Kiddie Camp Parent Agreement

Fair Lawn Jewish Day Camp

Kiddie Camp Division
PARENT AGREEMENT – 2025

BRIS AVROHOM OF FAIR LAWN D/B/A Fair Lawn Jewish Day Camp (FLJDC) is excited to welcome your child to FLJDC.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS TO READ AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE FLJDC PARENT AGREEMENT.  THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE SAVED IN YOUR ACCOUNT AND YOU MAY REFER TO IT AT ANY TIME. YOU MAY ALSO PRINT IT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
IGNORANCE OF THE EXISTENCE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ITS GUIDELINES SHALL NOT BE GROUNDS FOR EXEMPTION.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT US.
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REQUIRED INFORMATION

1. I understand that in order to secure a place for my child in  FLJDC, I must agree to all the terms and conditions of this FLJDC Parent Agreement and my application needs to include all of the following:

A. Online FLJDC enrollment completed with accurate and up to date information.

B. Online health form for each child completed, digitally signed, and submitted.

C. A $250 non-refundable deposit. Please refer to the Refund Policy below. 

D. Submit payment method information, choice of full payment or payment plans as outlined in the FLJDC enrollment.

2. I understand that  FLJDC will not hold a spot for my child if the deposit and/or full payments are not received or have not been set up in my account.

3. It is New Jersey state law that a completed application, health history, and immunizations be submitted to the FLJDC office prior to my child beginning Camp. There are no exceptions.

4. I acknowledge that my child will comply with all  FLJDC guidelines and requirements as set forth in this FLJDC Parent agreement and the Parent Handbook.  FLJDC reserves the right, but is not obligated, to deny entry into  FLJDC to any Parent or Child who is not in compliance with any of its guidelines.

COMMUNICATION

1. I understand that  FLJDC communicates with parents primarily via email and mobile phone messages and notifications. I have provided a working email address which I check frequently, I authorize  FLJDC to send me and other parents/guardians on my account, FLJDC related information via this email address. I agree to receive FLJDC text messages and notifications to my mobile device of which I have provided the mobile number for. I will also download the FLJDC app if applicable.
2. I understand that when  FLJDC sends an email or message, it assumes that I have received and read the notification in its entirety.  FLJDC further assumes that if I have a question, I will contact the FLJDC office by email asap to get clarification. I understand that the longer I wait to ask a question or share a concern, the less likely  FLJDC will be able to have a timely and favorable response.  FLJDC will not be held responsible if I miss notifications due to filters or glitches, if I overlook an email or message, if I don't read the communication in its entirety, or any other computer/device or non-computer related issue.
3. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify  FLJDC immediately upon email address or phone number change, or if I see that I have not received any FLJDC related emails or messages leading up to a few weeks before the beginning of my child's FLJDC session. I will also check my spam folder and adjust my email settings to ensure I am receiving the FLJDCs emails.
4. I agree to not send my child to FLJDC and notify FLJDC immediately if my child tests positive for Covid, exhibits any Covid symptoms, has a fever in excess of 100.4 degrees; or lives in a household in which a member tests positive for Covid, exhibits any Covid symptoms or has a fever in excess of 100.4 degrees; or otherwise comes into contact with anyone who contracts Covid, exhibits Covid symptoms or tests positive for Covid.

TUITION POLICY

1. I agree to pay the full amount of the FLJDC tuition per child, as stated on the FLJDC forms, as well as any additional fees or charges as stated on the FLJDC enrollment and website. Full Tuition, fees and charges for voluntary activities or programs are required, unless I have entered into a written tuition agreement signed by both myself and the FLJDC director that indicates otherwise.

2. If I use a credit card for any FLJDC related payment I agree to pay a 3% convenience fee. I understand that I have a choice to use eCheck/ACH for which there is no fee.

3. I agree to pay a $30 returned payment fee for each individual Credit Card charge disputed or unpaid by my card company or bank, check, or E-Check/ACH that is returned from the bank unpaid. I understand that this fee will be applied to my FLJDC account and I will be obligated to pay it immediately together with the amount of the original balance.

4. I understand that after the FLJDC year is over, my account will be reviewed. If there is an outstanding balance that is not part of a payment plan, my method of payment (E-Check or Credit Card) will be used to collect payment for the amount due at that time.

5. The FLJDC office will send me an email with my balance before any charge is made. I will then have up to three days from the date of the email to review my account with the office staff to ensure accuracy. If I have not contacted the FLJDC office within three days after the email, I authorize my account to be charged as described above.

REFUND POLICY

 FLJDC makes deposits, purchases and hires staff based on the numbers of children enrolled. Enrolling to FLJDC is your commitment that your child will attend the full term you singed up to.

Therefore, there can be no refunds or deductions from tuition for any reason, including without limitation to the following:

1. FLJDC will not offer, and parents will not be entitled to any refunds or deductions from tuition for any reason including, without limitation: 

A. Cancelations to enrollment for any reason, arriving late, leaving early, vacations, holidays, missed weeks, missed days, missed trips, sick days for any health reason, injury or Covid, cancelations to enrollment for any reason, or suspension/expulsion from FLJDC for any behavioral reasons.

B. If a camper is otherwise unable to attend or participate in FLJDC activities for any reason. 

C. If FLJDC is suspended or closed due to a health or pandemic related reason, or due to government suspension or closure of FLJDC, unless otherwise stated online under Covid Refund Policy.

2. All requests for refunds, credits or changes in enrollment must be submitted in an email to the FLJDC office. The date of the first written request for a refund will be used to determine the refund amount based on the dates below. Verbal requests for refunds or changes cannot be honored. 

3. If a refund is issued, it is based on the remaining enrollment after cancelation or actual FLJDC attendance. The refund will be the balance left after those charges are applied. 

ARRIVING EARLY, PICKING UP LATE POLICY

1. I understand that extra care is optional and there is a per period, per child charge for extra care in addition to FLJDC tuition. I agree that my child needs to be supervised at all times while on FLJDC grounds, even outside of FLJDC hours. I agree to pay the full per period per child rate for extra care as explained below.
2. Camp begins at 9 am each day. Doors will open at 8:55 am. Early room may be arranged for any time prior to this with a monthly plan, or by a daily /hourly rate, with 24 hrs notice.
3. Camp ends at 1:00pm pm or 3:00pm according to your arrangement, with extended care from 3:00-5:00 pm, available through the same arrangement as above.
4. Please be prompt when dropping off your child, as lateness takes away from your child’s learning time. Please be prompt when picking up. Charges will apply for late pick-ups.

EXTRA CARE POLICY

1. Extra Care is available at an extra fee. 
2. $12 per hour hr. $150 max per week.
3. Before/Aftercare is billed weekly.
4. We ask for 24 hrs. notice if you will need extended care. Exceptions can be made for emergencies or unplanned delays. We will try to accommodate requests for early/aftercare in these circumstances.
5. The parent handbook and Camp policy has the details for more extra care policies.

RELEASE

1. I give my child permission to participate in all advertised, scheduled and or published FLJDC activities, trips, short walks around and near Camp premises and programs. By registering my child to  FLJDC I attest that i have reviewed the published program and trips and that my child is physically, emotionally, and socially capable in every way of participating in the FLJDC's programs and activities. I understand that some trips will require an additional waiver from trip host. I further agree that FLJDC's willingness to accommodate me and/or my child for a special need or request does not obligate FLJDC to do so again. It further does not absolve me from my responsibility to ensure that the  FLJDC program is suitable for my child.  FLJDC is not responsible for informing me of any doubts that staff or administration may have about my child's ability to participate in the program. However,  FLJDC may refuse, suspend, or expel my child with no refund based on FLJDC determination of his or her inability to participate in the program.
2. I give  FLJDC permission to arrange for the transportation of my child to scheduled FLJDC trips. I allow my child to board vehicles hired by FLJDC for the purpose of transportation to and from FLJDC scheduled trips and activities.
3. I allow my child to be in photos and videos taken by and/or produced by FLJDC and FLJDC's affiliates, and I allow videos and pictures of my child to be used on the websites and social media pages of FLJDC, Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn and Fair Lawn Jewish Day Camp and in print. When photos are published, no personal identifying information about the individual is published. We are not able to accommodate opting your child out of the publishing of their pictures.
4. I understand that  FLJDC cannot and does not guarantee that no child will become ill or infect others. I understand that FLJDC will do its best to follow the applicable state and CDC guidelines with regard to Covid safety at FLJDC.
5. I acknowledge that transmission of pandemics, epidemics, airborne diseases, and other communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, are outside of the Camp’s control and occurring without its fault or negligence.  I further acknowledge that there is an inherent risk in contracting COVID-19 and other communicable or airborne diseases despite compliance with applicable guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”), Department of Health (“DOH”), or other guidelines as may be promulgated by federal, state and local agencies from time to time.  I understand that by enrolling and sending my child to  FLJDC, I assume the risk of infection from COVID or other communicable diseases despite the efforts and precautions that  FLJDC will implement.
6. I understand that  FLJDC involves many activities, social and other interactions, and responsibilities, some of which may be new to my child. I understand that these come with certain risks and uncertainties beyond what my child may be used to dealing with and beyond what  FLJDC may control. I am aware of these risks and I am assuming them on behalf of my child who is a minor. I realize that no environment is risk-free and/or 100% safe. Therefore I assume responsibility of all costs, medical expenses or any other damage or suffering that may result from participating in  FLJDC, or an injury or incident at  FLJDC. I will not hold  FLJDC responsible for any medical or other expenses I may incur due to my child attending and participating in the program at  FLJDC. I realize that some situations may not be covered by my insurance or the FLJDC's insurance, and that some situations may be specifically excluded by my or the FLJDC's insurance. I will not hold  FLJDC responsible for any medical or other costs or expenses I may incur while my child attends the program at FLJDC. 

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

1. I acknowledge on my own behalf and on behalf of my child that  FLJDC is not liable to me or my child, jointly, severally, or individually, and I agree to forever release and waive  FLJDC and each of its owners, board members, volunteers, affiliates, vendors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, or assigns from any and all claims or causes of action regarding harm or injury arising from or related to COVID-19, or other communicable diseases, physical injuries or emotional traumas outside of  FLJDC’s reasonable control.  I agree to voluntarily give up, relinquish, or waive any right that may otherwise exist to bring a legal action against the FLJDC for personal injury, emotional suffering or property damage.  To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for any claims or causes of action for negligence in New Jersey or any other jurisdiction.  I make this release on my own behalf and on behalf of my minor child. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this provision and understand that it is a release of liability.  
2. I have instructed my child on the importance of proper behavior and abiding by FLJDC's rules. My child (to the extent age appropriate allows) and I both acknowledge that he or she is familiar with these rules and will obey them.
3. If any portion of this release from liability shall be deemed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then the remainder of this release from liability shall remain in full force and effect and the offending provision or provisions severed here from.

GENERAL RULES AND POLICIES

1.  FLJDC has policies in place to help each camper gain as much as possible from the FLJDC experience. A copy of  FLJDC's rules, agreement and health policy are available on the FLJDC website. My signature on this agreement indicates my consent to abide by all of  FLJDC's rules, regulations and policies.
2. I understand that  FLJDC will do its best to place my child in the groups and/or with the friends that I have requested, with no guarantees. FLJDC reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, place FLJDC in the groups that it believes is in the child's and FLJDC's best interest, regardless of what parents have requested verbally or in writing. I agree to accept group placements made by FLJDC, I will not request that changes be made.
3. I agree to address any concerns about the Camp directly with the FLJDC Director in a respectful and constructive manner. Rather than expressing complaints to friends, whether online or offline, I will maintain an open line of communication with the Camp to work toward a resolution.
4. I understand that  FLJDC is a mainstream FLJDC and is not specifically staffed or equipped to provide specialized support for children with special needs. However we are pleased to welcome children with special needs into our Camp and do our best to accommodate all children. Enrollment is contingent upon mutual agreement between the Camp administration and the parents that the program is suitable for the child and that the child will benefit from participation.

In rare instances where a child does not thrive within the Camp environment, the Camp will collaborate with the parents to support a successful experience. If deemed necessary, a shadow or facilitator may be required for the child to continue enrollment. Any shadow must receive prior approval from the Director. If all reasonable efforts to support the child have been exhausted and it is determined that the program is not in the best interest of the child, the family may be required to withdraw the child from the program.

5. I acknowledge that  FLJDC does not conduct professional diagnoses before or during the Camp year. The FLJDC, in collaboration with the parents and based on my child's behavior, will determine whether my child is able to participate in the program. Additionally, I understand that  FLJDC cannot assume responsibility for injuries or distress resulting from the Camp's inability, despite it's best efforts, to provide specialized care. By enrolling my child, I affirm that my child is capable of participating in a mainstream program, can function appropriately in a group setting, follow directions from staff, and engage in self-regulating behavior.
6. I accept full responsibility for any associated costs and acknowledge that in the event my child is dismissed from the program due to an inability to participate as determined by  FLJDC, I will forfeit any refund of tuition or fees.
7. I will notify  FLJDC immediately of any physical concerns, limitations, or diagnosis that my child may have or develop before or during the current Camp year, as well as any medical diagnoses that may be new for this year.
8.  FLJDC reserves the right to remove any campers from FLJDC for reasons it believes are in the best interests of the FLJDC and the children enrolled. Should a camper be sent home for any such reason, no refund will be made.
9. I will keep my general contact information and emergency contact information current with  FLJDC. I will notify  FLJDC immediately of any change in my contact information.
10. I will pay for any damage done by either my child acting alone or in concert with others to  FLJDC property and/or property of any facilities, equipment, or vehicles rented, leased, or used by  FLJDC.
11. Neither FLJDC nor any of its staff shall be responsible for the loss of or damage to the personal property of the camper. I agree to ensure that my child does not bring expensive belongings to FLJDC.
12. I understand that FLJDC is run by people, and those people will work hard to keep FLJDC safe and fun. I understand that these people deserve the same respect and courtesy that any other person deserves. The people at  FLJDC will always treat me and my child with respect, and the same is expected in return.
13. I understand that caring for other people's children is always difficult and requires a huge degree of care and responsibility, even in normal times, and even more so in the time we find ourselves in now. I agree to respect that level of care and trust.  If I have a question, disagreement, or a concern, I will address it directly with the FLJDC office or the director, by way of email or private message. I understand that while in the event of a disagreement or misunderstanding I have with the FLJDC, I may feel good by venting to my friends online or offline, but this is not how I will help my child or myself resolve the issue. Rather, I understand that by having direct and immediate communication with the FLJDC office and/or director with the intention of resolving the matter asap, this will best benefit my child and other children at  FLJDC.
14. I agree to abide by the decisions that the director of  FLJDC makes, I understand that these decisions will always put the safety of the kids first. I further agree to bring up any disagreements I have with these decisions, or questions I have in a respectful manner, and in private, just like I would expect when the FLJDC communicates with me.

NO ABUSE/BULLYING POLICY
 FLJDC has a no abuse policy and will not tolerate children using any form of abuse whether verbal or physical against another camper or staff member. All children engaging in any form of abuse or bullying (irrelevant of who started) will be subject to disciplinary action, which may consist of some or all of the following and not necessarily in this order:

A warning from the teacher, a talk with the FLJDC director, a phone call home informing parents of the situation, or suspension from FLJDC.  FLJDC will do its best to prevent and minimize any form of abuse. I understand that  FLJDC will not be held responsible if abuse does occur and I release  FLJDC from any responsibility in case my child suffers any form of abuse at the hands of another child.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
 FLJDC shall not be responsible for the cost of any medical, health or dental treatment relating to participating in and/or attending FLJDC. I understand that no environment is 100% risk free despite the best practices of  FLJDC. I understand that I am required to have medical insurance with adequate coverage for the risk that sending my child to  FLJDC involves. I take responsibility for any and all expenses, medical or otherwise, resulting from an injury while attending  FLJDC, and work with my insurance to get it paid without involving  FLJDC in any way. I understand that my child, myself or someone in my family may get sick with Covid or any other disease during the time my child is enrolled in  FLJDC, as a result of attending. I have the necessary health insurance to make sure that my family and I can get the medical treatment we may need to pay for. I understand that some insurance policies may exclude pandemic related events, and that while I am covered for general medical expenses, not all medical expenses may be covered, and non-medical expenses may not be covered at all.

WAIVER OF TRIAL, AND AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE
In the event that there are any disputes regarding this Agreement, I, on my own behalf and on behalf of each enrolled child, waive any right to a trial in a court of law before a judge and jury.  I, on my own behalf and on behalf of each enrolled child, agree that any such dispute shall be brought no later than ninety (90) days after the last day of Camp of the current year, and will be determined by binding Arbitration before one (1) arbitrator with experience in the FLJDC industry to be selected and agreed upon mutually by the parent/guardian and  FLJDC, and that such arbitrator shall certify that the arbitrator is free from any conflict of interest. I, on my own behalf and on behalf of each enrolled child, further agree that the arbitration will take place solely in the State of New Jersey and that the substantive law of New Jersey shall apply, and that if I seek to assert a claim against  FLJDC on my own behalf or behalf of my child, I will notify  FLJDC in writing with a demand for arbitration.  To the extent that any claim I have against  FLJDC has not been released or waived by this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have agreed that my sole remedy is to arbitration of such claim, and that such claim may only be brought against  FLJDC in accordance with the above Waiver of Trial, and Agreement to Arbitrate.

AGREEMENT
I understand that by submitting the application referenced in Section 1(A) under 'Required Information,' I have agreed to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this FLJDC Parent Agreement and all policies outlined in the parent handbook and other documents  FLJDC has made available to parents and outlined in Section 4 under 'Required Information. I understand that enrolling my child in  FLJDC means agreeing to all the Camp's policies and guidelines. If I have concerns or disagreements, I am encouraged to address them directly with the Camp director in a respectful and constructive manner with the goal of solving the matter. Using social media as a platform to vent frustrations or express disagreements is not appropriate and goes against the values and benefits of open and direct communication that lead to solving misunderstanding. If I feel unable to uphold this standard, I should thoughtfully consider whether participation in this Camp year is the right choice for my family.

I acknowledge that I have read the entire document and that I understand all terms and conditions.  
By signing this document, I acknowledge my understanding of its content and that this document cannot be modified orally.
I and each enrolled child agree to abide by  FLJDC’s policies and procedures, as well as any other rules and regulations, as may be adopted or amended from time to time.