Holiday Programme T’s and C’s

Enrollments
Fuse requires pre-enrolment for anyone wishing to attend our holiday programmes. Please see the form in the ‘Holiday Programme’ page within this website and fill in the required information. Payment can be maid in cash or through bank transfer. We will confirm your booking via email response once your registration has come through. This programme is for children years 6, 7, 8, & 9.

Enrolments close on the last Friday of term at 6pm. If you miss this deadline, please call and we will see what we can do.

The weekly timetable for this programme can be found on our Facebook page, Instagram Page or alternatively you can find it on this website under out ‘holiday programme’ page.

WINZ Subsidies
The Fuse Holiday Programme is fully approved by CYFS and OSCAR; as such you may be eligible for a subsidy. Please ask us for more information or go to www.workandincome.govt.nz.

Refunds
Refunds for withdrawals require one week’s notice (5 working days) prior to the start date of the programme. A $10 admin fee will be deducted to cover admin costs. No refunds will be given for absences during the week.

Drop-offs, Absences and Pick-ups
Our programme runs from 9am till 3pm Monday-Friday at the Fuse Youth Centre, 25 Wakefield Ave, Sumner.
Arrival time is between 8:30 and 9am, and our programme starts at 9am sharp. Please ensure that your child arrives before 9am. If you are running late or your child is not attending for the day please let us know before 9am. If you have not called by this time you will receive a phone call from us.
We expect minor delays throughout our schedule, and we will notify you of any major delays or changes to our bookings or times.
Failure to collect your child before 3.30pm each day will, at our discretion, incur a late fee of $10.

Sickness
If your child becomes sick during the programme you may be contacted to pick them up early. Please do not send your child to the programme if they have vomited or had diarrhea in the last 24 hours.

Signing In and Out
Each day when you drop-off or pick-up your child we require you (the parent/caregiver) to sign your child in and out unless you have given signed permission on the enrolment form for a staff member to sign them in and out. Please note: If a person arrives to collect your child whose name is not on the enrolment form, we are obliged to keep your child in our care until you have been located for consent.

What to Bring
Children should bring a packed lunch, water bottle, warm clothing and a sunhat. – We will email two nights prior if any extra items are required for that days activity.

What not to Bring
Children should not bring valuables or weapons. Valuables include IPod’s & IPads. If children are found with these items, Fuse staff reserve the right to confiscate them and return them at the end of the day.

Spending Money
Each day there will be a time slot at Fuse for children to buy lollies from our shop. Children will not be permitted to buy food from cafes or tuck shops during activities throughout the day.

Behaviour
In order for everyone to have an enjoyable time during the Fuse Holiday Programme, we require respectful behavior from children who attend. If we feel that we are unable keep your child (or other children) safe due to your child’s behavior, we reserve the right to contact you for immediate collection.

We make an effort to cover every detail of the programme and provide you with all relevant information needed to enroll your child on this programme. Please notify us of any changes to your contact details, custody and access arrangements, and changes to attendance. Feel free to contact us at any time if you require additional information or have questions about the programme.

Parent/Caregiver Agreement

  • I understand that any changes to my child’s attendance on this programme or enrolment details must be communicated to the coordinator before 9am each morning via text, phone or email.
  • I understand Fuse will be responsible for my child/ren from the time they are signed in on arrival at Fuse until they are signed out at the end of day.
  • I agree to Fuse seeking medical assistance for my child/ren as needed and any cost incurred will be met by me.
  • I agree to Fuse staff administering the medication to my child/ren as detailed by myself in the “Medication Consent Form” that I have filled out and signed.
  • I agree to my child/ren travelling by van for any Fuse activities advertised on the timetable including unplanned changes to trips due to weather.
  • I agree for my child/ren to go on walks to local parks and playgrounds while on this programme.
  • I agree for Fuse staff to apply sun block as needed throughout the day.
  • I agree to my child/ren watching PG rated movies as deemed appropriate by Fuse staff while on the programme.
  • I agree that photos and videos of my child/ren taken while on the Fuse Holiday Programme may be used for promotional use at Fuse’s discretion.
  • I understand that staff and volunteers, as appointed by and according to Fuse policies and procedures, will run this programme. (Please ask if you wish to view our policies and procedures manual.)
  • I understand that any person collecting my child/ren including myself may be asked for photo I.D. at any time.
  • I agree to pay for the full cost of enrolling my child/ren on this programme according to the days I have registered them.
  • I agree to accept all WINZ responsibilities and to pay any costs not covered by a WINZ subsidy.
  • I understand that I must give 5 days notice of withdrawal from any part of the programme in order to receive a refund and that no refunds will be given for absences during the week.
  • I understand that Fuse has the right to terminate my child’s enrolment due to lack of payment or due to unacceptable behaviour by my child/ren.
  • I understand that I may be contacted to collect my child early if they become sick during the holiday programme.

The Privacy Act 1993: Fuse wishes to collect personal details for the purpose of programme registration and supervision. This information will be viewed by Fuse staff only and will be stored in a secure location on site at 25 Wakefield St, Sumner. You have the right to view and check any details you have supplied. This information is not required by law, however, if the information is refused, Fuse may find it necessary to decline the enrolment.