PARENT INFORMATION

This page contains valuable information for parents. Please feel free to email us or call us at (775) 853-0886 with any questions you might have.

SKIN PROTECTION

Your children’s health and safety is of paramount concern for us here at Thisisit. We know that being outdoors for up to ten hours a day can be tough on young campers’ skin, so we’ve compiled a few suggestions that might help you to keep your child’s skin healthy.
  1. Sample sunscreens to find one that won’t irritate your child’s skin. A high SPF (45 or higher) with broad spectrum protection is usually recommended.
  2. Purchase 2 bottles – one to apply at home before your child arrives at camp, and another to send with your child to camp (be sure to write your child’s name on the sunscreen you send to camp).
  3. The combination of several applications of sunscreen and daily exposure to pool chemicals in Reno’s dry climate may dry your child’s skin. Some campers have found relief by applying Aquaphor (from the makers of Eucerin) to all affected areas before going to sleep each night after camp.
  4. Wearing long-sleeved "aqua-shirts" to camp, both to play and swim in offers additional protection from sun exposure and eliminates the need for sunscreen on their chests, backs, shoulders, and arms.
  5. Wearing wide-brimmed or baseball hats during the camp day helps minimize sun exposure on faces.
  6. Rinsing off after pool time helps reduce the effects of pool chemicals on skin.

LOST AND FOUND

We have a large bin labeled Lost and Found. Please check this bin often to ensure you reclaim any of your child’s lost items. Here are a few suggestions to help minimize losing articles:
  1. Label EVERYTHING your child brings to camp. This includes all clothing, shoes, lunch bags, water bottles, sunscreen, etc.
  2. Remind your child to put socks and underwear in his/her locker or backpack after changing into a swimsuit.
  3. When you pick up your child, check for socks and underwear. We find tons of socks throughout the summer when campers change for swim time and these items are rarely reclaimed.

VISITING CAMP

Each week, we design special activities for your children. We welcome you to visit camp on the days designated below to watch these special activities.

Week 1:   Rocket Week
Please feel free to join us on Friday morning at 11:15 to watch the 5 to 8 year olds launch their rockets, or Friday afternoon at 1:15 to watch the 9 to 12 year olds launch their rockets.

Week 2:   Rodeo Week
Please check in with a counselor if you would like to visit during any of the rodeo events, as they will know the complete weekly schedule.

Week 3:   Carnival Week
Please feel free to join us on Friday morning at 9:30 to participate in the carnival.

Week 4:   America Week
Please check in with a counselor if you would like to visit during any of the old-fashioned American events, as they will know the complete weekly schedule.

Week 5:   Pirate Week
Please feel free to join us on Friday for the taping of your child’s pirate skit; we will email the "curtain time" for each group on Wednesday afternoon of that week.

Week 6:   Jet Boat Week
Please feel free to join us on Friday morning at 10:00 to watch the 5 to 8 year olds launch their boats, or Friday afternoon to watch the 9 to 12 year olds launch their boats.

Week 7:   Olympic Week
Please feel free to join us on Friday afternoon at 12:30 to watch the Olympic Awards Ceremony.



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2010 Program:

Week 1: June 14-18
Rocket Week and Introduction to Sportsmanship

Week 2: June 21-25
Rodeo Week and Personal Responsibility

Week 3: June 28-July 2
Carnival Week and Introduction to Teamwork

Week 4: July 6-9
America Week and Kindness

Week 5: July 12-16
Pirate Week and Leadership

Week 6: July 19-23
Jet Boat Week and Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Rewards

Week 7: July 26-30
Olympic Week and Sportsmanship Conclusion
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