RCHS Summer Camp Registration

RCHS CAMP REGULATIONS AND RELEASE:

In order to provide a safe, quality experience for your child we have provided the following reminders and regulations:

Sign In and Out: Please check in with camp staff when you arrive to drop off and pick up your child or children. A signature from a parent, guardian or authorized adult is required in our daily sign-in sheet for your child to participate in camp activities. Please carry photo identification for verification purposes. 

Camper Drop Off: Please drop your camper off promptly at 9:00 a.m. at the Learning Center (#385). Please be aware that children may not be dropped off before 9:00 a.m.

Camper Pick-Up: You may pick up your camper any time during the day, but no later than the camp-day ends at 3:00 p.m. Adults picking up campers must be on the authorized pickup list. Only authorized people with a valid photo ID will be allowed to pick up campers. 

Late Policy: You will receive one warning at no charge if you are late picking up your child from camp. After one warning a late fee of $1 per minute will be charged every time you pick up after 3:05 p.m. Late fees must be paid before your child can return to camp.

Late Drop Off or Early Pick Up- Please notify staff if you need to drop your child off late or pick up early. We do many activities throughout the shelter all day and if you arrive to pick up your child early we may not be in the learning center.

Contact: During camp hours you can reach Lizzie Hart (Camp Director) at (760) 707-7638.  If you are unable to reach Lizzie you can also try our front desk at (760) 753-6413.

Dress Code: Campers should be dressed to play. Closed-toed shoes are required. Please also send your child with a jacket or sweater if they get cold easily. Please apply sunscreen to your child before arriving at camp as many of our activities will be held outdoors. 

Lunch/Snack: Please provide a snack, lunch and bottle of water for your child each day. No glass containers. We will have a designated snack and lunch during our camp day.

Absences: Please recognize that no refunds will be provided for campers who are absent during their week of camp.

Sick Policy: For the health and safety of all of our campers, sick children should not attend camp. If your child is sick, please do not send them to camp. If your child becomes sick while at camp, please be prepared to pick them up as soon as you are notified.

Medication:Should your camper need to take medication during the program, we will administer it as directed. The following items are essential for us to dispense any medication: The medication will need to be checked in with a day camp staff person. Please do not leave the medication with your camper, including over the counter medication, epi-pens, inhalers, creams, eye drops, etc. Medication must be in its original container with labeled prescription instructions.
A completed Medication Release form must be signed and submitted.

Personal Belongings: Please label all of your child's belongings. Campers will not need anything at camp besides themselves and their snack, lunch and water.   RCHS is not responsible for any personal belongings.

CELL PHONE POLICY: Your child may bring a cell phone with them, but it must be put away and turned off during camp hours. Calling or texting during camp activities will not be permitted unless it is an emergency.

Personal Pets: We know that your pets are great, but please leave all pets at home.

Animal Interactions: We know that you are coming to camp because you love animals. Campers will be able to interact with a variety of animals during their week at camp. Campers will have an opportunity to meet and touch selected animals every day at camp. These interactions will be for a limited time, however, as this is only one of many camp activities. Campers will not be required to clean up after our pets or care for them. We leave that up to our specialized animal care staff. These animals have been selected by our staff as appropriate, child-friendly animals. Campers will be required to follow all directions concerning our animal friends. Failure to do so may result in revoking of animal interaction privileges. Campers will also be required to wash hands after all animal interactions.

My child is about to participate in camp at Rancho Coastal Humane Society ("RCHS") I am doing so entirely at my own initiative, risk and responsibility. I recognize that there are risks and health hazards directly and indirectly involved in participating in a program which involves exposure to animals and conditions found in kennels and veterinary hospitals. I understand and agree that RCHS is not liable for any injuries or damages sustained by any child attending RCHS camp program. I am the natural parent or legal guardian of the participant listed below, and I hereby give my permission for this child to participate in the RCHS camp program.

In case of an accident or serious illness, I request that RCHS contact me. If RCHS is unable to reach me or my emergency contact, I give Rancho Coastal Humane Society authority to seek medical attention for my child. I know of no medical or other condition that would prevent my child from participating in activities at RCHS Camp.

I release Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS), its Board of Directors, staff and volunteers from any and all loss, damage, injury or liability arising from my child participating in the camp program at RCHS. I have read and understand the above statements.

Register for Camp

This registration page is for campers ages 11-14 during the following weeks of summer camp:

• Week 4: July 7-11
• Week 5: July 14-18
• Week 6: July 21-25
• Week 9: August 11-15

Important: Camps have age restrictions. Please ensure you register for the camp that matches your child’s age as of the camp start date.