Summer Vacation Care Program

EppingNorth
Vacation
Care
Summer
Program
2014/2015
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Thurs18 ,Fri19th
Dec2014
5thjan–27thJan2015
Epping North
Outside School Hours Care Program
Boundary Road
North Epping 2121
Ph/Fax: 9868 5690
[email protected]
www.eppingnorthoshc.com.au
Summer2014/2015DailyProgram
DAILY ACTIVITY
DAY
WHAT YOU
MUST BRING
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Thursday
th
18 Dec
$50
In centre
GINGERBREAD HOUSE: come along to build and decorate your
very own gingerbread house to take home for Christmas Friday
th
19 Dec
$50
In Centre
END OF YEAR PARTY: let’s finish the year with a party and
our own slip and slide jumping caslte! Bring your cozies and
spare clothes and race your friends down the waterslide.
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Swimmers
Towel
Spare clothes
WEEK 1
Monday
th
5 Jan
$45
Centre Day
CHILLAX: Let’s unwind after a busy holiday period and catch up
with our friends again. We will do craft; watch DVD’s, play
games and chillax!
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Tuesday 6
Jan
$60
Excursion
MOVIES: Off to Top Ryde Event Cinema to watch Night at
the Museum 3! Enjoy popcorn and popper during the
movie too! Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Wednesday
th
7 Jan
$50
Incursion
HULA HOOPING FUN: come and learn how to hula hoop and
learn some awesome tricks from Caitlyn Spinjoy!
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
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Thursday
th
8 Jan
$45
Centre Day
Friday
th
9 Jan
$60
Split
excursion
REVERSE GARBAGE: Let’s get creative and make some
projects from recycle items from reverse garbage WANNABEES K- YR3: Play on the equipment or take on a
character in this exciting mini city. Become a fireman, a doctor or
perform in the fashion parade.
** must wear socks**
WATERWORKS Yr4 – Yr6: Action packed day riding the giant
slides at Manly! (Waterworks – you must be a competent swimmer
and over 120cm tall. Water is only waist deep).
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Socks - Wannabees
Swimmers/towel waterworks
CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS:
All bookings must be made through our website by 9am Friday 12th December 2014.. Book in early to
avoid disappointment. Bookings made after this date will be accepted if there is availability on the day..
No cancellations can be made after Friday 12th December 2014
Daily prices increase by $5 for all bookings made after Friday 12th December 2014
WEEK 2
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Yellow VC hat
Water bottle
Monday
th
12 Jan
$60
Excursion
IMAX: Off to IMAX Darling Harbour to watch Penguins of
Madagascar 3D. Enjoy popcorn and a popper during the
Tuesday
th
13 Jan
$45
In Centre
SUMMER SIZZLE: Bring your cozzies, towel, water pistols and
spare clothes as you’re bound to get wet! Sausage sizzle lunch
too! Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Swimmers
Towel
Spare clothes
BARE FOOT BOWLS: Off to Pennant Hills Bowling Club for
some bare foot bowls and nuggets and chips for lunch too! Morning Tea
Afternoon tea
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Wednesday
th
14 Jan
$60
Excursion
Thursday
th
15 Jan
$45
In centre
Friday
th
16 Jan
$50
Incursion
movie too!
GAME GALORE: Play station, Wii, and DS. Board games, Yu-
Gi-Oh and more. Bring your own games in too (with your
parents’ permission of course!) RANGERS ON THE RUN: Rangers on the Run are bringing their
awesome hands-on sea creatures show. Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
WEEK 3
Monday
th
19 Jan
$45
Centre Day
FAVOURITES DAY: Everything you love to do at OOSH…
hama beads, loom bands, playstation and WII. Party games,
soccer, bullrush and more!
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
TEPPEN YAKI: Today we are off to Osaka Japanese
Tuesday
th
20 Jan
$60
Excursion
Wednesday
st
21 Jan
$45
In Centre
Thursday
nd
22 Jan
$50
Incursion
Friday
rd
23 Jan
$60
Excursion
Restaurant for some Teppen Yaki fun! They will even be
throwing food at you!
** Please read important information on permission note ** Morning Tea
Afternoon tea
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
“P” DAY: Everything P! Wear pink, purple or your Pj’s… anything
starting with P. Enjoy pizza, popcorn and prizes with our “P” themed
day. Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
LASER WARRIORS: Come and play laser tag against your
friends in the playground.
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
PEAK PURSUITS: off to Peak Pursuits indoor Centre for some
rock climbing, ropes course and so much more adventurous fun!
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
Sneakers/socks
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday
th
27 Jan
$50
Incursion
AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY: Come dressed in
green and gold and play cricket, make loads of Australian
crafts and enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch!
Water bottle
Yellow VC hat
CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS:
All bookings must be made through our website by 9am Friday 12th December 2014.. Book in early to
avoid disappointment. Bookings made after this date will be accepted if there is availability on the day..
No cancellations can be made after Friday 12th December 2014
Daily prices increase by $5 for all bookings made after Friday 12th December 2014
VacationCareInformation
ProgramDates
Thursday 18th, Friday 19th December 2014
Monday 5th – 27th January 2015 (excluding public
holidays)
Contactdetailsandlocation
Epping North OSHCP
(c/- Epping North Public School)
Boundary Road
North Epping 2121
Phone: 9868 5690
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eppingnorthoshc.com.au
Howtomakeabooking
1. Read through the vacation care brochure
2. Complete a 2015 Enrolment Form for Epping
North OSHCP:
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HOURSOFOPERATION
7:00am – 6:30pm. All children must be at the Centre
by 8:30am on excursion days; this is to allow staff
to give instructions to children. For most excursions
we leave at 9am sharp.
COST
• Cost is per child as stated on the program
• Child Care Benefit will be calculated at time of
enrolment for eligible families
• Prices for each day will increase by $5 for any
bookings made after 9am Friday 12th December
2014
• Late Pick Up Fee: $10.00 for first 5 minutes,
$20.00 per 5 minutes thereafter
• Non notification fee of $15 will be charged for
failure to notify the Centre of your child’s absence
WHATTOBRING
• Yellow vacation care hat
• Sensible secure shoes - no thongs
• Refillable drink bottle
• Sun smart clothes – shoulders should be covered
• Wet weather gear/safety gear eg helmet
• Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch on
excursion days
• Each child must bring their own bag on
excursions.
• Spare clothes in case of an accident
ArrivalsandDepartures
It is a legal requirement that parents sign their child
in and out each day. Children will only be permitted
to leave the Centre when accompanied by an adult
nominated on your enrolment form.
Meals
Breakfast is provided each day until 8:00am. We
provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on the
days we stay at the Centre. Parents must supply all
meals and drinks on excursions (unless otherwise
stated on the program). We suggest that the food
you provide your child is healthy and nutritious.
Re-enrolling families: complete your 2015
enrolment form online using your parent log
in ID and password
New families:
o Contact the Centre to access the current
password
o Log onto the Centre’s website
o Click “WEBSERVER” on the home page
o Enter the password
o Enter your details
o You will then receive an email with your log
in ID and password which will enable you to
log on through the server to complete your
enrolment form and make bookings.
o To complete your enrolment, send to the
Centre your child’s up to date ACIR
immunisation statement and any health
plans.
3. How to make a booking:
o Go to our website
www.eppingnorthoshc.com.au
o Click “WEBSERVER” on the home page
o Enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD
o Click “PARENTS MENU”
o Click “VACATION CARE BOOKINGS”
o Follow the instructions in the “HELP” button
at the bottom of the screen to make your
bookings
4. Make payment to the Centre, unless you are on
direct debit
5. If required, send your permission note and hat
order form to the Centre.
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• Bookings are required by 9am Friday 12
December 2014and need to be made online
through the webserver on the Centre’s website.
• Bookings made after this date will be accepted if
there are places available.
• Daily prices increase by $5 for any bookings
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made after 9am Friday 12 December 2014.
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• Payments need to be made by 9am Friday 12
December 2014. Those on direct debit will be
invoiced and charged at the end of the holiday
period.
PAYMENTS
Your options for payment are internet transfer or direct
debit.
Internet Transfer Details
Epping North OSHCP
BSB: 062 166
Account #: 1006 2615
Payment Description: Please use the following format:
your parent code followed by VC followed by your
surname eg. 1111 VC SMITH
Direct Debit
You may set up a direct debit to come from your credit
card or bank account. This will be charged at the end of
the holiday period. Contact the Centre for a direct debit
application form.
Refunds
There are no refunds, credits or transfers after the
closing date unless a medical certificate is supplied
in your child’s name for the day/s missed. You must
provide the certificate to the Centre no later than the
Friday of the week of absence otherwise no refund
can be given. 24 hour notice is required for absent
days that occur on an excursion day.
ANAPHYLAXIS,Allergies,MEDICATIONS
If you child is anaphylactic or has an allergy which
requires your child to carry medication, a full kit of
your child’s medication must be provided to the
Centre on or before your child’s first day of vacation
care. This kit will need to remain at the Centre until
your child’s last day of care. Medication can only be
administered by staff with written permission from the
parent and that has been prescribed by a doctor.
Over the counter medication will only be
administered if accompanied by a letter from the
doctor stating the child’s name, the dosage and time
required.
NutFreeCentre
ENOSHCP is a nut-free Centre. We have many
children who attend the Centre that are
anaphylactic to nuts. We would appreciate you do
not sending your child with any nut products
including Nutella spread.
Sunprotection
The Centre follows the guidelines set by the Cancer
Council. Yellow vacation care hats are compulsory at
ENOSHCP. The hats are either legionnaire or bucket
style where face, ears and neck are covered. Please
also ensure they wear closed-in shoes and suitable
sun-safe clothing, i.e. t-shirts that cover their back
and shoulders. The Centre provides sun cream
which children will be expected to reapply throughout
the day. If your child is sensitive to sun cream please
ensure you provide your own sun cream in your
child’s bag.
Yellowvacationcarehats
All children will need to wear a yellow vacation hat to
ENOSHCP. These are available from the Centre at a cost
of $7 each. These hats are all sun safe and greatly assist
staff in identifying the children when out on excursions. If
your child arrives without their yellow hat, your child will be
given a new hat and your account will be charged a $7
yellow hat fee.
Excursions
Places are limited. All excursions are compulsory if
your child is booked in on that day. Your child must
be here by 8.30am. This is to enable staff to give
adequate instructions to the children and prepare
them for the day. Buses leave 9am sharp, if your
child is not here we will assume your child is
absent for the day and the bus will depart at 9am. The
Centre will not make phone calls to check if you are still
attending. Children are not to bring money excursions.
They must wear the yellow hats that are available for
purchase from the Centre. All children must have
their own bag. On some excursions siblings will
be split, eg due to age, height or other restrictions. It is
essential that siblings so not share bags in case
this scenario occurs.
ENOSHCPParentInformationBooklet
The parent information booklet provides detailed
information about our programs, policies and procedures.
Visit our website www.eppingnorthoshc.com.au to get
your copy. A full copy of the Centre’s policy and procedure
manual is available at the Centre on request.
Lostproperty
Please clearly label all items your child brings to vacation
care. Anything left at the Centre 4 weeks after the
conclusion of a holiday period will be donated to charity.
FURTHERINFORMATION
The Centre reserves the right to make changes to the
program without notice, including cancellation of programs
due to insufficient numbers or extreme weather conditions.
Program leaders reserve the right to cancel a participants
enrolment should their behaviour be deemed
unacceptable or is placing other children or staff at risk.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings. The
Centre will not be held responsible for the loss of property.
PRIVACYSTATEMENT
ENOSHCP collects personal and health-related
information for the purpose of registering your child for the
upcoming Vacation Care Program. We are committed to
protecting confidentiality; all information is stored securely.
If you chose not to provide this information, we may not be
able to finalise registration. If you have any queries or
wish to gain access to this information, please contact the
Centre
Epping North OSHCP
Vacation Care
PERMISSION NOTE WEEK 1
FAMILY NAME: ______________________
Child 1: _________________ Child 2: _________________ Child 3: _________________
Child Child Child
1
2
3
EXCURSION DETAILS
MOVIES
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Event Cinemas, Top
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Ryde City on Tuesday 6 January 2015. I understand the movie selected for the day is Night at
the Museum 3 and that popcorn and a juice popper will be provided during the movie.
WANNABEES
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Wannabees Playland at
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Frenches Forest on Friday 9 of January 2015. I understand my child will be free to play on the
play equipment and themed play rooms whilst under supervision of ENOSHCP educators
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MANLY WATERWORKS
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Manly Waterworks on
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Friday 9 of January 2015. I understand staff will need to reapply sunscreen if I do not supply
my child with their own sunscreen. I understand my child will have 2 hours free play on the
water slides under the supervision of ENOSHCP educators and they will have lunch on the
beach. I deem my child to be a competent swimmer.
I give permission for my child/ren to participate in the above selected activities under the supervision of the staff
at Epping North OSHCP and:
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I understand that my child must be at the Centre by 8:30am on excursion days
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I understand that the staff : child ratios for excursions will be 1:10
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I understand that transport will be by private bus unless otherwise stated.
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I understand that my child will leave the Centre at 9am and return at 3pm unless otherwise stated
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I understand that the maximum number of children attending an excursion is 50 and number of staff
attending is 5, unless otherwise stated.
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I am aware that risk assessments have been prepared for each excursion and that these are available
at the Centre on request
Parent Name: ___________________
Signed ___________________ Date ____/____/____
Epping North OSHCP
Vacation Care
PERMISSION NOTE WEEK 2
FAMILY NAME: ______________________
Child 1: _________________ Child 2: _________________ Child 3: _________________
Child Child Child
1
2
3
EXCURSION DETAILS
IMAX
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to IMAX in Darling Harbour
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on Monday 12 January 2015. I understand the movie selected for the day is Penguins of
Madagascar in 3D and that popcorn and a juice popper will be provided during the movie.
BAREFOOT BOWLS
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Pennant Hills Bowling
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Club on Wednesday 14 of January 2015. I understand my child will participate in games of
lawn bows and will be given chicken nuggets and chips for lunch at the club.
I give permission for my child/ren to participate in the above selected activities under the supervision of the staff
at Epping North OSHCP and:
•
I understand that my child must be at the Centre by 8:30am on excursion days
•
I understand that the staff : child ratios for excursions will be 1:10
•
I understand that transport will be by private bus unless otherwise stated.
•
I understand that my child will leave the Centre at 9am and return at 3pm unless otherwise stated
•
I understand that the maximum number of children attending an excursion is 50 and number of staff
attending is 5, unless otherwise stated.
•
I am aware that risk assessments have been prepared for each excursion and that these are available
at the Centre on request
Parent Name: ___________________
Signed ___________________ Date ____/____/____
Epping North OSHCP
Vacation Care
PERMISSION NOTE WEEK 3
FAMILY NAME: ______________________
Child 1: _________________ Child 2: _________________ Child 3: _________________
Child Child Child
1
2
3
EXCURSION DETAILS
TEPPEN YAKI
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Osaka Japanese
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Restaurant at St Leonard’s on Tuesday 20 January 2015. I understand my child will be
provided lunch at the restaurant and the menu for the day is: chicken, beef, vegetables, fried
rice, (with egg), and a soft drink.
If your child has special food requirements, we will do our best to cater for them; however this
may not necessarily be possible due to the restaurant’s limitations. We will discuss your option
with you and indicate whether your requirement can be fulfilled. It may be necessary for you
pack some food for your child to take with them.
Please indicate your child’s special food requirements:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.
PEAK PURSUITS
I give permission for my child to attend the excursion by private bus to Peak Pursuits, Castle
rd
Hill on Friday 23 January 2015. I understand my child will participate in rock climbing, ropes
courses and other climbing obstacles. I understand they will be self-belayed on the equipment
and under direct supervision of Peak Pursuit staff and ENOSHCP educators.
I give permission for my child/ren to participate in the above selected activities under the supervision of the staff
at Epping North OSHCP and:
•
I understand that my child must be at the Centre by 8:30am on excursion days
•
I understand that the staff : child ratios for excursions will be 1:10
•
I understand that transport will be by private bus unless otherwise stated.
•
I understand that my child will leave the Centre at 9am and return at 3pm unless otherwise stated
•
I understand that the maximum number of children attending an excursion is 50 and number of staff
attending is 5, unless otherwise stated.
•
I am aware that risk assessments have been prepared for each excursion and that these are available
at the Centre on request
Parent Name: ___________________
Signed ___________________ Date ____/____/____
Epping North Vacation Care Hats
COMPULSORY VACATION CARE HAT
To ensure the sun safety of children whilst at vacation care and their safety whilst on
excursions, yellow hats MUST be worn by all children who attend Epping North vacation
care each day.
If you have not already purchased a yellow hat please ensure you complete the order
form below and return to the Centre
There are 2 styles of hats available
Legionnaire
Bucket
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Epping North Vacation Care Hat Order Form
Family Name: ____________________________
Child (rens) Name: _____________________________________________________
Please indicate below the hat stye and quantity
Legionnaire Hat $7.00
Quantity: ____
Bucket Hat 54cm $7.00
Quantity: ____
Bucket Hat 58cm $7.00
Quantity: ____
Please add your payment to your vacation care payment.
(Hats do not qualify for CCB/CCR reduction)
Parent Signature: _________________________
Date: ___ / ___ / ___
PLEASE ASSIST STAFF BY
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Completing the Booking Form and permission note and returning by the
due date
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Notifying staff if your child will not be attending on the booked day
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Dressing your child in play clothes, clearly labelled
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Ensuring your child has a hat each day
Ensuring your child wears sensible secure shoes – no thongs
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Signing children IN and OUT each day
Ensuring your child has a helmet on riding days
Keeping sick children at home and informing staff of any infectious
diseases
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Leaving all precious, expensive or electronic games at home including
mobile phones and iPods, Nintendo DS unless specified in the program
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Completing a medication form if your child is to take medication at the
Centre
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Not giving your child money to spend on excursions
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Ensuring your child has their own bag on excursions
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Notifying staff if you will be late collecting your child
If you have any questions regarding the program or how to complete the
form please contact the Centre
VACATIONCAREBOOKINGCHECKLIST
Please ensure you have completed the below requirements for enrolment:
INFORMATION – read and understood the information in this booklet
ENROLMENT FORM – have you completed an ENOSHCP 2015 Enrolment Form Online
CUSTOMER REFERENCE NUMBER – placed your CRN’s on your Enrolment Form
DOCUMENTATION – provided all documentation to the Centre eg. ACIR Immunisation
Record, Court Orders, Health plans, authorization form, permission notes
BOOKING FORM - completed the vacation care bookings online
PERMISSION NOTE – signed and sent the permission note to the Centre
PAYMENT – made full payment to the Centre (unless you are on direct debit)
DUE DATE – made all bookings and returned all forms to the Centre by 9am 12th
December 2014
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Booking Reminder
Use this table to remind you which days you have booked for your child
DATE
SDD
Wk 1
18/12/14
19/12/14
5/1/15
6/1/15
7/1/15
8/1/15
Wk 3
SDD
BRING
MEALS
Gingerbread House
End of Year Party
12/1/15
13/1/15
Chillax
Movies
Hula Hooping Fun
Reverse Garbage
Wannabees
Waterworks
IMAX
Summer Sizzle
14/1/15
Barefoot Bowls
15/1/15
16/1/15
19/1/15
Games Galore
Rangers on the Run
Favourites Day
20/1/15
Teppn Yaki
21/1/15
22/1/15
23/1/15
27/1/15
“P” Day
Laser Warriors
Peak Pursuits
Australia Day Party
9/1/15
Wk 2
ACTIVITY
(Lunch
provided)
(Lunch
provided)
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3