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1. What do the LEAD camps do if they experience inclement weather?

Severe weather- including extreme heat, lightning, thunderstorms, tornado, and horizontal rain with
strong winds- warrants changes in camp activities and location. In the event of severe weather
campers will be transported by bus to indoor facilities. The location of each camp’s Inclement
Weather Site is detailed at the parent orientation, and in communications from program staff.
Communicating Changes- Programs will communicate changes to the schedule, due to weather,
through postings at the site, on the camp cell-phone message, and through Twitter. Parents may
contact the program cell-phone, as well as follow outdoor camps on Twitter to find changes to the
camp and weather plans. @JCPRDescapades @JCPRDxroads @JCPRDLEADCamp

2. Why can I not sign up for recurring payments for LEAD, but instead have to pay for each week upfront?

Because flexibility is highly valued by many patrons, our outdoor camps are billed as nine distinct camp sessions. This allows patrons to select and pay for only the desired weeks of camp, rather than all nine or ten. However, in this payment structure, a recurring payment plan is not an option, as it would require patrons to commit to all nine available camp weeks. Because our camp enrollments fill quickly, patrons pay for all registered sessions in advance to ensure their spot is reserved for each purchased week.

3. How do I receive the 2nd Child discount for LEAD Camp?

Please Email Registration with details of your camp enrollment, to receive the 2^nd child discount refund.

4. Is refrigeration available for LEAD camper lunches?

No. Due to the limitations of outdoor camp shelters, campers will not have access to refrigeration for lunches. Campers are instructed to bring their lunch daily in a reusable, insulated lunch bag. Please also use reusable containers to limit the amount of trash.  Additionally, campers will not have access to microwaves to heat food.

5. May my child walk home from camp?

No. Due to safety concerns, children attending the camp cannot be released to walk home
unsupervised, regardless of proximity to their home.

6. What does the LEAD camp do all day?

Staff engage the children with arts and crafts, STEM activities, cooking projects, board games, sports, outside time, and more.  They will occasionally bring in a program or special entertainment that will be offered on-site with appropriate physical distancing guidelines in addition to the man fun activities throughout the day.  

7. How can I order additional LEAD camp shirts?

Participants must wear a camp T-Shirt EVERYDAY at camp. Registration fees include 2 camp T-Shirts. Additional shirts may be purchased for $5 each by contacting the Registration department at 913-831-3359. Camp shirts will be distributed to campers at their program site. Youth and Adult sizes available. Know your child’s shirt size prior to registration.

8. How do I pay LEAD Camp late pick up fees?

Late pick up fees may be paid by calling Registration at 913-831-3359

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1. What will by child do throughout the day at Natureplay?

Throughout the day, children will participate in hands on learning experiences that focus on social and emotional development, science and math learning, literacy and the arts.  Natureplay provides a
play-based learning experience for children and we spend as much time outdoors
as possible.

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1. What will my child do throughout the day at Natureplay?

Throughout the day, children will participate in hands on learning experiences that focus on social and emotional development, science and math learning, literacy and the arts.  Natureplay provides a
play-based learning experience for children and we spend as much time outdoors
as possible.

2. How far in advance can I enroll?

Families
can enroll 30 days prior to when they want their child to start. To Register at
the Open House in April each year children need to be turning 3 years old no
later than October 1^st. Children must be 3 years old and potty
trained to attend Natureplay Preschool.

3. Are snacks provided daily?

Yes.  We provide a healthy snack every morning and
afternoon.  We serve healthy snacks with
an emphasis on fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, whole wheat crackers, and
try to expose children to new foods. 
Children also eat food they grow out of their school garden.

4. Is Natureplay open on inclement weather days?

No.  Both Mill Creek Activity Center and Meadowbrook Park Natureplay programs follow their respective school district's (De Soto and Shawnee Mission) inclement weather closures. We will also post closure notices on our Natureplay Facebook group pages as a reminder.

5. Do children learn their ABCs and 123’s?

Yes.  Children work on recognizing letters,
numbers, and words in print and in their environment each day.  This is reinforced as children play and
interact with their environment indoors and out.  Children will not do preschool worksheets to
learn these concepts as this is not our Natureplay philosophy.  We believe children learn best by interacting
with their environment and at their own pace.