Dear Amaze families, Parent Information Letter Thank you for your interest in our September Vacation Care Program. We have some new activities to offer this holiday period and look forward to your child/ren coming along to have some fun with us. This letter has all the necessary information you will need to know regarding vacation care as well as a few housekeeping issues we d like you to bear in mind when booking your days. Centre Info: We operate out of the school hall at Crestmead State School and during the School Holidays are open from 6:00am 6:00pm. Amaze is run by a team of dedicated staff members with varying qualifications who are all passionate about working with children. Our program offers a variety of activities and experiences all of which are designed to develop and extend upon their existing skills and abilities, in a high-quality learning environment. Our centre ratios are 1:15 and all staff have current Blue Cards and Senior First Aid Certificates, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis. Program: This Program, like most, has a combination of excursions and incursions as well as non-excursion days at the centre. Risk assessments for all activities are available for you to look through should you wish. However, the safety of all children is of paramount concern and all necessary precautions will be taken to maintain this. Bookings and cancellations: To book simply return the booking and permission form by MONDAY, 11 th September. You must return the form to secure your child s place. Please note this is essential as not only does this give staff permission to transport your child to and from the service, it also gives consent for your child to participate in programmed activities. 48 hours notice is required to cancel a booking. If your child is absent and significant notice has not been given you will be charged for the session. Please note that everyday children MUST have hats, lunch unless stated otherwise below, drink bottles, closed in shoes and sun smart clothing. No singlets, thongs or sandals. The centre will also provide them with sunscreen; if you do not wish for them to be given sunscreen then you must provide your own and/or sign a waiver. Morning & Afternoon Tea: We provide morning and afternoon tea, however, lunch is required every day except for Logan City Bowling day. If your child has allergies or dietary requirements, please speak to a staff member when booking. Please ensure your child has a substantial amount of food and snacks as for some an Amaze day is longer than a normal school day. Your child must also have their own drink bottle (clearly labelled), especially on excursion days as cold water may not always be available. If your child does not have a drink bottle the centre may provide them with one at a cost to you. This also goes for HATS. Please make sure your child has a hat!! We are outside a lot and in the interest of sun safety our rule is no hat no play, and they will be restricted to the shaded areas. Children must also wear appropriate footwear such as runners or closed in shoes every day. So please note no thongs or sandals. As you will appreciate, you would not like your child to contract any illness whilst in our care and children who attend must not be suffering from any contagious disease or illness. Please refer to the Staying Healthy in Childcare 5 th Edition located at our sign in desk for further information. Any items brought will be at the child s own risk. DVD/USB movies are welcome but must be rated G/PG only. Mobile phones, DS s, Computer games and other media devices are banned unless stated on the program. Any devices brought will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Finally, Amaze Education has a zero tolerance No Bullying policy. Please refer to your Behaviour Agreement and our Behaviour Policy to review centre expectations, as restrictions and refusal may result in severe cases. Fees: Vacation care fees are either $42.50, $52.50 or $56.50 per day and depending on activity and where necessary are inclusive of incursion and excursion costs. Child Care Benefit and/or Child Care Rebate may assist with the costs of Vacation Care. If CCB is not active please contact the Family Assistance Office on 136150. Not registering for CCB for vacation care will result in full fees per child per day being charged. Please be aware that you may need to increase your hours to 60 for a five-day booking.
WEEK 1 Monday 18/09/17 $52.50 Tuesday 19/09/17 $56.50 Wednesday 20/09/17 IN SERVICE $42.50 Thursday 21/09/17 $56.50 Friday 22/09/17 $52.50 INFLATABLE ARMY OBSTACLE COURSE Challenge your friends on this 14m long x 4m high Army Obstacle Course. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12. Who is going to be the fastest Ninja Warrior? MOVIE DAY REDBANK PLAZA CINEPLEX We re heading to the movies to see Captain Underpants!! Session fee includes popcorn and lemonade. SUPER HERO DAY DRESS UP DAY Come along dressed as your favourite super hero or villain. Play super hero games, make masks, equipment and accessories. Prizes for best costumes! MUSEUM & SOUTH BANK RIVERSIDE GREEN PLAYGROUND Join us for the morning at the Queensland Museum viewing the latest exhibitions. Afterwards we will head down to South Bank for a picnic lunch and play at the playground. SPACE VIRTUAL REALITY Today we will take a virtual journey around our solar system and discover fascinating facts about planets, meteorites and our Moon and Sun. This Space VR workshop is unique and simply out of this world. WEEK 2 Monday 25/09/17 $56.50 Tuesday 26/09/17 $42.50 Wednesday 27/09/17 $56.50 Thursday 28/09/17 $42.50 Friday 29/09/17 IN SERVICE $42.50 IPSWICH NATURE CENTRE Come to Ipswich Nature Centre and Zoo to observe a mix of Australian and farm animals. Bring along your picnic lunch to enjoy in the Gardens and then have fun at the playground. CRESTMEAD TRAFFIC TRACK Bring your bike or scooter and enjoy riding around Crestmead s purposebuilt traffic track. Enjoy a picnic lunch and play on the playground equipment. A HELMET, LUNCH AND A WATER BOTTLE! LOGAN CITY BOWLING Enjoy a game of ten pin bowls then join your friends for a special lunch. PACKAGE INCLUDES 1 GAME MEAL AND DRINK! FIRE DEPARTMENT VISIT AND WATER DAY The friendly officers from the Loganlea Fire Station will visit today. Have your photo taken in the fire engine and have fun with the fire hose. BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR WATER PLAY FUN AFTER LUNCH!! ELECTRONICS AND CHILL OUT DAY Last day of Vacation. Chill out today playing with your own electronics, watching movies or keep active by participating in Wii Sports and Dance. PLEASE BRING A PLATE AND ENSURE GAMES ARE G RATED!
--------------------------Please keep the for your records---------------------------- Monday 18 th Inflatable Army Obstacle Course Tuesday 19 th Movie Day Redbank Cineplex Wednesday 20 th Super Hero Dress- Up Day Thursday 21 st Museum & South Bank Playground Friday 22 nd Virtual Reality Space Day SOCKS Monday 25 th Ipswich Nature Centre and Zoo Blue school uniform shirt or blue polo shirt Tuesday 26 th Crestmead Traffic Track PLEASE WEAR Super hero dress-up outfit Wednesday 27 th Logan City Bowling Hat, blue shirt, Thursday 28 th Fire Department and Water Play Friday 29 th Electronics / Movie Chill Out Day Bring bike/scooter HELMET Hat, spare clothes, towel PLEASE BRING A PARTY PLATE INFORMATION Date Destination Address Activity Depart/Arrive 19/09/17 Redbank Cineplex Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank Ph: 3128 0355 Watching movie with popcorn and drink 10:00am 2:30pm Travel time 25 mins Mode of transport 21/09/17 Queensland Museum Corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, South Brisbane Ph: 3840 7555 Viewing exhibitions at the museum followed by picnic lunch and play time at the Riverside Green Playground 9.00am 3:30pm 35 mins Large Bus with a professional bus driver with fitted seatbelts 25/09/17 Ipswich Nature Centre and Zoo Queens Park, Goleby Ave, Ipswich Ph: 3810 6666 Playing on play equipment, exploring the park and games 9.00am 3:30 pm 30 min 26/09/17 Crestmead Traffic Track 27/09/17 Logan City Bowling Gimlet Street, Crestmead 17 Wembley Rd, Logan Central Ph: 3209 2255 Bikes and scooters and playing on the playground equipment. Picnic lunch. Bowling and lunch at 10:00am 2:00pm 10:30am 2:00 10 min Walking Large Bus with a professional bus driver with fitted seatbelts
Please take care when booking your days during vacation care, particularly excursion days as maintaining staff to child ratios is essential. Please note absences will be charged if a minimum of 48hrs notice is not given for cancellation. Children must have closed in shoes, hat, drink bottle, socks, lunch & snacks each day. PLEASE RETURN TO AMAZE BY MONDAY, 11 TH SEPTEMBER To book days please enter your child s name/s on the required dates in the table below. Monday 18 th Inflatable Army Obstacle Course Tuesday 19 th Movie Day Redbank Cineplex Wednesday 20 th Super Hero Dress Up Day Thursday 21 st Museum and South Bank Riverside Green Playground Friday 22 nd Virtual Reality Space Day Monday 25 th Ipswich Nature Centre and Zoo Tuesday 26 th Crestmead Traffic Track Wednesday 27 th Logan City Bowling Thursday 28 th Fire Department and Water Play Friday 29 th Electronics / Movie Chill Out Day Please complete permission slip below to confirm booking and consent to attending planned excursions on days booked. I, (parent/guardian name).. give permission for my child/ren (name of child/ren).... to travel to and from Amaze Active OSHC to a destination outlined in their September Vacation Care Program to participate in the planned activities. I also understand that by signing the form I am confirming the dates I would like for my child/ren to attend and that I must give 48hours notice for cancellations to avoid being charged. Signature Date...