Summer Camp General Info
Quality Toddler & Preschool Education Since 1989
69 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 | 603-352-3301 | MSHOCC@myfairpoint.net
Camp Hours~
Half Day - 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m., Full Day – 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Drop-Off / Pre-care~
Drop off is between 8:45a.m. to 9:00a.m. Children not registered for
pre-care who are dropped off earlier than 8:45 a.m. will be charged a $5 fee each
day this occurs. Pre-care is available from 8–9 a.m. and you must register
your child and pre-pay if you wish to use pre-care.
Pick-Up / Aftercare~
Pick up for half-day students is at 1:00 p.m. Half-day children not picked up
by 1:15p.m. will be charged $7.50 each day a late pick-up occurs, and the
same for each additional hour.
Pick up for full day students is at 4:00p.m. Children not picked up by 4:15p.m. will be charged the $5
after-care fee. After-care is available until 5:00p.m. and you must register your child and pre-pay if you
wish to use aftercare. Children not picked up by 5:15p.m. will be charged $1 per minute for each
minute past.
Schedule Changes~
Switching weeks or changing from 5 to 3-day week after June 1st will result in a $15 processing fee
per incident. The processing fee will not be charged for adding days, weeks, pre-care, and/or after-care
as long as there is space in the program.
What to Bring~
Please bring an extra set of clothes (including underwear), bathing suit (for sprinkler fun), towel,
sunscreen, bug spray, and hat. Sunglasses are optional. (full day campers please see “nap/rest time” for
additional items). Please apply sunscreen to your child before they come to camp and remember to
label everything with your child’s name.
Snacks~
Snack will be provided mid-morning and again mid-afternoon by the school along with plenty of water. If
your child would like to bring in enough snack for all the children related to the theme of the week
they are certainly welcome. It is not required but we know there are a few creative people who enjoy
doing this! Please, no peanuts or other nuts in any snacks you provide for the group! Some of our
children have severe allergies, so please read the labels.
Lunch/Pizza Fridays~
Children should bring their own lunches (note: they work up an appetite in the summer, so pack extra!).
On Fridays we will offer cheese pizza, fruit/vegetable side, and beverage (milk, juice, water) for lunch
for an additional $4 fee. You may sign up for the Friday pizza lunch up to 24 hours before with cash
payment.
Nap/Rest Time~
Full day campers who are under age five (and any who still like to!) will have at least a half hour of rest
time on our floor mats. Children who have not fallen asleep after a half hour may get up and engage in
activities in another room until nap time is over. Those who fall asleep will be allowed to continue sleeping
until they wake up on their own (and join the other children) or they are woke up at the end of nap time.
Nap time generally lasts about one and a half hours from 1:00-2:30p.m. Those children who still need
naps should plan to bring a crib sheet or small blanket to cover floor mat, light covering, and a
favorite snuggle toy (pillow optional).
Emergency Contact Form~
An Emergency Information form must be completed and received at the school before your child
can begin camp. You need to list all home, work, and cell phone numbers where you may be reached in
the event of an emergency. We also ask you to list at least one person who would be able to pick up your
child should we not be able to reach you, or you are unable to communicate with us for any reason due to
your own illness, etc.
The back of the Emergency form must also be completed with the name of your child’s physician, their
phone number, insurance information, and the authorization for emergency medical treatment section
signed. Should an emergency warrant immediate care and transportation to the hospital we would need to
bring this form showing your authorization to provide emergency medical treatment.
Health/Immunization Form~
A copy of our health form must be completed, include immunizations records, and indicate a
physical/health exam was done within the prior 10 months for children six years and younger and
children over six years within the prior 22 months before they begin camp. We must have completed
health forms on file before children begin camp.
Alternate Pick-Up Persons~
If anyone other than a parent/guardian is to pick up the child we must have a signed note with the name of
the person picking up and they need to be listed on the Emergency Contact Form under alternate pick-up
persons. That person must also be prepared to show identification, so please inform them that they need
to have their driver’s license on them.
Sickness/Illness~
Please do not bring your child to camp if they have had a fever, contagious illness or have
experienced vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. If your child is sick or running a fever during
camp we will call you to come pick up your child. No refunds will be given for missed days due to illness.
Medications/Allergies~
If your child needs to take any medication or other non-prescription drug, an authorization form must be
completed prior to the administration indicating the name of medication, dosage, times to administer and
effective dates. If your child has any allergies, please indicate it on the health form and write a
separate note listing the allergy(ies) and give it to the program director or administrator.
Discipline Policy~
Children are taught to be respectful towards themselves, toward others, and with their environment.
We will guide the child(ren) in appropriate behavior, using calm, neutral, factual language. If negative
behavior and conflict does occur the child(ren) may be removed from the activity to have quiet time apart
until they are feeling calm. It the behavior is repetitive, parents will be notified so we may work together
toward an immediate positive resolution.
If a child physically endangers others (biting, hitting, or other physically aggressive behavior) the child will
be removed from the situation and asked to remain beside the camp instructor. Parents will be notified of
the situation by the end of the day. If there are further incidents we reserve the right to ask a camper not
to return due to behavioral problems, and camp fees are forfeited. Forfeited fees will include the
current week as well as the week immediately following (if registered), any deposits on all other weeks.
