Vacation Care SUMMER 2019 Booking Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vacation Care hours are 7:30am to 6.30pm. Vacation Care fees are $65 per day. Pick up after 6.30pm incurs a late fee. Children are to be signed in and out between these times. Children will leave the centre for excursions at 10:00am and return by 3:30pm unless otherwise stated.

On an excursion day please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure Children should bring morning tea, lunch, a raincoat and a refillable pop-top drink bottle. Children must wear a hat, a top that covers shoulders, sun cream and sensible walking shoes. Children

must wear SunSmart clothing. Children attending without clothing that protects their shoulders willremain inside until at least 4.30pm as per our Sun Protection policy. Please pack bathers and a towelfor water fun days.

The child to staff ratio is:

In-centre – 1:15 On excursion – 1:8 Excursions involving water e.g. swimming – 1:5

No responsibility will be accepted for children’s property brought to the service. Children can bring spending money on excursion days if desired; however, it is at the discretion of the

staff whether children will be allowed to purchase items at each venue on the day. The children often do messy activities so be prepared for dirty clothes at the end of the day. During the day, the children may go on mini walking excursions within the local area. The children often wade at the beach, not above their knees unless an excursion has been identified as a

swimming excursion for children in Years 3-6. The Cottage aims to provide a nut free zone. Please consider this when packing morning tea & lunch. Payment is via the Debitsuccess payment system. Please fill in the Debitsuccess form if you have not

already. Bookings will not be confirmed without a completed form. Return the booking form ASAP to avoid disappointment. Booking forms must be signed and submitted

electronically- PDF, JPG and/ or scanned documents sent via email are fine. Paper forms are not accepted. Risk assessments are available at the service.

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NOTE: Booking forms will not be accepted unless your children are currently enrolled at the centre. For enrolment forms or if you have any questions please contact The

Kids Cottage on 02 99082102 or at info@kidscottagemiddleharbour.com

Before filling out a booking form please, ensure that your child is currently enrolled at the centre.

SUMMER BOOKING FORM 2019

The Cost of Vacation Care is $65 per day.One week’s notice is required for cancellation so please book thoughtfully.

*Please take notice of which days are excursions out of the centre

Name of person making booking: ……………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………………………..

First Child’s Name: School Year (2019): Please tick the days required

Mon 7/1

Tues 8/1

Wed 9/1

Thurs 10/1

Fri 11/1

Mon 14/1

Tues 15/1

Wed 16/1

Thurs 17/1

Fri 18/1

Mon 21/1

Tues 22/1

Wed 23/1

Thurs 24/1

Fri 25/1

Mon Cottage Closed

Tues 29/1

Term 1, 2019 starts Wednesday 30th January Kindy Best Start on Wednesday 30th January

Second Child’s Name: School Year (2019): Please tick the days required

Mon 7/1

Tues 8/1

Wed 9/1

Thurs 10/1

Fri 11/1

Mon 14/1

Tues 15/1

Wed 16/1

Thurs 17/1

Fri 18/1

Mon 21/1

Tues 22/1

Wed 23/1

Thurs 24/1

Fri 25/1

Mon Cottage Closed

Tues 29/1

Term 1, 2019 starts Wednesday 30th January Kindy Best Start on Wednesday 30th January

SUMMER PROGRAM 2019 YRS 5-6

The Cost of Vacation Care is $65 per day. The days that are shaded are days when we are leaving the centre for an excursion

MON 7/1

Ultimate Sports Day

Teamwork, communication and

sportsmanship are key as we play a number of

team-based games!

*30 #2

TUES 8/1

AQUA SPLASH We head to the Central Coast’s latest summer

attraction- An inflatable water park.

EARLY DEPARTURE 9am *PERMISSION NOTE

REQUIRED* *30 #6

WED 9/1

COTTAGE OSCARS Are you a star behind

the camera? Make your own film on the ipads,

featuring dazzling props and mysterious

storylines!

*30 #2

THURS 10/1

COCKATOO ISLAND

Explore the history behind the world

heritage-listed island in the middle of Sydney

Harbour. *32 #4

FRI 11/1

WATER GAMES AND COLD ROCK

Today we will try to keep cool, with a water bomb fight, slip and slide and

some delicious ice-cream!

*32 #4

MON 14/1

URBAN HUNT Our latest edition of the

Amazing Race. The twist? This time you

make the clues, sending your peers all around

Sydney!

*32 #4

TUES 15/1

SURVIVOR DAY

Outwit, outlast and outplay your tribemates

to be crowned 2019 Cottage Survivor!

*30 #2

WED 16/1

JET BOAT @ SYDNEY HARBOUR Hold on tight! Let’s hit

the harbour for an exhilarating jet ride full of twists and turns! We will then wander through the Botanical Gardens. *PERMISSION NOTE

REQUIRED* *30 #6

THURS 17/1

STEAM-ULATION Embrace an engaging day

full of science technology, engineering

and the arts.

*30 #2

FRI 18/1

BBQ & SWIM @ BRONTE BEACH Enjoy a fantastic day down by the beach,

taking in the lovely ocean view with your swim.

*Bring swimmers and atowel*

Permission Note Required *30 #6

MON 21/1

CHINESE NEW YEAR

We will explore Chinese Culture and celebrate

the New Year through a variety of crafts and

cooking activities.

*30 #2

TUES 22/1

STAR WARS EXHIBIT

May the force be with you! We visit the

interactive Star Wars exhibition at the

Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo!

*32 #4

WED 23/1

ENGINE WORKSHOP

Learn all about engines in a hands-on workshop. Discover how they work before dismantling your very own engine to see

what’s inside.

*30 #2

THURS 24/1

ICE-ZOO Rug up and glide across the ice for a fantastic day at the Alexandria

ice rink. Permission Note Required

*32 #4

FRI 25/1

AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY

Let’s Celebrate all things Aussie. From AC/DC and

backyard cricket, to meat pies and Tim-Tims. *30 #2

MON 28/1

AUSTRALIA DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

COTTAGE CLOSED!

TUES 29/1

JUNGLR FLOAT @ CLONTARF

Enjoy your last day of holidays on a floating

water park. Permission Note

Required

*40 #8

Key:

A bus will be caught

A bus will be walking

A ferry will be caught

* Anticipated number of children attending excursion

# Anticipated number of adults (staff) attending excursion

KIDS CLUB – YR 5&6 PERMISSION NOTE 2019

Aqua Splash – Central Coast

Date: Tuesday 8th January 2019 Time: 9am to 2:30pm Info: Children will be swimming & playing on inflatables at Aqua Splash –

Central Coast. Children will be supervised by Kids Cottage staff and the staff at Aqua Splash Central Coast.

Address: 42 Masons Parade Gosford NSW 02 8325 1705 To find out more information: https://aquasplash.com.au/central-coast/

There will be approximately 30 children attending. We have a 1 staff to 5 children ratio with excursion activities, 6 staff will attend.

*** If your child is not a strong swimmer please notify us.

A copy of the excursion risk assessment is available at The Kids Cottage

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Child/ren’s name: ______________________________________________

I, __________________________ give permission for my child, ____________________ to go to Aqua Splash Central Coast on Tuesday 8th January 2019 & my child is a confident swimmer.

Parent/guardian signature: _______________________________

Date: _____________

KIDS CLUB (YR 5-6) PERMISSION NOTE 2019

Oz Jet Boating Sydney Harbour When: Wednesday 16th January 2019

11am to 2:00pm What: We will be going on a jet boat thrill ride on Sydney Harbour. Children

will be supervised by Kids Cottage staff & Oz Jet Boating Staff. Bring swimmers and towel. We will provide colored rash vests for easy supervision. Children must be able to confidently swim 25 metres in one go. *** If your child is not a strong swimmer please notify us.

For more information: https://www.ozjetboating.com.au/

Who: Years 5-6

Approximately 30 children attending with 6 staff. Our staff to child ratio during water activities is 1:5.

A copy of the excursion risk assessment is available at The Kids Cottage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Child/ren’s name: ______________________________________________ I, __________________________ give permission for my child, ____________________ to go jet boating on Wednesday 16th January on the Sydney Harbour with Oz Jet Boating, & they can confidently swim 25 metres in one go. Parent/guardian signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________ *Please also complete Oz Jet Boating Assumption of Risk Form attached*

Sydney Harbour Boating Services Pty Ltd (ACN 164 245 550) trading as Oz Jet Boating (Trading Name), Sydney Jet (Trading Name) and Downunder Jet (Trading Name) (collectively referred to as the “RIDE OPERATOR”)

ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE RIDE (“Contract”)

* This Assumption of Risk Form forms part of the Ride Operator’s Terms and Conditions for participation in the ride. * If you do not agree to sign this Assumption of Risk Form, you cannot participate in the ride and if payment has already been made, the party that made the payment will

be provided with a refund.

Ride Cost: $85.00 or part thereof if purchased as part of a package or promotion.

Reference in this Contract to the ‘ride’ includes the boarding of the jet boat or vessel, the entire period of time that the CUSTOMER is on the jet boat or vessel, and the CUSTOMER disembarking from the jet boat or vessel.

NOTE: The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) includes a guarantee of due care and skill as it relates to the supply of services to consumers. To the extent that the guarantee of due care and skill (or any other guarantee under the ACL) applies to this Contract and the ride, it cannot be excluded and it is not excluded.

1. The CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that JET BOATING, and boating generally, is an inherently dangerous recreational activity, and that participation in the ride carries with it inherent risk, including the risk of personal injury or death.

2. The CUSTOMER has considered the CUSTOMER’S own health and ability to participate in the ride, and agrees to disclose any pre-existing medical or other condition (including pregnancy) that may cause the CUSTOMER or any other person to suffer injury, or aggravate a pre-existing medical condition, during the ride. The CUSTOMER acknowledges that Sydney Harbour Boating Services Pty Ltd (ACN 164 245 550) trading as Oz Jet Boating, Sydney Jet and Downunder Jet, and their employees, officers and agents (hereafter collectively referred to as the RIDE OPERATOR) rely on the information provided by the CUSTOMER in allowing the CUSTOMER on the ride, and the CUSTOMER guarantees and promises that all such information the CUSTOMER has provided is accurate and complete.

3. The CUSTOMER agrees to wear a life jacket on the vessel at all times. The adult and the child life jackets are rated to carry a maximum weight of 150 and 40 kilograms respectively.

4. The CUSTOMER understands and acknowledges that persons with certain body proportions, height and/or weight may not be able to participate on the ride for safety reasons (this includes in respect of clause 3 above). The CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that the CAPTAIN of the vessel, may, in his or her absolute discretion, restrict the CUSTOMER from access to the ride if the CAPTAIN considers the safety of the CUSTOMER or any other person is at risk. In the event that the CUSTOMER is restricted from access to the ride due to safety reasons, the CUSTOMER will receive a full refund of the ticket price paid by the CUSTOMER for the ride.

5. The CUSTOMER understands and acknowledges the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol, drugs, medication or any mind altering substance before or during a ride, and the CUSTOMER accepts full responsibility and liability for personal injury, death or loss, either they or another person, including the RIDE OPERATOR, suffers or incurs, which is in any way connected with the ride and the CUSTOMER’S consumption of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other mind altering substance either before or during the ride. In this Contract “loss” refers to loss of income and/or loss of future earnings.

6. The CUSTOMER must not disturb or interfere with other participants of the ride or disturb or interfere with the CAPTAIN’S ability to conduct the ride in a safe and secure manner. The CUSTOMER agrees to obey and comply with all rules and directions made or given by the CAPTAIN of the vessel in connection with the ride. If a CUSTOMER fails to comply with the CAPTAIN’S rules and/or directions, the CUSTOMER will not be permitted to ride or to continue to ride, and no refund will be given.

7. The CUSTOMER accepts all risks associated with the ride including the possibility of personal injury, death or loss. 8. The CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent permitted by law, the RIDE OPERATOR and the CAPTAIN shall not be liable for any personal injury, death

or loss, suffered or incurred by the CUSTOMER or by any other person, arising from or in connection with the CUSTOMER’S participation in the ride, regardless of whether such personal injury, death or loss was caused directly or indirectly by any act or omission of the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN, including the negligence of the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN of the vessel. In this context, the CUSTOMER unconditionally releases, indemnifies and holds harmless the RIDE OPERATOR and the CAPTAIN from any and all claims and liabilities for any personal injury, death or loss, arising from or in connection with the CUSTOMER’S participation in the ride. This clause, and the indemnities in clauses 9 and 10 of this Contract, do not apply if the injury, death or loss is caused by the reckless conduct of the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN.

9. The CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the RIDE OPERATOR and the CAPTAIN against any and all claims made by any other person against the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN in respect of any personal injury, death or loss, arising out of or in connection with the CUSTOMER’S failure to comply with this Contract or the RIDE OPERATOR’S rules and/or directions, including the CAPTAIN’S rules and/or directions.

10. The CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the RIDE OPERATOR and the CAPTAIN against any and all claims made by or on behalf of the CUSTOMER in respect of any personal injury, death or loss, arising from or in connection with the CUSTOMER’S participation in the ride.

11. Notwithstanding that the CUSTOMER has released the RIDE OPERATOR and the CAPTAIN from liability, in the event that the CUSTOMER wishes, or elects, to bring proceedings against the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN, the CUSTOMER agrees to bring those proceedings in the exclusive jurisdiction of New South Wales in Australia, and no other jurisdiction.

12. To the extent permitted by law, the CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that all warranties and covenants whether imported or expressed by law, and whether in law, equity, under statute or otherwise, are hereby excluded.

13. If the CUSTOMER suffers any injury or illness during the ride, the CUSTOMER agrees that the RIDE OPERATOR may provide evacuation, first-aid and medical treatment. The CUSTOMER’S acceptance of these terms and conditions constitutes the CUSTOMER’S consent to such evacuation, first-aid and/or medical treatment being provided. All accidents, personal injuries, loss of valuables or damage must be reported by the CUSTOMER to the RIDE OPERATOR before the CUSTOMER leaves the ride.

14. The CUSTOMER agrees that the RIDE OPERATOR has the right to use and reproduce any photographs or film taken during the ride, for any purpose whatsoever, without further notification, compensation or payment to the CUSTOMER.

15. The CUSTOMER acknowledges that it has read and accepts the RIDE OPERATOR’S Terms and Conditions.

I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing this Assumption of Risk Form. I sign the Assumption of Risk Form freely and voluntarily, without any inducement made to me and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of the liability of the CAPTAIN and the RIDE OPERATOR, caused by the negligence or otherwise (but excluding reckless conduct) of the RIDE OPERATOR and/or the CAPTAIN arising from or in connection with my participation in the ride, to the extent permitted by law.

Where I sign on behalf of a minor(s), I represent that I have authority to sign and enter into this Assumption of Risk Form on their behalf and that I have explained to the minor(s) that jet boating, and boating generally, is an inherently dangerous recreational activity and carries with it the risk of personal injury or death.

I acknowledge and agree that I have read, fully understand, and agree to be bound by this Contract and Assumption of Risk Form.

NAME OF CUSTOMER

(PRINT NAME)

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (or PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE if

CUSTOMER is under 18)

DATE/RIDE TIME COUNTRY OF ORIGIN/STATE

KIDS CLUB (YR 5-6) PERMISSION NOTE 2019

Swimming at Bronte Beach When: Friday 18th January 2019

10:30am to 2:00pm What: We will be swimming at Bronte Beach. Children

will be supervised by Kids Cottage staff. Bring swimmers and towel. We will provide colored rash vests for easy supervision. Children must be able to confidently swim 25 metres in one go. *** If your child is not a strong swimmer please notify us.

Who: Years 5-6

Approximately 30 children attending with 6 staff. Our staff to child ratio during water activities is 1:5.

A copy of the excursion risk assessment is available at The Kids Cottage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Child/ren’s name: ______________________________________________ I, __________________________ give permission for my child, ____________________ to go swimming on Friday 18th January at Bronte Beach, & they can confidently swim 25 metres in one go. Parent/guardian signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________

KIDS CLUB - YEAR 5 & 6 PERMISSION NOTE 2019

Ice Skating at Ice Zoo

Date: Thursday 24th January 2019 Time: 10:00am to 2:30pm Info: Children will be ice-skating at the Ice Zoo ice rink. Children will be

supervised by Kids Cottage staff and the staff at Ice Zoo. Address: 689 Gardeners Road, Alexandria, Sydney NSW

To find out more information: http://www.icezoo.com/

There will be approximately 32 children attending. We have a 1 staff to 8 children ratio with excursion activities, 4 staff will attend.

A copy of the excursion risk assessment is available at The Kids Cottage

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Child/ren’s name: ______________________________________________

I, __________________________ give permission for my child, ____________________ to go ice skating at Ice Zoo on Thursday 24th January 2019.

Parent/guardian signature: _______________________________

Date: _____________

KIDS CLUB (YR 4-6) PERMISSION NOTE 2019

Jungle Float at Clontarf Reserve When: Tuesday 29th January 2019

10:30am to 2:00pm What: We will be swimming and playing on Jungle Float Mobile Water Park at

Clontarf Reserve. Children will be supervised by Kids Cottage staff & Jungle Float staff. Bring swimmers and towel. We will provide colored rash vests for easy supervision. Children must be able to confidently swim 25 metres in one go. *** If your child is not a strong swimmer please notify us.

For more information: http://junglefloat.com.au/ Who: Years 4-6

Approximately 40 children attending with 8 staff. Our staff to child ratio during water activities is 1:5.

A copy of the excursion risk assessment is available at The Kids Cottage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Child/ren’s name: ______________________________________________ I, __________________________ give permission for my child, ____________________ to go swimming and play on Jungle Float Mobile Water Park on Tuesday 29th January at Clontarf reserve, & they can confidently swim 25 metres in one go. Parent/guardian signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________