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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Most
Commonly Asked Questions by our Campers and Their Parents
No, not at all. All
programs are open for both girls and boys. See the registration
for more specific age requirements for each camp and each
additional activity.
Westward Look Summer
Sports Camp is an outdoor adventure day camp, most of our
activities are held outside, but our goal is to offer our
activities in the cooler, early morning hours. After lunch,
which is held in the Westward Look Bar and Grill, most of the
activities take place either within the swimming pool, fanned
ramadas at the Fitness Center or back at the air-conditioned
Field house. Our camp instructors closely monitor each camper
to ensure that they do not become overheated and are
consistently drinking water. We have ice water stations located
throughout camp, encourage children to bring a water bottle with
a rope in which they can carry with them from activity to
activity. We also provide two snacks a day. Sunscreen is
applied and reapplied on a regular basis – we encourage you to
bring your preferable sunscreen labeled with your child’s name.
In addition, we encourage hats at all time and breathable and
moveable fabric to create comfort.
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For most activities, it’s
1:8. Every group of campers is limited to 10 (8 for the 5-6 year
olds) and includes a leadership team of two Camp Counselors.
If there is a specific activity such as golf, tennis,
recreational swimming, or horseback riding there are the
instructional staff present as well.
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Westward Look Summer
Sports Camps is for youth 5 to 11 years of age. If you have
children that are older than age 11, we highly recommend our
Summer Swim and Tennis Camp which is more sport specific and has
a competitive element within the program.
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Westward Look Summer
Sports Camp allows for 40 children per week to attend the full
day camp. We have 15 spaces available for the half day
program. In addition, we have 25 spaces for our half day Summer
Swim and Tennis Camp. Our campers are divided by age: 5-6, 7-8,
8-9, and 10-11. Most of our activities are group specific, but
at times we have activities placed on the schedule for all
campers to participate in.
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Do you feed the campers during the day?
Yes. We provide two nutritional snacks per day. We offer a
mid-morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack. Examples of our
snacks are: Bagels with cream cheese, fruit, crackers and
cheese, goldfish, jello, and much more. We try to limit serving
peanut butter or anything with nut products do to children’s
allergies. Parents it is imperative if your child has an
allergies to any foods or fluids that this is noted on their
medical/ health questionnaire.
Your campers have two choices for lunches at Westward Look
Summer Camp, either to bring a lunch or we can provide lunch
upon request. The lunches that are provided cost $25.00 a week
and include two lunch boxes a week, two meals from Subway and
one meal of pizza usually served on Fridays. If you choose not
to purchase our lunch program please pack your campers a lunch.
We don’t have the ability to cook or reheat lunches at camp, so
please prepare all lunches to be eaten cold. All lunch boxes are
kept in a refrigerator until we eat lunch together at 12 p.m. at
the Westward Look Bar & Grill.
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Yes, as long as the camp
director (Megan) is notified in advance. Camp runs from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Courtesy drop off in the
morning is 7:30 a.m., and courtesy pick up time ends at 5:30
p.m. If you need to arrange extended care for your child—either
before or after camp—we encourage you to make these arrangements
with the Camp Director as soon as possible. Before and after
camp care is available for $10.00 per half-hour.
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No. In the 2009 Summer Camp Season there are no holidays.
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Can my children be together in the same group?
Sure. We put campers into
four age groups (5-6, 7-8, 8-9, and 10-11) but are always
flexible when it comes to placing campers with their siblings or
friends. If you would like your child in a group with a
particular person, just note that on the registration form.
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No. Horseback riding is
available for campers 7 years of age and up. Horseback riding
is provided by Sabino Outfitters. If you would like for your
camper to participate in this additional activity, please note
this on your registration form. Also, you must have a liability
waiver signed before your camper can participate. This activity
is held on Friday mornings. Our younger campers, the 5 and 6
year olds, will get to spend time with the horses and will
participate in a horse-oriented activity once a week. Campers
that would like to participate in this activity will get a
one-hour trail ride once a week on the private trails winding
through Westward Look Resort property. Professional horseback
riding helmets are provided, and campers must wear closed-toe
shoes while on horseback. We highly recommend campers wear
jeans for this activity.
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Yes, as long as this
information is noted on your registration paperwork or the camp
staff receives a written note from the parents or legal
guardians. Please note if someone other than yourself attempts
to pick-up your child they will need to bring official
government identification (drivers’ license). If, there is
someone who you DO NOT want contacting your camper please note
this on your registration form as well.
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Yes. We offer four open houses prior to our camps opening for
Summer Camp Season. The dates are listed on the brochure. We
highly encourage you to come to our open houses because it
allows you to meet our staff, ask questions and view the
facility. Do not forget the campers at home….they can play
tennis, swim in the pool and eat pizza.
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Do you do background checks on counselors and employees? What
certifications do they hold?
Yes. All of Summer Camp
staff have received a background check through the Arizona
Department of Health and posses a fingerprint clearance card.
In addition, they are all certified through the American Red
Cross in First Aid, CPR and AED essentials. They have all
immunizations and TB testing current and have been sporadically
drug tested.
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This is a concern of many parents of children who do not swim,
but rest assured not only are the counselors are required to be
either in the pool or in a watching position, but we employ two
additional lifeguards to ensure your child’s safety. Plus, each
child is swim tested to allow the staff to know where each child
is comfortable swimming. We do recommend for parents comfort if
you would like to pack a life jacket we encourage you to do this
for your child.
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Do I have to pay for the entire tuition all at once?
No. In order to reserve
your child’s spot at camp, $25.00 per week that you choose to
register is required with the registration fee. No exceptions
are allowed. Please see payment policies and discounts on the
registration form if you have any further questions.
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What if my child has allergies or needs daily medication?
Most cases this is not a
problem. Please fill out the health questionnaire within the
registration packet, and the Camp Director will contact you
directly to inquire more information if needed. Please make
sure to be as descriptive as possible so we can best prepare for
you child’s special needs. If they need medications on a daily
basis, please make sure to bring instructions, medication, and
note allowing us to dispense the medication to your child.
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We are pleased to express
that we have had no safety concerns. As mentioned before our
staff has been certified and trained in CPR, First Aid and AED
essentials as well as every team member of Westward Look
Resort. Our staff also attends monthly training sessions to
improve the quality of our safety for our campers. Please be
aware that within the registration packet there are rules for
the pool and the property that we ask you to read to your
children. The property is close to 10 acres and full of natural
desert wildlife and we strongly suggest that the campers follow
our guidelines to ensure our number one goal, safety. Also, if
you child would have an accident you would be notified with an
“Ouch Report” which is just a basic incident report.
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Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes, we accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please
note if payment is not received by 9:00 a.m. on your camper’s
first day of camp the credit card number provided on the
registration packet will be charged no later than 12:00p.m. On
that same day.
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What is your refund policy?
Our refund policy is:
If you inform Swim Girl with a two-week notice (14 days) you
will receive a full refund of your deposits. If you inform Swim
Girl with a one-week notice (7 days) you will receive fifty
percent refund. If there is less than one week notice there
will be no refund permitted.
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What if my child can only attend camp a few days per week?
We understand that
uncontrollable absences occur during the summer do to so many
activities taking place, however, when you register for one week
you’re securing your spot for the entire week. Therefore,
discounts for partial attendance are not offered. In addition we
will not credit absences to any future week either.
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What do I need to bring daily for my camper?
We highly recommend you to
bring the following items:
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Swimming: Swimsuit, Towel
and Sunscreen
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Tennis: They are welcomed
to bring their own racket
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Golf: Everything is
provided
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Extra Clothing: During
the summer we get wet and dirty. So an extra change of clothes
is always a great idea.
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Odds and Ends: Hat, Lip
balm and a water bottle
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Who instructs Tennis, Swimming, Golf, and Horseback Riding?
Each of these sport
specific areas are taught by professionals in their field.
Tennis instruction is headed up by Tom Lepisto, Director of
Recreation of Westward Look Resort. Swimming lessons and
lifeguards are provided by Swim Girl Inc, Golf is taught by a
teaching professional and/or a collegiate athlete, and Horseback
Riding is instructed by Sabino Outfitters.
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Where do I Drop-off and Pick-Up my Child?
Our Drop-off and Pick-Up
station is located next to the Field House & Corral Area. After
you turn into Westward Look Resort property directly make your
next left and you will come to the lower level parking area,
this is our normal Drop-off and Pick-Up station. If changes are
made to our Drop-Off and Pick-Up stations you will be told when
you drop off your camper in the morning.
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What does a daily schedule look like?
Please feel free to view an example of our camp schedule under
camp information. Each group participates in each activity in a
rotation system. Activities that are included every day are:
Morning Field Games, Tennis, Swimming, Lunch, and Arts and Craft
and Afternoon Field Games. In between the standard activities
children will be able to participate in everything between air
hockey to volleyball and much more!
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Who are the camp counselors?
For more information on the camp counselors working with your
campers please see “Meet our Staff” each of our camp counselors
have a mini-bio placed on the website. Our Camp Director is
Megan Gillipsie, this will be her third year with the Summer
Sports Camp and Sye South will be our Camp Director for our
Summer Tennis and Swim Camp.
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Any other questions?
Please do not hesitate to
call or with your concerns and/or concerns. You may contact us
by calling the office at 520.219.9060 or E-mail us at
Swimgirltucson@aol.com.
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