated Group Leader. Colorado Athletic Club staff may request ID verification. This is for you and your child(ren)’s own protection. Please expect delays if you do not have the proper identification present. Anyone picking up a child other than the parent/guardian must be listed on the “Child Release Authorization” form provided. No child will be released to any person without proper verification and authorization. No child will be allowed to sign themselves in or out of camp. All children must arrive and leave camp accompanied by an authorized adult.
Children will not be released to anyone under the influence of any mind-altering substance. Any parent/guardian or person picking up a child, who is “presumed” to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, will be referred to the Camp Director immediately. The Camp Director will call another person on the child’s Authorized Pick-up Form. Should the parent become abusive and/or refuse to comply, we will call “911”.
Identifying Children
Group roster of all children and activities will be made prior to each camp session. All activities are broken down by time, location, age group, and Group Leader. Children who are late will check in at the registration desk and will be escorted, by the camp supervisor, to their assigned group. The Group Leaders will take a final attendance count and submit it to the Camp Director. Children will be counted before, during and after each activity. All children will wear a colored wristband for camp identification. The children will remain with the same Group Leader until they are picked up at the end of each day.
Lost Children
In the event a child should become lost and all efforts made by our staff to find the child have been exhausted, parents, police, and Douglas County Human Services will be notified in that order. Staff will not leave the premises until all children are picked up and accounted for. They will check the sign in and out sheet to make sure all children have been picked up and will check all areas of the Blast Center before leaving.
Children not picked up by 6PM
The Camp Director will call the phone numbers for the parents, if we cannot get a hold of the parents the Camp Director will call someone from the Authorized Pick-up form. If the Camp Director has exhausted all options, the Douglas County and Human Services and Douglas County Sheriff’s Department will be called. Under no circumstances, will any Colorado Athletic Club employee drive a child home. Colorado Athletic Club does not transport children to or from the club.
Discipline Policy & Procedures
All children attending Colorado Athletic Club programs are expected to follow the rules and guidelines set forth for their own safety, protection and enjoyment. We expect parent(s) and child(ren) to respect the facility and staff. If either (parent or child) is continually disrespectful, the child(ren) and family could be dismissed from the program. Our Camp Director will call all parents whose child(ren) have continual difficulty following the rules or exhibit ongoing behavioral problems. Should our discipline procedures prove unsuccessful, the child will be dismissed from our program. Please understand that in order for each child to have fun safely, we need the children‘s cooperation and good behavior.
Placement in “Time Out”
The child will be taken out of and away from an activity until they are ready to rejoin the group. “Time Out’s” are supervised by our staff and will be based on a one minute per year of age, maximum. This will allow the child to think about their behavior and then discuss it.
The child will speak with the Camp Director regarding their behavior. This misbehavior and resulting discipline action will be recorded and signed by the parent/guardian at the time of pickup. This record will be kept in the camper’s file. A child may be dismissed early for the remainder of the day and/or week. Serious problems may result in suspension from camp for the remainder of the summer.
NO SMOKING, DRUGS OR ALCOHOL will be tolerated. Children who are caught in the act of selling and/or using these items will be permanently dismissed from our camp. NO warnings will be issued. We have a “ZERO TOLERANCE” for these abuses.
*Foul language or disrespectful actions of any kind is not permitted.
*Fighting (verbal or physical) is not acceptable and may result in dismissal.
*Any intentional destruction of Colorado Athletic Club property or equipment my result in dismissal.
*Children are not permitted to bring any squirt guns, toys, gum or valuables to camp. These items will be held in the Blast Center Office and will be released to the parent/guardian at the time of pick-up.
Accidents, Injuries & Illness
Please do not send your child to camp if he/she feels ill. Please watch for the symptoms below.
1. Fever of 100 degrees or higher
2. Diarrhea and/or cramping
3. Vomiting
4. Unidentifiable or contagious rashes
5. Eye, ear, or throat infections that in inhibit “normal” play
6. Lice
7. Persistent headaches
Should a child inform us that they are not feeling well, we will notify the parent/guardian immediately. We will explain the child’s situation to the parent, and then ask what the parent would like us to do. If a parent/guardian is not available, a phone call will be made to the emergency contact person. If the emergency contact person is not available, the child will be kept comfortable until someone is reached. We consider serious injuries/illnesses to be concussions, broken bones, severe cuts, internal trauma, spike in temperature, etc. In this case the Manager on Duty will be called, then “911”, then the parent.
Administering Medicine
Colorado Athletic Club does have a registered nurse available to supervise the administration of medicines. Colorado Athletic Club Camp Director or the Lead Camp counselor will administer medication to children with chronic or life threatening conditions, in compliance with the “Nurse Practice Act”.
Please give the Health Care Provider Authorization to Administer Medication form and the medication to the Camp Director or Lead Camp Counselor. Medicine is defined as any product, prescribed or over-the-counter, that must be swallowed or injected. This includes aspirin and topical ointments (with the exception of sunscreens). If possible please medicate your child before or after camp.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Colorado Athletic Club’s youth programs accepts children regardless of special limitations, needs, and/or disabilities. Each child will be considered on an individual basis.
Child Abuse
In the event that a parent believes their child has been abused in a club program, parents should seek immediate assistance in their county from Douglas Department of Human Services at 303-688-4825. Their address is 101 Third, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Should a parent require information regarding the childcare facility or licensing issues, please call Child Care Services at 303-866-5958. If our staff notices or questions any abuses we will call the Douglas County of Human Services immediately.
Program Grievances
Any program complaints should be directed to the Youth Programs Director. If this is not satisfactory, complaints may be made with Child Care Services at 303-866-5958. Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care, 1575 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203-1714
Lunches
Please supply a lunch and two snacks for your child(ren) daily. Our café now provides lunches only if they are preordered, please check with the camp director if you have not received a lunch form. We have a refrigerator to keep everything cold! Microwavable lunches are not allowed due to time constraints. Snack time is at 10:15 am and 1:50 pm. Please no peanut products!
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather…excessive heat, rain, hail, etc. the children will remain indoors for their activities.
Fire
Children will be evacuated through the nearest fire exit according to their activity location. Group Leaders will organize, count their children, and proceed accordingly. They will then check their group list and recount children to ensure that everyone is present and accounted for.
Tornado
Children will be escorted to an interior hallway or room with no exterior windows. The children will be placed on the floor, covering their heads. No one will be allowed to leave until the “all clear’ has been issued.
Personal Belongings
Each child should bring a clearly, identifiable backpack or sports bag to store all clothing and/or program gear. Individual items should be clearly labeled. All bags will be kept in a designated area. Children should not bring computer games, valuables, toys, etc. to camp. Colorado Athletic Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If a child brings money to camp, place it in an envelope with his or her name on it and give the envelope to their leader for safe keeping.
Lost & Found
Lost items will be held in the Blast Center through Friday of the current camp session. Unclaimed items after Friday will be moved to the club’s lost and found. Please inquire at the front desk.
Television & Video
Age appropriate videos may be selected in the event of inclement weather, however, children viewing a video must have a parent/guardian permission slip on file.
Visitors
Colorado Athletic Club encourages and welcomes families and friends to come visit our programs and activities. Our Visitor Policy is available in the Blast Center. All visitors are required to sign the Visitor Log. Visitors may be asked to show identification. Should you require any additional information or have any questions about our programs policies, please do not hesitate to call Shelly Mercer 720-895-0924.
Field Trips
Colorado Athletic Club Inverness does not offer field trips at our Summer Sports Camp. Instead we have Theme Friday on our premises.
Special Activities
In the event that we have a special activity for example: Tennis Drills, our Summer Sports Camp Counselors are responsible for the staff to child ratio and will be in charge.
Emergency Telephone Numbers for Englewood Area
Any Emergency: 911
Ambulance Service/Fire/Police (non-emergency): 303.761.7410
Centennial Hospital (24hr emergency svc): 303.699.3060
Health Department: 303.761.1340
Rocky Mountain Poison Control 303.739.1123
Please understand that due to our medication policy, Colorado Athletic Club is not responsible for treating your child’s illness. Please administer any necessary medication before camp hours. Please instruct your child how to use any special allergy devises.
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