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SPECIAL RECREATION PROGRAM INFORMATION BEHAVIOR CODE OF CONDUCT OPSR is committed to providing individuals with special needs exceptional therapeutic recreation services in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment. Behavior guidelines have been developed to make sure all individuals (participants, staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians) have an optimal experience while participating in special recreation services. There may be additional rules developed for specific OPSR program offerings (athletics and trips) as deemed necessary by staff. All individuals at OPSR programs are expected to exhibit appropriate behaviors at all times, and must follow behavior guidelines listed below: • Must show respect to all participants, staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians. • Must refrain from threatening or causing bodily harm to self or others. • Must refrain from using foul or inappropriate language. • Must demonstrate respect of all Village of Orland Park equipment, supplies, vehicles and facilities. • Must stay within the designated program boundaries without threats of elopement. DISCIPLINARY ACTION The Village of Orland Park reserves the right to dismiss any individual attending an OPSR program/ event whose behaviors endanger the safety of themselves or others. With the main priority of keeping participants, staff, volunteers and parents/guardians safe. Each incident will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will provide a prompt resolution to the behavior. EARLY DROP-OFF / LATE PICK-UP POLICY • Early Drop Off —When dropping off participants for programs, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. A staff member must be present before participants enter program, and parents/guardians leave. • Late Pickup Policy —The Village of Orland Park has established a 3 strike late pick-up policy as follows: • A warning in writing will be given after each offense when a parent/guardian is more than 10 minutes late picking up their child. • After the 3rd strike, a $1.00 per minute fee will be assessed the next time the parent or guardian is late • Late fees must be paid prior to the participant being admitted to the next class.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Calling all OPSR parents/guardians, this is your opportunity to form a group that is committed to promoting, advocating, developing, and collaborating to improve our division. Do you want your voice to be heard and to be an essential piece to the future of our department? Join this committee today! Parents/Guardians, meetings will take place every third Thursday of the month.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Jan 12 CONTACT: Nick Harvey PROG#: 95034 DATE: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 DAY | TIME: Thursday | 6p-8p AGE: 21 and up LOCATION:

Recreation Administration Bldg.

FEE:

Free

ATTENDING PROGRAMS/EVENTS IF SHOWING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS Please be considerate of others and refrain from attending programs and events if you are experiencing any of the following conditions: • Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. • Ongoing cough and or cold symptoms. • Exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. • Contagious rash of unknown origin. • Symptoms of flu, chicken pox, strep throat, mumps, measles, head lice, mites, impetigo, coxsackie virus, and ringworm. • Pink eye (conjunctivitis) or any discharge from the eye that may show signs of infection. • Experiencing a fever of 100 degrees or higher. Parents/Guardians, please contact OPSR staff if your participant contracts any illness that will affect their attendance at programs or events. Parents/Guardians may be contacted to pick up their participant by OPSR staff if exhibiting any of these conditions at programs and events. Participants can plan to return to programs at the recommendation of a doctor, and are clear of any symptoms that may hinder his/her participation. OPSR may request a doctor’s release before participation can resume.

THANK YOU! The Orland Park Special Recreation participants and parents would like to thank the following organizations for their support over the past year:

• School District 230 • Silver Lake Country Club • Starbucks—Orland Park • Sunshine Through Golf Foundation

• Orland Chateau • Orland Park Lions Club • Coach’s Corner, Orland Park • School District 135

• ACT Foundation • Tinley Park Knights of Columbus • White Mountain Golf Park • Orland Park Knights of Columbus

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