2019 Teen Scene Program Handbook

TOWN OF WESTFIELD DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION

Who We Are

The Westfield Recreation Department has provided the Teen Scene

program for many years for the teens in Westfield. We pride in our

quality and affordable Teen Scene program that is open to Westfield

residents who have completed 6th through 8th grade. From our

traditional teen scene games and activities to our fun theme weeks,

the children are always challenged and having fun. Our vision is to

strengthen the community and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles

with our camp recreation services. Come and join us to discover a

whole summer of fun!

Contact Us

Westfield Recreation Department 425 East Broad Street Westfield NJ 07090 P: 908-789-4080 W: westfieldnj.gov/recreation Don Bogardus, Recreation Director P: 908-789-4080 ext. 4082 E: dbogardus@westfieldnj.gov Lauren Harmer, Playground Coordinator P: 908-789-4080 ext. 4088 E: lharmer@westfieldnj.gov

Table of Contents

Who We Are 1 Table of Contents 2 About the Program 3 General Information 4 Camp Expectations 5 Medical Information 6 Registration Site Instructions ……………….………………………………………. 7 Field Trip 8 Weekly Themes …………………………………………………………………………………9

About the Teen Scene Program

The Teen Scene Program is a 7-week program for Westfield Intermediate School residents completing 6th

through 8th grade. The program is held at Tamaques Park, by the Tennis Courts. Our camp runs Monday

through Friday from 9AM to 3PM. Monday’s will be at the Westfield Memorial Pool. We reserve an hour

for lunch from 12PM-1PM. The Teen scene Program offers various activities throughout the summer

including, but not limited to, arts & crafts, sports, themed spirit days, and field trips. In this handbook you

will find detailed information, policies, a calendar of events, and much more!

Please note that we happily welcome all children to our program. If your child is defined by the ADA, please

simply contact the Program Coordinator. We will ensure that your child receives proper care, and any

special accommodations will be met.

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General Camp Information

Sign In/ Sign Out

Pool Day

Lost & Found

Program Information

As per security and safety purposes, every child

must be dropped off and picked up by their

parent/guardian and are required to sign in and out

with their Site Supervisor. If a child will be dropped

off or picked up by someone other then their parent,

a consent form is required from both parties.

Walking home – Campers are allowed to walk/bike

home at the end of day. They will be allowed to leave

at 4pm no earlier and no later. They cannot

walk/bike home for lunch.

Teen Scene will be at the Westfield Memorial Pool

on Monday’s. They will swim from 9am to 12pm.

From 12pm to 1pm, is there lunch period. Then after

they will be able to use the Memorial Park until 3pm.

Pick up and drop off will be at Westfield Memorial

Pool. Please send child with a bathing suit, change of

clothes, town and anything they might need for the

pool.

There is a lost and found for Teen Scene. If you think

you have lost sometime, please check with

The Westfield Recreation Department and the Teen

Scene Program are not responsible for lost, stolen,

or personal belongings.

To find more information about upcoming events

and important notifications, you may sign up for text

alerts or like us on Facebook!

Each week, you will receive a newsletter that will

have detailed information of what is going on at

camp. For additional information or questions, feel

free to call the Recreation Department for

assistance. Calendars will be available in April

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Camp Expectations

Behavior & Discipline

Strike System

Camper’s Expectations

At Teen Scene, we always strive to make camp a fun and safe

environment. We have a strike system in place. We always want the campers

to feel safe and comfortable at their site. The Teen Scene Program has a zero

tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior, such as, any form of fighting,

biting, kicking, scratching, punching, spitting, use of illegal drugs, carrying

dangerous weapons, bullying, etc. If a child exhibits any of these behaviors,

the Westfield Recreation Department has the right to suspend or expel the

child from camp without a refund.

1st Strike: Verbal warning and parental notification.

2nd Strike: Camper will be asked to sit out, and the counselor will

address the issue. Parents will be notified.

3rd Strike: Behavior report will be written and documented and will

require a parent’s signature upon pick-up.

4th Strike: Camper will be sent home and may be suspended from

camp for up to 3 days depending on the severity. A meeting will also

be scheduled with the parent/guardian and the Teen Scene

Coordinator.

5th Strike: Camper will immediately be expelled, and a meeting will be

scheduled with the Recreation Director and the Teen Scene

Coordinator.

Campers are expected to stay on site from when they are dropped off,

until they are picked up. Campers must be respectful to the staff, other

campers, and the school property. Everyone must abide by the rules,

use appropriate language, and behave properly and respectfully.

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Medical & First Aid Information

First Aid

Medications

In the event of an injury, the parent will be immediately notified by

the Site Supervisor or Leader. An incident report will be filled out by

the counselor who witnessed the event, as well as the Site Supervisor.

A parent or guardian is then required to sign the report upon pick up.

If the incident is a medical emergency, the police and EMT will be

called, and the parent will be notified.

If your child is required to take any medications throughout the camp

day, please be sure that you include this information on the

registration forms, along with a doctor note. This also goes for Epi

Pens as well, and all allergies must be listed on the child’s information

sheet.

If your child has an action plan for their prescribed medication or Epi

Pen, you must supply a copy to the Playground Coordinator along

with their necessary medications. We strongly suggest that you set up

a meeting to go over the plan.

Please note that counselors are unable to administer medications.

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NEW FOR 2019: We are now using a new online registration site. Everyone will need to create a new password, your username is your email address. Please note: Your family information will already be added to this new site.

Steps to login for the first time: Step 1: Go to: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj Step 2: Click “Login/Create Account” in the upper left corner Step 3: Log in with your email address and click “forgot password.” This will then send you your password and you will be able to sign in right away. Step 4: Once you are logged in you can then click on the Activities tab, and Teen Scene is under Camps. Please update your child’s grade before registering for the program.

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Field Trips

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to

contact Lauren at 908-789-4080 ext. 4088

Field Trip Date Location & Details Wednesday, July 17 Urban Trampoline and Adventure Park- Avenel NJ

(Lunch will be provided) Wednesday, July 24 Mountain Creek – Veron NJ Thursday, August 1st Crystal Springs Family Waterpark – East

Brunswick NJ Friday, August 2nd Dave and Busters – Woodbridge NJ ( Lunch will be

provided) Tuesday, August 6th Woodbridge Community Center – Woodbridge NJ

Rollerblading and Mini Golf

Pick up & Drop off will be at Tamaques Park. Please make sure that you send your child with a bagged lunch unless otherwise stated above. Busing will be the mode of transportation for Teen Scene. All counselors will be on buses, along with Lauren (Playground Coordinator).

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Weekly Themes

*Please note there will be no camp on Thursday, July 4th and Thursday, July 5th*

Week Theme Week 1 (06/25/19-06/28/19): Ready, Set, Go! Join us for welcome week at the

playground! Let’s kick off the summer with team building and an array of ice breakers and ultimately become one. Greet the summer with relay races, scavenger hunts, homemade ice cream, and lots of fun. Let’s welcome Summer 2019!

Week 2 (07/1/19-07/3/19):

Party in the USA! Each day is a party in a different state. This week we will participate in activities that celebrate our country. We will “visit” New York with making our own no-bake pizza, travel to Hawaii for a fun luau party, and end up in Alaska waddling through a penguin relay race. Take pride in our land and cultures with fun, friends and a whole lot of red, white and blue!

Week 3 (07/08/19-07/12/19): Oh What Fun! Join us for Human Board Games,

Water Wars, Every bodies Birthday, and so much more! This week is all about fun, fun, fun! Teen Scene has a lot in store this summer!

Week 4 (07/15/19-07/19/19) Wonderful World of Sports! Get ready to participate in our sports buffet where campers get to play a different sport each day! Join us for a week of fitness fun where campers get to choose the sport to play. They will get the chance to learn and play and improve sports skills while having fun! Feel free to wear your favorite sports team jersey or gear that goes along with each sport!

Week 5 (07/22/19-07/26/19) Adventure Time! Join us for Fear Factor (with candy crickets of course!), Survivor, a visit to Mountain Creek and so much more! Please come out for the adventure and the fun!

Week 6 (07/29/19-08/02/19) Mystery Madness! Calling all detectives! Get ready for some mysterious fun while we spend the week solving an underlying mystery of what theme day will come next. Are you ready for the adventure that lies ahead? At the end of each day, campers will get a clue of what to come! Parents will receive flyers of what the next day will be.

Week 7 (08/05/19-08/09/19) Last week at the Scene! Teen Scene is coming to an end! So we are packing this week with awesome activities and special guest for our last day at camp!

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We look forward to having a great summer!