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Welcome to Kids on Campus 2016!
We are very excited that you have decided to join us for a summer of creativity and innovation at
the Rochester Institute of Technology. We have been working hard to prepare many interesting
and challenging workshops for our students.
Kids on Campus has been a part of RIT since 1983, making it the longest running summer
program on campus. Every year we continue to grow, adding new opportunities for our students.
This summer we are very pleased to announce several new courses in including: cybersecurity
advanced, 3d graphics modelling and restaurant management experience!
Here is a link to the NYS Department of Health’s Children's Camp in New York State brochure. With
this letter you will find the daily KOC schedule, FAQ and immunization form. When you registered
online you were prompted for most of the information we previously had to solicit via paper forms,
including insurance information, swimming permission, extended day registration and end of day
self-sign out permission. If for some reason you need to amend any of the information you
submitted, you can email changes to kocwww@rit.edu but be sure to include the camper’s name
and your contact information in case we have follow up questions.
We do need an updated, valid immunization form valid only if dated after July 31, 2015. Children
will not be allowed to participate in camp if we do not have this on their first day of camp:
Do one of these:
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Email in a copy of the one your pediatrician gave you, send to kocwww@rit.edu
Have your pediatrician’s office send us a copy direct email kocwww@rit.edu or
FAX (585-475-4460).
Send through traditional mail, but only prior to June 15th. If you send it after that date, we won’t
get it – you will need to bring it with you day one of camp, be prepared to wait in line.
Use the blank form provided here – however, your pediatrician has to sign it!
Traditional mail address:
RIT Kids on Campus
Eastman 01-2121
12 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York 14623-5603
If you have any questions or concerns the Kids on Campus website is helpful or don’t hesitate to
contact us. We look forward to seeing you in July!
Chandra McKenzie, Director RIT K-12, Kids on Campus
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs
cvmwml@rit.edu
Rose Khan, Program Coordinator, Kids on Campus
Adjunct Faculty, School of Design
rckk12@rit.edu
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Daily Schedule
Arrival 8:30 - 9:00 AM
On the first day, the parent/guardian must drop off the student in-person, for the rest of the
program, students may sign themselves in without a parent.
Morning Workshop 9:00 - 11:00 am
Students will be led from the morning homerooms to their workshop labs and studios. Mornings will
be filled with interactive experiences, challenging projects and creativity.
Recreation 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
All students and instructors gather for midday recreation. Students have four different options to
choose from, including board games, art, mind challenges and sports. We offer new activities each
day plus swimming in the Judson/Hale Aquatics Center in the RIT Field house.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Instructor will lead students across campus to the RITz SportsZone for a diverse buffet lunch. A
menu will be provided to students on the first day of camp. After lunch, students are lead back to
their workshops.
Afternoon Workshop 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Refreshed, students return to their labs and studios to continue work on their projects
Departure 3:00 - 3:10 pm
Instructors will lead students back to their homerooms. We ask that students remain in their
designated rooms and wait for a parent/guardian to sign them out. Only persons listed during
registration or given advanced permission with a note will be allowed to sign-out a student. If your
consent is given for self-sign-out, students may leave. If your student has self-sign-out, please
make sure you have a meeting location decided.
Extended Day Program 3:00 - 5:00 pm
An extra two hours of supervised program activity for students until 5pm. Students engage in a
variety of games and activities to challenge the mind. If students prefer, they may also read or
draw. Children in the Extended Day Program room must be pre-registered for Extended Day
Program. You can select specific week when you register online for workshops. The registration
fee for Extended Day Program is in one-week increments only not day by day. The option for selfsign out or parental-sign out will also be applied at 5pm.
Please note: students with self- sign out permission at 3pm and students requiring parental sign
out at 3pm may not wait in the Extended Day Program room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should students bring?
Be prepared with sturdy footwear suitable for walking, flip-flops are strongly discouraged. During
rainy days, please bring a jacket or umbrella as we will be walking outside to go to lunch.
On swimming days, please bring an appropriate bathing suit, pool-side footwear, and a towel. A
bag for wet swimwear and a lock for the locker room is also strongly recommended.
The Swim Schedule is determined each day for the following day.
Your child does not have to go to the swimming activity if they do not want to, and even if you gave
them permission. At every morning gathering, campers tell us which activity they want to
participate in during recreation hour – if they are on that day’s swim list and they have their swim
gear, they can opt to go swimming during recreation. A note will be sent home with any child
eligible to participate in the next day’s swimming activity. The option to swim the next day at
activity hour is also provided that you gave them swimming permission during registration.
Personal Items
Kids on Campus is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Electronic distractions (i.e. phones,
tablets, handheld games, etc.) are prohibited during the workshop. If you must bring electronics,
they should remain silent and stowed except during recreation and lunch breaks. Again, a lock for
the locker room is also strongly recommended on swimming days (especially if carrying
electronics, medications or other personal items).
What is self-sign out?
You can opt to give your child permission to self-sign out during online registration for workshops.
Students with self-sign out do not need a parent or guardian present to be dismissed from Kids on
Campus at the end of the day. This makes pick-up a little more convenient for you, as you may
choose to wait in your car for your child to walk outside.
We station at least one staff member outside at the sidewalk to ensure students are supervised as
they leave the building. You should give your child clear instructions on where you want them to
meet you if you decide to give them self-sign out permission, especially if your arrival will be
delayed beyond the time that staff is present and other campers are plentiful at release time. Also
clarify where they should wait for you in the event of bad weather.
Self-sign out or parental-sign out will be applied at 3pm or at 5pm if the child is registered in the
Extended Day Program. Please note: students with self- sign out permission at 3pm and students
requiring parental sign out at 3pm may not wait in the Extended Day Program room.
What if my child is absent or is arriving late or leaving early?
Please call 585.496.4562 between 8:00 and 9:00 AM to report an absence for the day. Please
notify us ahead of time for late arrivals and early dismissals. Your child may be attending an
activity in a different building on campus and need to be escorted to the standard pick-up location.
We ask that you plan ahead by contacting us.
Where should I park?
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Please park in a non-reserved space in Parking Lot J. If you are just dropping-off or picking-up
your child, you may drive up to the top of Parking Lot J, close to Golisano. In case of a parking lot
closure, Parking Lot S is a close alternative. Visit http://maps.rit.edu
What if my child needs to take medication?
Staff members do not dispense medication. If you are not comfortable with your child taking his/
her medication without adult supervision, you are welcome to come dispense the medication when
necessary. Please contact us if you have questions: kocwww@rit.edu
Directions to Kids on Campus
Kids on Campus workshops take place in several buildings across campus. For ease of drop off
and pickup, our base of operations is in Golisano Hall, also known as the Golisano College of
Computing and Information Sciences, 20 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623. For an indepth view of the campus, please visit http://maps.rit.edu and look for the building labeled GOL.
For arrival on the first day, we recommend parking in a non-reserved spot in Parking Lot J (Parking
Lot S is an alternate lot) and walking in.
Every day there will be a Kids on Campus representative stationed outside on the sidewalk
bordering J Lot to help guide participants to the Golisano Hall building. On the first day, you are
required to sign-in with your child, on every day thereafter, you may drop off your child and have
them walk in.
For Dismissal every day, you have two options:
Student Self-Sign Out: With your written consent, you may give your child permission to sign-out
independently and meet you at J Lot. A Kids on Campus staff member will be present between
3:00 and 3:15 every day in J lot.
Parental-Sign Out: Park and walk to our gathering location in Golisano Hall to sign-out and pick-up
your child and sign them out.
What is the KIDS ON CAMPUS tax Identification number?
Kids on Campus tax ID# is 16-0744140.
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