2015 PARENT GUIDE. Call CAMP or visit hofstra.edu/camp. NEW FOR 2015! 4Specialty Camps 4Learning Institute. 4Sports Academy Camps

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1 2015 PARENT GUIDE NEW FOR 2015! 4Art for Video Games 4Criminal Justice 4Culinary Arts 4Dennis Papadatos Boys Wrestling Camp (Now One-Week Session) 4Dinosaur Adventures 4Discover Wild Long Island! 4Ice Skating 4Junior First Responder 4Mechanical Engineering/Automotive 4Music for Video Games 4Seth Tierney Boys Lacrosse Camp (Now One-Week Session) 4Travel Camp Plus 4Veterinary Medicine 4Video Production Call CAMP or visit hofstra.edu/camp. 4Specialty Camps 4Learning Institute 4Sports Academy Camps

2 specialties Table of Contents Welcome...1 BOCES...1 Specialty and Learning Institute. Camps/BOCES...2 Gratuities...3 Picture Day...3 Sports Academy Camps...4 New York Baseball Academy...6 Transportation...8 Picking Up Your Child Early. From Camp...9 Extended Hours Program Policies and Guidelines New York state law requires that each parent be aware of the following: v It is mandatory for all camps to receive an operating permit from the New York State Department of Health each year. v Camps are required to be inspected biannually. v Inspection reports are filed at the Nassau County Department of Health at 200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY v Inquiries can be made to the Nassau County Department of Health, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. LICENSING Hofstra Summer Camps is licensed and inspected by the New York State Department of Health. Inspection records and required plans are filed with the New York State Department of Health. ACCREDITATION Hofstra Summer Camps is proud of its accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA). Only one in four camps nationwide achieves this accreditation. ACA is the only national organization that accredits camps based on compliance with established standards in sites and facilities, health, staff, program transportation, operational management, and aquatics. Hofstra Summer Camps American Camp Association and Board of Health certifications are on display in the Camp Office. Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. Hofstra Summer Camps 250 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York Phone: CAMP (2267) Fax: ce-camps@hofstra.edu Website: hofstra.edu/camp

3 Welcome Dear Parents: Please read the entire guide. We would like to welcome you to Hofstra Summer Camps and thank you for choosing our camp for your child. We ask that you read all the information contained in this guide before your child begins camp. It provides you with the information you need to ensure a safe, fun experience for your child this summer. Camp provides children with opportunities for safe risks, enabling them to take chances and reach new heights. Camp nurtures curiosity and invites creativity, which are precursors to discovery and growth. In order for children to become healthy, productive citizens, they need to be able to navigate the world in which they live. We understand that if a child is to achieve success, he or she must be able to exercise mind, body and soul. specialties The camp experience is a rich environment full of exciting beginnings, new friends and achievements, as well as growth and independence. At Hofstra Summer Camps, we emphasize supportive relationships, meaningful opportunities, and challenging activities in a physically and emotionally safe environment. It is a place designed for children, where they can explore and discover an important rite of passage for today s youth. Giving your child the gift of camp is sure to create many treasured memories for your entire family. Hofstra Summer Camps BOCES Hofstra s new and exciting partnership with Nassau BOCES affords our campers brand new possibilities. This unique experience will give our campers the opportunity to explore a future profession, while still having fun. Nassau BOCES is offering their state-of-the-art facilities and educators for the summer, so children can cook with a master chef, learn to take care of an animal, fly over Paris, and much, much more. For a full listing of programs, visit ce.hofstra.edu/boces. 1

4 Specialty and Learning Institute Camps/BOCES OFFICE HOURS The Camp Office is open year-round, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the months of July and August, our office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp is closed July 3. LUNCH Lunch for Specialty and Learning Institute Camps is served daily at Hofstra University s dining facilities and includes various hot entrees, bagels, yogurt, beverages and desserts, plus an unlimited salad and fruit bar. In addition, we offer a choice of sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly, cheese, roast beef, tuna, and turkey), hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries every day. Please keep in mind that the salad bar, fruit bar and vegetables are available every day. All meals are carefully selected by Campus Dining by Compass Group and are prepared to be both nutritious and delicious. specialties 2 Special Dietary Needs: Hofstra Summer Camps is an allergy-aware camp (gluten, peanuts, etc.), and we work with families to accommodate campers special dietary needs. Kosher and gluten-free lunches are available upon request. We also make sure that any special food needs are carefully monitored. Parents must call the Camp Office to make special dietary arrangements for their camper(s). WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Please make sure everything is clearly marked with your child s first and last name. v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers, and sweat socks. v Bring a bathing suit, towel and water bottle in a waterproof backpack. v Younger campers are urged to wear their bathing suits under their clothes to save time changing for swim. v Sandals are inappropriate footwear for camp. v Children enrolled in Soccer or Tennis specialties must bring the following: q Soccer Camp Cleats and shin guards are not mandatory, but are recommended. q Tennis Camp A tennis racket is required. Athletic sneakers are acceptable footwear, except those with black bottoms. WHAT NOT TO BRING TO SPECIALTY CAMPS/BOCES v We strongly suggest that you do not permit your child to bring any electronics or jewelry. v Sneakers with wheelies are not allowed at camp. v Pocket knives and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. v Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are strictly prohibited, except prescription medications in original containers left with our nurses. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items. OUR GIFT TO YOU: Each camper will receive one official Hofstra Summer Camps T-shirt and camp bag, compliments of Hofstra University (not applicable for Sports Academy Camps). Parents can pick up the gift during the month of June; dates are posted on the website. Additional shirts may be purchased when you pick up your gift. Every Thursday is a special event day. SPECIAL EVENTS may include: DJ performances, Carnival Day including inflatables, concerts, Field Day, magicians, and visits from New York Islanders hockey players and the Harlem Wizards.

5 GRATUITIES A major part of your child s camp memories have to do with the counselors who have given their undivided and personalized attention and care. The following guide is intended as just that a guide, to let you know what our gratuity recommendations are when asked by our parents to thank the staff. This tip guide is a suggested amount based on a two-week session enrollment. It is customary to tip your child s Recreation Group Counselor, Specialty Counselors, Swim Counselor, Bus Driver and Bus Counselor, Cub Camp Counselors and Sports Academy Camp Counselors during the camper s last few days of each session. Specialty and Learning Institute Camps Please note that in your child s specialty area there may be more than one counselor who works with your child. If you would like to thank the staff, we ask that tips be directed to the Specialty Director so that the appropriate staff members can share them. Send gratuities in individual envelopes. Please put your child s name, specialty title (e.g., tennis, science) or recreation group number, and/or swim counselor s name on the front of envelope. Have your child give it directly to his/her counselor and/or director. Please call the Camp Office for the counselor s/director s name(s). Recreation Counselor...$10 per week Specialty Counselor...$10 per week Cub Counselor...$20 per week Swim Counselor...$5 per week Bus Counselor...$5 per week (where applicable) Bus Driver...$5 per week (Drivers and routes are subject to change each session.) specialties 3 Sports Academy Camps Sports Camp Counselors...$10 per week Specialty Camp, Session 4 (August 10 14, 2015) Your camper s staff will change during this session; please have your child give the envelope directly to his/her counselor at the end of the session. As always, if you have any questions, please don t hesitate to call the office. PICTURE DAY The camp will take pictures of each recreation group on the following days: q Session 1: Monday, July 6, 2015 q Session 2: Friday, July 17, 2015 q Session 3: Friday, July 31, 2015 Each camper will receive one complimentary group picture. This is our way of saying thanks for choosing Hofstra Summer Camps!

6 Sports Academy Camps OFFICE HOURS The Camp Office is open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp is closed July 3. During July and August, the Camp Office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Transportation Office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If your child is enrolled in one of the Sports Academy Camps, you may. direct questions to the appropriate coach: 4specialties v Coaching Staff (for Boys Elite Basketball Camp) v Michael Gibson (for Girls Basketball Camp) v Coaching Staff (for Boys Lacrosse Camp) v Shannon Smith (for Girls Lacrosse Camp) v Richard Nuttall (for Coed Soccer Camp) v Christine A. Nowierski-Farina (for Cheer Camp) v Kelly Olsen (for Dance Academy) v Julie Meyer (for Softball Camp) v Emily Mansur (for Volleyball Camp) v Dennis Papadatos (for Boys Wrestling Camp) v New York Baseball Academy LUNCH Lunch for Sports Academy Camps is served daily in Hofstra University s dining facilities, and includes a hot entrée, sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, tossed salad, dessert and assorted beverages (available every day). Please visit hofstra.edu/camp to view the full lunch menu. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Note: Please make sure everything is clearly marked with your child s first and last name. Younger campers are urged to wear their bathing suits under their clothes to save time changing for swim. WHAT NOT TO BRING TO SPORTS ACADEMY CAMPS v We strongly suggest that you do not permit your child(ren) to bring any electronics or jewelry. v Pocket knives and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. v Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are strictly prohibited, except prescription medications in original containers left with our nurses. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

7 Joe Mihalich Elite Boys Basketball Camp and Krista Kilburn-Steveskey Girls Basketball Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers and sweat socks. v Bring water bottle in a waterproof backpack. Seth Tierney Boys Lacrosse Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sneakers and sweat socks. v Bring a lacrosse stick, helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouthpiece, athletic supporter, cleats and equipment bag. v Equipment must be brought daily. Shannon Smith Girls Lacrosse Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sweat socks, sneakers and cleats. v Bring a lacrosse stick, goggles, mouthguard and water bottle. v All goalies are responsible for bringing their own equipment. v Equipment must be brought daily. specialties Christine A. Nowierski Cheer Camp (C.A.N. Cheer Camp) v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts with no pockets, flat-soled sneakers/ cheerleading sneakers, and sweat socks. Kelly Olsen Dance Academy v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, flat-soled sneakers and sweat socks. v Campers must also bring a water bottle. 5 Richard Nuttall and Simon Riddiough Soccer Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, shin guards and soccer cleats or sneakers. v Campers must also bring a water bottle. Hofstra University Softball Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts and sneakers/cleats. v Each player must bring their own marked glove and water bottle. Emily Mansur Volleyball Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, sweat socks, and sneakers. v Campers must also bring a water bottle. Dennis Papadatos Boys Wrestling Camp v Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, socks and wrestling shoes. v Each player must bring an extra set of shorts, T-shirt and socks, as well as running shoes and water bottle. hofstra.edu/camp

8 Sports Academy Camps TRANSPORTATION Transportation is $175 per week throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and $200 for Manhattan. In most instances this service is door-to-door. 6 LUNCH (included in tuition) Lunch is included and served daily in Hofstra University s dining facilities and includes a hot entrée, sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, tossed salad, dessert and assorted beverages (available every day). New York Baseball Academy at Hofstra is an allergy-aware camp (gluten, peanuts, etc.), and we work with families to accommodate players special dietary needs. Kosher and gluten-free lunches are available upon request. We also make sure that any special food needs are carefully monitored. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM AND CAMP INFIRMARY Our Camp Infirmary is staffed with full-time RNs. Each player must have a physical examination within one year prior to his first day of camp. The Physical Examination Form will be mailed to you after the player s registration is processed or you may download the form from our website. The form must be completed by your child s physician and returned to the Camp Office by May 1 or upon registration. EQUIPMENT Players must bring their own bats (no composite bats) and glove. Non-metal spikes are recommended, but are optional. Metal spikes are prohibited. Players must wear baseball pants at all times. All other equipment necessary for your child s instruction will be provided by the New York Baseball Academy. SWIM (optional for ages 7-12) Players have an opportunity to choose an optional swim period. Our supervised recreational swimming will be integrated into the weekly schedule. TIME Programs start at 9 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. If you are providing your own transportation, please plan to arrive no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Extended hours are available. Buses leave the Hofstra University campus between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. Transportation pickup time is distributed to players homes prior to each session.

9 EXTENDED HOURS PROGRAM Our Extended Hours program is designed with the working family in mind. It is structured for parents who wish to have their children remain under the supervision of camp personnel until they can pick them up later in the day (up to 6 p.m.). Activities, games and movies will be available for the children, and a drink and snack will be provided for each child. This program is available to girls and boys entering kindergarten through grade 12. Note: Signing up for this program does not prohibit these children from taking the bus in the morning. It does, however, prohibit them from taking the bus in the afternoon. Registration is available for afternoon only. Extended hours are not available on a day-to-day basis. Extended hours cannot extend beyond 6 p.m. The extended hours fee is $125 per two-week session; and $75 per one-week session. STAFF All Hofstra Summer Camps program directors and teachers are experienced experts in their respective fields. Many are full-time certified educators who give Hofstra Summer Camps its unique approach to teaching. Coaches, lifeguards, swim instructors, nurses and administrators make up our support staff. Hofstra Summer Camps conducts yearly background checks on all employees to ensure the safety and well-being of our campers. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting (FCRA) sets national standards for employment screening. SAFETY PROCEDURES Certified medical personnel monitor air quality. Players have access to water at frequent intervals. Whenever possible, we bring outdoor activities into air-conditioned facilities, or to cool, shaded areas. Reduce physical activities as needed due to weather conditions. Please do not send your child(ren) with electronics (cell phones, Nintendo DS, ipods, ipads, MP3 player, Game Boy, etc.). Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 7 METHOD OF PAYMENT Deposit: A check/credit card payment of $150 per week nonrefundable deposit must accompany the registration form. (Lunch included in tuition.) Payment in full is due by May 1, We accept registrations throughout the summer and full payment is required on all registrations received after May 1, We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Please make checks payable to Hofstra University, and include your child s name on check. REFUND POLICY Tuition is refundable prior to May 1, 2015, less the deposit. No refunds after May 1, 2015, for any reason, including illness, injury, personal, missed days, transportation delays, etc. Any cancellations must be received in writing. It is understood that no credit will be given for camp closings, absences, family vacation, transportation delays or withdrawals. We reserve the right to cancel any registration if fees are not paid in full by May 1, 2015.

10 Transportation For more information, call or During July and August the Transportation Office is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campers being picked up by buses provided by Hofstra Summer Camps will arrive at camp at approximately 9 a.m. Departure time of camp vehicles is approximately 4:15 p.m. The bus driver will leave a Welcome Letter in your mailbox notifying you of the approximate pickup time a few days prior to each session. Please have your child ready so that delays can be avoided. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES Campers enrolled in Sessions 1, 2 and 3: Buses will arrive at Hofstra s David S. Mack Physical Education Center at approximately 9 a.m., depending on the route. Our staff will meet the bus and will escort your child to his or her area. Please inform your child of his or her bus number so that he or she knows to remember it each day; bus numbers and routes may change each session. Campers enrolled in Session 4: Buses will arrive at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at approximately 9 a.m., depending on the route. Our staff will meet the bus and escort your child to his or her area. Please inform your child of his or her bus number so that he or she knows to remember it each day. Departure, parent pickup and drop-off for Session 4 will be at the Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. If you are providing your own transportation to camp, please plan to arrive between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m., and park your car in the lot across from the Mack Physical Education Center. Walk your child in to the Mack Physical Education Center and go to the far left corner of the gym; campers must be signed in by parents. Our staff will escort your child to his/her area. Campers should be picked up from camp at 3:45 p.m. Please see page 9 for designated pickup areas for Specialty and Learning Institute Camps and Sports Academy Camps. 8 BUS PASSES A new bus pass will be ED to you the week before each session to the address given on your child s registration form. Please place this pass on your child s shirt on the first day of camp and keep a record of this information for yourself. IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT RIDING A BUS your bus # will be T00. All campers not riding a bus will be at the No transportation area in the Mack Physical Education Center. When you arrive, please do not take your child(ren) you must see Roberta and sign them out each day. NASSAU, QUEENS, SUFFOLK AND MANHATTAN PICKUPS Please visit hofstra.edu/camp for detailed information regarding door-to-door transportation, area pickups and dead-end/cul-de sacs. ABSENCES When the bus arrives, please wave the bus on so the driver knows not to wait for your child. You may also leave a message at Campers are not permitted to change or make up days missed from the regularly scheduled camp sessions. There is no credit or refund for missed days. DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Once all the early pickups are dismissed, staff members will take attendance at every bus line and will escort your child to his or her designated bus. SAFETY RULES FOR VANS AND BUSES v Approximate pickup time is between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. (Some bus routes may be earlier.) v All campers transported in vans and buses must be seated and must wear seat belts. v No camper should ever put any body part out the window. v All campers must listen to the driver and/or bus counselor. v Campers should keep their voices down so the driver may concentrate on the road. v Please be on time. v Walk up and down steps of the van or bus carefully. v Departure time from Hofstra University is between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. v Each camper must have the same pickup and drop-off address. v Bus routes and drivers may change each session. v We will not reroute buses in order for campers to be with friends.

11 PICKING UP YOUR CHILD EARLY FROM CAMP You must notify the Camp Office in order to pick up your child early from camp, so we can tell the child s bus line counselor that he or she will not be taking the bus home. You must sign out your child (see below for specific pickup areas and times). Please review the following: v Morning pickup: Campers may be picked up only at 11:30 a.m. at the attendance office in the Mack Physical Education Center. Please sign them out. v Afternoon pickup: Please see below for each camp s specific afternoon pickup time and location. v Please do not arrive before the designated time to pick up your child. v Arrival before the designated time will result in unnecessary delay of dismissal and may prevent the safe, scheduled departure of camp vehicles. v When you arrive at the designated area, we will bring your child to the Early Parent Pick Up area. Do not take your child(ren) without signing them out. v Please be patient for early pickups. Sessions 1, 2 and 3 Below you will find specific pickup areas and times for all the Sports Academy Camps and Specialty and Learning Institute Camps. q Specialty, Learning Institute Camps Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q BOCES Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Joe Mihalich David S. Mack Sports. Elite Boys Basketball Camp and Exhibition Complex 3:30 p.m. q Krista Kilburn-Steveskey Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m.. Girls Basketball Camp q Seth Tierney Boys Lacrosse Camp James M. Shuart Stadium/... Howdy Myers Pavilion 3:45 p.m. 9 q Shannon Smith James M. Shuart Stadium/. Girls Lacrosse Camp Howdy Myers Pavilion 3:45 p.m. q Richard Nuttall and Simon Riddiough. Soccer Camp Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Kelly Olsen Dance Academy Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Hofstra University Softball Camp Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Christine A. Nowierski Cheer Camp Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Emily Mansur Volleyball Camp Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q Dennis Papadatos Boys Wrestling Camp Mack Physical Education Center 3:45 p.m. q New York Baseball Academy University Field 3:30 p.m. Session 4: August 10-14, 2015 If your camper is enrolled in any of our Sports Academy Camps or Specialty and Learning Institute Camps during Session 4, and you do not use the bus, your arrival, dismissal, drop-off and early pickups are at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus! We do not utilize the Mack Physical Education Center at all this week.

12 Extended Hours Program Hofstra s Extended Hours Program is designed with the working family in mind. The program is structured for parents who wish to have their children remain under the supervision of camp personnel until they can pick them up later in the day (up to 6 p.m.). Activities, games and movies will be available for the children, and a snack and drink will be provided for each child. Note: Signing up for this program does not prohibit these children from taking the bus in the morning; it does, however, prohibit them from taking the bus in the afternoon. Age Levels: This program is available to boys and girls entering grades K-12. Tuition: $125 per session ($75 for session 4), in addition to camp tuition. v Extended Hours Program is available for the afternoon only, and is not available. on a day-to-day basis. v Tuition includes an afternoon drink and snack. v All children in the Extended Hours Program must be picked up by 6 p.m. 10

13 Policies and Guidelines Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items. EARRINGS. We cannot allow campers to participate in contact sports while wearing earrings. The damage to a child s ear when hit by a ball can be significant if the child is wearing earrings. EYEGLASSES. Campers play several sports (baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc.) that could lead to broken eyeglasses. We suggest that your child wear safety glasses (i.e., Rec Specs). Hofstra is not responsible for broken eyeglasses. ELECTRONICS. We strongly suggest that you do not permit your child to bring any electronics to camp. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE. When you signed your child s medical form, you gave permission for your child to participate in all camp activities as described in our brochure. If you wish for your child to be restricted from any activity, please notify us in writing prior to your child s camp session. Please note that it is not our policy to force any child to participate in an activity. We do our best to make the activity enjoyable so your child will wish to participate. AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM PROGRAM IN THE SPECIALTY DAY CAMP. Most of our camp families strongly desire swim instruction for their children. We provide American Red Cross instruction every day with some free swim time. Please send a note if you do not wish for your child to participate in instructional swim. MEDICAL CONCERNS. All campers are required to have a completed Hofstra Summer Camps medical form on file before camp begins. Please be sure that you complete the medical history and your child s physician completes a physical examination. Please provide us with as much information as possible concerning your child s medical history, allergies, medications, and any special needs. All medical forms must include an up-to-date immunization record and emergency contact information, and must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. MEDICATION. The parent of any child needing medication must meet our RNs with the child s medication in the original container on one of the following days: Saturday, June 20, 9-11:30 a.m., or Monday, June 22, 6-8 p.m., at the Camp Office in University College Hall, North Campus The Camp Infirmary is located in Room 131 of the David S. Mack Physical Education Center, North Campus. State law requires that a Physician s Medication Request Form be on file to allow medication to be administered during the camp day. Special medications for allergies, etc., or specific doctor s instructions must be hand-delivered to the Hofstra Camp Infirmary prior to your child s camp attendance. It is not legal to have children carry their own medication! Every effort should be made to administer medication at home, as it presents a disruption in the camper s day. However, if your physician feels that it is necessary, please submit a completed Physician s Medication Request Form before medication is sent to camp. A separate form must be completed for each medication. State law does permit administration of medication during the camp day, provided there are written directions from the physician and parent. Campers are at no time allowed to carry any kind of medication, take medication without official written directive (from the physician and the parent), or take medication without supervision. SAFETY PROCEDURES v Certified medical personnel monitor air quality. v Campers have access to water at frequent intervals. v Whenever possible, we bring outdoor activities into air-conditioned facilities, or to cool, shaded areas. v Our first concern is for your child s safety; therefore, we reserve the right to take the following actions in very hot weather: reduce physical activities, substitute sedentary activities for outdoor sports, and provide activities unrelated to your child s specialty (e.g., movies). MEDICAL NOTIFICATION. It is our policy to notify you if your child becomes ill during the camp day or suffers an injury other than minor bumps, bruises or scrapes. Our registered nurse will contact you. TICKS AND LYME DISEASE. To avoid tick bites and Lyme disease, the New York State Department of Health recommends that you check your child for ticks daily. Light-colored clothing is also recommended. SUNSCREEN. The use of sunscreen is highly recommended by our medical staff and the New York State Department of Health. It is best to apply sunscreen to your child before he or she leaves home in the morning. You may wish to send along additional sunscreen to be applied later in the day. We also keep an emergency supply at the Camp Infirmary. EXTENSIONS ADDING ADDITIONAL SESSIONS. Parents wishing to add a session to their child s stay at camp should contact the Camp Office. Extensions will be given only when space is available. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. Hofstra Summer Camps reserves the right to dismiss any camper who acts in an inappropriate or detrimental manner. CAMP TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. For those families who declare a child care deduction on their taxes, our tax ID number is

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