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The "Chipmunk" summer program welcomes children ages 3-5 who are currently in Pre-K or entering Kindergarten this fall. Our experienced staff will lead a variety of engaging activities designed to encourage physical play, creativity through arts & crafts, a love of reading during story time, exploration of the natural world, and fun in the swimming pool. Children will be grouped by age and supervised by the program director, counselors, and waterfront staff. Please note: All children must be fully potty trained. We do not have the facilities to accommodate diapers or pull-ups.

The staff-to-participant ratio will not exceed 1:7.  Children when needed will be divided up into age groups and overseen by the Program Director and Counselors. 
Each week of our program has a theme and plan special programming is developed around each theme.  We will send home notices about dressing up as your favorite character, animal, super hero etc.  If you have questions about the themes you can contact the office or ask a counselor.  

Payment must be made 10 business days prior to the start of the week your child will be attending. 

Every Wednesday
Kona Ice truck will be arriving in the afternoon. They will be serving free shaved ice to all the children registered in our program.  

Special Note:
WEEKS / Theme 
Week 1 - June 23: Disney  Week 
Week 2 - June 30:  Dino Week No Program July 3rd or 4th
Week 3 - July 7: Christmas in July
Week 4 - July 14: Luau Week
Week 5 - July 22: Animal Week  
Week 6 - July 28: Camp's Got Talent  
Week 7: August 4: Hero vs Villain
Week 8 - August 11: Spirit Week

Weekly Fees: 
This program runs Monday through Thursday, we no longer offer individual days.
Full Day  Monday- Thursday 8:45 am - 3 pm:  $165 (We will plan quiet time if needed but no naps) 
              
Half Day Monday -Thursday 8:45 am-12:30 pm: $115

Extended Hours Morning Only
Extended morning hours are available 7:30 am - 9:00 am for an additional $10.00/morning
Chipmunks are not eligible for PM extended care.

Late picking up your child? 
For children not picked up by the end of the program, regular or extended hours, the following late policy will be in effect:
 - First 5 minutes: Grace Period
- Each 5 minutes thereafter: $5.00 per 5 minutes/child

Location: Hartsuff Park Recreation Area (146 Hingham Street) Rain days will be at the Rockland Community Center 394 Union st. Should we move to the program to the community Center then you will be notified by email.  You can also look on our social media or website for communications.  

Payment: 
Payment must be received no later than two weeks (10 business days) prior to the start of the week your child will be attending.  If we do not receive payment then your child will not be considered registered for the week. If you have a balance owed from the previous year you will not be considered registered until you pay off the balance. 
Payment Schedule:
Week Payment Due
Week 1 June 9
Week 2 June 16
Week 3 June 23
Week 4 June 30
Week 5 July 7
Week 6 July 14
Week 7 July 21
Week 8 July 28

Registration: 
Student is only considered registered (and spot reserved) in a program once payment is received. Online registration & payment is the quickest and easiest way to secure a spot in a program. Registration is also accepted in our office and by mail on a first-come first-served basis.

Cancellation:  
If you need to cancel your child then we must have it in writing two weeks prior to the start of the week. You may send an email to rocklandrec@rockland-ma.gov 

Refunds: 
There will be a $10 processing fee for all refunds/credits 

Age Requirement: 
Participants must be the minimum age for the program or turn that age within the first week of the program.

Confirmations: Please keep a record of your registration. Confirmations are emailed as soon as your registration is processed; no further confirmations or reminders are provided.

Enrollment: limited; staff to participant ratio is 1:7.
*All children must be completely toilet trained.*

T-Shirts: Registrations by April 30th  will be guaranteed a t-shirt and their size. Registrations after that date can not be guaranteed a correct size. If you do not answer the question of what size shirt your child will wear then we can not guarantee you will get the correct size. 

All fees include the Arts & Craft Supplies, Supplies for Games, Enrichment, Staff, Swim Lesson (if available), T-Shirt, and General Supplies.  
 
All daily backpacks should be CLEARLY LABELED and include the following:
- Bathing Suit (If your child will wear their bathing suit under their clothes it will cut down on the changing time and they will have more time in the pond)
- Water shoes, these are REQUIRED for the children to enter the pond. NO EXCEPTIONS. (Sometimes we have sharp rocks in the pond that can cut your child's feet and spoils the children's experience)
- Towel
- Bug Spray & Sunscreen
- Wear Sneaker NO OPEN TOE SHOES!
- Snacks & Reusable Water Bottle

Lunch: FREE Lunch is available if the children would like Monday-Thursday. It is provided by a grant program called Picnic in the Park. If for any reason we do not get a grant we will notify you.  We will do our best to send you a menu ahead of time
 
Swimming Lessons: If we have a swim instructor then swimming lessons are included in the cost of the Chipmunk Program.  Please indicate on the questions asked if you would like your child to participate in the lessons.  

Other:
A copy of your child's birth certificate and physical are required

***RAIN DAYS WILL BE AT Rockland Community Center. 
ADDRESS:  394 Union St., Rockland, MA 02370 **

In this case you will receive an email from the Recreation Department, it will be announced on our website and on our Facebook page.  


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Please Read: 
If your child is not feeling well or is exhibiting any of the following symptoms please keep them home. 
- a fever 
- a cough
- sore throat
- fast breathing
- chills
- shaking with chills
- muscle pain
- headache
- a loss of taste or smell
- Has been in contact with anyone with Covid 

Illness Policy:
Children must be healthy enough to participate in the program’s daily routine.
We do not have the facilities to care for sick children and therefore do not allow them to attend the Program.
For the safety and comfort of your child, please keep them home until they feel better and no longer present the danger of passing on their illness.

If you are keeping your child home due to illness, please contact the Program by 7:45am and let the Recreation office know of your child’s absence.

When your child has a fever (of 100.5) or vomiting/diarrhea, please make sure they remain at home for 24 hours after their temperature and symptoms returns to normal.

We may require a physician’s release for any medical or health condition. If your child becomes ill while at our program, you will be asked to pick up your child as soon as possible.

The following are defined as illness or communicable health problems:
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- A chronic runny nose with colored discharge
- A chronic cough
- A fever
- Vomiting or upset stomach
- Signs of general fatigue or discomfort
- An open rash
- Knowledge that the child has had a fever within the past 24 hours

We ensure the safety of all participants in our programs. Therefore we hold the right to decline/remove any child from any program provided that the child is:
1)Potentially putting themselves at risk of injury,
2) Potentially putting others at risk of injury through their actions
3) Blatantly disregarding proper safety rules as set forth by the instructor of the program.

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Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Chipmunks Extended AM 
amchs24 		3y - 5y N/A MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Hartsuff Park 		See Options
Purchasing Options are $7.00 per day from 7:30am - 9:00am
 
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Chipmunks Half Day 
chs25 		3y - 5y N/A MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
08:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Hartsuff Park - Pine Grove 		See Options
 
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Chipmunks Full Day 
chs25 		3y - 5y N/A MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
08:45 AM - 03:00 PM
Hartsuff Park 		See Options
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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