BASIC SKILLS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE

The Greenbelt Department of Recreation welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We will fully comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation. To be eligible to register, participants must be able to:

• abide by the rules of conduct;
• follow instructions;
• stay with their group;
• distinguish right from wrong;
• identify when they must use the bathroom;
• use the bathroom independently;
• dress/undress in a timely manner (for swimming); and,
• feed themselves.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
To ensure quality instruction and care, all camp programs have limited enrollment. Please register early

• Children must be of age by the starting date of the camp session for which they are registering. Register your child only for the camp(s) designed for and geared toward their age grouping.
• A welcome letter will be mailed to the address you have provided on the registration form one week prior to the start of the camp session(s) for which your child is registered.
• Campers who elect not to participate in field trips should not attend camp for that day. Alternative care WILL NOT be provided.
• Campers should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for a range of indoor and outdoor camp activities. Please do not send your child to camp wearing sandals or open-toe shoes.
• All campers should be wearing sunscreen when they arrive and have an extra bottle in their backpack to apply throughout the day. In addition, we recommend that your child have a hat and sunglasses to wear when outdoors to protect them from the summer sun.
• Campers are required to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. There are no provisions for refrigeration. We will provide water as a beverage for participants.