Summer Camp 2024

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Sunrise Summer Campers with City Mascot SunnyThe City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department will host a 2024 Summer Camp program for SUNRISE RESIDENTS ages 6-14 (age as of September 1, 2024). Space is limited!

Registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis IN PERSON ONLY on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (or until spaces fill up) at the Sunrise Civic Center Grand Ballroom, located at 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Our 2024 Summer Camp Registration Packet is available for download. Please bring the completed registration form and waiver with you when you attend in-person registration.

REGISTRATION DAY PROCEDURES

  • Registration will take place IN PERSON ONLY on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (or until all spaces are filled) at the Sunrise Civic Center Grand Ballroom, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard. Emailed or mailed registration forms will not be accepted.
  • Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • PROOF OF RESIDENCY is required at the time of registration. See table on this page (or in the registration packet) for details.
  • Only one registration form per person, representing one household, will be permitted. Please include all campers on one form. Exceptions:
    • If there are children living at the same physical address, but have different parents/legal guardians.
    • If you have more children in your household than lines on the form. (Please use an additional form.)
  • Holding spots in line for others is strictly prohibited.

REGISTRATION FORM INFORMATION

  • Registration form must be completely filled out by the parent/legal guardian as noted on either the child’s birth certificate or court documentation.
  • Select your camp choices (using name and activity # in the Camp Locations section below) and list them in order of preference. It is very important that you list more than one choice as your child will be enrolled in one of your choices depending on availability.
  • Completely fill out the emergency contact/additional authorized pick-up person(s) information on the form. Parents and/or legal guardians will automatically be authorized as an emergency contact and authorized pick-up person, and should not be listed on this form.
  • Payment in full is due at registration. Acceptable forms of payment are: credit card, cash, check or money order.
  • Parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver on the back of the registration form.
  • Do not include other program registrations with the Summer Camp application.

REGISTRATION PACKET CHECKLIST

  • Fully completed registration form and waiver. Be sure to complete both pages of the form, including signing the waiver. Make sure that all information is current and correct. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted.
  • Full payment (credit card, cash, check or money order payable to the City of Sunrise). Registrations without full payment will not be accepted.
  •  A copy of each participant’s birth certificate. Registration staff will not be able to provide duplicates or copies of birth certificates during registration. You are still required to bring a copy even if you have previously submitted one.
  • Proof of current Sunrise residency (March 2024 or more recent). Residency must list the parent/ legal guardian’s name, who must reside in the City of Sunrise. Please refer to the table below for acceptable proof of Sunrise residency:



PROOF
A

or

ONE Document* from Category A:
□ Mortgage statement
□ Utility Bill: Water, Cable, FPL or Internet
□ Printout from the Broward County Property Appraiser website (BCPA.net)

Don’t have Proof A? Provide Proof B…


PROOF
B

or

TWO Documents from Category B:  
□ Car registration
□ Car insurance
□ Tax return / tax assessment

Don’t have Proof A or Proof B? Provide Proof C…


PROOF

C
THREE Documents from Category C:
□ Bank statement            □ Student loan
□ Paystub □ School enrollment form
□ Medical bill □ Credit card statement
□ Toll bill □ Lease agreement
□ Cell phone bill □ Insurance policy
□ Driver license or state-issued photo ID with Sunrise address

SUMMER CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMP DATES: June 17, 2024 - August 2, 2024 (No camp onThursday, July 4, 2024)

DAILY HOURS: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

AGES: 6 to 14 years old (age as of September 1, 2024)

FEE: $525 per child

SIBLING DISCOUNTS: Each additional sibling who registers for the summer camp program receives a discount, on a sliding scale. For example, participant #1 pays full price, participant #2 pays 10% less than full price, participant #3 pays 15% less than full price, etc.

REFUND POLICY: All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Leisure Services office in person or by email to ASantiago@sunrisefl.gov. Verbal requests will not be honored. See table below for refund schedule:

REFUND REQUEST SUBMITTAL DATE  ELIGIBLE REFUND
 May 31, 2024 or earlier 100% refund
 Between June 1, 2024 and June 16, 2024 100% refund minus $100 administrative fee per child
 Between June 17, 2024 and June 21, 2024 Refund will be prorated based on refund submittal date, minus $100 administrative fee per child
 After June 21, 2024 Refund requests will no longer be granted

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department, in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law# 101-336, Section 202, requires that all participants who require reasonable modification to a program must contact the Leisure Services Department before the program begins in order to allow time for the evaluation and preparation for any required accommodation of a camper’s needs. If your child needs any special accommodation, please email ASantiago@sunrisefl.gov to request the special accommodations form, which must be returned by Friday, May 17, 2024.
 
CAMP LOCATIONS: Your child will be enrolled in one of your choices (see table below for options) depending on availability. If your choices have reached maximum enrollment before your registration is processed, we will place your child on the waitlist. (Camp locations are subject to Broward County School Board approval and are not guaranteed.)

CAMPERS AGES 6-10 (as of September 1, 2024)
 School Name  Activity Number
 Banyan Elementary  #120401-B
 Discovery Elementary  #120401-D
 Sawgrass Elementary  #120401-SG
CAMPERS AGES 9-14 (as of September 1, 2024)
 School Name  Activity Number
 Westpine Middle  #120401-LS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I can’t bring my registration on April 20, 2024?
Registration is first come, first served. You can have someone else bring the registration for you, as long as they are not also registering any other children. Please ensure that the registration is signed by the parent/ legal guardian and all documents are included, as well as payment. If this is not an option, we will be accepting registrations after April 20 if space permits.

What if I miss the April 20, 2024 registration date?
Registration is first come, first served. We will be accepting registration paperwork at the Leisure Services Administrative Offices beginning Monday, April 22, during office hours (Monday -Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm), space permitting.

What happens if the camp site reaches full capacity?
You may still register to join the waitlist. If a spot opens up for you, we will contact you as soon as possible.

Can I bring more than one registration form?
Only one registration form per person will be permitted. Exceptions:

  • If there are children living at the same physical address, but have different parents/legal guardians. In this case, separate registration packets, including separate proofs of residency, are required.
  • If you have more children in your household than lines on the form. (Please use an additional form.)

Who are considered the primary and secondary guardians?
Parents as noted on the birth certificate and/or primary guardians as noted on official court documentation.

Can I register someone else’s child under my household?
No, only parents/legal guardians can register a child under their household.

Will I be considered a legal guardian if the parents provided a notarized letter?
No, the legal guardianship must be court appointed. Notarized letters are not accepted.

Do I still need to bring my child’s birth certificate even if I have submitted a copy before?
Yes, you must bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate even if you have provided one before.

What if I don’t have any proof of residency under my name?
You must present proof of residency under one of the parent’s names. Without proof of residency, registration will not be accepted.

Do I have to pay the full amount on the date of registration?
Yes, payment must be made in full at the time of registration.

Do I have to pay the full amount if my child is not attending all seven weeks of camp?
Yes, we don’t offer shorter sessions or pro-rated payments. Payment is for all seven weeks of camp.

Am I able to drop-off my child late to camp, or pick-up my child early from camp?
You are able to drop-off or pick-up your child at any point throughout the day between 7:30am – 6:00pm. Drop-off/ Pick-up must be at the location where your child ‘s camp is at that moment (Ex: field trips, swimming pools, etc.) An activity calendar and detailed schedule will be provided to you prior to the beginning of camp.

How can I request a refund?
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Leisure Services office in person or by email to ASantiago@sunrisefl.gov. Verbal requests will not be honored. Please see the refund policy as outlined in the table above, and in the Summer Camp Registration Packet.

Will I be able to select my child’s camp site?
Yes, your child will be enrolled in one of your choices depending on availability. If the sites are full, you will be placed on the waitlist.

What if my preferred camp site is full before my registration is processed?
If your preferred choice has reached maximum enrollment before your registration is processed, you will be registered at the next available site.

When will I know if my child got into camp?
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, beginning on April 20, 2024 at 8:00 am. You will receive confirmation on the day that you bring your registration form as to whether your child has a spot in camp.

What if my child needs special accommodations?
The City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department, in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law# 101-336, Section 202, requires that all participants who require reasonable modification to a program must contact the Leisure Services Department before the program begins in order to allow time for the evaluation and preparation for any required accommodation of a camper’s needs. If your child needs any special accommodation, please email ASantiago@sunrisefl.gov to request the special accommodations form, which must be returned by Friday, May 17.

What are the camp dates and hours?
June 17, 2024 - August 2, 2024 from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. There is no camp on Thursday, July 4.

Are early drop-off and/or after-hours services provided?
No, we are unable to provide services before or after the advertised camp times.

What happens if I am late to pick up my child?
An additional late fee of $5.00 per child will be charged for every 15 minutes that you are late. (Example: If a parent arrives by 6:00 pm, there is no additional charge. If a parent arrives between 6:01 pm - 6:15 pm, there is a $5.00 additional charge per child. If a parent arrives between 6:16 pm - 6:30 pm, there is a $10.00 additional charge per child.)

Who is authorized to pick up my child?
Parents and/or legal guardians will automatically be authorized to pick up children. If you desire to authorize additional people, you must add them on the registration form in the emergency contact/authorized person section. Picture ID must be presented by all parents, legal guardians, and/or authorized pick up person(s) each day to pick up your child. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Will snacks and lunch be provided?
We strongly encourage parents to provide campers with multiple snacks and lunch daily. The City will make every effort to provide free snacks and/or lunches in conjunction with a third-party vendor, but snacks and lunch are not guaranteed.

When will I receive the summer camp activity schedule?
The summer camp activity schedule will be provided the day of the summer camp meet and greet, which is currently scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024. More information about the meet and greet will be provided leading up to the summer.

What are some of the activities the children will be doing during Summer Camp?
Campers will go on field trips, swim at one of our City facilities, and have on-site activities each week. They will also participate in indoor and outdoor games and create arts and crafts projects.

Is there an extra cost for any of the activities and/or transportation for field trips?
No, all activities and field trips, including transportation to and from, are included in the Summer Camp registration fee.