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FOCUS 2009 – Children and Youth Program

How wonderful that FOCUS 2009 is on your calendar for this summer! While you have an extraordinary opportunity to deepen your commitment to ministry with children, your children are offered the opportunity to participate in developmentally appropriate, faith forming and fun activities with other children and youth in a safe and loving environment.

SCHEDULE and CURRICULUM

A Vacation Bible School-like program will take place each day for all children using the theme “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”. Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers will stay “close to home”. Elementary children will have the opportunity to explore the Children’s Museum with a specially designed hands-on program, while youth will also spend time at the Children’s Museum and take part in a pilgrimage in Indianapolis.

The Children and Youth programs will be available Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, and on Friday July 24th, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Childcare will also be available during the Pre-conference seminars on Monday, July 20th.

All children and youth are welcome at worship services throughout the event and especially for the Family Fun Night and the evening event at the Children’s Museum.

A mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack, as well as lunch [except for those infants and toddlers who require special food] will be provided. Toddlers and preschoolers will have a nap/rest time after lunch. There will be an Infant/Toddler Feeding form provided at registration.

CHILDCARE FEES [AGES 0-17]

Pre-Conference – July 20, 2009 – $20 per child [please pay on-site]
Conference – July 21-24, 2009 – $75 per child
Day Pass Attendees – $30 per child per day [please pay on-site]

The fees include lunch and snacks, adult leadership, programming supplies, materials and equipment. Since space is limited, children will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

LOCATION

All children will be cared for on-site at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel in junior suites set up with a learning center atmosphere. The infant/toddler area will be on the secure floor of the hotel, and the older children will be in close proximity to the program area.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Register your child[ren] on line, fill out the registration form and fax to the address listed below. You will receive a confirmation that your registration(s) were received. Children and youth will not be accepted into the Children and Youth Programs after July 15th so that appropriate staffing arrangements can be made. No exceptions, please. Age level groupings may be closed prior to that time if facility maximums are reached. A detailed daily schedule of events will be available when you check in on-site.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION — WHAT TO BRING:

All children’s items should be clearly marked with child’s first and last name

INFANTS and TODDLERS

• Comfortable, washable clothes and shoes
• Plenty of diapers
• Plenty of extra clothing
• Enough bottles and milk or formula for each day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 pm
• Food for lunches if child is still eating baby food
• Snacks, if graham crackers, cheerios, animal crackers, goldfish, fruit and cheese sticks are not appropriate for your child
• Bibs and burp clothes
• Pacifier
• A special blanket or stuffed animal that comforts your child
• Sunscreen [see medical form]

PRESCHOOLERS

• Comfortable, washable clothes and shoes
• Plenty of clothing
• Snacks, if graham crackers, cheerios, animal crackers, goldfish, fruit and cheese sticks are not appropriate for your child
• A special blanket or stuffed animal that comforts your child
• Sunscreen [see medical form]

GRADE K-6

• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Change of clothes for emergency use
• Sunscreen [see medical form]
• Books
• Those completing 6th grade may be included with the youth

YOUTH

• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Change of clothes for emergency use
• Sunscreen [see medical form]
• Books
• Board Games
• Those completing 6th grade may be included with the youth

HEALTH & SAFETY

• A telephone will be available in all children and youth rooms
• Personnel trained in first aid and CPR will be on-site
• Trained personnel will be on site to accommodate the needs of special needs children. Please note specific needs on registration form. The Children’s Director will contact you to discuss accommodations.
• Our entire children’s program will be monitored to assure that appropriate health and safety standards are met with excellence
• All childcare workers will be screened and trained

REGISTRATION FORM DEADLINE: JULY 15th, 2009

Download and fax one registration form per child

Please register for the conference, then download and fax completed child registration forms no later than July 15 to:

Focus 2009
Attn: Mary McDonald
Fax: 615-340-7071

FOCUS 2009 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SAFETY POLICY

• Minimum of two adults with each group of children
  
  
• All adults working with children will be screened with background checks within three years prior to service
  
  
• At least one adult with each age grouping will have first aid and CPR training
  
  
• Each child and youth will have on file a current emergency medical form
  
  
• No medication will be given to the children except by parent
  
  
• Children will be supervised to the bathroom at all times
  
  
• Children will be signed in and out by a parent and will be picked up by that same parent
  
  
• Children brought to the program must be free of fever, vomiting, diarrhea and/or other contagious diseases
  
  
• Adult / child ratio:
  
  
  • Infants 2/5
    
    
  • Toddlers 2/8
    
    
  • Preschool ages 2/10
    
    
  • Elementary ages 2/15
    
    
  • Youth 2/13
    
    
• A telephone will be available in the children and youth areas at all times
  
  
• Indiana state mandated procedures will be followed for diaper change, hand washing, toy cleanliness, and food preparation