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Y-ZONE 2013-2014 Registration Form

(Please Mark Appropriate Site and Session(s))

______ Charter Oak ____ Kellar ____ Oak Grove East ____ Thomas Jefferson ____ Woodrow Wilson

STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name (Last, First, MI): Birth date: Address: City: Zip: Gender: M F Age as of 8-1-12: Grade in Fall ’13: School Attending: YMCA Member: Y N . Parent/Legal Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian #1 Name (Last, First): Authorized for Pick Up: Yes No Address (if different):

City: Zip: Home Phone: Place of Employment: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Parent/Guardian #2 Name (Last, First): Authorized for Pick Up: Yes No Address (if different):

City: Zip: Home Phone: Place of Employment: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Person other than parent to be notified in case of emergency

Name: Relationship:

Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Other Authorized Pick Up People

Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone:

Name: Relationship: Phone:

People who may not have contact

Name: Relationship: Name: Relationship:

Optional Information – Please circle one: Household Income: Less than $15,000 $15,000 – 29,999 $30,000 – 49,999 $50,000 – 79,999 $75,000 and more

Ethnic/Racial Background: Black or African American Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native Asian or Pacific Islander White or Caucasian Other

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I commit to my child attending the following times each week. If this schedule changes, I will notify the YMCA Billing Department two weeks in advance. Date student will start attending? ______________________________________ __Before Only __After Only __Before & After

__1 day -$17 a week __1 day - $17 a week __1 day - $17 a week __2or 3 days - $22 a week __ 2 or 3 days - $32 a week __ 2or 3 days - $47 a week __4 or 5 days - $27 a week __ 4or 5 days - $42 a week __ 4 or 5 days - $59 a week

I understand I will be billed for the days I mark on the Monthly Contract Sheet and will be held responsible for payment

of them in a timely matter. Any days your child attends that are not on this contract will be the Parent/Guardian responsibility to pay returning to the program. _____________(Parent/Guardian Intials)

Payment Type: (by YMCA staff approval ONLY)

__Check/money order weekly __Child Care Connection Co-Fee __ Credit Card deduction weekly __ DCFS __ Scholarship paid weekly __Bank Draft/Credit Card Automatic Withdrawl

General Medical Information

When was your child’s last Physical?:

When did your child have or have vaccines for: Chicken Pox _________ Measles __________ Mumps________ German Measles __________

Doctor Name: Doctor Phone:

Doctor Address: City: Zip:

Dentist Name: Dentist Phone:

Dentist Address: City: Zip:

Hospital Preferred for Emergency Treatment:

Health Insurance Policy Carrier: Policy Number:

Health History The answers to these questions will help us know if your child has any medical problems. We need this information in the event he/she were to become ill and we are unable to reach you. Please circle the appropriate answers. 1. Yes No Has your child ever been hospitalized over night, had surgery, or serious illness?

If yes, please explain:

2. Yes No Is your child taking any medicine? If yes, please explain:

3. Yes No Has your child had any allergic reactions to medicines, DPT or other shots, or insects?

If yes, please explain:

4. Yes No Has your child had asthma or wheezing? If yes, please explain:

If yes, does your child use an inhaler? Yes No

5. Yes No Does your child have speech, hearing or language problems?

If yes, please explain:

6. Yes No Does your child have trouble with his or her vision?

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7. Yes No Has your child had a bladder or kidney infection? Date:

8. Yes No Does your child have seizures, fits, or shaking spells?

If yes, please explain:

9. Yes No Does your child have a heart murmur, defect, or disease?

If yes, please explain:

10. Yes No Has your child ever had a bumpy, swollen reaction to the TB skin test?

11. Yes No Has your child ever been with anyone having TB?

12. Yes No Is your child a hemophiliac?

13. Yes No Does your child have hepatitis?

14. Yes No Does your child have tubes in his/her ears?

15. Yes No Does your child have a hernia?

16. Yes No Does your child have frequent ear infections?

17. Yes No Does your child have diabetes?

18. Yes No Does your child have hypertension?

19. Yes No Does your child have dizzy spells or headaches?

20. Yes No Does your child have skin problems?

21. Yes No Has your child had a broken bone(s), dislocated joint(s), or serious sprains?

Date:

22. Yes No Does your child have a chronic or recurring illness?

If yes, please explain:

23. Yes No Does your child have sickle cell or G6-PD?

24. Yes No Does your child have any allergies?

If yes, list all:

25. Yes No Does your child have any special limitations?

If yes, please explain:

26. Yes No Does your child have any activity restrictions? If yes, please explain:

27. Yes No Is there any additional information that we need to know about your child? If yes, please explain:

Code of Conduct

Developing an understanding of and responsibility for individual potential abilities includes responsibility for individual actions. While under the leadership of skilled staff, the activities that your child will engage in as a participant at YMCA Y-Achievement Program may involve risk – risk in choices made and any physical activity undertaken by the participant. As a condition of being allowed to participate in the YMCA Y-Achievement program, you warrant the participant is in good physical and mental health. You agree that the intentional participant behavior that puts the camper or others at physical or emotional risk could result in suspension or immediate dismissal from the program at the discretion of the Director Youth & Family Services Programs. Expenses incurred because of program dismissal will be the responsibility of the participant/parent/guardian. No refund will be granted if your child leaves or is suspended from the program before the end of a session due to a disciplinary action or in instances where a child is removed from the program at the request of the child or child’s parent/guardian.

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Parents Permission for Publicity ________ (Please initial) I DO / DO NOT grant full permission to the Greater Peoria Family YMCA to use photographs/videotape of my child for publication for YMCA publicity purposes. Authorization The Greater Peoria Family YMCA, it’s agents or representatives are not responsible for any bodily injury, loss or damage to personal property suffered by the participant either before, during, or after the program. I hereby waive all claims against the released parties for any injury, including death, any loss due to theft or damage to personal property, or for any other consequential or incidental damages in any manor whatsoever, where any such liability is attainable to the absence o f ordinary or ever slight care. I agree to save and hold harmless the release parties from any claim or lawsuit that may be brought by anytime by me, my family, the state, heirs, or assigns arising from the above. The safety of each individual is the utmost importance to us. In order to ensure the safety and well being of all participants, the Greater Peoria Family YMCA reserves the right to alter the program at any time without compensation to participants, parents or guardians. In registering, I am permitting my child, ___________________________________________________, to attend YMCA Y-Achievement Programs operated by the Greater Peoria Family YMCA. I, the undersigned parent or guardian, have provided a complete and accurate health history and permit my child to participate in the full range of Before and After School Program activities, except as noted in the Student Information provided. In the event of an emergency accident, injury or illness, I authorize the Director of Youth & Family Programs or his/her designate to authorize on my behalf all procedures, including admission to hospital and necessary treatments therein, injections, anesthesia and/or surgery, as he/she may deem essential for the care and well-being of the child. Such action is to be taken when immediate contact with the undersigned or emergency contacts cannot be made. _______ (Please initial) I agree that I am responsible for payment of all fees that are applied to this program. I understand

that I will be charged based on the information provided above. I also understand that if my needs for Before and After Care services change, I will complete a change of status form. I understand that I am to pay for all services the week before they are provided. I understand there is a $35.00 non-refundable registration fee.

________ (Please initial) I have read the registration packet and I understand and agree to abide by policies and procedures,

including the disciplinary practices policy, the registration payment policy and the vacation/absence/illness policies, of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA as indicated in the Parent Handbook received upon registration.

________ (Please initial) I have read and understood the code of conduct. I have read this code of conduct, release and waiver, I understand it, and I agree to it voluntarily. Signature Name Printed Date

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School’s Out CampSchool’s Out CampSchool’s Out CampSchool’s Out Camp 2013/20142013/20142013/20142013/2014 Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!Welcome! When school is out, the Y is here! Our facility will provide fun and exciting child care during school breaks and holidays. Hours:Hours:Hours:Hours: We open at 6:30am until 6:00pm. Parent’s past the 6:00pm closing time will be accessed a $1.00 per minute per child late fee. Staff Ratio:Staff Ratio:Staff Ratio:Staff Ratio: The Y uses a 1:15 maximum ratio at all school’s Out Camps with a minimum of two staff What to Bring:What to Bring:What to Bring:What to Bring: Please pack a sack lunch, and drink for each day of camp. All children should wear closed toed shoes. We do have special field trips planned and parents should plan to bring $5.00 extra. Registration:Registration:Registration:Registration: Registering is easy!! NEW this year anyone who attends our Before and After School programs, can attend. Registration and payment will be due at the door. Anyone with past due balances must pay balance before the child can stay. If your child does not attend Before and After School, we will need a registration form filled out before they can attend, payment will be higher for non-members and non-participants. Fees:Fees:Fees:Fees: Y-Member: $25.00/day Non-Member: $30.00/day District 150:District 150:District 150:District 150: We do follow District 150’s school calendar for all school’s out days. Calendar is attached to the registration form. http://psd150.org/Page/180

Contact Information:Contact Information:Contact Information:Contact Information: Sarah Dahl Program Coordinator 309-692-7631 ext 229 Tammy Baynard Youth & Family Services Director 309-692-7631 ext 223

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2013201320132013----2014 2014 2014 2014 PREPREPREPRE----AUTHORIZATION FORAUTHORIZATION FORAUTHORIZATION FORAUTHORIZATION FOR YYYY----ACHIEVEMENT/SUMMER DACHIEVEMENT/SUMMER DACHIEVEMENT/SUMMER DACHIEVEMENT/SUMMER DAY CAMP AY CAMP AY CAMP AY CAMP WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN

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Student’s Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_______________________________________________________ Work/Cell Phone__________________________________________

I,____________________________________________ , hereby authorize the Greater Peoria Family YMCA to charge by Checking/Credit Card (circle one) account for weekly tuition fees in the method of payment I indicate below:

Checking Account Draft Method of PaymentChecking Account Draft Method of PaymentChecking Account Draft Method of PaymentChecking Account Draft Method of Payment (Attach a voided check or photocopy)(Attach a voided check or photocopy)(Attach a voided check or photocopy)(Attach a voided check or photocopy)

Bank Name & Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Routing #___________________________________________________Account # __________________________________________________________ Weekly fees will be deducted from your account on each Monday for that week or the next official bank day

Credit Card Account Draft Method of PaymentCredit Card Account Draft Method of PaymentCredit Card Account Draft Method of PaymentCredit Card Account Draft Method of Payment Credit Card Holder Name______________________________________________________________________________________________

Account # __________________________________________________________ Expiration Date______________________________________

Credit Card Type: MasterCard Visa Discover Authorization Code: ________ Weekly fees will be deducted from your account on each Monday for that week or the next official bank day

Payment ChaPayment ChaPayment ChaPayment Change/Cancellation Policynge/Cancellation Policynge/Cancellation Policynge/Cancellation Policy I understand that my Checking Account or Credit Card will be charged on Monday or the next official bank day for the current week’s tuition amount. I understand that I am financially responsible for all payments from my account. Should my weekly amount not be honored by my bank or credit card account for any reason, I agree to be responsible for that payment plus $20 Service Charge applied by the YMCA. This is in addition to any service fee my bank may change.

I agree to give the Greater Peoria Family YMCA written notification of any charge/cancellation of this payment arrangement, which must be received by the billing coordinator at the YMCA will change or stop the weekly draft payments. In the case of cancellation I understand that failure the follow this policy will result in continued debits/charges to my account until written authorization is received.

I understand that the YMCA reserves the right to cancel this financial agreement if at any time my Bank/Credit Card charge is invalid. Therefore, in order for my child/ren to continue to participate in the &-Achievement/Day Camp program, I agree to remit any outstanding fees within 10 days. I have read this agreement and understand all the provisions set forth above.

Parent/Guarding Signature: __________________________________________________________Date ___________________________________

Office Effective Date______________________ YMCA Authorized Signature: _________________________________________________

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Greater Peoria Family YMCAGreater Peoria Family YMCAGreater Peoria Family YMCAGreater Peoria Family YMCA

Parent Handbook Revised January 2013

Tax ID Number: 37Tax ID Number: 37Tax ID Number: 37Tax ID Number: 37----0662605066260506626050662605

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Dear Families Welcome to Y-Achievement 2013-2014! Each year, many parents prepare for the difficult decision on where they will send their children for before and after school care. When choosing an organization, most parents seek a safe, quality program in which their child can grow and be nurtured. Here, at the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, you have found such a place. At Y-Achievement , we help children learn to make choices, experience new things, become involved, and above all, have fun. The memories and experience gained here will last a lifetime. Our dedicated staff continually demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of trustworthiness, respect, caring, responsibility, citizenship, and fairness in everything we do. All staff members receive a thorough back-ground check to insure your child’s safety. It is this passion about the Y-Achievement that keep our children, families, and staff coming back year after year. We are always just a phone call away. We invite you to contact us with any concerns that you may have, no matter how minor they may seem. Come in and meet with our courteous professional staff. Our Site Coordinators and Site Assistants are available to assist in your child’s stay. Our personal goal, as well as the organization’s goal, is for the time your child spends here, be as memorable as it possibly can be. The opportunity for an outstanding school year is here. We’re glad you’re on board. Sincerely, Tammy Baynard Sarah Dahl Greater Peoria Family YMCA Greater Peoria Family YMCA Director of Youth & Family Services Program Coordinator 309-692-7631 ext 223 309-692-7631 ext 229

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Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives

The Greater Peoria Family YMCA strives to provide opportunities that will help individuals: • Develop self-confidence and self-respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals. • Grow as responsible members of their families and community. • Recognize the worth of all persons and work for interracial and intergroup understanding. • Develop their capacities for leadership and use them responsibly in their own groups and

community life. The Greater Peoria Family YMCA strives to provide opportunities to:

• Strengthen and support the family unit. • Help children develop their fullest potential. • Deliver programs in a positive YMCA environment of safety, support, and care.

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool----Age PhilosophyAge PhilosophyAge PhilosophyAge Philosophy Our program is designed to help all children grow in spirit, mind and body. This is accomplished through helping children:

• Grow personally • Build character • Improve personal and family relationship • Appreciate diversity • Become better leaders • Develop specific skills • Have fun and enjoy life

Parent ParticipationParent ParticipationParent ParticipationParent Participation Parents are welcome at the program any time to observe or spend time with their child. Parents who wish to volunteer must provide documentation from the Department of Human Services that he or she has not been named in a central registry case as a perpetrator of child abuse or neglect.

Communication Communication Communication Communication We believe that it is very important to maintain an open line of communication with all of our children and their families. We utilize a variety of means to keep each family informed of the program’s happenings and upcoming events. Here is what you may expect:

• Email -Provide us with an e-mail address and we’ll keep you updated with family events. • Daily updates and announcements posted on the welcome board at sign in/out book. • Monthly newsletter.

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AAAAbout Our Staff bout Our Staff bout Our Staff bout Our Staff The key to the whole program is our quality staff. All our staff are carefully selected for their maturity and desire to be good role models for our children. They possess enthusiasm, leadership, patience, sound judgment and decision-making skills, which are crucial to any child’s healthy development. All members of our skilled staff meet YMCA qualifications: • Certified in CPR and First Aid • Are 18 years or older • Criminal history check • All references are checked • Driving record is checked with the Department of Public Safety • Driving record is checked with the Department of Public Safety • Driving record is checked with the Department of Public Safety • Driving record is checked with the Department of Public Safety • Attends all YMCA camp training • Are subject to random drug testing · All employees sign a code of ethics Our ratio for children to staff is 15 children for every 1 staff, with a minimum of 2 staff.

Program Activities Program Activities Program Activities Program Activities Activities provided will be progressive and age appropriate. Some activities that will be provided this school year will include but are not limited to:

• Literacy Building Activities • Health, Wellness & Fitness • Organized Play & Games • Projects & Creative Expressions

Inclement Weather Policy Inclement Weather Policy Inclement Weather Policy Inclement Weather Policy On days when the School District cancels school (before school starts) due to inclement weather, the program will not be offered. On days when the School District dismisses school early due to bad weather care will take place after school, but we ask children to be picked up early. If in the event of a late morning start due to weather morning care will not be offered.

What Should I Bring To Before and After School? What Should I Bring To Before and After School? What Should I Bring To Before and After School? What Should I Bring To Before and After School? The Greater Peoria Family YMCA discourages parents from allowing children to bring personal items from home to the program, with the exception of a show and tell, if necessary. When a child does bring personal items from home, provider is not responsible for loss or damage to that item.

A good rule of thumb – if you care about an item, leave it at home. Cherished items may become lost or broken. We are not responsible for lost or broken items.

Please do not allow your child to bring any money, toys, trading cards, electronic devices such as CD players, cell phones, gaming systems, or any other items of value to the program. We are not responsible for broken, lost, or stolen items.

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What Should I Wear To Before and After School?What Should I Wear To Before and After School?What Should I Wear To Before and After School?What Should I Wear To Before and After School?

Clothes that your child wears to school are fine for the activities done in the Before and After School Programs. Due to the nature of some of the activities the program offers, parents must recognize that children’s clothing may occasionally become soiled or damaged, although staff takes all appropriate steps to prevent this from occurring. It is recommended that parents dress children in “play” clothes and not “good” clothes. The Greater Peoria Family YMCA assumes no responsibility for damage to a child’s clothing. The program strives to bring the children outdoors for play on a daily basis. As such, parent must be certain that the child is dressed appropriately according to the weather conditions.

Lost and Found Lost and Found Lost and Found Lost and Found Items will be kept for two weeks, and then they will be given to Goodwill.

VVVVisitation isitation isitation isitation Parents and families are welcome in our program at anytime.

Fees and Payments Fees and Payments Fees and Payments Fees and Payments RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration: To register a child for Before and After School Program, you must turn in the Before and After School Save A Spot form. A non-refundable/non-transferable annual registration fee of $35 and first weeks fees will also be due at the time of pre-registration. Weekly tuition will not be taken until all paperwork is complete. Single days are not pro-rated. A child will not be enrolled without payment. Fees (Weekly) Due One Week in Advance 1 Times per Morning or Afternoon = $17 2-3 Morning per Week = $22 2-3 Afternoons per Week = $32 2-3 Morning & Afternoons per Week = $47 4-5 Mornings per Week = $27 4-5 Afternoons per Week = $42 4-5 Morning & Afternoons per Week = $59 Half Days:Half Days:Half Days:Half Days: If you choose to have your child with us on half days of school, there is a charge of $10.00 more for the week.

Y- Achievement before and after School programs ran by the Greater Peoria Family YMCA accepts Child Care Connection. Financial Assistance is available upon request. Parents will be responsible For payments until we receive approvals. Financial Assistance is only available ifFinancial Assistance is only available ifFinancial Assistance is only available ifFinancial Assistance is only available if you have been denied you have been denied you have been denied you have been denied Child Care Connection. Child Care Connection. Child Care Connection. Child Care Connection. Payments must be made in full on or before Monday of the week your child is attending.Payments must be made in full on or before Monday of the week your child is attending.Payments must be made in full on or before Monday of the week your child is attending.Payments must be made in full on or before Monday of the week your child is attending. It is important that payments are made on Monday so that we can schedule staff accordingly.

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If our plans change, canIf our plans change, canIf our plans change, canIf our plans change, can I change my weekly attendance? I change my weekly attendance? I change my weekly attendance? I change my weekly attendance?

Yes, if you notify the Billing Coordinator at least two weeks in advance and must and must and must and must filfilfilfilllll out a change of status form.

LateLateLateLate FeesFeesFeesFees There will be a late fee assessed for parents who pick up their child after the close of care. The charge is per family. The fees apply as follows:

5-10 Minutes $5.00 10 min or more $1.00 per minute

These late fees also apply to families on financial assistance. Excessive tardiness can result in the loss of the child’s slot. Our procedure for when a parent has not arrived after the close of care is to: 1) attempt to contact the parent 2) then call authorized people on the emergency sheet 3) finally call the police. The ONLY exception is BAD WEATHER!

Schedule of Operation Schedule of Operation Schedule of Operation Schedule of Operation The Before and After School Program opens at 6:30 a.m-8:30am and 3:30-6:00 p.m. We will not start check in until 6:30 am exactly. Please make sure that you sign your child in and out every day. Do not just drop them off at the school It is important that you are prepared to show your driver’s license on any given day to check out your child. If a staff member does not know you by name, they have been instructed to ask for identification.

Arrival and Departure ProcedureArrival and Departure ProcedureArrival and Departure ProcedureArrival and Departure Procedure All children must be brought into the program and signed in by parent (or other authorized person 18 years or older) on the sign-in/out sheet located at each program. You must sign your first and last name. At pick-up time parent (or other authorized person 18 or older) must enter the building, notify the staff and sign out the child on the sheet. All persons picking up a child must be listed on the emergency information card. Failure to sign- in/out may result in your children Loosing their spot in the program.

Release of Children Release of Children Release of Children Release of Children **Please orient yourself with this system! ** Anyone picking up the child must:

• Be listed on the child's authorized release list • Be prepared to show staff a picture I.D. if the staff does not know them.

NO CHILD WILL BE RELEASED TO ANYONE WHO IS NOT ON HIS/HER AUTHORIZED PICK UP LIST!

Additional people may be added to authorized pick up list in writing only! You may fax the information to 309-692-0919.

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***In regard to legal documentation the only document the YMCA will interpret is the child’s enrollment form.

Discipline and Discharge Discipline and Discharge Discipline and Discharge Discipline and Discharge All children are entitled to a safe and harmonious environment. The safety rules and structures of the program are in place to provide a safe and consistent program. At the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, we believe that guidance is something that should be positive and approached in a fair and caring manner, consistent with the developmental needs of individual children. Clear behavior limits are set and modeled and reasonable guidelines are explained. We encourage children to develop self-control and to handle conflicts in a peaceful, effective and acceptable way while still protecting the safety of both other children and staff. Positive behavior is reinforced in order to discourage inappropriate behavior as well as use of the character development program values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Redirection away from problems and towards constructive activity as well as immediate and directly related consequences for a child’s unacceptable behavior are used as the situation warrants. The YMCA Before and After School Program has a 3-step Discipline Policy. Discipline Form 1 is the 1st warning, requiring the parent, child (if child is over 8) and staff to sign after reading over the form together. Discipline Form 2 is the 2nd warning and may require a meeting with the parent, child, and the Site Coordinator within a 24-hour period. In certain cases a 1-2 day suspension may occur. Discipline Form 3 is the final form resulting in a 3-5 day suspension. If behavior continues the child will be dismissed from the program. There must be a meeting between parent, child, Site Coordinator and YMCA Youth & Family Services Director within 24 hours of incident for re-admittance into the program. Complete expulsion may be a consequence at this time as well. Please understand that some actions warrant immediate suspension. Note that if your child is suspended, fees will be due for the child’s spot. The YMCA reserves the right to warn, suspend, or dismiss children from the program if:

• they require an inordinate amount of attention from the staff thereby causing inadequate levels of supervision for the remainder of the participants or members.

• the child’s behavior poses a danger or threat to themselves, other children, or YMCA staff. • their behavior is determined to be inappropriate within the scope and spirit of the YMCA

values. • Their parents yell at or use inappropriate language with employees in front of children. • for any reason within the discretion of YMCA Management.

Behavior Rules Behavior Rules Behavior Rules Behavior Rules

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• No YMCA employee may strike a child for any reason. • Children will not be threatened with physical punishment. • Children will not be allowed to show disrespect to YMCA employees by actions or words. • Discipline will be handled in a mature and fair manner. Demeaning works will not be used. • Children will be told WHY they are being disciplined. The staff attitude will be, “I like you, but I

don’t like what you did.” • Abusive language, mishandling of equipment, or defacing of property will not be allowed. • Food will never be denied as a punishment. • Children who wet their clothing will not be shamed or punished.

Distribution of Medication Distribution of Medication Distribution of Medication Distribution of Medication Anytime a child must bring medication, a medication form must be on file from the parent authorizing the distribution of the medicine. The medication must be in the original container and instructions on the bottle will be followed. To give over the counter medication, we must also have a note from the parent or guardian with specific instructions. All medications will be collected by a site coordinator and stored in a locked first aid box.

Health and Safety Health and Safety Health and Safety Health and Safety The staff has two main objectives in regards to health and safety: 1. To keep accidents to a minimum 2. To build up the general health and physical well being of participants All participants are expected to follow the rules with regard to safety!

When to Keep a Child HomeWhen to Keep a Child HomeWhen to Keep a Child HomeWhen to Keep a Child Home The Greater Peoria Family YMCA requires that parent keep the child home when he or she is ill for a number of reasons. A sick child may rest more comfortably in their own home. More importantly, keeping a sick child home helps to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses to other children in the program. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, please keep the child home.

• Fever of 100 degrees or more • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Lice

With the exception of lice, children must be free of these symptoms for 24 hours before they can return. If the child has lice, they must be COMPLETELY NIT FREE before they can return to the program.

When the Child Becomes Sick at the ProgramWhen the Child Becomes Sick at the ProgramWhen the Child Becomes Sick at the ProgramWhen the Child Becomes Sick at the Program The Greater Peoria Family YMCA will report any accidents, suspected illnesses, or other changes observed in the health of a child to the parent. Staff will also notify parent when the child is exposed to a communicable disease while in care. When a child becomes ill at the program, provider and/or staff will

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comfortably isolate the child in an area where the child can be supervised and will immediately contact parent, who will be required to pick the child up within one hour of notification. There is always a staff member trained in advanced first aid on duty. All staff is trained in First Aid and CPR.

Emergency PolicyEmergency PolicyEmergency PolicyEmergency Policy The Greater Peoria Family YMCA has developed an Emergency Management Plan to be implemented in the event of an emergency situation. The plan has been designed to provide a plan of action in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. If an emergency should occur, the staff will follow the instructions of the local authorities. The instructions may be to stay at the facility and shelter-in place, or to evacuate. If we are instructed by authorities to evacuate to specific location, the children will be taken to the location identified by the authorities. We understand that parents and family members will be concerned about the safety of their children and will want to pick them up as soon as possible. If we are sheltering-in-place, we ask that you wait until the authorities issue an all clear before coming to pick-up your children. If we evacuate the facility, children will be released to parents or authorized persons as they arrive. If the authorities designate an evacuation shelter, the location will be disseminated through local radio and television stations.

How Can You Help? How Can You Help? How Can You Help? How Can You Help? Consistency is the key. If something works for you at home, please let the staff know how they can incorporate the same system at the YMCA. Also, encourage your child to participate. The more active they are the less prone they become to bad behavior.