[blparent] FW: child care information for convention

Wed Apr 18 02:39:07 UTC 2012

I believe this is the first year they raised the age.

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:23 PM
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Melissa, 

Awww, we will miss you at convention. But understand why your not going.
Give Austin a big hug from me. 

Take care, 
Marsha 

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:15 PM
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Thanks for sending this--even though I'm not going to convention this year.
I thought the top age was 10 years--nice to know it's actually 12.
Melissa

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Nikki, sent this to me and asked that I share it with you.  Her computer is
going wonkers, so currently she is unsubscribed.  Too many posts sends her
computer into hysterics. V

CONVENTION ADVENTURES AT NFB CAMP

by Carla McQuillan

>From the Editor: For many years the childcare service at NFB convention has
been known as NFB Camp. Here is a description of this year''s program, along
with the schedule of camp hours and the registration form. Please read the
information carefully. The deadline for registration is June 15.

If you are between the ages of six weeks and twelve years, NFB Camp is the
place to be during national convention in Dallas. NFB Camp will be open for
fun during meetings and general convention sessions. 

Each child is assigned to a room at camp according to his/her age. Each room
has age-appropriate toys and activities. Camp has rooms for infants and
toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The infants and toddlers
spend much of their time in the room, with occasional walks around the hotel
and stories read from Braille books. The preschool group will enjoy Braille
story time, a few arts and craft projects, and small group play on the hotel
lawns. The school-age children will have special-guest presentations on
writing stories, science and technology, music and movement, and blind
people employed in different professions. In addition, there will be daily
excursions to the hotel lawns for outdoor games and water play.

Special Outdoor Activity!

On Tuesday, July 3rd, NFB Camp will bring in a giant inflatable obstacle
course for the children to experience and explore. The course will include
several obstacles to climb over, through, and around, ending in a giant
slide. This activity will be available for preschool and school-age children
during the morning sessions. 

Non-campers are invited to join in! Children who are not signed up for NFB
Camp for the day may come during the lunch break, 12:00-2:00 pm, under the
following conditions:

 Children must be accompanied by an adult who stays the entire time the
child plays.

 A waiver of responsibility must be signed by a parent or guardian
(available at NFB Camp and at the course site).

 There will be a fee of $1 per course run-through. Tickets may be purchased
at the NFB Camp desk prior to the event. Tickets can be purchased on site,
availability permitting.

 Children must go through the course in stockinged feet or barefoot.

 NFB Camp reserves the right to deny participation to any individual who
poses a safety threat or concern.

Banquet Night

NFB Campers will enjoy their own banquet night activities, beginning with
their meal. Afterwards the children will be dazzled by the exotic live
animals of the Creature Teacher. Hairless guinea pigs, iguanas, and
hedgehogs are just a few of the animals in the Creature Teacher's
educational presentation. Immediately following the Creature Teacher's
lesson, the children will relax with a movie and popcorn.

NFB Workers

NFB Camp is under the supervision of Carla McQuillan, a longtime member of
the Federation. Carla is the executive director of Main Street Montessori
Association in Springfield, Oregon, operating three Montessori schools and a
teacher education program. She has directed NFB camp since 1996. Alison
McQuillan serves as the activities and staff coordinator for camp. Alison
monitors the daily programs, drop-off and pick-up, and staff-to-child
ratios. She ensures that only parents and authorized adults are allowed into
camp rooms.

Each of the three camp rooms has a supervisor who is responsible for the
activities of that age group. These leaders are chosen for their experience
and demonstrated capacity to handle groups of children and workers. They are
staff members of Carla's schools. Other workers and camp volunteers are
drawn from within the Federation. Workers and volunteers usually include a
mix of blind and sighted teens and adults who take shifts throughout the
week.

Michelle Chacon is a certified orientation and mobility instructor and a
teacher of blind children. She will be available throughout the week to
consult with parents and staff and will provide some individualized
instruction for our campers.

Babysitting List

NFB Camp maintains a list of people who are interested in providing care
outside scheduled hours for camp. The list is at the check-in desk for NFB
Camp. Parents are welcome to review names on the list if they are in need of
caregivers during off hours. NFB Camp and the National Federation of the
Blind are not responsible for the actions and behavior of those on the
babysitting list. We do not screen the people listed; we merely maintain a
central list for the convenience of convention attendees.

Pre-registration

Due to the limited space, parents wishing to enroll their children in NFB
Camp must complete and return the following registration forms no later than
June 15, 2012. You also may email or call to reserve space for your child or
children, or to contact Carla with questions. You can reach Carla at
<admin at mainstreetmontessori.org>or (541) 726-6924. 

NFB CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

 Completed forms and fees must be received on or before June 15, 2012.

 Parent''s Name

Address

City State Zip Phone 

Cell Phone  Cell Phone 

Childggren]s Name(s)
 Age Date of Birth

 Age Date of Birth

 Age Date of Birth

Include description of any disabilities or allergies we should know about: 

Who, other than parents, is allowed to pick up your childggren)? 

Per Week: $100 first child, $75 siblings 

No.  of Chn $
   (Does not include banquet)
   Per Day: $25 per child per day 
   No.  of Days  xdd25 child $
   (Does not include banquet) 

Sa M T W TH (circle)
   Banquet: $25 per child No.  of children  $

 Turkey Sandwich  Cheese Sandwich

We understand that NFB Camp is being provided as a service to make our
convention more enjoyable for both parents and children.  We will pick up
children immediately following sessions.  We understand that, if our
childggren) does not follow the rules or if for any reason staff are unable
to care for our childggren), further access to childcare will be denied.

Parent's Signature  Date 

Make checks payable to NFB Camp.  Return form to NFB Camp, 5005 Main Street,
Springfield, OR 97478; (541) 726-6924; and wwwddmainstreetmontessoriddorg.

NFB CAMP SCHEDULE

NFB Camp will be open during general convention sessions, division and
committee meeting day, and the evening of the banquet.  The hours for NFB
Camp are tentative.  The actual hours will be based on the beginning and
ending of sessions so that parents can drop off their children thirty
minutes before the start of session and must pick up their children within
thirty minutes of the end of session.  On occasion the actual end or
beginning of session may be earlier or later than the agenda indicates.  We
charge a $10 per quarter-hour per child late pick-up fee.  NFB Camp provides
morning and afternoon snacks.  You must provide lunch for your children
every day.

Date NFB Camp Hours
   Saturday, June 30th               8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  and 1:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m.
   Sunday, July 1st                     Camp is closed.
   Monday, July 2nd                  8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  and 1:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m.
   Tuesday, July 3rd                  9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  and 1:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m.
   Wednesday, July 4th              8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  and 1:30 p.m.-5:30
p.m.
   Thursday, July 5th                  8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  and 1:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m.
   Banquet                                 6:30 p.m.-30 minutes after
adjournment.

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