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GENERAL INFORMATION

What to send with your child to day camps

Full Day Camps will require a lunch, 2 snacks and plenty of beverages

Gymnastics Only and ½ day Primary Camps will require a snack and a beverage on a daily basis.

All kids attending day camps are required to bring a pair of running shoes, a hat and sunscreen for outdoor play.

Please LABEL all of your children’s belongings. The Club is not responsible for any lost, stolen or missing items.

Please note there is no refrigeration available.

PIZZA FRIDAYS – Full Day Camps Only

You will be given the choice as to whether or not you would like your child to participate in a Pizza Lunch. Cost will be minimal and collected from the parent on Thursdays so we can order accordingly. Only cash (exact change) will be accepted.

PEANUT FREE ENVIRONMENT

The BKGC is constantly striving to maintain a PEANUT FREE environment. Please do not send your child with any peanut products.

PUNCTUALITY/LATE FEE CHARGES

It is important that your child arrives on time. All kids attending day camps MUST be signed in and out by an adult on a daily basis. Please accompany your child in and out of the building. It is important that your child is picked up promptly when class is finished.

If you are more than 10 minutes late in picking up your child, a late fee penalty of $1.00 per minute will be charged to you unless before and after care has been arranged.

DRESS CODE/Day Camps & Evening Programs

For girls, body suits are preferred however, T-shirt & shorts are acceptable. Boys are asked to wear shorts with a drawstring, T-shirt or tank style top tucked in. Barefoot preferred in the gym however, gym slippers will be permitted. Small stud earrings are allowed. For safety reasons, NO other jewellery including friendship bracelets & hoop earrings is allowed. Long hair must be tied back.

TRANSFER FEES

A $25 transfer fee will be charged should you wish to switch camp weeks or transfer from one recreational program to another.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Children must be the correct age for the selected program by the first day of the class. A birth certificate may be requested to verify the child’s age.

CHILD/COACH RATIOS

Ages 18 months - 3 years: 8/10:1 coach

Ages 3 - 5 years: 6/8:1 coach

Ages 6 - 14 years: 8/10:1 coach.

GO/BKGC FEES

An additional $29 charge once per year from July 01/08 to June 30/09 for Gymnastic Ontario Membership/BKGC Administration fees to cover registration and insurance will be applied at the time of registration.

REGISTRATION/PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment can be made by Visa, Interac or Cash. Cheques will not be accepted 2 weeks prior to the start of our programs. There will be a $25 charge for all NSF cheques.

CHILDREN’S FITNESS TAX CREDIT – KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS

Please keep all your receipts. You will be charged a $10 administration fee to issue a duplicate receipt if original is lost or misplaced.

Commencing 2007, parents may be eligible to claim a non-refundable tax credit up to $500 of fees. For more information on the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit please visit www.cra.gc.ca/fitness or call 1-800-959-8281.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will be offered to day camp programs with one week written notice prior to the start of the camp. No refunds once the camp has started.

Refunds will be offered to evening programs with a one-week written notice, prior to the start of the program. A 50% refund will be issued only up to the start of the 2^nd class. Sorry, no refunds after the 2^nd class. GO/BKGC Fees are non-refundable.

A credit note will be issued only to children with medical reasons who cannot complete the camp/program and will be pro-rated. A Doctors medical note will be required. Credits will be honored from one year from the date of issue. Refunds/Credits will be subject to a $25 administration fee.

Programs may be combined or cancelled based on enrollment and availability of coaches. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. A full refund will be returned to you, only if the program you choose is cancelled by the BKGC.

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