Math Art Connections
This handbook is designed to assist parents and families in understanding the philosophy and practices of the (MAC) Math Art Connections Mini Summer Camps! Please read this handbook carefully. If you have any questions, please contact the camp director and teacher, Angela Greene at 919 886 1089 or email 4rtand.com@gmail.com, please feel free to email or call with any questions or concerns that you might have.
We are highly qualified teachers, experienced with students of all ages. We understand that art has connections with all disciplines. We have developed a summer mini camp curriculum for K-6 Graders! Our Math Art Connections (MAC) camps help campers connect math skills to fun arts, crafts, and game activities to maximize the creativity and enjoyment of learning. Each camp is currently limited to 6 participants. We believe that keeping the 3:1 student to teacher ratio low, maximizes the opportunities for your child’s success. We want to work with parents and families to make this summer camp experience the best possible.
All camps are four 4/ 2-hour sessions from 9am-11am occurring on two consecutive Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer. We work indoors and outdoors depending on the activities scheduled for that day. All families are required to provide any water or snacks your child might require during the summer camps. Your child should wear comfortable sneakers and clothing that can get dirty or bring an apron or art shirt to protect clothing. The fees are listed on the website 4rtand.com Camps page. Due to limited capacity, registration and fee payment must be complete to reserve your space in a camp.
Camps are located at the Parkwood Association HOA Community Building, 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713.
The MAC camps are open to K-6th graders. To enroll your child in the program, complete the camp registration form at 4rtand.com or send an email requesting a registration form to 4rtand.com@gmail.com. Your place is reserved when all registration forms are complete and payment has been made.
Family Open House will be held at the Parkwood Association HOA Community Building, 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713 on Saturday May 18, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. You can meet our staff and see examples of the math computations, games we will play, and art we will create during the MAC Summer Mini Camps.
How do I cancel a camp? You need to cancel a camp in writing at least 14 days before the camp starts in order to get a full refund. You do this by emailing Angela Greene, Director at 4rtand.com@gmail.com. Make sure to include your child’s name, the camp’s name, as well as the start date of the camp. For cancellations less than 14 days in advance, there will be a $30 processing fee. We do not prorate missed camp sessions except for extenuating circumstances.
When you cancel a camp, we do not store credit card numbers, so you will need to call us and tell us your card number to receive the refund. Please allow 2 weeks for your refund to process through our online service provider.
To ensure the safety of all children, they must be escorted and checked into the program by a parent or guardian. Please bring your photo ID. Please do not drop your camper off before 8:50am, there will be no supervision before that time. Attendance is taken every morning by 9:00 AM. If you know that your child will be absent, please let the camp director know by phone or email as soon as you know your child will not attend the camp session.
A sign-out procedure is established for the safety of your child. Children must be signed out each day prior to leaving the program by an adult who is listed on the child’s registration form. We do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to sign-out a camper. Please have a picture identification card available the first few days of camp until we get to know you. Any unknown, unlisted person will not be able to sign-out a camper. Authorization from parent/guardian is required on the registration form. If anyone other than designated person(s) as listed on the child’s application arrives to pick up the child they will not be released and you will be contacted immediately. Authorized persons must have a valid photo identification card to show to the site manager for release of the child. Camps end promptly at 11:00am. We appreciate you arriving at 10:55am to make sign-out easier. If you are running late please call the camp director immediately. If you are more than 10 minutes late to pick up your child, a late fee will be charged.
Camps end promptly at 11:00 am. If you are running late please call us. We understand traffic issues and exceptions but after 11:15 am you will be charged a fee of $10 for late pick-up and $1 for every minute thereafter. If you are more than 30 minutes late and have not called and spoken to the director at 919 886 1089, we will need to call the Durham Police Department.
Your child should be generally healthy when coming to camp. Our camps are a dynamic program in which we work indoors and outdoors in small groups and as individuals. If your child is sick, they won’t enjoy the camp and it may be dangerous to them and others for them to be there. We do not prorate missed camp sessions except in extenuating circumstances. If your child must go home sick we will provide the take home materials, games, and other items from that days camp session to your family.
If your child is sick, do not send them to camp, if they have a known contagious illness, are vomiting and/or have diarrhea, or if they have a fever. Please call us and let us know.
If they have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if someone in your household does, we may have to ask them to stay home for the rest of the week or longer. We consider COVID-19 to be an exceptional circumstance and we will prorate your camp fees for time missed. If any campers or their family members test positive for COVID-19, all families have to be notified, (while maintaining your privacy,) as a precaution to prevent the spread of disease and keep campers and their families safe. If your child starts showing symptoms of sickness at camp, our staff will isolate them and call you immediately. We may have to ask you to come and pick them up.
What if your child gets hurt at camp? We take every precaution to keep campers safe while at camp, but sometimes accidents do happen. If your child gets hurt at camp, we will contact you immediately. We may have to ask you to come and pick them up. We don’t pay for medical treatment or expenses of children who get hurt at camp. If the injury is serious, our first call is to 911 Emergency Services. You’ll be responsible for paying any fees for your child’s transport and care.
We may have to ask for a doctor’s note before we can allow your child to come back to camp if they’ve been hurt or sick.
1. Be civil, cooperative, and a good sport while at camp.
2. Treat teachers, other campers, and parents with respect.
3. Communicate appropriately. Do not use inappropriate, derogatory, or vulgar languageat camp. If you feel frustrated or angry, talk to one of the camp teachers.
4. If you don’t understand something, ask. When we explain something, be a good listener.
5. No bullying, teasing, horseplay, pushing, kicking, hitting, or fighting. Parents will becalled to pick you up from camp if you engage in this type of behavior.
6. Get permission before using equipment and games.
7. Clean up after yourself.
8. Never go away from your camper group without permission from a camp teacher.
9. Try new activities and experiences. If you choose not to participate, you stay with your group while they do the activity.
1. Discuss camper issues in private with teachers before or after camp, not in front of campers.
2. Treat staff, all campers, and parents with respect.
3. Communicate appropriately.
4. Follow all camp policies and procedures.