Guidelines, me hearties!

Sometimes my role as skipper means I am the cruise director − coming up with games, skits, music, etc. But every once in a while I must be more like Captain Bligh, the disciplinarian commander of the HMS Bounty from the book and movie “Mutiny on the Bounty.” In order to prevent anarchy (and even mutiny!), I do have to lay down the law on a few matters, which I will describe below.

Nursery
In the interest of security and growth, please follow these guidelines:
• The Nursery opens at 9 a.m. and closes at Noon.
• Children must be signed in and out by their parent or guardian. There will be a sign in log on a table at the entrance to their classroom. Upon entering, you will be given a claim check with a number on it, corresponding to your child’s line number on the log. Your child will also be given a number to wear. The nursery attendants will only release your child to you or someone you designate if that person has the corresponding claim check.
• If your child is ill, i.e. has a fever, diarrhea, etc., please do not bring him or her into the nursery.
• The nursery staff is not responsible for disciplining your child. If a questionable situation arises, you will be summoned from worship to care for your child.
• The nursery will have a simple snack consisting of Cheerios, pretzels, etc. If your child has food allergies, please check that day’s snack.
• Please provide a well supplied diaper bag, with diapers, wipes and changing mat for the nursery staff. Mark all items such as cloth diapers, bottles, etc. with your name.


Sunday Programs − small GROUP and Sunday’s COOL
• We have an attendance chart that each child should sign and then check in each week.
• If you filled out a registration for VBS 2004, then I have all your information on file. Please check with me if you have any updates. New children or guests should fill out our Sunday Registration form available near the attendance chart.
• Please let me know if someone other than the person who dropped your child off will be picking them up, otherwise, I will only release them to the person who dropped them off.

Discipline Policy
• The Sunday Children’s programs are designed for elementary school ages only. Children too young to participate may attend the nursery, or stay with their parents in worship. We will do our best to accommodate preschoolers, but please use your discretion.
• Middle and High Schoolers are expected to attend worship − they are not to hang out on the fringes of Sunday’s COOL! There is a schedule of Middle and High School volunteers who are heartily welcomed to be with us. Otherwise, please make sure your teens are attending worship with you! We do have Sunday evening classes for both of these age groups (see below), and they may attend the adult Sunday School at 9:20 as well.
• We have a 2 chances policy. If an adult or teen volunteer asks your child to listen or behave, he or she will get two chances to modify his or her behavior. After two warnings, your child will be returned to you in worship for that morning.
• Our ushers will help us return the children to the service just before communion. If you are an usher, please remember this aspect of your job!

Please post any comments on these policies below.