This weekly, fun-filled program is available to children who are entering 1st-5th grade this Fall.
The staff-to-participant ratio will not exceed 1:10. Children will be divided into age groups overseen by the Program Director and Counselors. Activities planned include softball, wiffleball, volleyball, basketball, street hockey, art & crafts, board games, field games, music, special guests, and swimming.
Every Wednesday
Kona Ice will be back on Wednesdays! (free to children enrolled in our programs)
Week / Theme/ Friday Field Trip
Special Notes:
There will be no program on June 19th due to the Holiday.
There will be no program the week of July 1-5.
Week 1 - June 17** This week will depend on the last day of school. - Disney Week- (No Program on June 19th)- Trip TBD
Week 2 - June 24: Dino Week - Trip to Launch
Week 3 - July 8: Christmas in July - Trip to EB Cinemas (Despicable Me 4) - popcorn tray included
Week 4 - July 15: Luau Week - Trip to Dave and Busters (lunch and $20 game card included)
Week 5 - July 22: Shark Week - Trip to Urban Air
Week 6 - July 29: Camps Got Talent - Trip to Xtreme Craze
Week 7: August 5 : Hero vs Villain - Trip TBD
Week 8 - August 12: Spirit Week - Carnival Day (held at the park)
*please note the trips are subject to change due to weather, facility change,
MA Guidance or at the discretion of the Recreation Department*
Weekly Fees:
Monday through Thursday, 8:45am - 3pm: $165
Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 3pm: $220
(M-F fee includes off-site field trip or on-site entertainment.)
(All fees include the cost of Kona Ice every Wednesday, Arts & Craft Supplies, Supplies for Games and Enrichment, tshirt, etc)
All daily backpacks should be CLEARLY LABELED and include the following:
-Bathing suit
-Water shoes, these are REQUIRED for the children to enter the pond. NO EXCEPTIONS
-Towel
-Sunscreen & Bug Spray
-Please wear sneakers. NO OPEN-TOE SHOES
- Snacks & Reusable Water Bottle
Lunch: This is pending a grant FREE Lunch will be provided through a Project Bread grant called Picnic in the Park. Lunch will be available if the children would like Monday-Thursday ( NO Fridays ). We will do our best to send you a menu ahead of time.
Location: Hartsuff Park Recreation Area (146 Hingham Street)
Registrations: All registrations must be made in advance in order to provide adequate staffing.
Enrollment: limited; staff to participant ratio is 1:10.
T-Shirts: Registrations by April 1st will be guaranteed their size. Registrations after that date can not be guaranteed the exact size. Also, if you do not answer the question of what size shirt your child will wear then we can not guarantee their size.
Swimming Lessons: If we have a swim instructor, swimming lessons will be included in the cost of the program. Please indicate when the questions asked on line you would like your child to participate in the lessons. Please note we do not force children to participate in lessons. However, we strongly encourage them.
***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.
Extended Hours:
7:30 am-8:45 am for an additional fee of $10/morning
3 pm-5 pm for an additional fee of $15/day.
The staff-to-child ratio will not exceed 1:10.
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
Example: If your child is scheduled to be picked up at 3:00 and you do not pick up till 3:20 you will be charged $15.00 for the staff’s time.
Payment:
Payment must be received no later than Monday at noon time prior to the start of the week. 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 register until you pay off the balance.
FORMS ONLINE!!
In an effort to go paperless, most of the forms that you filled out for us on paper in the past will be online. If your child is going to attend the field trips, you may have to fill out an additional waiver.
A copy of your child's most recent physical is STILL required.
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 7:45 am and let the 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 return 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 illnesses 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
Registration & Refund Information
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.
Refunds: There will be a $10 processing fee for all refunds/credits and all requests must be made at least 5 business days before the start of the program.
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.
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.