We are looking so forward to working with you and your child at our upcoming Play in a Day Pro-D Camp! Please read through this page for important information to help your child’s day run smoothly.
Overview
**We recognize that this is a lot of information. We like to be thorough so please be sure to read to the bottom this page**
- Class Times:
- BrightLights School Years Students *NOTE THE CHANGE* 9:00am – as close to 5pm as possible*
- All other students 8:45-5:00pm
- Doors open 8:45am
- Where: Lorne Street Studio | 230-50 Lorne Street, New Westminster BC
Payment
Payment is required in full at the time of registration
- Full payment online through your Parent Portal
- E-transfers to payments(at)thestagenewwest.ca
Tax Receipts
You may be eligible to receive a child care tax credit for our Pro-D and Week Long Day Camp programs. This will be sent to you along with the day end show recording. It will need to be filled out and signed prior to submitting it with your taxes. We cannot guarantee eligibility but the receipt is available for all students in the event it can be used.
Tax receipts need to be submitted for signing within the season they occur or else there will be a $20 fee added to retrieve out of season or lost receipts.
Location
Lorne Street Studio | 230-50 Lorne Street New Westminster BC
Drop-off & Pick-ups
Drop off : Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:45 The doors will not be unlocked until this time and we cannot guarantee a staff member will be onsite if you arrive earlier.
You are required to sign your child in our on daily health check in form that will be posted on the front door.
Pick up: You must be visible to the staff at pick up time. We will not release any child without an adult present. We will release your child to you at the glass door.
Late Arrival
If you arrive late the door to our building will be locked. Please ring the doorbell until someone is able to let you in.
Security
During our camps our studio door is locked. We cannot accept visits from parents, or anyone, at this time. If you are dropping something off for your child (i.e. forgotten lunch kit or water bottle) you will need to ring one or both of the doorbells located outside the door to the building. Please ring until someone comes to greet you.
Parking
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Waiver
If this is your first class with us since September 1, 2021 please fill out this digital waiver prior to the start date. If you have already taken a class with us you likely filled out this waiver already. If you don’t remember please submit another one.
If you are unable to complete the waiver for any reason please email stefanie@thestagenewwest.ca
***Notice of Unique Learning Needs***
It is vital your child’s success that teachers are prepared for any unique learning needs your child may have. Failing to include important learning, emotional, or social challenges your child has will greatly effect your child’s experience. Staff are prepared to work very closely with parents of children who require additional support but only if we are told in advance the best ways to work with and communicate with your child. If your child has autism, ADD, ADHD, Sensory Processing Needs or other important developmental characteristics please include as much information in your child’s file as possible. We cannot support what we do not know or understand and rely on parents to be forthcoming with this information.
At The Stage we want all of our students to feel welcomed and included. Your child will be met with the most supportive and understanding team of educators.
Please ensure that ALL of your child’s important medical and contact information is accurate by logging in to your Parent Portal.
Allergies
If your child has allergies it is mandatory that you fill in this Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. Please arrive with this document and give it to your teacher.
Allergy Aware Studio
Instructors have completed 3 Allergy Aware courses online in preparation for day camp programs.
Please note that our programs are peanut/tree nut free classes. We also request no sesame or sunflower seed products and seafood as these are common allergens.
All snacks and lunches are checked before eating. Any snacks that could pose an allergy risk will be left unopened and returned home. There is no sharing of food items or utensils unless it’s among siblings with no allergies.
**If you send your child with WOW Butter or a seed butter please be sure to include a note that identifies this product as safe for our studio. If you do not send a note your child will not be allowed to eat the product until we have called you to confirm that it is, in fact, wow butter**
Snacks & Lunch
Please make sure your child brings a healthy lunch and snacks for the day. We will be taking a snack break in the morning, lunch break around noon, and a second snack break in the afternoon. Please consider that our day is longer than an average school day so more sustenance may be required. Please bring a refillable water bottle to use throughout the day. Candy is not permitted.
What NOT to Bring
We must insist that all personal items like stuffed animals or other toys are left at home. If these are used as transition items for students who may experience separation anxiety please let the educator know when you sign them in.
Where possible please avoid bringing backpacks. The less “stuff” students can bring the easier it will be to maneuver our groups through our “boutique” space. Please avoid sending a HUMUNGOUS backpack with a few floating lunch containers. Where possible, a lunch kit with a handle is really all the “luggage” your child needs.
Dress Code
Please send your child dressed in comfortable play clothing. Students will be participating in many energetic games as well as dance lessons; skirts are fine as long as students are wearing pants or shorts as well. Because students will also be creating a set piece for their show, there is the risk of paint/ink/markers getting on your child’s clothing. Students with long hair will need to have it tied back out of their faces. Street shoes are not permitted on our dance floor; bare feet or dance shoes are more than welcome.
Lunch Hour Outing
We will be taking a lunch-time field trip even if the weather is grey, cool and/or drizzling. Locations will be within easy walking distance of the studio; we primarily visit Pier Park. Before leaving, students and staff will review safety expectations for the trip.
All students will be given a highly-visible button to wear on their jackets with the studio’s phone number in case of emergency or separation.
If we have extreme weather (extreme heat or cold, torrential downpour) indoor activities will be organized in the studio.
Please send your child with weather appropriate clothing.
End of Day Recording
Pro-D camps will remain a digitally recorded program due to the very short time we are together. Please look in the Google Folder that has been sent to you prior to the camp at the end of the day to find the recording of the day’s work!