We recommend you keep hold of this paperwork as you may need to refer back to it closer to the time.

Transcription

1

2 Dear Parent/Player, Thank you for registering onto a GPS Residential camp. The information contained in this packet is VITAL to your experience at a GPS Residential camp. Please read the following information carefully as many of the questions you may have regarding camp will be answered in this document. This year at Mass Maritime Academy, GPS are delighted to be running two programs in conjunction with one another at this beautiful facility. The Goalkeeping program will be headed by our Goalkeeping Director, Eduan Naude, whilst the Elite Player Program will led by several members of our MA Elite Staff. Whilst both programs will run at the same time, each will have a separate curriculum that has been designed to provide your child with an exciting development experience. This handbook refers to the general overview of the program, however, if you would like more information on the specifics please do not hesitate to contact Michele Bertuzzi (mbertuzzi@globalpremiersoccer.com). We recommend you keep hold of this paperwork as you may need to refer back to it closer to the time. Thank you for choosing GPS! GPS Camps and Vacation Programs Department Please note 105 CMR All GPS-MA Residential camps must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Town. Our first concern is the safety of the children who participate in our programs. Copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances are available upon request.

3 Vacation Program Director: Michele Bertuzzi Office: ex 35 Phone: Facility Contact: Denise McArdle Office: Camp Director: Michele Bertuzzi LOCATION MASS MARITIME ACADEMY 101 ACADEMY DRIVE BUZZARDS BAY MA DIRECTIONS From the South: Take I-95 North to Providence, RI. Take I-195 East to Route 25 East. Take the second Buzzards Bay Exit (Exit 2, right before the Bourne Bridge). Directions continued below. From the West: Take I-84 to I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take I-495 South to Route 25 East. Take the second Buzzards Bay Exit (Exit 2, right before the Bourne Bridge). Directions continued below.

4 From the North I93/3: Take I-93 South to Route 3 South to Route 6 West (1st Exit from Sagamore Bridge rotary) towards Buzzards Bay. Follow Route 6 for about 4 miles, continue under the Bourne Bridge into the rotary, and follow rotary around and exit onto Main St., Buzzards Bay. Directions continued below. From the North 24/495: Take Route 24 South to 495 South to Route 25 East. Take the second Buzzards Bay Exit (Exit 2, right before the Bourne Bridge). Follow MMA signs. Once on Main Street in Buzzards Bay make a left at the only set of lights onto Academy Drive. Follow to the MMA campus. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES Arrival Time: Sunday July 15th 5.00pm 6.00pm Departure Time: Wednesday July 18th 12.00pm 1.00pm CHECK IN/CHECK OUT VENUE(S) Check In Admirals Hall (Yellow area) Check out Gymnasium (Red area Main Car Park)

5 WHAT DO I DO ONCE I ARRIVE Registration will take place in Admirals Hall. Drive past the turf fields, and turn right towards Admirals Hall. There will be signs. Once parked, a GPS coach will direct you towards registration. Please have a hard copy of all paperwork (medicals/ payments) ready to be handed in. Do not hesitate to ask any final questions that you may have at this time. Once you have checked in, resident campers and parents will be escorted to the dorms where they can store their belongings until the orientation is complete. Parents are advised to attend a brief orientation at 6pm. Once the orientation is complete, campers will be escorted back to their dorm and will begin to unpack and prepare for the day s activities. ACCOMMODATION Campers will be staying in the beautiful surroundings of Mass Maritime Academy with each dorm sleeping two - four campers. All GPS staff members will be staying onsite on the dorm floors to ensure that all players are safe and obey their set curfews. GPS will provide both male and female staff; at NO POINT will male staff be on the female landing and vice versa unless it is an emergency in which strict regulations and procedures will be followed.

6 MEALS The onsite cafeteria will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. GPS works hard with all facilities in providing players many meal options that are based around dietary needs. IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY SPECIFIC DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS, YOU SHOULD NOTIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN BE SURE TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR NEEDS. PLEASE NOTE: AS THE ONSITE CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY UPON ARRIVAL, THERE WILL BE AN ONSITE SNACK SHOP, SELLING PIZZA, CHIPS, SODA ETC, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL PURCHASE.

7 WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP (Resident campers should pack the following items): Shorts and T-shirts/soccer shirts Casual clothes 1 warm-up tracksuit Sunscreen & mosquito repellent Athletic socks Underwear Quiet games/books Water bottle or cooler Shin guards Pair of sneakers and cleats Pajamas 1 Warm jacket or windbreaker 2 towels 1 pillow & pillow case 2 Sheets, 1 comforter or sleeping bag Money for pizza, soda, snacks Toothpaste, soap, shampoo Fan (the rooms get hot!!!) Resident campers should not bring large amounts of food to camp. Snacks and drinks are permitted but should be in moderation. There is a snack bar in the evenings.

8 BIRTHDAYS If your child s birthday falls during their week at camp, please inform a GPS staff member at registration so that we may honor the occasion in the traditional GPS way. HOMESICKNESS Younger children can understandably be anxious about sleeping away from Mom and Dad. However, because of the caring and friendly atmosphere we create, we experience very few problems. If your child does get homesick, we ask for your support. Our experience shows that a parent, who can be understanding, yet firm, when faced with homesickness, will help their child to blossom and mature from the whole experience. MEDICAL STAFF All GPS Residential camps have a fully qualified nurse or athletic trainer on site 24 hours per day. The staff responsible for medical care must hold any medications presently prescribed to your son or daughter. Please send such medication with a doctor s order so that it may be dispensed correctly. The coaching and medical staff monitors every injury however minor. Even so, some players love camp so much they attempt to hide injuries so that they may continue to play. Parents are seldom fooled. If you gain any indication from a visit or a telephone call that your child is more injured or ill than they may appear, please inform the staff. You will meet the medical staff at registration.

9 MEDICAL FORM also contained at the back of this packet. It is a State Health requirement that you submit an immunization record for your child. This record must be official from your child s doctor, include any vaccination dates and be in date. Failure to provide this information will result in your child not being able to participate. If the camper does not have to have a medical examination then please send us a copy of a current (last 6 months) school medical form as long as it includes immunization dates. THIS FORM MUST BE SENT IN BEFORE THE START OF CAMP!! A SECOND COPY SHOULD BE BROUGHT WITH YOU ON THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP (Please note Medical Forms are best scanned and ed to Coach George at gmarwaha@globalpremiersoccer.com) PARENTS OPEN MORNING GPS feels it is important that parents are offered a chance to see their kids play. GPS would like to extend an invitation for you to visit us during the final sessions on Wednesday morning. These will take place from 10am to 11.45am. If at any other time you would like to come on site please notify a GPS staff member working on the site in advance. You can contact one of the GPS Residential Camp Directors (noted at the start of booklet) to arrange a visit.

10 Where will my child sleep? Campers will be housed in a dorm that sleeps two - four campers. A staff member will reside on each floor. What will my child eat? Your child will receive 3 meals a day (except lunch on Wednesday), with all food supplied on-site. However there may be the option for players to purchase further snacks from staff at the camp. Will my child take part in other activities? Night activities include fun soccer games such as small-sided soccer tournaments and soccer tennis. We also feature Team Building activities, movies and free time on the tennis/basketball courts. Each night teams will be given several activity options. A GPS staff member will supervise each activity. What if my child is not staying overnight? If your child is a day camper only, they should be dropped off at camp for a 9am start and collected again at 4pm. Day campers will receive lunch onsite as per normal. Any changes to the drop off/pick up schedule will be communicated to you directly. Will my child get plenty of soccer training? Campers will be on the field, two or three times a day for 2 ½ hour periods working on a specific GPS devised curriculum that will challenge players technically, tactically, physically and psychologically. A GPS Residential camp is a great way to help your child develop as a soccer player and as a person. What should I do with my child s medication? There will be a registered nurse or qualified athletic trainer at registration to collect late medical forms and meds. This person will be staying on site for the entire week.

11 Sunday: 4.45pm 5:45 pm 6.00pm-6.30pm 6.30pm-7.15pm 8.00pm-9.00pm 9.00pm-10.00pm 10.00pm Arrive/Registration + Move into Room Camp Meeting Pizza Night Session 1 Down Time Lights Out Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 am 9:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12pm 12pm 1pm 2:00pm 3:30 pm 3:30pm 4:30 pm 4.30pm-5.15pm 5.30pm-6.30pm 6:30pm 8:30 pm 8.30pm-9.30pm 9.30pm Breakfast Session 1 Distribution practice Lunch Session 2 Small Sided games / Conditioning Relax time Dinner Evening Activity and GPS World Cup Draft Down Time Lights Out

12 Wednesday: World Cup Championships: 7:30 am Breakfast 8:00 am Clean Rooms / Pack 9:00am 11am World Cup Games 11:00am 11.30am Wrap-up 11:30am 12.30pm Check out

13 In order to comply with State regulations a medical form must be completed and returned by the first day of camp. A physician must sign this form but your child does not have to have a physical. You may use a school or other camp medical form that is less than one year old. You may return this form to us at check-in on the first day of camp but your child cannot be admitted to camp without a complete form. Camper First Name Last Name Address City State/ZIP of Birth Age Gender Camp Location /s Attending Type o Male o Female o Day o Resident Parents Name Home Phone Emergency Phone IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION DPT 1st 2nd 3rd Booster Booster ORAL POLIO 1st 2nd 3rd Booster Booster MEASLES RUBELLA MUMPS HEPATITIS B 1st 2nd 3rd H.I.B. 1st 2nd 3rd MMR No. 2 ALLERGY PROBLEMS o Yes o No Are there any allergy to drugs? o Yes o No Are there any allergy problems? If yes, what? If yes, what? GENERAL INFORMATION Has the child been exposed to any communicable diseases in the 3 weeks prior to camp? If yes, what? o Yes o No If yes, what? Is the parent sending the medication? o Yes o No Are there any swimming restrictions? o Yes o No Is the child on any current medications? o Yes o No

14 Is there any significant medical history? o Yes o No Please list past surgery, illness or limitations. Are there any further suggestions or comments from the parent concerning the child s health? Please list any medications your child will need at camp. Prescribed medications must be in original container bearing a pharmacy label that shows the prescription number, date filled, physician s name, medication name and directions for use. Non-prescription medications must be in their original containers also with directions for use. (i.e.: Tylenol, cough syrup, etc) all medication whether prescription or non-prescription must have physician s signature in order to be administered. Medication Amount Time Given Physician s Signature I understand every effort will be made to contact me, however, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the camp s personnel to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for an order of injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child. I give permission to the camp s registered nurses and staff members to supervise my child while taking the above medications and to administer first aid if needed. Signature of Parent of Guardian Health Insurance Carrier Name of Insured Policy Number

15 DOCTOR AUTHORIZATION I have reviewed the health history of the above individual. It is my opinion that this individual is physically able to engage in any and all camp activities, except as noted above. Signed Doctor s Address Telephone PARENT AUTHORIZATION To the best of my knowledge, this health history is correct. The individual described has my full permission to engage in all camp activities except as noted by the examining physician. I hereby give my full permission to the physician selected by the camp director or medical officer to order X-rays, tests and treatment for my child. In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the camp director or camp medical officer to hospitalize and secure proper treatment for and to order injection and/or anesthesia and/or surgery for my child. Signature of Parent of Guardian Please return this form to; Address GPS Massachusetts, 85 Central St, Waltham MA Telephone Fax