PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Ages:  Children enrolled in K - 6 grades. 

Time: 
Program:  6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Safety:
A parent, or authorized person, must sign a child in/out of the program each time they attend.  

Locations: 
Parkridge Elementary:  9970 W. Beardsley - 764-7172
(Parkrdige, Vistancia, Zuni Hills)
Cheyenne: 11806 N. 87th Ave - 623-764-0437
(Cheyenne, Desert Harbor, Sky View, Paseo Verde, Oasis, Oakwood, Peoria)
Cotton Boll:  21180 N. 87th Ave - 623-764-0437
(Alta Loma, Cotton Boll, County Meadows, Sun Valley, Ira Murphy, Sundance, Santa Fe)
Coyote Hills - 21180 N. 87th Ave - 623-764-1065
(Coyote Hills, Apache, Frontier)

Highlights:
Winter Break Camp  features licensed staff, nutritious snacks, and a well-balanced program.   The program provides an opportunity for children to participate in a variety of recreational activities and develop social skills in a supervised and safe environment.  Children will also enjoy daily field trips.

Parents must send a non-perishable sack lunch and drink each day.  Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.  There will be optional special lunches offered on various days for $3.

Registration:  
Registration packets are available at Peoria City Hall, Room 180, at the Peoria Community Center, the AM/PM sites during program hours or at any elementary school office within Peoria.  Children not already enrolled in the 2007-08 AM/PM program must complete a Winter Break Camp registration packet, including immunization records and information for four (4) emergency contact, to enroll their child in the program.  Completed registration packets may be returned to City Hall or to an AM/PM program site prior to December 21.  Mailed registration will be accepted before December 20.

For those participants currently enrolled in AM/PM, a Fee Attendance Contract must be submitted with your payment.

PROGRAM FEES
A $5 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee and all camp fees are due at the time of registration for all new participants.  Existing AM/PM participants will pay only the program fees at the time of registration.  All fees include daily field trip and morning & afternoon snack.
  
Winter Break Camp Program Usage Fees 
$23/day (includes daily field trip)

All program fees are due at the time of registration.

FIELD TRIPS

Friday, December 21
     Peter Piper Pizza: 2 slices, drink and 2 tokens  
     Cheyenne and Parkridge: 9:15am - 12:30pm
     Cotton Boll and Coyote Hills:  11:15 am - 2:30 pm

Monday, December 24
    Winter Bash" - at camp site
     All Schools:  9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch Option:  Pizza - $3.00 (2 slices and drink)

Tuesday, December 25
     CLOSED

Wednesday, December 26
     Bowling - (wear socks) - $1 charge if socks are not provided from home
     Glenfair
     Cotton Boll:  7:30 am - 11:15 am
     Parkridge:  9:15am - 12:45 pm
     Coyote Hills:  11:15 am - 3:15 pm
     Cheyenne:  1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Lunch Option:  $3
         Sonic - Chicken strips, tater tots and drink

Thursday, December 27
     Harkins Theatre - Movie: Enchanted (snack pack included)
     All Sites:  8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Friday, December 28
     Wildlife World Zoo
     All Sites:  11 am - 3:30 pm

Monday, December 31
     New Year's Celebration
     At your site
Lunch Option:  Sonic - Corndog, chips and drink $3

Tuesday, January 1
      CLOSED
    

Wednesday, January 2
     Roller Skating - Wear Socks
     Cotton Boll and Coyote Hills:  8 am - 11:45 am
     Parkridge and Cheyenne:  12 pm - 3:45 pm
Lunch Option:  $3
         Sonic - Grilled Cheese, Tater Tots and drink    

Thursday, January 3
     Oasis Gymnastics at Site
     Time:  TBA

Friday, January 4
     Harkins Theatre - Name TBA
     All Schools:  8:15 am - 12:15 pm
 Lunch Option:  Sub sandwich, chip and drink $3  

*** PROGRAM ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES****

Welcome to the Peoria Winter Break Camp Program.  Addressed below are several of program policies in order to avoid misunderstanding.  Thanks again for trusting us with your child care and recreation needs.

Registration is ongoing through January 4 at City Hall and Camp sites. AMPM Sites will accept registrations through December 20 before the end of the AM program. Registrations can also be mailed or delivered to the Community Services Department at Peoria City Hall at 8401 W. Monroe, Rm 180, Peoria, AZ 85345 until 12/18.  Registrations will be accepted at the new Community Services Offices located at 9875 N. 85th Ave. from 12/19 to 1/4/2008.

Full payment must accompany the Fee Attendance Contract at the time of enrollment, including the Winter Break Camp registration Fee, if applicable and is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Notification of schedule changes or enrollment status must be made by December 20th.  Notification must be received in writing, or verbal verification can be made by calling Cree or Jenny @ 623-773-7139 or 623-773-7192 (24 hr. voice mail available).

Flexible schedules are accommodated, however days must be chosen in advance and paid prior to attending.

No refunds will be issued after December 22rd.  REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR ILLNESS OR MISSED DAYS.

Any additional attendance fees, late fees, etc. are due at the time of pick-up that day.  Failure to pay any balance due may result in the child being dropped from the program.

Late Pickup Fee:  A late fee will be charged at a cost of $15 per 15 minute interval.  (6:01 - 6:15 = $15, 6:16 - 6:30 = $30, and so on...)

A $30 Returned Check fee applies to all returned checks.

DISCIPLINE:  Children enrolled in the program are expected to follow all school and program guidelines, as well as staff direction, at all times.  This is for the safety of all program participants.  Should discipline become necessary the following steps are implemented:

  1.  Verbal warning for specific unacceptable behavior
  2.  Time-out:  1 to 5 minutes
  3.  Time-out:  5 to 10 minutes
  4.  Written warning signed by parent and child
  5.  Temporary suspension or removal from the program

For extreme behaviors: (physical attacks, abusive language, disrespect to staff, leaving the program area without permission, etc.), or those that put a child or others in danger will accelerate this process.

Make checks payable to "City of Peoria".   The City cannot accept post-dated checks.

AM/PM Staff
Liz Bearden, Recreation Supervisor (623) 773-7133
Kelly Kincaid-Broady, Recreation Coordinator (623) 773-7178
Gus Brown, Recreation Coordinator (623) 773-7688
Kathleen Kresl, Recreation Coordinator (623) 773-7108

E-MAIL:  communityservices@peoriaaz.gov

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