American Heritage Plantation Campus

Welcome to AHDC!

The first day of camp is fast approaching and we are all looking forward to a great summer. Below you will find questions commonly asked by campers and parents. We hope the information contained in the answers will assist you and your camper make a smooth transition from school/home to camp.

What information is contained in this packet?

Camper Name Tags	Cabin Assignment	Sessions Activity Schedule
Menu Selections	Field Trip Information	Bus Transportation Information
Car Line Drop Off/Pick Up	Campus Map	Extended Day Care Information

Will I get to meet my camper's counselors before camp begins?
The camp staff will be available on Saturday, June 7:

Cabin #PK1 - K7	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Cabin # 8 - 29	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cabin # 30 - 52	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tennis Camp- Drama Camp - Summer School	12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

You are welcome to stop by during these time periods to walk about the campus and say hello to your counselors and unit director. This will be informal as the camp staff will be busy preparing for the first day of camp.

What should my camper bring to camp each day?

Backpack
Swimsuit and Towel
Insect Repellent (stick type or wipes)
Sunscreen
Water Bottle - filled with water ONLY; made from unbreakable plastic
Cap or Hat - to be worn during outdoor field trips and field sports
Camper Name Tag - must be worn the first day of each session.
Flip-flops or water sandals - to be worn from the swimsuit changing areas to pool.
Waterproof Poncho - we advise an inexpensive rain poncho for the many rain showers we
experience in South Florida each summer.

Please LABEL all of your camper's articles with his/her name and cabin number!

What should my camper NOT bring to camp?
Experience has proven that it is unwise for campers to bring: Watch, Jewelry, Radio, Game Boy, IPod, Cell Phone, DVD Player, CD or any other valuables to camp, as they are easily lost during a busy camp day.

American Heritage will not be responsible for lost or stolen personal items.

What type of clothing should my camper wear each day?

We advise informal, cool summer clothing. Shorts and tee-shirts are recommended. Because of the nature of summer camp, shoes or sneakers are required. Campers may not wear open-toe shoes or sandals.
Sneakers with built-in roller skates are NOT ALLOWED.

My camper is registered for bus transportation, what information should I know?

C&L Bus Company will contact you by phone either Friday, Saturday or Sunday before each session begins to inform you of your camper's pick up time, bus number, driver's name and pick up point. When it is at all possible, your camper is picked up at your home.
Your camper needs to be outside waiting at least five minutes prior to his pick up time.
If you need to speak with the transportation department directly you may call 954-472-7800. Also please call this number to inform your bus driver when your camper will not be using the service on a
All buses usually leave campus by 4:15 PM. However, the first two days of each session the bus will be delayed by ten to fifteen minutes to ensure that each camper is on the correct bus.

What are the camp hours ?

Ages 3-7 (C# PK1 - C# 23)	8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages 8-13 (C# 24 - C# 47) • Tennis Camp	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Drama Camp/Tennis Camp	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Counselors are on Car Line at 8:00 AM to receive campers.

If you have campers in both dismissal times you may choose for your younger camper to be dismissed at 4:00 PM with older campers. Please notify both campers' Senior Counselors in writing of your choice regarding dismissal.

What is the camp procedure during thunder storms?

American Heritage campus has lightning detectors. These detectors sound a warning when lightning is detected within a three mile radius of campus. Once the warning sounds campers are brought inside and are not moved from place to place until the all-clear is sounded. When this situation occurs at dismissal the campers are held indoors and not taken to the outside pick-up areas. Parents are allowed to walk in and Senior Counselors will dismiss campers from the indoor holding area. When this weather condition exists dismissal is delayed and yes frustrating, we ask that you please be patient , our number one concern is your camper's safety.

What is camp procedure if the National Hurricane Center broadcasts a Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning/Watch for South Florida?

The camp will cancel its program while the warning/watch is in force. Refunds or make-up days will not be issued if this situation occurs.

Will enough water be made available to my camper during the day?

Water will be made available to each cabin: Before First Activity; Before, During and After Field Sports; Before and After Lunch; Before and After Snack; Before and After Field Trips. These cabin breaks along with personal water bottles should insure that each camper receives the proper amount of water each day.

Does my camper need sunscreen?

Each camper should come to camp with sunscreen applied for protection while participating in outdoor activities. If your camper's skin is extremely sensitive to the sun, you may send sunscreen to be applied during the day. Please notify your child's counselor in writing.

Should my camper bring money to camp?

The only items available for purchase at AHDC are Soda/Juice ($.75) from vending machines. PLEASE UNDERSTAND, your camper is not obligated to purchase these items, he receives lunch and a snack each day which is included in camp tuition. Therefore, campers should NEVER bring a large sum of money to camp!

Does the camp offer medical insurance?

We do our best at all times to insure the physical well-being of your child/ren while he/she is in our care, either during the camp day or extended program. Should an injury occur, however, we have, through a division of Cigna, a secondary insurance plan which provides coverage intended to supplement your own coverage for your child.This policy, which is provided as part of your enrollment package, is NOT a replacement for your own coverage but will cover expenses in excess of your own primary policy should an injury occur at camp or at a camp sponsored activity.

If medical care is necessary and all charges are not covered by your primary insurance, ask Camp Office personnel for the proper insurance form. The directions on the form are very clear. Complete the form, attaching copies of all bills and insurance payments. Submit to the address given on the form.

Where may I inquire about items my camper has misplaced while at camp?

Lost and Found is located in the Camp Office. Clothing and other personal items which are left at the end of each day will be placed in Lost and Found.

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Car Line Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

General Guidelines

Camp Administrators will be posted in all parking lots to control and direct the flow of traffic and to oversee that each camper is dropped-off and picked-up in the safest manner possible. Please pay CLOSE ATTENTION to their directions.
The posted speed limit in all parking lots is 15 MPH - PLEASE comply at all times.
The camp staff's one and only concern during these periods of the camp day is each camper's safety. We ask that you follow the procedures listed below while practicing patience and caution. Please reference the enclosed camp map to assist you in facilitating stated procedures.
Parents please DO NOT park on Broward Blvd. and walk into the parking lots to retrieve your camper.This presents a safety hazard for parents and campers.
RIGHT TURNS ONLY WHEN EXITING PARKING LOTS!!!!
PLEASE REFRAIN from using cell phones once entering parking lot......we need you full attention!!
Please be prepared to give your camper's PIN when asked.

Drop-Off Procedure

After entering the parking lot, proceed as directed by camp staff to your camper's cabin sign.
Cabin counselors will be waiting at each sign to assist campers from cars and walk them to their cabins.
Camp Staff will direct you to the exit.
Right Turn ONLY at EXIT from parking lot

Pick-Up Procedure

Camp Staff and/or Security will direct you to a curbside pick-up point. Once the pick-ups spots are all taken, cars will be directed to Holding Lanes. You must wait in the Holding Lane until directed to proceed to a curbside pick-up point.
After you have picked up your camper, the administrator nearest you will direct you to the exit.
Campers may only be picked-up at curbside; you may not park in the travel lane.

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Security Procedures

Please note that when your camper is picked up from Camp you must be prepared to give your Camper's PIN which you assigned at the time of registration.

If the PIN is not given you will be asked to wait until the camp staff can verify your camper is being released to the proper person.

This is a time consuming process and we ask that you exhibit patience when this occurs.

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Field Trip Information

General Information

Campers ages 6 through 13 take field trips at AHDC.
Camp T-Shirts must be worn by campers while participating in field trips. T-Shirts may be purchased at Open House(6/07/08) at a cost of $10.00.
If you DO NOT want your camper to take a scheduled field trip you must notify your child's counselor and the camp office in WRITING!
If it is ever necessary for you to pick up your camper from a field trip site, you must pre-arrange this with the camp office. You must sign your child out with the Off-Campus Administrator on duty and be pre pared to give your child's PIN and a pictured ID.
If your camper is age 6-8 years old and you want him/her to have money on any given field trip, PLEASE put the money in an envelope and give it to his/her Senior Counselor.
All transportation to each field trip is provided by C&L Bus Co. on regulation school buses. These are the same buses and drivers used during the school year by American Heritage School.

Ice Skating (Ages 8-13)

Camper needs to bring: Jeans or Sweatpants; Sweatshirt or Jacket; Mittens or Gloves; The Camp nor Ice Rink provide protective gear, however your camper is encouraged to bring his/her own - ie:Helmet, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads (please label all items)

Horseback Riding (Ages 8 & 9)

Camper needs to bring: Jeans or Sweatpants; Hat; Insect Repellent; Water Bottle; We do provide helmets.

Bowling (Ages 6-13)

Camper needs to bring: Socks

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Extended Day Care Information

AM Extended Care (6:30 - 8:00 AM)

the morning extended care rooms are the Movie Room, Video Arcade, BoardGames, Gymnasium, Kindergarten Game Room and Pre-School Game Room.
a camp administrator is on duty in the Camp/Extended Office.
a supervisor and one assistant are on duty in each room.
the Extended Care Staff walks each camper to his/her cabin at 8:00 AM

PM Extended Care (3:30/4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

campers are taken to their assigned rooms by a junior counselor at the end of the camp day.
a snack is provided each day.
campers must be signed out in the Camp Office. You will asked to give your camper's PIN.
AFTER 6:00 PM YOU WILL BE CHARGED $5.00 PER EACH TEN MINUTES

Extended Care is available on a per day basis. Parents must inform Senior Counselor and Office in writing requesting extended care and enclose payment of $30.00.

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Camper Information Packet