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LUNCH & SNACK EXTREME HEAT
Rec/Sports Camps- Campers will need to bring If the National Weather Service declares that a heat
their own labeled lunch, along with snacks emergency exists, camp activities will be modified to
and water bottles every day. Touchless water be more passive and less strenuous. More frequent
bottle fillers are on-site. Every lunch item and water breaks will be provided, and staff will keep a
snack item packed should be something that watchful eye for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
can be disposed of. Lunch and snacks should
be ready to eat. We recommend packing MEDICATION/ALLERGIES
additional snacks, no snacks will be provided. If your child requires medication or use of an Epi Pen,
Early Childhood Camps- Campers will Benadryl, asthma inhaler, etc. to be taken/used during
camp hours, a medication dispensing form must be
bring a lunch, snack, and drink daily. completed and will be kept on file. Medication must
Niles Park District is a Nut Free Zone. Please be handled and taken by the campers themselves.
do not send a lunch or snacks which contain
peanut butter, Nutella, peanuts, peanut CODE OF CONDUCT- CODE OF EXPECTATIONS
oils, tree nuts, processed in a facility with We want camp to be a great experience for everyone
nuts or on shared equipment. Sun Butter is involved. For this to happen, everyone needs to play a
allowed, please note that it is Sun Butter. role in creating a positive and safe environment. Campers
have a responsibility to help with this as well by:
• Showing respect to all campers, staff,
equipment, and facilities.
CELL PHONES & ELECTRONICS • Behaving in a way that results in only appropriate,
Niles Park District is not responsible for damages, kind, and positive interactions with others.
lost or stolen items at camp. The idea of camp is to • Leaving any unnecessary items at home that may
unplug and focus on the planned fun and engaging cause a distraction at camp, including toys, animals,
activities while at camp. Please encourage your cell phones, electronics, inappropriate language,
camper to leave those valuables at home. Our weapons, or items that appear to look like weapons.
policy will be outlined in the Parent Manual. • Using caution when playing with others, to

SUNSCREEN avoid causing bodily harm to others.
Apply sunscreen to your camper prior to arrival For this to be successful, the Park District asks for
at camp. A spray bottle of sunscreen should be parents’ support in enforcing these guidelines. Staff
brought to camp daily. Campers will be responsible will address each incident with the camper (and parent
for the re-application of sunscreen to themselves. if the situation requires) in a positive and fair manner
Counselors will give reminders throughout the day. meant to help teach campers how to make better
choices. The Park District reserves the right to dismiss
SAFETY a camper whose behavior endangers the well-being
Each camp facility is equipped with a panic button and of themselves, fellow campers, or Park District staff.
will be worn by the head counselor during camp. Panic
button range is inside and outside the facility. The SWIMMING/WATER DAYS
button will be used in the event of an emergency. Recreation Camp- Swimming will be at Oasis
Waterpark daily, weather permitting.
ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIES
If your child becomes ill or injured during camp, you will Sports Camp- Swimming will be 3-4 days a
be notified immediately according to the emergency form. week depending on scheduled activities.
In the event of a minor accident, the counselor will apply Early Childhood Camps- Specific water day(s)
first aid. You will be informed of this incident and treatment at their camp site. Depending on the weather,
given. In the event of a serious accident or illness, it is Niles campers will utilize the outdoor fenced in grass
Park District’s policy to contact the Niles Fire Department area for water play. Details will follow.
for emergency first aid and transportation to the hospital.
In all accidents, illnesses, and emergency situations, a Park WHAT IS THE CAMPER POOL SAFETY?
District staff member will stay with the camper until the The following procedures will be implemented to ensure
parent/guardian or emergency pick up person arrives. swimming safety. Each camper will have an aquatic
evaluation on their first visit to the pool by the Niles Park
ILLNESS District aquatic staff. Color-coded bracelets are distributed
For the well-being of your child, other campers, daily to designate which area of the swimming pool
and staff please do not bring a child to camp that campers are safe to use. During open swim camp staff is
is running a fever of 100° or higher, experiencing assigned various stations in and around the pool along
diarrhea, cold symptoms, or vomiting. with lifeguards to ensure the campers water safety.
Children should be free of symptoms for twenty-four Excludes Early Childhood camps held at
(24) hours before returning to camp. Parents will be the Howard Leisure Center. They will have
notified by the Camp Director to pick up their camper specific water play days at camp site.
for any of the above symptoms or becomes ill during
camp. Refunds will not be granted due to illness.