GOSPEL ARTS SUMMER CAMP

ALL DAY GOSPEL ARTS SUMMER CAMP CONTRACT

************************** RULES AND REGULATIONS********************************

Know that this a Gospel Arts Camp, therefore, we will operate all of our classes and programming from a Christian perspective which will include Praying, Bible Study and Devotionals as well as class instruction in the Arts as they relate to the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ.

At the beginning of the Summer Camp Program all parents and participants will be made aware of the codes of conduct that are expected while involved in the summer program as well as disciplinary actions that will be taken in the event they fail to abide by the rules and regulations.

We will document all episodes of unruly behavior and share them with the parents and any child that shows continual or excessive disruptive or abusive behavior will be expelled from the program.  NO REFUND WILL BE AVAILABLE for that week's Camp fee.  (Disruptive behavior does not only include negative or abusive behavior, but also an uncooperative attitude).

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES******************************************************

Cost and Payment Schedule:  The cost for the All Day Gospel Arts Summer Camp is $90.00 per child, per week.   For every additional child in your family you may deduct $5.00 for the weekly Camp fee per child.

1 Child          $90.00 per week/per child =   $90.00
2 Children     $85.00 per week/per child = $170.00
3 Children     $80.00 per week/per child = $240.00
4 Children     $75.00 per week/per child = $300.00
5 Children     $70.00 per week/per child = $350.00

At the time of registration you will be required to pay a deposit, which covers the first week's Camp payment.   At that time you may select a weekly or bi-weekly payment schedule to make payments for the remainder of the summer.   Payments will be due in advance at the beginning of each week.  In the event that you have a pay schedule that is not in line with our payment schedule we
are willing to work with you.  We do ask that you be honest and fair and make payments based upon the arrangements you make.  To hold a slot the first week’s payment is due on or before Friday, May 30th.  Payment maybe mailed to Raise Productions, P.O. Box 247574, Columbus, Ohio 43224-7575.

LATE PICK UP CHARGE:
Children are to be dropped off between 8:00-9:00 a.m. and to be picked up between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.  For all children that are picked up after 6:00 p.m., a late fee of $10.00 will be added to your next week's camp fee, if it has not been pre-arranged and approved by a Raise Staff Member.

VACATIONS:
Some parents have expressed that they will be taking a one or two week vacation during the summer months, and in these cases, you will not be required to pay for the week(s) of vacation that your child is not in attendance.  Some children will be attending other specialized summer camps for one week.  If the camp is a full day camp, you will not be required to pay for the week(s) that your child is not in attendance.  However, if the camp is only for a portion of the day, you will still be responsible for paying the entire weeks camp fee.  We ask that you must commit to attending at least five (5) of the seven weeks that the Camp is scheduled. 

You must inform us at the time of registration or at least two weeks in advance of the dates and weeks you will not be in attendance.  Since we will be preparing musical theater productions we will need to know which children will or will not be available for rehearsals and performances.

ATTENDANCE:
In the event your child is absent one or two days out of a week, you will still be expected to pay the entire week’s Camp fee.   The camp fees will be prorated when and if students attend 2 or fewer days per week.  However, the entire camp weekly fee will be expected if students attend 3 or more days per week.  It will be your responsibility, however, to contact the CENTER to inform us of your child’s absence. 

CANCELLATIONS:
Inasmuch as we have expenses to meet based upon the number of camp participants, in the event it becomes necessary for you to cancel and drop out of the program, you will still be expected to pay the full week’s Camp Fee.

DAMAGES:
In the event your child is directly responsible for damaging property that belongs to another camp participant or the Center for the Gospel Arts, you will be responsible for either paying the cost of repairs or for replacing it. 

OTHER EXPENSES:

Other than the weekly Camp fees, please plan for some of the following additional expenses.

Breakfast: You should see to it that your children are fed breakfast at home before arriving at the Center, however, should you not be able to get breakfast before arriving at the Center, we will have breakfast snacks and juices available at the Center for a small fee (.50 - $1.00).

Lunch: All camp participants will be required to bring a bag lunch from home to eat during the lunch hour or they may also bring additional money to buy lunch at the Center. Lunch will cost $2.00 and include a sandwich, snack and beverage.

Snacks: Camp participants will also be able to purchase snacks throughout the day with your permission.  All snacks cost from .25 - $1.50 each.  (Ex. Potato chips, Popcorn, Candy, Pop, etc.)  

TRIPS:
From time to time throughout the summer, we will take field trips.  Some trips may require additional fees to cover the cost of transportation and admittance fees for your child. You may also want to plan to give your child a little extra spending money.

PERSONAL SUPPLIES:
We will provide materials for the students to work with in class.  You may, however, wish to consider purchasing tap shoes or piano books for your children so they might be able to practice at home as well.

MEDICAL CONCERNS:

Since the Center for the Gospel Arts is a performing Arts School and not a Daycare Center, there will not be a full time medical staff person on duty.  Therefore, if there are any special medications, medical procedures, concerns or restrictions that you have for your child, you must inform Raise Productions upon registering so that it can be determined whether or not the Camp program will be feasible for your child to participate in.  And, should there be special procedures required for your child, you will be responsible for applying that special care or treatment.  Raise will not be responsible or liable.

If there are certain activities, however, that you do not wish your child to participate in for medical or other reasons, it is your responsibility to inform Raise Productions upon registering your child.

SICK CLAUSE:
Due to limited staff, we ask that you keep your children at home if they are sick or have infectious illnesses.  Please follow the same procedure you normally would if they were sick and it became necessary for them to remain home from school.