Princess Camp
2008 Hollydell Ice Arena
Ages 4-10
Thank you for joining us this summer. We are going to have a wonderful season, full of Princess Magic as we skate to a medley of Disney Music! We put safety first. Please read this letter carefully and fill out all enclosed forms. All forms need to be filled out before the first day of camp. This summer your princess will be exposed to ballet, hip hop, skating, and some off-ice conditioning (princesses may be outside under close supervision for conditioning or a group walk to the water ice stand). Please look over the following points to help the summer start smoothly (please call if you have any questions): Miss Gina (609) 820 – 0133.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Sign-in and Sign-out List On the enclosed form you will fill out the approved people that will be dropping off and picking up your princess from camp. Everyday you must sign her in and out. You cannot drop her off at the door and wait at the door to pick them up. We will not release a princess to anyone who is not on the pick up list. On the form there is a password section. If you need to call ahead and let us know someone will be picking up your princess who is not on your list, we will ask your password to make sure it is you. Drop off is 8:50 am and pick up is 3:00 pm.
Before and aftercare is available 8a to 8:50a AND/OR 3:00p - 5:30 p for $5 for am and $5 for pm each day.
2. Dress Code Have your princess wear skating attire to the rink with sneakers (no sandals or healies). Hair needs to be up off of the neck in a tight bun everyday. NO LOOSE HAIR. If your princess shakes her head vigorously and hair is coming loose, it is not tight enough or you need more bobby pins and hairspray. Pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, and a black leotard need to be packed everyday for ballet class. Please check to make sure tights are free of holes. Pack a sweatshirt or sweater, mittens, skates, skate guards, skate soakers, and small blanket/pillow (there will be a nap/quiet time offered for those who may need a nap). Personal items need to be brought home everyday. You can pack shorts and t-shirt for your child to change into for conditioning or to go home in (no tank tops, belly shirts, and shorts need to come 2” above knee when standing). Earrings are not allowed to be bigger than an eraser. No make up. All clothing must have your name on it.
3. Equipment Helmets are required for princesses under five unless approved by Miss Gina. Knee pads are strongly encouraged for all skaters. Skate rental is included but discouraged. If your feet are thin, buy Don Jackson Mystiques. If your feet are regular to wide, buy Reidell Red, White, or Blue Ribbons. They can be found in the pro shop. The skates come with a factory sharpening and the pro shop needs to sharpen the skates before you skate (only let the owner sharpen your new skates) Skates may take up to six weeks, so order right away. Get a ˝ size bigger than your child’s bigger foot. Do not let your child step on anything but the ice with skates without skate guards on. Use skate soakers when not in use to protect the blade and keep from rusting. If you keep the rubber guards on in the skate bag, it will rust the blade and you will need to get a sharpening just to remove the rust. Wear thin tights to skate. Thick socks just cause blisters.
4. Discipline Upon misbehaving, the princess will be pulled aside and calmly talked to about why her actions were inappropriate. The appropriate behavior will be explained gently. The second time the same action is expressed, the child will be given a homework assignment; researching, reading a book, or talking to a loved one about why what they did is not the right choice to make. The third time, a home connection to the parents explaining the problem will occur so the parents, camp director, and counselor can talk about the best way to teach the child. The fourth time may result in the child not participating in some camp activities.
Severe misbehavior – profanity, destruction of property, mistreating other children, physical or verbal abuse or defiant children will be excused from camp.
5. Meals Lunch and snacks can be purchased through the camp food program (the snack bar provides healthy meals for our camp). A refrigerator is available for your use for those who want to pack a lunch. Please mark the bags with your child’s name. The children get hungry so pack extra snacks. No soda, candy, gum, sugar juice, cakes, cookies allowed. Only milk, 100% no added sugar juice, or water allowed. (Pretzels/popcorn/potato chips/peanut butter or cheese crackers, goldfish, and fruit are all allowed) Fridays the children are allowed root beer or sprite.
6. Payment Payment is due on the first day of each camp week for that week.
8. Immunization Record Please supply a copy of immunization records against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, pertussis, mumps, and rubella, or provide a statement from your doctor that immunizations are in progress.
9. Fill out attached forms Release for advertising, Medication form, Health History form, Emergency Contact, Drop-off/Pick-up form, Meal Plan form, After Care form, and registration form. Some forms are not included in the on-line application and will be sent to you after your application is received.
2008 Princess Schedule
There may be slight time changes to the schedule.
8:00 – 9:00 Before Camp Care
9:00 – 10:30 On - Ice Show Practice
10:30 – 10:45 Skate Change
10:45 – 11:45 Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 Ballet (M/W) Jazz (Tu/Th) Movie (Fri)
1:00 – 1:30 Snack/water
1:30 – 1:45 Skate Change
1:45 – 3:15 On-Ice Lessons
3:15 – 3:30 Skate Change
3:30 – 5:30 After Camp Care
Important Notes to Remember
*Friday 6/27/08 and 7/4/08 we will be closed.
* 7/21/08 is our yearly water balloon fight with the hockey camp.
*7/21 and 7/22 camp begins at 8am instead of 9am
*7/23 is a field trip
* The end of year show is 8/15/08 at 5:30 pm.
* This Camp is for children four years old to ten years old
*To be casted as a main princess, skater must participate in camp at a minimum of 3
days/week, be able to land a waltz jump, complete a one foot spin, and be present
the first week of camp.
*Everyone needs to attend the last week of camp to get ready for the show.
We prefer that everyone attends the last two full weeks to get ready for the show.
Before and After Camp Care
Before and After Camp Care is $5 per morning and/or afternoon and we need to know in
advance to make sure we have enough coverage. Late pick ups will be an extra $50 for
that day. 5:31 PM sign-out is late. The workers in camp need to leave and go home to
their families or may need to be somewhere. It was an issue in the past. I am sorry for
the inconvenience. If you pick up your child late three times, you will not be able to
utilize After Camp Care services. You may pack extra food for Camp Care, just mark it
on the bag with their name on it. Food is not included.
I will be utilizing before/after camp care. No credits/make-ups/refunds
Child’s Name ___________________________________
Parent’s Signature ___________________________________
Here are the dates I need: Circle all that apply.
Before Camp Care After Camp Care
6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 (CLOSED 6/27) 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 (CLOSED 6/27)
6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3 (CLOSED 7/4) 6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3 (CLOSED 7/4)
7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11
7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18
7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25
7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1
8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8
8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15
Price Outline
Here is a “heads up” on what costs to
expect:
$50 Registration fee
Camp is $40 a day.
You will need to buy pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and a black leotard (Target has
Them. Dance stores are expensive).
Please purchase a good pair of skates if you haven’t already done so, the pro
shop can assist you. (It should be $60 - $120. At this level, don’t spend anymore than
than $120). Four to Six weeks to get in, order early.
Admission for the show is $6 admission for adults and $3 for 3-12 year olds.
Hollydell Figure Skating Club sells 50/50, ad space, flowers, and trinkets on the day of
the show for a fundraiser.
In addition to camp, the following services are available:
The food package is $10/day and includes lunch and two snacks.
(There is a refrigerator available if you want to pack a lunch. Junk food, sugary
juices/soda will be sent back home or confiscated and eaten by the staff J). A list of
example snacks are on page 2 point #5.
Before/After Camp - ($5 for the morning and/or $5 for afternoon)
A Disney costume from the Disney on-line store (wait until you hear what character)
2008 Summer Camp Application
Princesses First Name ________________ Last Name ___________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size ______________________________________________________
Circle the days she is attending:
Week one 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 (closed 6/27)
Week two 6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3 (closed 7/4)
Week three 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11
Week four 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18
Week five 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25
Week six 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1
Week seven 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/9
Week eight 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15
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Application Due by June 10th with non-refundable $25 registration fee