City of Peekskill Youth Bureau Statement of Policy
Requirement
The City of Peekskill Youth Bureau is open to all school-age children in grades 5 through 12 who live in Peekskill and the surrounding areas. All children are welcome regardless of sex, race, color, or national origin. Before your child may participate in any program, all required forms must be fully completed and signed.
Youth Bureau Operating Hours
September – June: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Both the Youth Bureau administrative office and all programs follow the City of Peekskill’s operating schedule. Any changes to hours for holidays or school vacation programming will be announced at least two weeks in advance.
Withdrawal
A child may be asked to withdraw from a Youth Bureau program if, in the judgment of the professional staff, the child is unable to function positively within the group setting or if the program is unable to meet the child’s specific needs. Parents or guardians agree to inform the Youth Bureau at the time of registration of any special needs that may require modifications to the child’s program activities.
Staff
The staff-to-child ratio will be approximately 1:10 for primary grades and 1:15 for middle/high school participants. Children will be supervised at all times.
Health
If it appears that a child’s health may pose a risk to other children, parents or guardians will be contacted and required to pick up their child immediately. Youth Bureau staff will not administer medication of any kind, nor may a child self-administer medication while in our care. In the event of a medical emergency, we rely on local emergency services to provide urgent care.
Food Service Arrangements
On some days, nutritious snacks are provided by the City of Peekskill Youth Bureau.
Transportation
The Youth Bureau does not provide transportation to and from the program.
Dismissal Arrangements
If any person listed on your child’s registration form is legally barred from having contact with or picking up your child, you must notify the Youth Bureau staff in writing and provide the appropriate legal documentation. Without such documentation, the Youth Bureau cannot prevent a parent or guardian from seeing or picking up a child.