WELCOME CAMPERS!

We are very excited to have you in our summer camp this year.  

EXISTING GRACE FAMILIES:

If you are already a Grace family you have a good idea how summer camp is organized here at Grace. We still encourage you to participate in our annual zoom camp orientation as there will always be things discussed that can be helpful. As an existing family we have all the paperwork we need. Please ensure that your medical information is up to date and that you have filed the non-medical consent form to apply sunscreen. If anything is needed you will receive a phone call from Fran Levano. 

ABOVE & BEYOND FULL TIME PROGRAM:

As something exciting and for a change of pace in the summer, Grace has chosen to open our summer camp to all Full Time Program students and therefore your child can participate in all summer camp themes and activities at no additional cost to you.  We offer this because you made a commitment and enrolled in our Full Time Program for the entire year. Your existing school days and tuition will stay the same. 

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM:

ECC Families signed up at Grace for the academic year which begins in September and ends in June. Since your program ends in June you have to sign up for summer camp and hand in the paperwork all required paperwork for camp. We do have your medical information on file but please ensure that it is up to date. If anything is needed you will receive a phone call to let you know what is missing. 

NEW FAMILIES:

Welcome! We are glad you chose Grace for your summer camp experience. If not done already please file the summer camp paperwork as soon as possible so you have enough time to work on the required medical information (Pediatrician visit etc). Please fill out the "Non Medical Consent Form” so we can apply sunscreen on your child. Please Note: Every year we will hold a parent camp orientation held on zoom. Please do not miss out as this is an opportunity for our camper families to get to know the teachers and learn about some ground rules at Grace. Also, at the end of our orientation there is an opportunity to ask questions as well.

Q&A:

Summer Camp Start?

Grace summer camp always begins on the first Monday after the week of 4th of July.

Summer Camp Days and Time?

Depending on your camp enrollment the camp takes place from Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM. Grace Above & Beyond Full Time Families follow their regular schedule.

First Day of Camp?

The first day of summer camp is exciting. There is a lot going on at Grace as more than 200 children arrive on campus. Please be patient with your children and us. We invite you to come earlier to Grace for drop off. Look for the easel that has your child‘s teacher’s name on it. The Nursery classes gather at Grace main entrance (Brick building with glass doors). The Twos go directly to their classrooms (Behind the Brick building). The Pre-K and older children go to the back entrance and wait until called into the classrooms (walk from the parking lot towards the playground. Before you arrive at the playground to your left hand side you will see the back entrance to the Brick Building). 

If you do not know where to go ask one of the Camp Counselors or call the office at 516- 798-1122 Ext. 10 and 11. Please ensure to be at Grace the latest at 8:55 AM so that you do not miss the class entrance into the building. If you are late, unfortunately you might have to wait until the class is settled and a teacher is able to come back out of the building and pick up your child. 

Make-up-Days?

Due to NY OCFS (NY State Office of Children and Family Services) our classroom placements follow specific space per child availability and teacher/student ratio.  Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate make-up days. 

Can I change my summer camp days?

If you are enrolled in our Full Time Program you cannot change your days. For all other families, it depends on the available space. Please call the office at 615-798-1122 Ext. 10 and 11.

Will the teachers apply sunscreen?

Yes. But we are only allowed to do so if we have your permission. Permission is given through filling out the "Non Medical Consent Form.”

I have already provided a "Non Medical Consent Form”. Why does Grace require to file another one?

"Non Medical Consent Forms” need to be provided for each product/item that needs to be applied to your child’s skin. 

I am already a Grace Family. Do I still have to provide new medical forms?

No, as long as your medical information is up to date. If you are unsure, please contact Fran Levano 516- 798-1122 Ext. 18

My child will only be at summer camp. Do you need my child’s medical information and paperwork?

Yes. NY State requires that all students at Grace must have their medical information on file. Please NOTE: Your child will not be able to attend Grace summer camp before all required documentation is provided. 

I missed the Annual Camp Orientation. What should I do?

We are so sorry you missed our Annual Camp Orientation. Please call the offices Ext. 10 or 11 and we will provide all answers you might have. 

Late registration/enrollment?

If you were accepted to camp late because of an unexpected opening or any other reason you might not have received our welcome package as it is traditionally sent out  earlier in the year. We apologize if you did not receive the camp package yet. We kindly ask you to send an email requesting the package to info@gracedayschool.org and we will send you all camp information asap. Just as a reminder, we are not on campus during the week of July 4th as the entire school is off that week.  

Will there be lunch provided at Grace?

No, Grace does not provide lunch. You must send your child to camp with snacks and lunch. Please use a watertight container and place a cooling pad in the container to keep snacks and lunch cool. Please use only non-perishable food. Also, we ask you to label the food container and all other items with your child’s full name.

Is there water available at Grace?

Yes. We ask our parents to send their children with a water tight bottle already filled with water. We will refill the bottle once it is empty. Please label the bottle with your child’s full name.

4th of July Week:

We are so sorry we missed your phone call. Please be advised, that we are closed in the week of 4th of July and the week after Christmas. These are the only two full weeks out of the year that the School is closed. The rest of the year, except major Holidays and Election Days, the office is open from Monday through Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.  If we missed your phone call please email us at info@gracedayschool.org and someone will get back to you asap. 

Camp Fridays - What to expect?

Weather permitting, we celebrate Fridays here at Grace with water play and themes as well as with Pizza. Please send your child with the bathing suit on and provide water shoes such as crocs etc. also be sure to bring a towel, change of clothes and a bag for wet clothing. 

My child is sick. What should I do?

If your child has a fever or any other symptoms please email your child’s teacher and call Grace office at 516-798-1122 Ext. 10 or 11 to inform us. Also, keep us informed about your child’s well being. If your child is sick for more than two days please consult Grace Parent Handbook for further information. Please do not send your child to camp sick as other children might get sick too.  Follow our sick policy outlined in the Parent Handbook. 

Do I send a change of clothing?

Yes. Please put a change of clothing in a ziplock bag and label it with your child’s full name. 

Supplies (Diapers, wipes etc.)

In your Camp package we outlined items that we need you to send in with your child. Please provide them to your child’s classroom/teacher on the First Day of Camp. If your child is napping after lunch (Two’s and Nursery ONLY) please send in a bed cover and blanket. Please label the items and ensure you handed in your "Napping Agreement Form” which you should have received with the camp package.  

For any questions or concerns feel free to call us at 516-798-1122 Ext. 10 or 11 or email us at info@gracedayschool.org.