Special Recreation Program Information
BEHAVIOR CODE OF CONDUCT
OPSR is committed to providing individuals with special needs exceptional therapeutic recreation services in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment. Behavior guidelines have been developed to make sure all individuals (participants, staff, volunteers and parents/guardians) have an optimal experience while participating in special recreation services. There may be additional rules developed for specific OPSR program offerings (athletics and trips) as deemed necessary by staff. All individuals at OPSR programs are expected to exhibit appropriate behaviors at all times, and must follow behavior guidelines listed below:
• Must show respect to all participants, staff, volunteers and parents/guardians.
• Must refrain from threatening or causing bodily harm to self or others.
• Must refrain from using foul or inappropriate language.
• Must demonstrate respect of all Village of Orland Park equipment, supplies, vehicles and facilities.
• Must stay within the designated program boundaries without threats of elopement.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Village of Orland Park reserves the right to dismiss any individual attending an OPSR program/event whose behaviors endanger the safety of themselves or others. With the main priority of keeping participants, staff, volunteers and parents/guardians safe. Each incident will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will provide a prompt resolution to the behavior.
EARLY DROP-OFF / LATE PICK-UP POLICY
Early Drop Off—When dropping off participants for programs, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. A staff member must be present before participants enter program, and parents/guardians leave.
Late Pickup Policy—The Village of Orland Park has established a 3 strike late pick-up policy as follows:
- A warning in writing will be given after each offense when a parent/guardian is more than 10 minutes late picking up their child.
- After the 3rd strike, a $1.00 per minute fee will be assessed the next time the parent or guardian is late
- Late fees must be paid prior to the participant being admitted to the next class.
Attending Programs/Events
If Showing Signs or Symptoms of Illness
Please be considerate of others and refrain from attending programs and events if you are experiencing any of the following conditions:
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
- Ongoing cough and or cold symptoms.
- Exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. • Contagious rash of unknown origin.
- Symptoms of flu, chicken pox, strep throat, mumps, measles, head lice, mites, impetigo, coxsackie virus, and ringworm.
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis) or any discharge from the eye that may show signs of infection.
- Experiencing a fever of 100 degrees or higher.
Parents/Guardians, please contact OPSR staff if your participant contracts any illness that will affect their attendance at programs or events. Parents/Guardians may be contacted to pick up their participant by OPSR staff if exhibiting any of these conditions at programs and events. Participants can plan to return to programs at the recommendation of a doctor, and are clear of any symptoms that may hinder his/her participation. OPSR may request a doctor’s release before participation can resume.
Village of Orland Park Special Recreation: Adverse Weather Guidelines and Program Cancellations
Cold Weather Cancellation Guidelines
- Outdoor programs: If a temperature with wind chill reaches 0 degrees or less.
- Programs with transportation: Temperature of 0 degrees or less including wind chill. Please note that in some circumstances programs or events may still be offered without transportation services.
- All programs: Winter Weather warnings are in effect (Blizzard / Ice Conditions / Snowstorm), and if restrictions to traveling and emergency accident plans are in effect.
Hot Weather Cancellation Guidelines
- Outdoor programs: Heat index of 100 degrees or higher, National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the program/event area.
- Programs with transportation: Heat index of 100 degrees or higher. Please note that in some circumstances programs or events may still be offered without transportation services.
- All programs: National weather service has issued a tornado warning for Cook or surrounding counties.
Lightning Guidelines
In the event of lightning in or around the surrounding area for outdoor programs, an event/program will be suspended and individuals will be moved to a safe location. Programs may resume after 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or flash of lightning, or a VOP detection sounds the OK to resume play.
Program Cancellations
OPSR will make every attempt to reschedule programs, however in the event this cannot happen OPSR will follow the below notification process:
- OPSR will make a program or event cancellation decision three hours prior to the start time.
- If the program or event is cancelled, staff will update families by email, phone calls, and will be listed on the Rainout Line. Refunds will not be issued due to weather related cancellations.
- OPSR will work to extend programs that are canceled if there is availability to do so, and will notify families of makeup details.
