22 FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 1, 2018 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP
RSJ NURSERY SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE &
REGISTRATION
TUESDAY,
MARCH 6TH
5:00- 7:00 PM
Meet our teachers and tour our classrooms!
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With Toddler, Nursery, and free UPK programs,
we have earned the reputation as one of the area’s
most beloved providers of early childhood education.
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Come see why for yourself!
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Light Refreshments will be served
FREE
UNIVERSAL PRE-K
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NURSERY & TODDLER
PROGRAMS
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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
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SERVING
THE CHILDREN &
FAMILIES OF
OUR COMMUNITY FOR
OVER
40 YEARS
REDEEMER
ST. JOHN’S
NURSERY
SCHOOL
939 83rd Street
www.rsjbrooklyn.org
718-833-7700
83RD STREET & 7TH AVENUE
Select the right
camp for your child
Soccer camps, wilderness camps,
chess camps, language camps -
whatever interests your child,
there’s a camp for him or her.
Whether you’re looking for a local
day camp or an overnight experience
far from home, the key to fi nding the
right camp involves research. That
means not only learning about all
the options, but carefully screening
camps to ensure your child will be safe
and have a fun and memorable time.
Not all camps need to be licensed by
a local or state government agency, nor
do all seek certifi cation through the
American Camp Association. And
with the wide variety of camps from
which to choose, there is no standard
set of regulations across the country,
according to FindLaw.com, the nation’s
leading website for free legal
information.
“Because the commitment to quality
and safety can vary dramatically from
camp to camp, it’s really-important
for parents to do their homework to
make sure they’re getting the best fi
t for their child and themselves,”-says
Adam Orlow, a personal injury attorney
with The Orlow Firm in New York.
If you’re looking for a camp to enhance
your child’s skills, or simply to
give him or her a little adventure, here
are tips from FindLaw.com on what to
consider when researching summer
camps:
Get references - Ask the camp for
two to three references of parents
who live near you. Don’t hesitate to
contact those parents to learn about
their child’s experience at the camp. In
addition, peruse online reviews.
Check the camp’s hiring procedures
- Camps should readily share
their protocol for staff background
checks, which should include criminal
background checks and personal references.
In addition, make sure the
camp offers its staff training on appropriate
communication and discipline.
Visit the camp - If possible, visit
the camp to inspect the facilities and
equipment, review safety policies and
meet the staff. For example, if the camp
offers horseback riding, are campers
wearing helmets? If a camp offers
kayaking and canoeing, are life-vests
stocked and well maintained?
Read all of the camp’s registration
forms - Pay special attention to
cancellation policies, disciplinary
rules, and how staff handles cases of
homesickness.
Ask about emergency procedures
- Findings from an American Camp
Association study indicate that few
camps systematically review their
health and injury records to make
improvements toward preventing or
reducing injuries and illnesses. With
that in mind, ask the camp about
policies and procedures for handling
medical emergencies, especially if
you’re sending your child to a sports
camp.
Ask the camp about insurance - All
camps should have insurance, and if
you come across a camp that does
not, you might want to consider other
options.
Check the staff’s expertise - If a
camp promotes itself as a source for
your child to enhance his or her skills,
carefully check the staff bios to make
sure they have the proper training
and background.
What are the camp’s policies toward
visitors - How does the camp
monitor visitors such as vendors and
support staff? What does the camp do
to secure its property throughout the
day and night? (BPT)