Harmon Field Camps

A camp experience can help counter what has been termed “nature deficit disorder,” the increasing tendency of children to spend all their free time in front of a TV or computer screen. Recent studies indicate that even a fairly small amount of time outside can sharpen kids’ ability to focus, lower childhood obesity rates, establish a connection to nature, and allow the youth to use their imaginations and engage in free play for entertainment.

All campers are expected to demonstrate integrity, civility, responsibility, self-control, and mutual respect in all interactions with other campers and camp staff. No child is to be dropped off at Harmon Field without being properly registered for Harmon Field Outdoor Camps and no child is to leave Harmon Field premises without letting either the camp director or counselor in charge know that the child is being picked up early. Harmon Field Recreation will be offering camps for children ages 5-13. Special needs children will be integrated into the normal camp setting. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Harmon Field Community Building (old Tryon Middle School).

Camp drop-off/pick-up schedule (unless other arrangements made with camp director):

· Summer Camp/Skoolzout Camp: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

· Mini-Skoolzout Camp: 12 to 5:30 p.m.

· After School Camp: 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Camp fees: Fees must be paid prior to attending, unless other arrangements are made!

· Summer Camp/Skoolzout Camp: $100/week/camper; $70/week/second child; $50/week/each additional child. Special needs camp fees: $150/week/special needs camper; sibling rate applies as per above second and additional child for other children in family. Daily rate $30/camper.

· Skoolzout Camp: $20/camper/day. Fees must be paid in advance of the scheduled date. If there are not enough pre-registrations, camp will be closed.

· After School Camp: $40/week first child, $10 off each additional child; $10/day/child.

· Early drop-off/Late pick-up: There is a $2.00 charge for drop-off more than 15 minutes prior to 9:00 a.m. There is a $2.00 per 5-minute charge for late pick-up after 5:45 p.m. Please speak with camp director if you have a special situation due to work and your drop-off/pick-up time will be arranged on a personal basis.

· Scholarships: If your family needs financial assistance, please speak with the camp director.

Cell phones: Cell phones may only be turned on before opening exercises, after closing exercises, or during lunch break, and are only for making emergency calls to parents.

Dress code: Camper’s dress and grooming will be neat and clean. There are to be no bare or mid-riff shirts or blouses, tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, halter-tops, or vests without shirts, see-through or mesh shirts. No clothing or jewelry will be permitted that displays profanity; suggestive phrases; alcohol, tobacco, or drug advertising; other inappropriate phrases or symbols; or that are vulgar, racially based, or provocative. Shorts and skirts may be worn, but must be at least mid-thigh length. Clothes that expose inappropriate body parts may not be worn.

Items to be brought to camp: A cheerful and cooperative spirit; lunch, unless purchasing from concession stand; modest swimwear and towel; musical instrument, if they own one. Campers must have shoes appropriate for sports at all times. Other items needed for specific activities will be requested as necessary.

Items not to be brought to camp: Guns, any kind of knives, sling shots, any item with signs or symbols of gangs, any item with signs or symbols of evil imagery, tobacco products, alcohol, illegal drugs, sharp or pointed objects, explosives, fireworks, or caffeinated beverages.

Lunch (Summer and Skoolzout Camps)/Snacks: Children are encouraged to bring healthy lunches. Lunch may also be ordered from Harmon Field Concession Stand, but order must be placed with camp staff. Request a concession menu from camp staff. Healthy snacks are provided twice a day for the all day camps, and once during the half day and after school camps. Lunch fees are NOT to be included in camp fee payments to the Town of Tryon.

Prohibited behavior: Abusive and disruptive behavior; Cursing or using vulgar, abusive, or demeaning language towards other persons, or in the presence of others; Playing abusive or dangerous tricks, bullying, or otherwise subjecting another camper or camp personnel to personal indignity or danger; Engaging in behavior which is immoral, indecent, lewd, disruptive, or sexual in nature; Behaviors that jeopardize the safety of campers and/or personnel.

Questions: Please feel free to contact camp director with any questions you may have regarding any of the camps.

Study hall: During After School Camp quiet time will be provided for study hall from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. All children will be engaged in homework or reading during this period of time.

Camp director information: Lorna Dever, 828-817-1544 (during camp hours), 828-894-3370 (home), hfcamp@gmail.com.