MCP
Extended Care Program
PROGRAM HANDBOOK
2015-2016
KEEPING CHILDREN POSITIVELY ENGAGED
Assisting parents by offering a quality educational extended day
Camp program for their children
Phone Number: 414-264-6000
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MCP CAMP
Extended Care Program
1228 W Lloyd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 264-6000
www.milwcollegeprep.com
EXTENDED DAY HOURS OF OPERATION
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Yolanda Rivera - Camp Director
MaryAnn Noshay - Director of Operations
Mark Ketterhagen – Principal
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Dear Parents,
It is our pleasure to welcome you and your child/children to the 2015-2016 Extended Day Camp
Program at Milwaukee College Prep.
The purpose of the Camp Program is to provide a safe, nurturing, fun, and educationally
enriching environment for your child before and after school on a daily basis. Homework time
will be provided for all grade students. It is your child’s responsibility to do homework during
their scheduled time.
The Program will include many structured activities such as Sports, Games, Gym, Movies, Arts
& Crafts, Music and Computers, designed to enhance your child’s experience.
Our staff consists of qualified adults who share the philosophy that all children can learn, and
that quality developmental recreation experiences help support the educational goals of
Milwaukee College Prep.
This FAMILY HANDBOOK has been written to inform you and your child(ren) about MCP
Extended Day Camp, our purpose, activities, staff, and expectations. With this in mind, your
suggestions and support will be the main reason for our continued success. Welcome to MCP
Extended Day Camp!
Please read the handbook carefully and direct your concerns and/ or suggestions to the program
directors, as we want to hear from you.
Cordially,
Yolanda Rivera
Camp Director
MaryAnn Noshay
Director of Operations
Marc Ketterhagen
Principal
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OVERVIEW
Welcome to MCP’s Extended Day Camp Program. The purpose of this program is to provide
our students with a safe and friendly environment where they can stay while parents are
working before and after school hours.
In the morning, students will have quiet time to read, play games, and prepare for their day. In
the afternoon, students will participate in activities such as intramural sports in our gym or
outside if weather permits, quiet board games, and other activities such as computers, arts and
crafts.
In addition, we offer After-School Enrichment Programs and most importantly, students will be
able to work on the Life’s Work. Friday afternoons have been designated “Special Days” where
children will be offered a variety of other fun activities such as parties, movies, games; such as
bingo or capture the flag.
OBJECTIVES
1. Provide a safe environment for children who would be supervised before and/or after
school.
2. Provide assistance with Life Work assignments during the afternoon session.
3. Provide students with positive role models, new friendships as well as social growth.
4. Provide age appropriate activities.
LOCATION
Students will report immediately to the cafeteria area of Milwaukee College Prep before school
and to designated classrooms when the regular school day is complete. The Program will utilize
the cafeteria, as well as the gym and various classrooms.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Extended day Camp will be open every day school is in session. The program will close for
school holidays, teacher in-service days, snow days, etc.
Hours of operation will be 6:30am – 7:30am then again at 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
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SUGGESTED PROGRAMMING
Before School
6:30am-7:30am
(Silent Reading /
Morning Stretch)
After School
3:30 pm- 4:30pm
(Snack/Life’s Work Help)
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
(Enrichment Activities such as
Extended Homework Help,
Enrichment Clubs: Computer
Lab, Chess, African Drumming,
African Dance, and Science
Exploration)
5:15-5:30
(Clean-up/Pick-up)
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ACTIVITIES
Daily and weekly activities have been developed by the MCP Camp staff and will center around
the children’s developmental needs. The activities have been designed to provide a wide variety
of active and passive recreational and educational fun. Activities may include math and reading
enrichment, tutoring, sports, games, fine arts, arts & crafts, computers, fieldtrips and more.
Activities will be conducted both inside and outside so children should plan to dress accordingly.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
MCP Camp is open to visits and observations by parent/guardians during hours of operation.
Parents are encouraged to participate in program activities and help chaperone field trips. We
also invite parents/guardians to discuss any concerns or questions they may have regarding the
program policies, operation and activities.
Open House events will be held in the Fall and Spring. Parents are encouraged to meet Camp
staff and provide feedback on MCP Camp policies and procedures.
Camp news, daily schedules and & events will be posted on the “Camp News” bulletin board,
and discussed in the “Camper’s Corner” newsletter.
STAFF
Qualified adults who have special interest and abilities to work with children have been hired or
have volunteered to serve on MCP Camp staff. MCP will determine additional staff in-services,
education and ongoing training through the school year as an essential part of the MCP Camp
program improvement.
The Camp Director is responsible for the overall operation of the program. Additional support
staff will provide necessary assistance. These individuals include the number of Camp
instructors, and a security staff member to monitor the door at all times to ensure a safe
environment for your child while at MCP Camp.
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DISCIPLINE
Your child(ren) need a safe, healthy and socially acceptable environment. The MCP Camp staff
will adhere to Milwaukee College Prep discipline expectations and procedures. MCP Camp
instructors have the right to redirect a child’s behavior, issue consequences such as “time-out” or
loss of privileges, and/or issue behavior deposits for poor choices.
If your child’s behavior is unsafe, or has a negative effect on other children or staff, the
child will be placed on a probationary leave with the parent/guardian’s understanding that
they may be asked to withdraw their child from MCP Camp.
The following are the disciplinary steps/actions:
Disciplinary Actions
1st Occurrence – Camp Discipline Deposit & Phone Call Home
2nd Occurrence – Suspension from Camp
3rd Occurrence – Withdrawal from Camp
RULES/REGULATIONS
We want our students to enjoy their time with us at Extended Day Camp. The following rules
have been set to ensure the children’s safety and well-being while at the program.
1. No running, jumping, etc. will be permitted anywhere in the building except the gym.
Active time will be kept in the gym during intramural sports or outside.
2. No electronic gaming devices. Approval for electronic reading devices will need to have
prior approval by the MCP Camp staff. MCP Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen
items.
3. Children are not permitted to talk in loud voices. Other activities will be going on in the
building while we are present and it is important that we do not disturb other groups.
4. “Foul language” and “name calling” will not be permitted at any time.
5. Children must respect the property of the school as well as the program’s property.
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6. Children will be given options to play various organized sports in the gym or outside,
weather permitting. If this does not interest a child and they would rather play a quiet
game, study or meet with friends this will be an option for them as well in the commons
area.
7. All students will participate in Life’s Work portion of the program. Students should carry
their student planner with them each day. MCP Camp staff will check the planners
periodically to make sure that each student is doing his or her homework along with
checking to see if the student needs extra help in a particular subject. If a child does not
have homework, it is suggested that the student bring a book to read or perhaps a
notebook, so that the student can practice their writing skills, etc.
8. Children are expected to clean up after themselves (i.e., snack papers and containers
thrown away, supplies put away, coats, backpacks stored in proper area, etc.)
9. Children are to behave in the same manner as they are expected to during the regular
school day.
10. The staff of the Extended Care program will not be responsible for messages left for
children. Children are not permitted to use cell phones or pagers. Children will not be
permitted to use the school phones unless it is an emergency.
11. The Coordinator or staff may add additional rules as they see appropriate.
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FEE INFORMATION
MCP Camp is open throughout the school year. Some families may qualify for free/reduced
tuition based on income information. Please see the camp director for more information. Please
read this information carefully and if you have any questions, feel free to ask us for clarification.
In addition to the payment options listed below, there is a ONE TIME yearly registration fee of
$10.00 per child / or $25.00 per family to cover the cost of pencils, paper, pens, crayons, art
supplies, and other necessary items necessary for MCP Camp activities throughout the school
year. This fee is to be paid when you register and will guarantee a spot for your child at MCP
Camp. All families registering for camp must have a zero balance on their invoice.
2015-2016 MCP CAMP FEES
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES
Session
Time
Hourly
Rate
Daily
Rate
Weekly
Rate
BEFORE SCHOOL
6:30am-7:30am
$3.50
$3.50
$17.50
AFTER SCHOOL
3:30pm-5:30pm
$3.50
$7.00
$35.00
$3.50
$10.50
$52.50
BEFORE & AFTER
Weekly charges will show on the weekly invoice sent home in scholars red folders on Tuesdays.
Permission to attend Camp will be suspended if Camp fees exceed $50.00.
LATE PICK-UP FEES: There is a $1.00 per minute late fee for each child starting at 5:31 pm.
Late Fees must be paid at the time of pick-up; students are not allowed to return to MCP Camp if
late pick-up fees are due.
The fee is $3.50 per hour.
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
MCP Camp- Extended Day fee of $3.50/hr
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
MCP Camp- Extended Day fee of $3.50/hr
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If a child is dropped off before 7:30 a.m. or not picked up by 3:45 p.m. they will be escorted
to MCP Camp and extended day fees will be applied (Registration & Hourly Fee’s) to your
invoice. If a child is not picked up by 5:30 p.m. there will be a $1 per minute late fee charged.
Please ensure arrangements are made to pick-up your child(ren) up by 5:30pm. Social Services
may be called if your child(ren) are not picked up on time.
In addition to the payment options listed above, there is a ONE TIME yearly registration fee of
$10.00 per child / or $25.00 per family ($25.00 per child/ $40 per family after October 1st) to
cover the cost of pencils, paper, pens, crayons, art supplies, and other items necessary for MCP
Camp activities throughout the school year. This fee is to be paid when you register and will
guarantee a spot for your child at MCP Camp. All families registering for camp must have a
zero balance on their invoice.
Camp charges will show on the weekly invoice sent home in scholars red folders on Tuesdays.
The invoice will reflect the charges earned from the previous week. Camp services could be
suspended if invoices are not paid in a timely manner. The last Tuesday of each month,
Milwaukee College Prep will look at current invoices to determine continued eligibility for
Camp services. Families will be eligible for continued services if their invoice is less than $50. If
the balance is more than $50, families will have until the 15th of the following month to get their
balance to zero or their camp services will be suspended until the balance is at zero. Reminder
that Camp services are tax deductible.
WI SHARES AUTHORIZATION
1. Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy program assists families by paying a portion of the
child care for child(ren) under the age of 13; or, up to age 19 if a child has special needs.
Parents are required to pay the difference between CAMP charges for care and what
Wisconsin Shares pays up to the full cost of care for their children. This is considered the
“Parent Share.” You are required to pay the difference between camp charges and what
Wisconsin Shares pays up to the full cost of care for your children. This will be added to your
MCP weekly invoice.
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Understanding Your Wisconsin Shares Authorization Notice
(Provider#: 1000 588 581 Location#: 001)
1. Child’s Name. The name for each child.
2. Date of Birth. The birthdate for each child.
3. Auth Type.
E means Enrollment-Based Authorization for a weekly payment amount.
A means Attendance-Based Authorization for an hourly payment amount.
4. Hours per week. The number of hours authorized for your child to attend CAMP.
5. Begin Date. The date the authorization begins. This is always a Sunday.
6. End Date. The date the authorization ends. This is always a Saturday.
7. Maximum Weekly WI Shares Payment. This is the amount Wisconsin Shares will pay towards
your child care expense for the week. This amount will be adjusted based on the actual attendance of
your children.
You are required to pay the difference between camp charges and what
Wisconsin Shares pays up to the full cost of care for your children. This will be added to your
MCP weekly invoice.
8. Rate Effective Date. This is the date the payment rate (hourly or weekly) becomes effective.
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WITHDRAWLS/TERMINATIONS
1. FAILURE TO PAY FEES AS PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED WILL BE GROUNDS FOR
TERMINATION.
2. Parents/Guardians are requested to provide a one week notice prior to withdrawal.
3. When the MCP Camp staff and the parent/guardian mutually agree that a placement in
this program is inappropriate, termination will begin effective immediately.
4. MCP Camp will initiate termination when the needs of an individual child cannot be
served by the program. This will be after consultation with the parent/guardian.
5. All children must be picked up or have permission to leave MCP Camp (walk home) by
5:30 pm. Failure to observe arrival and departure time schedules may result in
termination. Late fees start one minute past pick-up time.
HEALTH POLICIES
1. A Health History Record must be on file for EACH child attending MCP Camp.
2. If your child(ren) need to take prescription medication during program operation hours,
the medication must be in the original container labeled with the child’s name, the name
of the medication, dosage, and directions for administering the medication.
Parent/Guardians must also include a MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM from the
prescribing physician for MCP Camp staff to dispense the medication.
3. In the event of minor accidents or injury, immediate first aid will be administered by
MCP Camp staff. Parents/Guardians will be notified by phone, when picking up their
child, or by a written note sent home with the child.
4. In the event of a major injury or illness, MCP Camp staff will immediately call 911 for
professional help. Parent/Guardian or the emergency contact person will also be notified
immediately. If he child needs to be hospitalized, an ambulance will be requested. An
MCP Camp staff person will accompany the child to the hospital with any necessary
health records.
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TRANSPORTATION AND RELEASE OF CHILDREN
1. MCP Camp is not responsible for the child’s transportation to and from MCP Camp
2. Parents/Guardians MUST pick up their child(ren) by 5:30pm. If you are late picking
up children, the MCP Camp staff will remain with the child and a late fee will be
assessed. Late fees of $1.00 per minute begin at 5:31pm. Parents/Guardians may be
asked to withdraw their child(ren) from MCP Camp for repeated late pick-up violations.
Social Services may be called if the child(ren) are not picked up on time.
3. Children will be released only to those persons authorized on the MCP Camp
Registration form. Parents must notify MCP Camp in writing of any changes regarding
persons to whom the child may be released, or if there are any variations in departure
time. An ID will be requested by MCP Camp staff.
4. When field trips are scheduled, children will be away from the camp for specific periods
of time. Parents/Guardians will be notified well in advance of the days, times, and cost
for these trips.
5. PARENTS MUST SIGN CHILD(REN) OUT OF MCP CAMP.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Please sign this form and return to the office after you have read the MCP Extended Care
Program Handbook thoroughly. It is important that policies and procedures be read before
contracting with this program. Thank you for the time you will take in reading these policies. We
appreciate parents being informed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
I have read the MCP Extended Care Program Handbook and understand the policies and
procedures put forth by the MCP Extended Care Program.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Parent Name (Printed): __________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________________________
Scholar Name(s): ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Please read and sign this policy page and return to the program. Your registration form serves as
your binding contract.
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