Franklin/Medway Summer Camp King Street & Choate Park
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Franklin/Medway Summer Camp
King Street & Choate Park
Franklin Recreation Department Telephone (508) 520-4909
150 Emmons Street Fax: (508) 520-4976
Franklin, MA 02038 Website: www.franklin.ma.us/recreation
Dear Parents/Guardians
Ryan Jette Welcome parents and campers! Attached you will find very important & newley updated
Recreation Director information regarding the summer program. Please make certain to read through this
rjette@franklin.ma.us packet in its entirety, and fill in the necessary information. Please complete the registration
form carefully and enter all emergency phone numbers where you can be contacted. You
can also register at the Town of Franklin Recreation Department or on the Franklin
Megan Woodacre Recreation website.
Program Coordinator
mwoodacre@franklin.ma.us Please fill out the entire attached summer camp application and submit it to the Franklin
Recreation Dept (150 Emmons St Franklin, MA 02038) or head to our website and apply
online (www.franklin.ma.us/recreation).
Kaitlynn Williamson We must have a photo of your child in order to accept registration.
Camp Director
kaitlynnfwilliamson@gmail.com POLICY CHANGES: REGISTRATION, FIELD TRIPS, LIT
NEW THIS SUMMER:
1. We have now extended camper age to 14 years old and have eliminated the CIT
Dianne Wilson program. We now are offering a Leader in Training Internship Program (LIT) for 15 & 16
Office Assistant year olds. This will include an interview process, and we will choose a limited number of
dwilson@franklin.ma.us candidates. If your 15 & 16 year old is interested, please contact us. Limited spots
available.
2. Our new policy requires all campers be registered by the Friday before camp starts.
Sheila Adiletto Registration/payment will NOT be accepted onsite at King Street or Choate Park under any
Office Assistant circumstances due to liability reasons. Registration will be closed on Saturday's & Sunday's
sadiletto@franklin.ma.us so be sure to register your child up early. No weekend registration.
3. Again this summer we will be doing weekely field trips on Wednesday's (except for week
6 which is a Thursday Pawsox game). Registration for the field trips MUST be done at the
latest the Friday before camp due to policies and procedures of the companies we will be
Sign up BEFORE May 15th to
visiting during our field trips. Again, payment and registration for field trips will NOT be
receive a 20% CAMP
accepted on site at King Street or Choate Park.
DISCOUNT . See coupon
attached.
Our program begins at 8:30 am each day and finishes at 3:30 pm. We have early drop off
or late pick up available at an additional cost of $10.00 each day per child. Please make
arrangements to have your child picked up promptly. Our drop off and pick up policy is
also enclosed within. The program meets at King Street Memorial Field and/or Choate
Park, unless otherwise noted. On rain dates, we will move our program indoors (school
TBD). All costs are included in the weekly fee, except for the ice cream truck. Please
inform us of any medical conditions/allergies before registering your child. Our staff will not
administer medications other than epi-pens.
AGAIN THIS SUMMER: 3 Day Option. This summer we will be offering a 3 day option for
camp.The cost of the program is $100 for 3 days. You can sign up for any 3 days of the
week but you must specify which days you would like to attend camp when you register in
the notes section or anywhere on the registration form.
We are offering 9 weeks of summer camp! Due to the weather, we are not sure if there are
going to be a few snow days. Rather than push the start of summer camp back, we
decided to take a chance and offer a 3 day session 6/24-6/26.
Last but not least in case of emergency you can call the Recreation Department at (508)
520-4909.Welcome to Franklin/Medway Summer Camp
Important Camp Information and
Camp Activity Schedule
We are looking forward to a fun-filled summer! We have a few requests to help make your child’s camp
experience the best it can be!
What to bring: Please make sure that your child has a hat and sunscreen, as well as a towel and
swimwear each day. We may use sprinklers, etc. on days that are not designated water days,
especially if it is very hot. We encourage that swimwear be worn under any other clothing if possible.
Also, please make sure that your child has sneakers for sports activities. Please make sure to send
your child with plenty of beverages a snack for snack time and a lunch.
Extras: The Ice Cream truck comes each day at 2:00 pm If you want to send your
child with money for ice cream, please send them with no more than $2.00, and be
sure to discuss with your child a safe place where you would like them to keep
their money (backpack, etc) as counselors will not be responsible for your
campers money.
Label, Label, Label: Please label all of your child’s belongings. We do not have a lost and found
and we are not responsible for lost or missing items . Please check to be sure your child has all of
his/her things when you pick them up.
Rain Days: In the event of rain, camp will be moved to a school in Franklin (School still TBD). Please
call the Recreation weather line at 520-4909 ext. 2 on rain days. Drop off and pick up will take
place at the designated school.
Pick-Up: All campers must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm, unless you are on the late pick
up list. It is essential that parents check in with their child’s counselor at pick-up. Also, a
picture ID is required for parents picking up if they are not the parent who dropped off.
Special Activity Schedule
Mondays- Start off your camp experience by meeting out highly trained and enthusiastic staff
Tuesday- Wa wa water slide!!
Wednesday- Weekly field trips!! We will be going to zoos, arcades, bowling, paintballing
Pawsox game and other fun outings. Field trips are a separate fee of $20.00
and must be paid during camp registration. Due to limited spots, please sign up
early.
Thursday- Get your camp shirts tie dyed by our experts!
Waterslide Thursday!
Friday- Friday Funday, with Pizza lunch!
We may mix in cook outs during the summer
Other fun activities will be added to this as we get closer to our first day of camp. Feel
free to check in with our office for up to date information on Summer Camp Fun!
**Shedule subject to change due to weather**Town of Franklin Recreation
Franklin/Medway Summer Camp
Registration Form
Participants Name: Date of Birth:
Address: City:_______________________________________________
Age:________________________
Gender: M / F
Telephone: Email:____________________________________________________
Shirt Size: (Circle) YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL
Please note: Shirts run a bit small, so try to order a little bigger.
Check box for selected program
□Summer Camp (8:30A-3:30P) □ 3 days of camp. □ Early Drop off (7:30A) □ Late Pick up (4:30P)
($150 weekly) M-F $100 (you pick 3) ($50 weekly) ($50 weekly)
PLEASE SELECT YOUR LOCATION FOR CAMP: □ FRANKLIN (King Street) □ MEDWAY (Choate Park)
□FIELD TRIP $20.00 (Wednesdays) Must pay with registration
Check the box corresponding to weeks attending
□ Week 1: 6/29-7/3 □ Week 5: 7/27-7/31
Field Trip : Ryan's Amusement BOWLING Field Trip: Paw Sox
□ Week 2: 7/6-7/10 □ Week 6: 8/3-8/7
Field Trip : Southwick's Zoo Field Trip: Roger Williams Zoo
□ Week 3: 7/13-7/17 □ Week 7: 8/10-8/14
Field Trip : Pinz Bowling & Arcade Field Trip: LEGOLAND
□ Week 4: 7/20-7/24 □ Week 8: 8/17-8/21
Field Trip: Biomes Marine Biology Center Field Trip: Mystic Aquarium
FIELD TRIPS ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAYS. MUST PAY DURING REGISTRATION
Registration will not be accepted on site at King Street.
Payment
Check # Week 1 Check #_____________
Week 5
Check # Week 2 Check #_____________
Week 6
Check # Week 3 Check #_____________
Week 7
Check # Week 4 Check #_____________
Week 8
Cash $ Check #_____________
Week 9
Credit Card # Exp._____/_______ CVC________ Amount________
Registration must be accepted on the Friday before the week you are attending camp.
Registration will not be accepted on site at King Street.
Please register at the Franklin Recreation Department, 150 Emmons Street or
use our online registration at: www.franklin.ma.us/recreation
Mandatory pictures should be attached to this sheet. (we are not able to return pictures)Town of Franklin Recreation
Franklin/Medway Summer Camp
Emergency Information Form
Participants Name: Date of Birth:
Address: City: Age: Gender: M or F
Telephone: Email:
List two persons to contact in case of emergency;
someone who will be available to pick up your child from summer camp
Parent or guardian's name : Phone:
Address: Cell Phone:
Second person's name: Phone:
Address: Cell Phone:
Relationship to child:
Insurance Information, Physician's Contact
and Allergy Information
Insurance company: Policy Number:
Physician's name: Physician's Phone:
Is your child allergic to any drugs?
Does your child have any allergies ( i.e.: nuts, bee stings, dust)?
List any medications your child is taken. If so, which ones?
Please list anyone who will pick your child up from Summer Camp. Names can be added to this
list any time by the child(ren) parent or guardian only.
No one will be allowed to pick up your child unless their name is listed below:
I understand that an attempt will be made to contact me in an emergency.
I realize injuries can occur from participation in sports and other activities. I hereby waive, release, absolve,
indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Town of Franklin, Franklin Recreation, and it's employees from any
claim arising out of injury to my children or myself
Signature: Date:Wednesday Field Trip Schedule All Field Trips will be an additional fee on-top of summer camp. We will need to have a FINAL head count the Friday before the field trip date to let the company know how many tickets to print, etc. Some field trips will be longer than others. Most will be half day field trips. Please call the Recreation Department to sign up for any of the field trips below. **YOU MAY NOT SIGN UP THE DAY OF THE FIELD TRIP** Week 1: Ryan's Amusement- BOWLING Do you enjoy candlepin bowling?! If so, this is the perfect field trip for you!! Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 2: Southwick's Zoo Are you an animal lover?! Than lets head to Southwick's Zoo together and explore animals, reptiles, bugs and much more!! Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 3: Pinz- Laser Tag, Balladium and Arcade! Have you ever wished you could crawl into a video game and become one of the players? Well, here's your chance to be part of a real life video game! Upon arrivial, we will play some glow in the dark bowling followed by arcade time and lunch! Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 4: Biomes Marine Biology Center The Biomes Center is New England's only private marine education facility and the most hands-on aquarium in the region. They specialize in teaching children and adults about the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 5: Paw Sox Let's cheer on the Paw Sox as they take on the Norfolk Tides on Thursday July 30th. This is a afternoon game, 12:05pm game time. Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 6: Roger Williams Park Zoo One of our nation’s oldest zoos (opened in 1872), Roger Williams Park Zoo is an integral part of southern New England’s history and heritage, bringing excitement and discovery of the natural world to generations of visitors. The Zoo is home to well over 100 species of rare and fascinating animals from all over the world. The Zoo is also home to many endangered species and participates in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to help ensure their future survival. Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 7: LEGOLAND Play your part at LEGOLAND as we build LEGO Race Cars during our Race Car workshop!! Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. Week 8: Mystic Aquarium Meet New England's only Beluga Whales, gain a whole new perspective on penguin life, and get your hands on the chilling side of nature with some creatures that are cold-blooded and seriously cool! Please bring a lunch and a snack for your camper. **For many of the field trips, we will be leaving camp via school bus provided by Holmes Bus Company at 10am. Lunch will be had at the field trip location. We will try our best for kids to be back in time for pick up at 3:30pm. If we are set to arrive after 3:30pm, we will notify all field trip parents via email. For those who do not wish to attend field trips, camp will still run as normal at King Street/Choate Park. Please remember, field trips are optional at an additional cost.**
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