Parent Notices
Please check this section of the website regularly for camp updates throughout the summer. Please contact Hi-Hills with any questions. You might also be interested in the Hi-Hills FAQ page or the Parents page.
With camp less than two weeks away we want to ensure you have easy access to all the information you need to prepare your child for a summer at Hi-Hills.
Parent Handbook:
http://hihills.com/files/2010/11/Parent-Handbook.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions:
Bunk information, registrations summaries, and transportation schedules will be sent to registered families early next week!
If any details have changed since your initial registration, please let us know right away.
Health Forms
Health forms can be accessed below. Please note, we are required by law to have your child’s health information before they start camp.
What to bring to camp!
· Play clothes should be worn. (A camp shirt will be given to each camper. Campers are expected to wear the shirt on picture day and on any trips out of camp).
· Two swimsuits and two towels should be sent every day, (in a waterproof bag).
· Campers must have sneakers with them every day. (Open-toe shoes or flip-flops are OK to wear to the pool)
· Please make sure that t-shirts and bathing suits are “camp appropriate
· Refillable water bottle is advised.
Please note: All clothing, swimsuits, towels, and bags should be clearly marked or labeled with your child’s name.
Equipment Suggestions
· The camp will provide tennis racquets, fishing equipment, and sports equipment.
· Baseball gloves may be brought from home (please label with the camper’s name).
· Water toys, fins, snorkels, masks, tubes, etc. are not permitted in the pool. However, the swim staff for instruction suggests goggles.
Camp Hours
· Camp hours are from 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Busses are scheduled to arrive at camp at 9:00AM and depart from camp at 3:55PM.
· Extended Care hours: Before Care: 7:30-9:00AM (drop-off in Cox Lower School Building) After Care: 4:00-6:00PM (pick-up in the Athletic Center)
· The camp office hours are from 7:30AM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Messages can be left 24 hours a day.
Mark Your Calendars
· First day of camp: June 27, 2011
· Holiday: Monday, July 4th – NO CAMP
· Camp Picture Days: July 19th (Please have campers wear their camp shirts). (Retakes and make-ups will be taken August 9th).
· Parent Luncheons: July 21st and August 12th
· Kinder-Camp Garden Parties: July 21st and August 15th.
· Last day of camp: August 19, 2011
Medication and Allergies
· The nurse’s phone number is 908-234-1611, ext. 249.
· If a camper requires medication, either prescription or over-the- counter, the parents must bring the following to the camp nurse: (Forms are available from the nurse or camp office)
· Written orders from a physician giving the name of the drug, dosage, when medication is to be taken, diagnosis and/or reason the medication is given. Written permission from the parent and/or guardian for the camp to comply with the physician’s order.
· Medication in an appropriately labeled pharmacy container and/or an over-the-counter medication in its original container as purchased.
Note: The camp nurse may not administer medication which is not prescribed by a physician.
· If medication and/or forms are being sent to camp with the camper, please call the office so we know to look for them.
· Please ensure we are aware of any food allergies or limitations for your child.
· Camp recommends that sunscreen be applied at home before camp.
Bus Transportation
· Campers must be ready at least 5 minutes before pick-up time.
· The bus is scheduled to arrive in camp between 9:00-9:10AM.
· Assembly is begins as 9:20AM.
· In the afternoon, the busses depart camp at 3:55PM.
· If your child needs to leave camp early for any reason, please advise the office by 3:30PM to avoid confusion.
· In the event that busses are delayed for more than 15 minutes or an emergency occurs, the camp staff will notify parents.
· Bus counselors and bus drivers are provided with an emergency contact list for all campers on their bus.
Own Transportation
Morning Drop-off at the Lower School – (Cox Lower School Building):
Please enter the parking area next to the gymnasium. The white sign reads “Lower School” and “Athletic Center.” Proceed toward the tennis courts and stay right to follow the driving lane. You will arrive outside the Lower School entrance.
Please form one line and wait for any cars in front of you to finish dropping off their campers before driving forward. This will guarantee both the camper’s safety and that all campers are dropped off directly in front of the entrance. Camp staff will be there to greet campers and help them out of the car. Please do not pass busses as they are unloading.
Afternoon Pick-up at the Gymnasium – (Athletic Center)
Please enter the parking area next to the gymnasium. The white sign reads “Lower School” and “Athletic Center.” Make your second left into the first parking lot. Please move forward to the cones. Please make sure the counselor checks each name off the list before departing. Campers will not be allowed to enter their car unless the car has pulled up to the curb beside the pavilion or a parent/guardian has parked and walked up to the pavilion. Pick-up is at 4:00PM. Any camper not picked up by 4:10PM will be brought to After Care.
Please follow these procedures, as we do not want campers walking unaccompanied through the parking area.
Before Care (before 8:45AM)
Please park near the Lower School entrance. Before Care is located in Evan’s Hall through the main entrance and to the right of Cox Lower School Building. Every camper must be signed in. Before Care begins at 7:30 AM.
After Care (after 4:10PM)
Please enter the parking area next to the gymnasium. The white sign reads “Lower School” and “Athletic Center.” Campers will be inside the Athletic Center. If you need assistance, please go to the camp office. After Care ends at 6:00 PM. Please notify the camp office if you are running late.
