When is Shake-A-Leg Summer Camp?
June 8, 2009 – July 31, 2009
Who is eligible for camp?
Our camp is fully inclusive. Students who have completed first grade by the start of camp and up are eligible for camp. After 250 campers have been accepted, we begin a wait list. Once a spot has opened up, the parent/guardian of the next child on the list will be contacted.
Please note: If your child attends one of our feeder schools, Frances Tucker Elementary, Eneida Hartner Elementary, Fredrick Douglass Elementary, Gulfstream Elementary, Tropical Elementary, Riviera Middle, or Liberty City Elementary, you MUST enroll through your school liaison. If you have any questions about this please contact Program Manager Kiandra Rhaney at kiandra@shakealegmiami.org..
What do I have to do to apply?
Complete the application. You MUST include your child’s social security number or 10-Digit Florida Student ID Number (found on FCAT results or contact your child’s school to obtain) and make sure to provide all the necessary signatures on the back of the form. If your child has a disability, you MUST complete an additional form, the Participant Needs Survey and you MUST submit to us a copy of your child’s IEP, Section 504 Plan, medical diagnosis, or other official documentation of his/her disability. There are NO exceptions. Mail or fax all forms attention: Summer Camp Registrar. In May, we will be mailing official letters of acceptance and wait list letters.
Why do you need a copy of my child’s IEP?
Certified ESE teachers are hired as lead instructors for every group of students. They need the “Goals” section of the IEP to baseline the students and then design an individual education plan for each student for the eight weeks of camp. Following the program, they will evaluate each child’s progress.
What would qualify my child for a 100% scholarship? How much does it cost otherwise?
Your child will receive a 100% Scholarship if
• he/she is enrolled in ESE classes at a Miami-Dade County Public School
• he/she has a documented disability
• he/she attends a Miami-Dade County Title I School
• he/she receives a free or reduced lunch at a Miami-Dade County Public School
Otherwise, the tuition is $500 per two-week session. There are four different two-week sessions beginning on June 8th, June 22nd, July 6th, and July 20th.
What is a Title I School?
A Title I School is defined as a school where 90% or more of the student body qualifies for a free or reduced lunch. You can find out if your child’s school is Title I by asking an employee of the school’s main office.
Can my child sign up for a single week?
No, we ask that your child commit to at least two weeks of camp.
Please note: priority will be given to students who can commit to the full eight weeks of camp.
Will camp be open on the 3rd of July?
No. Camp will be closed on July 3rd as recognition of the July 4th holiday.
What if my child has a 1-to-1 aid at school?
You must provide a 1-to-1 aid to attend camp with him/her. On a case by case basis, the county sometimes pays for a student aid. Shake-A-Leg can provide you with some literature regarding camp that will help you apply for this service. Please contact Program Manager Kiandra Rhaney for more information, kiandra@shakealegmiami.org.
I am a volunteer at Shake-A-Leg; can my child get a discount?
Once someone has volunteered 53 hours, they receive a membership discount of 40% off all program fees.
Does Shake-A-Leg provide transportation?
Buses are provided at our MDCPS feeder schools: Frances Tucker Elementary, Eneida Hartner Elementary, Fredrick Douglass Elementary, Gulfstream Elementary, Tropical Elementary, Riviera Middle, and Liberty City Elementary. Your child may sign up to ride one of those buses, provided space is available. You must fill out the Transportation Consent Form to apply for this service, and check Option B. Otherwise, you will be required to drop off and pick up your child from Shake-A-Leg. At the end of the day, children will be released only to his/her parents or legal guardians listed on his/her application. If you would like to authorize additional persons to pick up your child, you may do so by filling out the Transportation Consent Form and checking Option A.
What time does camp begin and end? Can I bring my child late?
The camp day begins at 9:00. You may drop your child off between 8:30 and 9:00. You may not drop your child off before 9:30 am. You are required to sign your child in at the registration table located at the northeast side of the parking lot. You must pick up your child between 3:30 and 4:00. Again, you must sign your child out at the registration table. We strongly encourage your child to be on time everyday. Late arrivals make it very difficult for your child to fully benefit from group activities, especially if they are water based. Please make every effort to be on time.
Is there aftercare available?
Yes, until 5:00 PM with applicable fees.
• A pick up between 4:00 and 4:30 costs $5 per child.
• A pick up between 4:30 and 5:00 costs $10 per child.
• After 5:00, you must pay a late fee in addition to the regular fee.
What kinds of activities do the kids do? What will they do if it rains?
We offer a wide range of both land and water activities. Water: swimming, kayaking, dinghies, sailing, canoeing, sea lab. Land: photography and video production, fine arts, theater, ceramics, music, dance, boat building, life skills, and team building. There is also a strong academic component. Certified teachers conduct fun, hands-on lessons pertaining to the history of Miami and Biscayne Bay, environmental stewardship, and South Florida ecology. We strive to help each and every student make gains in math and literacy during these eight weeks.
During poor weather, if the children are already indoors they continue with educational activities and if outdoor activities are forced indoors, staff will continue teaching themed academic lessons in an indoor setting.
Do I have to pack a lunch?
No, Shake-A-Leg provides a free lunch and end-of-day snack to all campers; however, you may pack a lunch for your child if you so choose. If you child had any food allergies, you must provide this information on the application in the appropriate space. We strongly encourage your child to eat breakfast before he/she comes to camp.
What should my child bring with him/her to camp?
Bathing suit, hat, towel, water bottle, and dry comfortable clothes. We provide sunscreen and watershoes; however, your child may bring his/her from home if you so choose.
If your child requires medications during the camp day, please send them with your child with instructions; the camp nurse will hold onto them and administer them as needed.
Are there any items that are not allowed at camp?
Yes, cell phones, electronics, ipods, headphones, hand-held games, heelys (roller skating shoes), money.
Can my child bring friends or relatives to camp with him/her?
No, we will not allow any child to come on site who have not been officially accepted into the program.
What is the adult to student ratio? What about the safety of the students?
1:5. All of our staff are CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certified. We also have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on site. Students wear lifejackets on the docks and in the water at all times.
What if my child is interested in doing only recreational activities?
This year Shake-A-Leg is also offering a “Watersports” Camp that is comprised entirely of water activities including kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. The cost of this camp is $500 per 2-week session. Please contact Meredith Bass at meredith@shakealegmiami.org for more information.
What if my child is in High School and wants to volunteer at the camp?
High-school aged students who are interested in camp are encouraged to apply for the Mentor Program. Click on “Mentors” for more information.
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