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What is R.O.A.R.?

R.O.A.R. stands for Respect Others And youRself and is a day-camp program offered to Hernando County children, ages 6-12, during summer months.

Camp sessions teach children about citizenship, leadership, cooperation, respect and environmental responsibility. Counselors and deputies reinforce the importance of rules and laws through games, team sports, crafts and demonstrations.

The Sheriff's Office offers this program in partnership with Eckerd Connects and The Florida Sheriffs Association.

R.O.A.R. Summer Day Camps have a $25 non-refundable fee per camper. Each child may attend only ONE, week-long session.

Summer {{ new Date().getFullYear() }} sessions are as follows:

All sessions are full at this time.

Applications for the 2024 ROAR Summer Camp will be emailed, once payment is received, on or after 05-01-24.

All sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ROAR CAMP PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING:

A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED BELOW BEGINNING ON 05-01-2024 FOR NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENTS.

IMPORTANT
  • BE SURE TO PROVIDE A CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS
  • PROGRAM/EVENT- NOTE THE CAMP SESSION OF YOUR CHOICE IN THIS FIELD

WITHIN A DAY OR SO OF RECEIVING PAYMENT, A MESSAGE WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU LISTED. A LINK TO THE APPLICATION AND ONE SIGN-UP "KEY" FOR EACH CHILD WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE MESSAGE.

EACH KEY MAY BE USED ONLY ONE TIME.



Important Information

  1. If your child is not present on MONDAY, his or her spot will be filled by another child.
  2. Parents are responsible to provide transportation to and from camp.
  3. R.O.A.R. Camp is funded through drug forfeiture funds. There is no cost to families.
  4. Your child must be at least 6 years old, PRIOR to his/her scheduled camp.
  5. Lunch and snacks are provided. If your child has a special diet or food allergies, please send lunch/snacks in a small cooler.
  6. Campers must be able to feed themselves and use the restroom independently, otherwise they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  7. R.O.A.R. Camp is for Hernando County residents only.

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Agreement

  1. I grant permission for my child to participate in approved camp activities.
  2. I grant permission for my child to be photographed/video recorded during camp activities and allow said images to be posted to (HCSO and/or Eckerd) social media platforms and/or used for program development, which may include presentations, media coverage, conferences, etc.
  3. I grant permission/complete authority to representatives from the HCSO and/or Eckerd to address disciplinary matters.
  4. I grant permission for my child to be transported to a medical facility in the event of sudden illness/injury. I understand that I will be notified immediately.
  5. I understand that ONLY the designated person(s) listed on this application may sign my child in or out of camp, after producing proper identification.
  6. I understand that I need to submit any changes (emergency contact information, telephone numbers, designated persons to pick up/drop off the camper, etc.) in writing/email to the HCSO.
  7. I agree that the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office/Eckerd Inc., and/or personnel acting on behalf of either, will not be responsible for illness or injury.

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