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KID SQUAD CONNECT 2020 - 2021

Dear Parents,

Kid Squad Connect is an e-learning child care program has been made available to meet the needs of local

parents and children due to the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The River Trails Park District will

offer a safe and supervised e-learning environment from 7:15 a.m. to end of school day Monday-Friday for

children in first to eighth grade. Five days, three days, and two day options are available. Participants in e-learning

must supply their own laptops, charger, extension cord and headphones with a microphone. The River Trails

Park District is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Our Staff are not teachers and are solely there to make sure your child spends their day working on their e-

learning. We do not offer IT support that will be up to you, your child and/or the school district if equipment

has been issued, if any situations arise. The Kid Squad Unplugged program is available for parents who need

extended supervision for their children.

Program Times

Kids Squad Connect- starting at 7:15 am Children can start being dropped off, staff will engage with children until e-learning starts and then will monitor the children in their learning rooms.

Kid Squad Unplugged (After Care) End of School Day – 5:30 pm Separate registration and additional fees

apply.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call the River Trails Park District office at 847.255.1200.

Thank You,

River Trails Park District

Welcome Your Family account must be

created online first. This can be done now!

Please see page 2 for instructions for set up.

First day of Kid Squad Connect:

Grades 1-8

Friday, Aug. 21@

The Zone

550 Business Center Drive

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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2020 Kid Squad Connect Guidelines Session 1 starts on Friday, Aug 21. Sessions are three weeks.

No friendship requests will be granted. Children will be assigned a room for the session. For health and safety

reasons, there will be no mixing of children.

Transfers and withdrawals must be made 48 hours prior to each camp session starting date. Once a program

starts, refunds will be prorated and credits will be applied to your account.

There will be no fee adjustments for any time your child does not attend a session.

Don’t have an account? Go to www.rtpd.org to start one today.

You can register for all three sessions by paying 25% ahead of time on each session.

Full payment must be paid for the next session attending 7 days prior to the start date.

Kid Squad Connect

Session Registration Deadline

(Full Balance Due) Initial Installment Payment

Session 1

Aug 21-Sept 11 (3 weeks + 1 Day)

7 days prior to the session starting

August 14 25% at time of registration

Session 2

Sept 14 –Oct 2 (3 weeks)

7 Days prior to session starting

Sept 7 25% at time of registration

Session 3

Oct 5 –Oct 23 (3 Weeks)

7 Days prior to session starting

Sept 28 25% at time of registration

HOW TO CREATE A FAMILY ACCOUNT.

1. Go to https://register.capturepoint.com/RiverTrailsParkDistrict

2. From the River Trails Park District Community Pass login homepage click on the “Create a Family Account” tab.

3. On the next page complete the “Account Creation” fields and click on “Create” at the bottom of the page.

4. Your address must include North, South, East, West (if applicable) as well as Street, Lane, Court, Avenue etc., in order for the

system to recognize your address.

5. On the next page you will see the Community Pass Privacy Statement. After reading, click ‘Accept.’ Then click ‘Finish.’

6. Please save your login and password for future use. When creating your account, add all family members now. Please note that

only one account per family is permitted.

7. Once you have entered your household account online, you will need to verify your residency and family information. Please call

847-255-1200 to set up a time to bring in:

For adults living in the home please bring in current Driver’s license/State ID or 2019 tax return.

For 17 years old and younger a birth certificate for each child in the home.

If in the future, if you add family members to your household, you will need to bring in documents to verify residency.

8. You will not be able to register until your address and birthdates have been verified by the RTPD customer service staff please call

847-255-1200

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR KID SQUAD CONNECT:

1. Go to https://register.capturepoint.com/RiverTrailsParkDistrict

2. Login to Community Pass

3. Click on the “Browse Activities” button

4. Click on “RTPD brochure programs” button

5. Click Continue

6. Click on “Hybrid school options” on left it’s a check box

7. Click on “Show session” add to cart

HEALTH

For safety measures against COVID-19:

Parents must take childs temperature at home prior to arriving at the facility. We will ask if child is running a

temperature and/or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms daily during drop off. If they have a temperature of

100.4 or higher, they need to stay home.

Anyone living with someone with COVID-19 will not be allowed.

All guests must wash their hands upon entering the facility.

Children will be in the same room for the session.

All are required to wear a mask covering nose and mouth while in the hallways, lobby, and restrooms of the

facility.

In addition: Keep your child home if there is any indication of a cold or contagious disease. The child should be free of an

elevated temperature for approximately 24 hours before returning to the Kid Squad Connect Program. In case of a

contagious condition, (Covid-19, measles, mumps, lice, strep, mono, etc.), the parent must notify the Kid Squad Connect

Supervisor so all parents can be notified. The child will need a doctor’s note to return to Kid Squad Connect. Parents

will be called to pick up their child should they become ill.

DROP OFF/PICK UP (Done CURB SIDE)

FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY: Kid Squad Connect cannot accept children before 7:15 am Every family will be given a sign with your last name on it to have on display when you are dropping off/ picking up your

child. Drop off time starts at 7:15am. Parents will not be allowed in the facility. Parents will be asked every day if their

child is exhibiting any signs of Covid-19. You must take your child’s temperature every morning before coming to the

program. Please drive to the front of the building to the “drop off” sign. A staff person will be there to welcome your

child. Pick up is at the end of their remote learning time unless they are staying for Kid Squad Unplugged which ends at

5:30 pm. Parents please pull to where you dropped off your child where you will be greeted by a staff member that will

radio in to the site to bring out your child. You will sign out your child.

NO child will be released to any individual whose name is not listed on your child’s registration form. Individuals also

must be at least 18 years of age. Proof of identification is required.

ABSENCES PLEASE CALL THE PARK DISTRICT (847.255.1200) IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT!!

We need to keep attendance for every child signed up for Kid Squad Connect. So, if there is a change in plans after

Kids Squad Connect or after the Unplugged after school, please let us know to ensure they get to where they need

to be safely.

If you are going to be at a different phone number than the one listed in your family account, you must notify the Kid Squad Connect

Site Supervisor. If a parent needs to reach a Site Supervisor because of an emergency, please call the Weiss Community Center at

847.255.1200. If there is any last minute change in your child’s schedule, please notify the Site Supervisor or call the Weiss Community

Center immediately.

*The park district office opens at 8:30 am. If you call before 8:30 am, please leave a message

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LATE PICK UP FEES There will be a charge of $1.00 per minute per family for each minute after 5:30 pm. If a parent is late, a Kid Squad

Connect staff member will stay with the child. Site Supervisor will fill out a late form with the number of late minutes and

amount charged for the parent to sign off on. Payment can be made by cash or check to the Site Supervisor at that time

or a balance of monies due will be put on your family account. The number of late pick-ups will be closely monitored.

If they become excessive, there is the possibility that your child/children could be removed from the program

ACTIVITIES/SUPPLIES The staff host variety of activities during breaks and lunch hour consisting of arts & crafts, appropriate cooperative games,

sports, theme days and more. It is our goal to have a safe, fun and festive program that your child looks forward to coming

to each day. We will provide a list of supplies that each child will need to bring so they are not sharing communal art

supplies or toys.

SNACKS/BREAKFAST/LUNCHES Breakfast will NOT be served by the Park District. If your child is not able to have breakfast before arriving at Kid Squad

Connect, we recommend that you send your child with something they can eat for breakfast once they arrive. Only

nonperishable food allowed in a sack that can be disposed after meal. All dishware should be single use and disposed of

after each use. Nonperishable. Please write your camper’s name on the water bottle with a permanent marker. Be sure

to that each child brings enough water for the day. We’ll provide one healthy snack at Kid Squad Unplugged /after school.

If your child chooses not to have what we provide, we recommend that parents send a snack with the child’s lunch so

they can have their own snack during the after school program.

TRANSPORTATION Parents are responsible for getting their children to their Before School site and must pick up their children by 5:30 pm

from their After School site. A fee will be charged if children are picked up late.

ACTIVITIES (during lunch/break and if child is registered for After Care Kid Squad Unplugged) 1. Games and activities will be structured to have no contact with other children. All children will be encouraged to

spread out at all times.

2. Activities requiring physical exertion and/ or voice will be played outside during appropriate weather conditions.

There will be increased play outside throughout the day.

3. Water-based activities are not permitted.

4. Cleaning and sanitation practices will be conducted in compliance with the CDC protocols. Touch points will be

cleaned every two hours

5. All staff members and children will be required to wear a mask when inside when within 6ft of each other.

6. Before being granted entrance into day camp, children will be asked to wash their hands upon entering the facility.

Staff will ask the participant if they are currently exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. If the participant does have

symptoms, they should wait to enter the premises until they gave no fever for at least 72 hours, other symptoms

have improved, and at least 10 days have passed since first symptoms appeared.

7. We will have increased hand sanitizer stations and designated hand-washing times. All campers will be expected

to practice proper hand-washing techniques.

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LOST AND FOUND A lost and found box will be kept at each Facility. Items not claimed by the end of the session will be donated. Please do

not wear or bring anything to program that is valuable other than what you need for remote learning (including jewelry,

iPods, D’S’s, tablets, cell phones, etc.). Please put your child’s name on everything coming to Kids Squad Connect

The River Trails Park District is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION

Parents are responsible for keeping a tally of their Kid Squad Connect payments for tax deduction

purposes. Payments can be viewed online through your account. The park district Federal Tax ID number is 36-

6136813.

CREDITS

NO credits will be considered for illness, changes or other absences. If Kid Squad Connect is cancelled due to school

closings, a credit will be applied to your household account.

MEDICATION

Children are responsible for taking any necessary medications. If a child needs assistance with medication, please fill out

the Medication Dispensing Information/Permission to Dispense Medication form that is available in this packet. No child

will be able to take any medication without the proper forms being filled out.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES

An Emergency Treatment Release Form is included in this packet and is also a part of Kid Squad Connect registration

online. If a child requires emergency medical treatment, the paramedics will be called. Parents will be notified as soon as

possible. For minor cuts and abrasions, simple first aid will be administered and the parent will be notified.

2020-2021 Calendar of other programs/camps available when Kid Squad Connect is not in session.

Sept. 7 Labor Day No programs offered

Sept 28 Non- Attendance day; Hit the Trails School’s Out program

Oct. 12 Columbus Day Hit the Trails School’s Out Program

Nov. 6 Institute Day Hit the Trails School’s Out program

Nov. 25 Non-Attendance day Hit the Trails School’s Out program

Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving and day after No programs offered

Dec. 24-25 Christmas Eve and Christmas No program offered

Dec. 21-23 &

Dec 28-30 Winter break Camp offered

OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER:

KID SQUAD (Before and After Care when School is meeting at school) On hold

When Kid Squad is back running EARLY RELEASE DAYS-on Hold

LATE ARRIVAL DAY- on hold

When School District #26 starts later on Thursdays from 7-9:15am, we extend our before care program at no

additional cost.

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HIT THE TRAILS SCHOOL’S OUT

1. Go to River Trails Park District Website www.rtpd.org and click on the Registration Online Icon.

2. Log in using your username and password

3. Click on the “Browse Activities” button

4. Verify your email then click Continue

5. Click on “Recreation Programs” button

6. Select your person that you are registering for then click on Continue

7. Select the program(s) your signing up for

8. When finished with selections click Continue

9. Complete payment information

HOLIDAY CAMPS

Camp Winter

Winter Break Packet is available on line/or at Weiss Center starting Aug 31 as well as registration. You may fax

(847-255-1285), email (info@rtpd.org) or walk- in your registration to the Weiss Community Center.

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River Trails Park District www.rtpd.org

1500 E. Euclid PH: 847.255.1200

Mount Prospect, IL 60056 2020-2021 Fax: 847.255.1285

Child's Name: DOB: Sex: M F Grade

Child's Name: DOB: Sex: M F Grade

Child's Name: DOB: Sex: M F Grade

Address: City: Zip:

Home Phone: Email:

What school does your child attend?

Elementary School Middle School

Waiver & RELEASE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The River Trails Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the

safety of participants in high regard. The River Trails Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all

participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants and

parents/guardians of minors registering for the listed programs/activities must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury

when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs.

You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward is physically fit and/or skilled for the activities

contemplated by this agreement. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently

suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.

WARNING OF RISK

Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each

participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk

of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be

foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to

inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises

defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating, and all other circumstances inherent

to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the

River Trails Park District to guarantee absolute safety.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the listed programs/activities, you will be

expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your

minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this

program/activity (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided).

I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily

agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ ward or I may

sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or

accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the River Trails Park District, including

its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “River Trails Park District”).

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the River Trails Park District from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss

that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with,

or in any way associated with the listed programs/activities. I have read and fully understand the above important information,

warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, your online or facsimile

signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature."

All Participants Must Sign Waiver - If participant is under age 18, parent or guardian must sign for them. Participation will be

denied if the signature of adult participant or parent/guardian & date are not on this waiver.

Signature ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Kid Squad Connect Registration Form

2020-2021

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BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS CONTRACT

GENERAL UNACCEPTABLE/INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS (Including but not limited to):

1. Abusive language

2. Disrespectful behavior towards staff and/or fellow participants

3. Continuous disruptive behavior

4. Any aggressive behavior (slapping, punching, kicking, biting, etc.), whether it is initiated or in retaliation

5. Show respect for equipment, supplies and facilities

FIRST WARNING:

The first time any inappropriate/unacceptable behavior occurs, the parent will be notified by phone (or written

letter if parent is not reachable). Documentation of this behavior will be kept on file at the park district. If that

behavior occurs again within the same day, the parents will be called to come and remove the child from the

program for the remainder of the day. **

SECOND WARNING:

If a child continues to display unacceptable/inappropriate behavior after a first warning has been given, the parent

will receive a written letter of second warning. This letter will state the child’s unacceptable/inappropriate

behavior and notify the parent(s) that one more incident of such behavior will result in the child being removed

from the program for a specified period of time or permanently (depending on the severity of the behavior).**

This letter must be signed by a parent and returned. One copy will remain at the park district and one copy

will be given to the parent. **

THIRD (FINAL) WARNING:

As per the above, after the first and second warnings have been issued and an inappropriate behavior is displayed,

a parent will be contacted by phone and given a written notice that the child will be removed from the program.

**In an extreme case of unacceptable behavior that is threatening / harmful to other participants or staff, the

first two warnings can be omitted and the child will be removed from the program immediately with the final

warning. **

I have read, understand, and accept the above Behavioral Standards Contract and procedures.

______________________________ __________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Child/Children’s names (please print)

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River Trails Park District www.rtpd.org

1500 E. Euclid PH: 847.255.1200

Mount Prospect, IL 60056 2017-2018 Fax: 847.255.1285

Teacher:

Entering Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Birthdate: ______/______/20_____ Age: ______ Sex: M F

Child's Name:

Last First

Address: City: Zip:

Home Phone: Email:

Mother's Name: Father's Name:

Mother's Phone: Father's Phone:

Mother's Cell Phone: Father's Cell Phone:

Emergency Contact and Authorized Pickup Information

(Other than parents listed above that may be called in case of emergency and have authorization to pick

up from program)

1. Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone:

2. Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone:

Other Authorized Pickups

1. Name: Relationship: Phone:

2. Name: Relationship: Phone:

3. Name: Relationship: Phone:

Important Health Information

Illnesses and Injuries

____ Asthma ____ Hypertension ____ Heart Defect/Disease

____ Diabetes ____ Ear Infection ____ Other: _______________

____ Seizures ____ Nose Bleeds

Kid Squad Connect

Emergency Form

2020-2021

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Allergies (Check any that apply and specify nature of allergic reactions)

____ Animals ____ Insect Stings ____ Pollen

____ Food ____ Medication/Drugs ____ Other:

____ Hay Fever ____ Plants

List any special instructions:

Medication

(Please list all, even if they are not taken at the site. If you need any medication, inhalers or Epi-Pens

during program hours, the Medication Dispensing Form must also be submitted)

Is your child currently taking any medication? ____ Yes ____ No

List medication and the purpose of the medication:

Special Accommodations

Does your child have special needs that require accommodations or special assistance needed for

successful inclusion in this program?

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Emergency Treatment Release:

As a parent and/or guardian, I authorize that in a medical emergency regarding my minor child, that the local

emergency medical service be contacted. If, as determined by the local emergency medical service, my child

needs immediate care and needs to be transported to an emergency care center, I authorize treatment and

transportation. If in the opinion of the attending physician at the emergency care center that further

treatment is necessary, I authorize the treatment of my child.

I recognize that time is important during an emergency situation and I authorize emergency medical

treatment for my child. However, a reasonable effort should be made to contact myself and/or if needed,

the alternate emergency contacts listed below.

I declare that I exercised my own judgment in deciding whether to sign this agreement and I further declare

that my decision to sign was not based on or influenced by any declarations or representations of the River

Trails Park District or its employees, agent or instructors. In addition, I agree that I will be responsible for payment for any and all medical services provided.

Review of Policies and Procedures:

I acknowledge I have reviewed the material outlined in the KID SQUAD CONNECT MANUAL and agree

to the policies and procedures.

Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________Date__________________

Please print name___________________________________________________________

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Medication Dispensing Information This form must be completed for each program session or when medication changes.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Participant's Name: Age:

Address:

Parent's/Guardian's Name(s)

Daytime Phone: Other Phone:

Program Name:

Doctor Phone: Other Phone:

MEDICATION INFORMATION:

1. Name: Dose: Time:

Dispensing & Storage Instructions:

Possible Side Effects:

2. Name: Dose: Time:

Dispensing & Storage Instructions:

Possible Side Effects:

3. Name: Dose: Time:

Dispensing & Storage Instructions:

Possible Side Effects:

Medicine Dispensing/Permissions Page 1 of 2

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OTHER INFORMATION:

I understand that it is my responsibility to give the medication directly to program staff with full instructions in

individual dosage containers, clearly labeled envelopes, or in original prescription bottles.

In all cases, medication dispensing can only be changed or modified by completing another Permission and

Waiver to Dispense Medication Form and Medication Information Form.

I hereby acknowledge that the above information provided for the dispensing of medication for my minor child,

guardian, ward, or other family member is accurate. I also understand that it is my responsibility to inform the

agency if any changes in the dispensing of medication change.

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Medicine Dispensing/Permission Page 2 of 2

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