REGISTRATION: Campers must be 3 years of age by December 31st, 2023. It is mandatory that children be toilet trained prior to camp's starting date. Half-day and Mini Day programs are available to preschoolers. Mini K is available to children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023. Special placement requests MUST be submitted on the application. Every effort will be made to honor at least one placement request.
Enrollment space is based on the number of groups provided per grade level. Applications will be processed in the order received and enrollment cannot be guaranteed. Campers must enroll for a minimum of 2 weeks. Additional week extensions must begin on a Monday. Partial weeks not permitted. Requests for extensions must be submitted by noon on the preceding Friday. Availability for additions or extensions is not guaranteed. Attendance at special programs requires enrollment during the week of the event.
PAYMENT: A deposit of $1,800 per child is to accompany each camp application. Checks, ACH, or Credit Card Payments are acceptable. All credit card payments will be charged a 3% convenience fee. Parents must submit valid credit card or ACH information that authorizes Purchase Day Camp to charge them for balances due. A second payment of $1,800 per child is due on or before February 1st. The balance of camp fees and charges is due on or before April 1st. Payment is the responsibility of the person signing the application and bills will be sent to his/her attention.
TRANSPORTATION: Bus Transportation is guaranteed in the following areas: Purchase, West Harrison, Harrison, Rye Brook, Port Chester, Rye and White Plains. Bus Transportation requests from other towns should contact the office for availability. If Bus Transportation is not available, all deposits will be refunded. Optional Mid-Day Bus Transportation is available in Purchase, West Harrison and Rye Brook only for an additional fee of $200. Bus transportation is not provided at the 12:10 dismissal.
REDUCTION AND CANCELLATION: On or before February 1st, canceled enrollments will receive a full refund. After April 1st, all canceled applications result in a forfeit of full camp payment. On or after April 1st, full payment is required for cancellations or reductions in enrollment weeks from the camp or transportation programs. No refunds or adjustments on paid or unpaid balances will be permitted. Enrollments are non-transferable. No fee or program adjustments will be granted for camper absences.
GENERAL: Medical reimbursement accident insurance is included in the Base Fee. The Camp will release children to either parent or persons authorized by same on site at any time during the day if parental arrangements for pickup have been made beforehand with the camp office. All visitors must sign in at the office. Medical forms complete with records of up to date immunizations must be completed with doctor's and parent's signature by May 1st. Due to Health Department regulations, failure to comply will affect enrollment status.
I give permission for my child to participate in aquatic activities at camp including instructional and free swim. I give my child permission to carry and use sunscreen and insect repellent during the camp season.
I understand that the Camp will make my email, phone number and mailing address available to the camp population for carpool and play date purposes unless directed otherwise in writing. The camp is given irrevocable permission and authorization to use the child's photograph, portrait or image in connection with the camp's brochure, web site, video or any other means of promotion or advertising.
Purchase Day Camp reserves the right to refuse the enrollment of any child or to cancel this enrollment agreement at any time based on its sole and exclusive determination that the child's physical, mental, or emotional condition, would prevent that child from participating safely and satisfactorily in the programs offered; would prevent the child from interacting positively with other campers or TEAM Members; or would negatively impact on Purchase Day Camp's ability to offer its fundamental services. The Camp can initiate the cancellation of this agreement and the dismissal of the child if, during the camp season, the child or his/her agents exhibits unacceptable behavior which prevents our TEAM Members from safely supervising him/her or proves detrimental to himself/herself, other campers or TEAM Members as determined by the Camp Director.
Purchase Day Camp is required to obtain a permit to operate from the New York State Department of Health. The Camp is also required to be inspected twice each year by the permit issuing authority. Information concerning these inspections is filed with the Westchester County Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Protection, 25 Moore Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10549.
I enroll my child for the 2023 camp season and agree to the Release accompanying this application and the policies as stated herein.
