Ignite Future Skills Academy Inc. Camps Policies & Parent Guide
Welcome to Ignite Academy Camps! Our goal is to provide a safe, creative, and empowering environment where your child can build confidence and entrepreneurial skills. To ensure a smooth experience for all campers and staff, please review our policies below.
1. Daily Schedule & Attendance
- Camp Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Drop-Off: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM. Please walk your child to the sign-in desk.
- Pick-Up: 3:45:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
- Late Pick-Up: A late fee of $15 per 15 minutes will be charged for pick-ups after 4:15 PM to compensate our staff.
- Absences: If your child will be absent or late, please text or email us by 8:30 AM so teams can adjust their project roles for the day.
2. Sign-In/Out Safety Procedures
- Authorized Pick-Up: Children will only be released to adults listed on the Authorized Pick-Up Form. Staff will ask for Photo ID if they do not recognize the adult.
- Self-Sign Out: Children aged 10+ may sign themselves out only with a written consent form signed by a parent/guardian prior to the start of camp.
3. Health & Allergies (Crucial)
- Food Handling: Our curriculum may involve working with food ingredients (e.g., lemons, sugar, fruits). It is the parent’s responsibility to disclose ALL allergies on the registration form.
- Nut-Free Zone: To protect campers with severe allergies, please ensure all packed lunches and snacks are 100% Nut-Free.
- Illness: If a child has a fever, vomiting, or contagious symptoms, they must stay home. They must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning.
- Medication: Staff are not permitted to administer medication unless it is an emergency EpiPen or inhaler, for which a separate Medical Consent Form is required.
4. What to Bring (The “Entrepreneur Kit”)
Please label all items with your child’s name.
- Lunch & Snacks: A hearty nut-free lunch and two snacks (morning/afternoon).
- Water Bottle: Refillable (we stay active!).
- Clothing: Comfortable clothes that can get messy (paint, glue, lemon juice). Closed-toe shoes (sneakers) are required for park play and building safety.
- Sun Protection: Please apply sunscreen before arrival. Pack a hat for our park lunch hour.
- Leave at Home: Electronics (phones, iPads, Switches) and personal toys. We want campers to focus on their team and the creative process.
5. Park Visits & Outdoor Safety
- Weather Permitting: We walk to nearby parks such as Beresford Park daily from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for lunch and recess.
- Safety Ratios: Staff will maintain a strict headcount and supervision ratio during the walk and while at the park.
- Boundaries: Campers are given specific physical boundaries within the park and must adhere to the “Buddy System.”
6. Behavior & “Professionalism” Code
Since this camp focuses on teamwork and business skills, we expect campers to act as “Good Partners.”
- Respect: Zero tolerance for bullying, physical aggression, or exclusion of teammates.
- Participation: We encourage “trying everything,” but we respect if a child needs a quiet moment.
- The Three-Strike Rule:
- Verbal Warning / Coaching moment.
- Cool down break & discussion with the Director.
- Call to parent/guardian. If behavior endangers others, the child may be removed from the program without refund.
7. Photo & Video Release
- We may take photos and videos to document the campers’ prototypes, and the Friday Showcase. We make best efforts to not capture campers’ faces in any of the photos.
- These may be used on our website or social media to celebrate their work.
- Opt-Out: If you do NOT wish for your child’s image to be used, please check the “Opt-Out” box on the registration form.
8. Registration & Refunds
- Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to secure a spot.
- Full Payment: Due by April 1st..
- Cancellations:
- 30+ days before camp start: Full refund (minus deposit).
- 7-13 days before camp start: 50% refund.
- Less than 7 days: No refund (except for certified medical emergencies).
- Session Swapping: Moving from Week 1 to Week 2 is subject to availability.
Parent Acknowledgement
I have read and understood the Ignite Academy Policies & Parent Guide.
Child’s Name: __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________
Date: __________________________