Buddies Handbook 2023

Time Children come directly to the Cultural Center. Campers are not accepted prior to 8:50 a.m. Campers are not released from camp until 3 p.m. Late Arrival Campers may arrive at camp no later than 11 a.m. After 11 a.m., your child will be considered absent and not accepted into camp that day. Absences If your child will be absent from the Buddies Day Camp program, please call 708.341.2458 prior to the start of camp. Failure to notify delays the start of our programs. If your child is signed out from camp, your child will be considered absent for the remainder of the day and may not return. Closing Time All children must be picked up at 3 p.m. from Buddies. In the event of an emergency, parents are responsible for making arrangements for the child to be picked up. The Village of Orland Park has a three strike late fee pick-up policy. • A written warning will be given after each offense a parent/guardian is more than 10 minutes late in picking up their child. • After the third warning, a $1.00 per minute fee will be issued after the initial ten minutes, the next time the parent/guardian is late. • The late fee must be paid at the registration office prior to the participant being admitted back into the next class. Drop-Off/Pick-Up Policy Staff will be available at 8:50 a.m. ( NO SOONER ). Please drop your child off to camp staff waiting at drop-off point. If you are escorting your child, you must park in the parking lot to keep the drop-off/pick-up lane moving. Please follow pattern for drop

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