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Gate Passes For Non-LBL Employees

If you are not an LBL employee, you will need to stop at the main
entrance gate (Blackberry Gate) on the first day of camp, and get a pass
for the week that will allow you to enter the lab and park in general
parking. If the guard does not have your pass, please have him/her call
one of the SEC Board members at x7326 or x5252.

**Directions to the Lab** may be found on this web site:
http://www.lbl.gov/Workplace/Transportation.html

Sign-in/Sign-out Sheet

One of the counselors or volunteer parents will carry the
sign-in/sign-out sheet at all times. When you leave your child at camp,
take your child out to lunch, or pick them up at the end of the day, you
MUST ALWAYS sign them in or out. This is for your child\'s safety. If
someone else will be picking up your child, you must leave written
authorization with the counselors. There is a comment column on the
sign-in sheet for any special instructions that you may want us to know
about with regard to your child for that day (e.g. special medication,
different telephone number for the day).

Drop-off

Drop-off hours are 7:45AM-9:00AM in the lower cafeteria. Please make
every effort to bring your child(ren) no later than 9:00AM so that they
can start the morning program with the rest of us. Remember, you must
sign the sign-in sheet when you drop-off your child, and indicate the
expected pick-up time.

Pick-up

The children will return to the Lab by 4PM and can be picked up from the
Lower cafeteria between 4PM-5:15PM. Please be considerate of the staff
and pick up your child no later then 5:15PM. We have a standard daycare
procedure and charge \$1.00 per minute that your child is here past
5:15PM. The late charge must be paid with a check payable to SEC upon
picking up your child. Remember to sign your child out. If someone else
is picking up your child, they need written permission from you.

Lunch Hour

The children will arrive at the lower cafeteria for lunch at 12:00 noon.
Children whose parents do not meet them for lunch will either eat in the
lower cafeteria or on the grass near the picnic tables. Since we are
monopolizing the lower cafeteria for our six-week camp, we ask that only
children eating with their parents use the picnic tables. For those of
you who bring their lunch, please pack a nutritious lunch for your
child. The cafeteria staff has provided us with a KIDZ MENU (\$) that
you may sign up for on the first day of camp (see sign-in table for
sign-up sheet). Lunches will be delivered by the cafeteria staff to the
camp. If you meet your child for lunch, you are welcome to eat with us.
If however you decide to take them elsewhere, you MUST sign them out and
back in. Please have them back by 12:30 so we can be on time for our
afternoon activities. Remember the cafeteria becomes very crowded at
noon. You may want to purchase their lunches ahead of time instead of
wasting time in line. Remember to check the schedule to see if we are
eating lunch at LBNL or at an off-site location.

Sunscreen, Clothing and Shoes

Summer is here and so is the sun. If you want your child to wear
sunscreen, send some with them and write their name on it. We will help
them apply it. Please be sure that your child has the appropriate
clothes for that day\'s activities. We are away from the Lab every
afternoon and on two days of the week we are swimming. It can sometimes
get chilly as the fog rolls in, so it might be a good idea to have your
child keep a sweatshirt at camp at all times. We will also be doing a
lot of walking this summer so it is essential that your child wear good
walking shoes. We prefer they do not wear sandals as they do not have
good traction and do not protect their toes.

Parent Volunteers

Parents supervising the lunch hour need to check in with a camp
counselor. All parents taking their children away from the group at
lunch must SIGN THEM OUT and SIGN THEM IN when they return. CHILDREN
MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. If they need to go to the bathroom,
they need to go with a buddy. Please be on time as this is the only
chance for the staff to have a break. Thank you ahead of time for
volunteering!

Donations Are Always Welcome

We always are looking for sports equipment and games for quiet time.
Items like books, board games, art supplies, puzzles will be put to good
use by the children of camp! If you wish these items to be returned
after camp ends, please label the items and they will be returned to
you.

Snacks

A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. The snack may include
fruit and some type of cracker or other munchies. We ask that children
carry water bottles or juice boxes with them for an afternoon drink
since we will be unable to carry one with us. If you think your child
needs more snacks, then please send something with them. We request NO
CANDY be sent with your child(ren).

Swimming

The group will swim two afternoons a week at Strawberry Canyon. These
days will usually be Monday and Friday. However this may change so watch
for the weekly agenda.

What Children Should Bring

Please send your child to camp with a BACKPACK, containing the
following:

-   Sun screen

-   Lip screen

-   Hat with visor

-   Lunch

-   Water bottle

-   Layered clothing, labeled (typical Berkeley weather = am fog and pm
    sun)

-   Sturdy shoes. NO SANDALS

-   Any special medication - must include written permission for the
    counselors to administer. We can not refrigerate medication.

-   Swimsuit and towel (on swim days)

-   Books or other quiet time items. Video games are only allowed at
    quiet time.

What Children Should Not Bring

-   Candy

-   Spending money - There will be gift shops at some of the off-site
    locations we visit in the afternoon.

-   Due to supervision requirements and in fairness to the other
    children, we request that your child not purchase any items.

Extra Clothing

Children, being children, may be muddy or wet when you pick them up. You
may want to keep a change of clothes in your car or at camp for these
occasions.

Emergencies

Please be sure that you have filled out all emergency forms. It is
essential that we have a way to contact you in case of an emergency.
Your child cannot attend the camp without this information. The
counselors will have access to a cellular phone. The number will be
available for the duration of camp. Please respect that this phone is
for emergency use only. **The cell phone number is: 510-710-7341**

Behavior Management

If any child behaves inappropriately, a staff will first speak with the
child to resolve the issue. If this does not help, the Assistant
Director will intervene and speak with the child and the parent. If the
inappropriate behavior(s) continues, the Director will talk with the
child and with the parent. As a last resort, the child will be removed
from the camp.

Illness

Please do not bring your children if they are ill and not up to the
activity level described in the schedule. You will be called to pick-up
your child if they become too ill to participate.

Parent Feedback

SEC directors welcome parent feedback. You can reach all SEC directors
by sending email to SECBoard@lbl.gov . Alternatively you may leave voice
mail at x6566, and a SEC director will return your call.

Questions

If you have any questions, Contact: SECBoard@lbl.gov or leave voice mail
at (510) 486-6566.

You may visit our web site at: http://sciencecamp.lbl.gov/