Ultimate Guide to Summer

International School of Denver Summer Programs Established: 2010 (303) 340-3647 isdenver.org/enrichment/summerprograms

WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? ISDenver Summer Programs Vision: To provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children and staff to discover new languages, interests, and have fun! WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? All visitors must check in at our Welcome Center, there are cameras across campus, staff members partake in emergency preparedness training. WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO- COUNSELOR RATIO? The staff-to-camper ratio for the ECE camps is 1:10, while for the School Age camps, the ratio is 1:15. Staff members undergo background checks, fingerprinting, and complete required training in accordance with Colorado State Licensing regulations. Additionally, an on-campus training session is held prior to the start of camp. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? • Drop off: 8:15am-8:30am • Camp specific activities/field trips: 8:30am-11:30am • Lunch/Recess: 11:30am-12:30pm • Camp specific activities/field trips: 12:30-3:30pm HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? To provide a safe no-judgement active place to create, collaborate and cheer on others as a group so that all succeed. Using Improv Comedy & Filming to collaborate with each other. WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? First Aid Kits and councilors are always with the kids. We go over how we expect the kids to act around each other on the first day. WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO- COUNSELOR RATIO? 1-4 HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? They are our teachers and performers from the theater that have extensive experience working with children. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? • 9:00 – 10 Campers arrive settle in with drawing & Improv Warmups • 10:00 – 11:00 Group work, improv training • 11:00 – 12:30 Break/Snack Time/Free time/improv comedy training • 12:30 – 3 Filmmaking/Downtime/ Hangout/Pickup

• Pick up: 3:30pm-3:45pm • After care: 3:45pm-5:30pm Schedules vary based on age of campers. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Yes, there are opportunities for free play and downtime. HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? We collect all health and allergy information during registration, and our nursing staff ensures that all necessary documentation and medications are properly managed for each camper. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? It depends on the camp, but there are some opportunities for parents to attend performances at the end of the week!

Kids Comedy & Film Camp Established: 2021 (720) 432-3581 chaosbloom.com

ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Yes HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? Campers Parents fill out a questions sheet before camp begins and we document all kids with different needs throughout the day. We do not give children any of their medication. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? On the last day we have a presentation of the films we made at 2pm on that Friday.

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