UEC staff is committed to providing a safe, positive and structured environment for all children in the after school program. During childhood, children are learning to be in charge of their own behavior. We establish consistent, easy to understand limits. When out-of-bounds behaviors do occur, it is important for children to understand why the behavior is inappropriate and how to modify it. We work to prevent behavior problems by arranging the setting so that children work in small groups and have a choice of activities. The range of activities will give the child the freedom and ability to experience success and become self-directed. Children are encouraged to verbalize their feelings in order to learn to positively work through strong emotions. Teachers act as role models and encourage children’s appropriate behaviors. We will provide developmentally appropriate verbal explanations and guidance to help children gain confidence and social problem-solving skills. Appropriate behavior is expected and all efforts will be made to assist children in adjusting to the program setting.
Expectations
• Use appropriate language at all times
• Cooperate with staff and follow instructions
• Respect yourself, peers, adults, materials and property
• Refrain from any disruptive behavior
• Be safe
Staff Response to Noncompliance of Expectations
• Proximity
• Redirecting the child’s activity
• Reasonably discussing the problem
• Planned ignoring
• Reflection
• Parent conference
• Development of Behavior Plan
UEC will operate under the following policies:
• Injurious treatment of children is not tolerated under any circumstances
• No corporal punishment, including spanking, will ever be used
• No child shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment or verbal abuse, including those that are
shaming, frightening or humiliating
• No child shall denied food, toileting or rest privileges as punishments
• No harsh or profane language or implied threats promising physical punishment shall be used
UEC does not make it a practice to suspend or remove children from the program. However, UEC reserves the right to ask parents to find alternate child care arrangements for their child without prior notification, as deemed necessary for the safety of staff and program participants, including your own child(ren).
Children displaying chronic noncompliance of expectations or behavior that is upsetting or not conducive to the safety or physical or emotional well-being of another child will be suspended or expelled from care.
At no time will swearing, abusive language or physical violence or damage to property be allowed by children. Repeated use of inappropriate language and/or verbally abusive children will be withdrawn from the program. Physical violence and damage to property will result in immediate suspension or expulsion.
Staff Expectations:
Discipline will be:
1. Individualized and consistent for each child
2. Appropriate to the child’s level of understanding
3. Directed toward teaching the child the acceptable behavior and self-control
Proactive Strategies:
1. Set clear and consistent limits
2. Offer straightforward explanations of limits
3. State limits in the positive rather than the negative
4. Provide appropriate and engaging materials
5. Allow children time to respond to expectations
6. Establish predictable routines
7. Provide sufficient, ordered and organized space to work and play
8. Acknowledge children’s’ feelings
9. Encourage self-control by providing meaningful choices
10. Using praise and encouragement for good behavior expectations
11. Remind children of behavior expectations daily
12. Redirecting behavior using positive statements
13. Cool down kit
14. Age-appropriate Conflict resolution charts
15. Provide opportunities for children to make amends

I acknowledge that I have independently reviewed the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in light of my child’s and my family’s personal health conditions, and I have decided to allow my child to attend camp with full knowledge of these risks and expectations described in this form. 
United Educational Corp Programs (UEC) along with Maryland State Department of Education has developed health and safety protocols for in-person summer camp during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the latest medical research, best practices, and input from the Baltimore City Health Department, our public health advisors, and other stakeholders. We are implementing the five key mitigation strategies recommended by the CDC for in-person learning including masking, social distancing, hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting, and contact tracing. 
As a valued member of our UEC community, I commit to do my part to follow these protocols, so that we can help all our campers and staff be well and thrive. In addition, I agree to: 
• Follow all rules for my child’s participation in before/after care
• Collaborate with staff to help ensure that my child follows all rules for wearing a mask or face-covering, washing hands frequently, and maintaining appropriate social distance 
• Monitor my child’s health every day when they attend. 
• Report to UEC if my child has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. 
• Not send my child to camp if they have COVID-19 or symptoms of a COVID-19 like illness, are waiting for test results, or have been in close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes total over a 24-hour period) in the past 14 days with anyone diagnosed with, or suspected of having, COVID-19. 
• Ensure that, if my child becomes ill while attending camp, my child is picked up promptly 
• If my child tests positive for COVID-19, I acknowledge that my child cannot return to camp until they receive a negative COVID-19 test or are released to return to camp from an authorized health care provider. 
I understand that failure to comply with these rules may endanger our entire community and require UEC to take steps necessary to protect the welfare of my child, other students, and staff and may result in my child’s removal from before/after care. I acknowledge that I have independently reviewed the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in light of my child’s and my family’s personal health conditions, and I have decided to allow my child to attend before/after care with full knowledge of these risks and expectations described in this form.