Specifications include, but are not limited to: Upon approval and verification of funding, the Jacksonville Children's Commission expects providers will: I. Receive funds equivalent to $375 per seat for a total of five (5) weeks, equating to $75 per week. II. Submit a typed and legible Grant Application. III. Return unused funds to the Jacksonville Children's Commission. IV. Offer funded seats to youth who are 5 years old by September, and entering kindergarten through rising 9th graders, or up to 15 years of age, and live in Duval Count and (1) have an Individual Education Plan, or other verification that the child is eligible or receives special education services or (2) Provide other verification that family income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. V. Offer camp from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at a minimum, Monday-Friday for five (5) weeks.VI. NOT currently be or ever have been involved in litigation pertaining to child welfare of fiscal responsibility or to anyone who has ever been denied federal, state or local funds because of litigation, child welfare or fiscal responsibility issues. VII. Have current 501 (c) (3) status, or provide proof that camp is partnered with an agency that has a current 501 (c) (3) . VIII. Ensure all staff will pass a DCF Level II annual background screening before the start of summer camp. XIV. Adapt, mere, and/or utilize a curriculum model built on an experiential learning mode of learning and includes the following components: Literacy enrichment, Math and Science enrichment, Career exposure/workforce development enrichment, Cultural enrichment, Service learning/youth leadership enrichment.
