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  • BOPN Summer Half Day Program Registration and Enrollment Packet

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  • General Enrollment for Summer 2025 Half Day Program at BOPN will go live on January 1, 2025.

     

    Thank you!

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  • If you require financial aid, please send an inquiry to admissions@bopn.org so you can submit a financial aid application. You will not be able to complete enrollment until we receive financial aid materials and make a determination.

    • Program Selections 
    • Please select the location, program, and dates for which you wish to enroll your child.  If you are enrolling more than one child, please submit a separate form for each child.  Once we receive your submission and confirm availability of your selections, we will process your credit card and send an email confirmation. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours to process registrations.

      Half Day Summer Sessions are $420 per week.  The holiday week is $336. The program is for a full five day week, Monday - Friday.  We do not offer partial week enrollments. New families must enroll in a minimum of two weeks over the course of the summer.

      We are offering a More Fun, More Savings discount.  Sign up for 5 or more weeks and receive $200 off the total tuition.  A $30 non-refundable registration fee will be added to the subtotal for any families new to BOPN.  Summer tuition is due in full at the time of enrollment.  

      Note: Our Full Day summer programs in JP/Roslindale and Sherborn are in high demand and require screening prior to enrollment.  If you are interested in enrolling for a Full Day program, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@bopn.org.

    • JP/Roslindale - Arboretum

    • Half Day AM Summer Sessions (Ages 2.9 - 8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      Week 1: June 23 - June 27   Week 2: June 30 - July 3
      Week 3: July 7 - July 11   Week 4: July 14 - July 18
      Week 5: July 21 - July 25   Week 6: July 28 - August 1
      Week 7: August 4 - August 8   Week 8: August 11 - August 15
      Week 9: August 18 - August 22   Week 10: August 25 - August 29

       

    • Malden - Pine Bank Park

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      Half Day AM Summer Sessions (Ages 2.9 - 8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      Week 1: June 23 - June 27   Week 2: June 30 - July 3
      Week 3: July 7 - July 11   Week 4: July 14 - July 18
      Week 5: July 21 - July 25   Week 6: July 28 - August 1
      Week 7: August 4 - August 8   Week 8: August 11 - August 15
      Week 9: August 18 - August 22    
    • Milton - Forbes Museum

    • Half Day AM Toddler Program (Ages 2.0 - 2.8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      We find that Toddler Programs are at their best when we are able to maintain student consistency in the class week to week. In order to reach this goal, we are offering our Half Day Toddler Summer Program in four 2-week sessions. You must sign up for the entire session and cannot mix and match weeks between sessions. There will be no tuition adjustments for missed weeks. You may chose one or all sessions.

      Session 1: June 30 - July 11 (no class July 4)   Session 2: July 14 - July 25
      Session 3: July 28 - August 8   Session 4: August 11 - August 22

       

       

    • Milton - Eustis Estate

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      Half Day AM Summer Sessions (Ages 2.9 - 8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      Week 1: June 23 - June 27   Week 2: June 30 - July 3
      Week 3: July 8 - July 12   Week 4: July 15 - July 19
      Week 5: July 22 - July 26   Week 6: July 29 - August 2
      Week 7: August 5 - August 9   Week 8: August 12 - August 16
      Week 9: August 19 - August 23    

       

    • Sherborn - Unity Farm Sanctuary

    • At this time all Sherborn programs for all weeks are waitlisted.  Please consider our programs at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury or Eustis Estate in Milton as an alternative.

       

      PLEASE NOTE THAT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY IS A VEGAN FACILITY AND ALL GUESTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRACTICE A VEGAN DIET WHILE ON SITE. 

      Half Day AM Summer Sessions (Ages 2.9 - 8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      Week 1: June 23 - June 27   Week 2: June 30 - July 3
      Week 3: July 7 - July 11   Week 4: July 14 - July 18
      Week 5: July 21 - July 25   Week 6: July 28 - August 1
      Week 7: August 4 - August 8   Week 8: August 11 - August 15
      Week 9: August 18 - August 22    
    • Sudbury - Wolbach Farm

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      Half Day AM Summer Sessions (Ages 2.9 - 8)

      Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12PM

      Week 1: June 23 - June 27   Week 2: June 30 - July 3
      Week 3: July 7 - July 11   Week 4: July 14 - July 18
      Week 5: July 21 - July 25   Week 6: July 28 - August 1
      Week 7: August 4 - August 8   Week 8: August 11 - August 15
      Week 9: August 18 - August 22    

       

    • Payment 
    • We will process your enrollment request and proceed to charge your payment method when availability is confirmed.  A $30 registration fee has been added to the subtotal for any families that have not previously participated in BOPN programs.

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    • Enrollment Agreement 
    • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

      Tuition: Tuition must be paid in full prior in order to attend any BOPN Summer programs.  All payments are non refundable and non transferable.  The prevailing party in any action to enforce this Agreement will be entitled to costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

      Refunds: Tuition and fees are non-refundable nor transferable for all BOPN summer programs.  If you withdraw from any BOPN program for any reason, your tuition payments and fees will be converted into a charitable donation to BOPN in furtherance of the mission for equitable access to high-quality outdoor preschool.  

      Financial Aid: There is limited financial aid available.  To be considered for financial aid, an application must be submitted prior to completing enrollment.

      Additional Staffing Support: If additional staffing support is required, the Family will be required to cover a portion or the entire cost of additional staffing.  The cost of an 1:1 aid is $20 per hour. 

      Late Pickup:  A late pickup fee of $25 may be charged to the Family account when the family is late picking up their child. 

      Inclement Weather:  Due to its outdoor based programming, BOPN may need to close due to inclement weather.  Every effort will be made to keep days missed due to inclement weather to a minimum.  There will be no refunds in tuition for days absent or days the program is closed.

      Changes/Withdrawal:  If you choose to withdraw your child from the summer program, no refunds will be issued.  We will allow families to shift schedules without penalty until May 31st.  Any requests for changes made after May 31st will only be processed at the discretion of BOPN staff.  All change requests are subject to availability and at the discretion of BOPN staff.  Tuition paid to BOPN is non-refundable upon withdrawal and will be converted into a donation used in futherance of BOPN's mission. 

      COVID Policies:  Families are required to comply with BOPN COVID requirements.

      Site Partners: BOPN is grateful to be partnered with local non-profits to provide high quality experiences in nature for your children. As part of our contractual obligations with our Site Partners, we are required, from time to time, to report certain information about students enrolled in our programs. Your information is not otherwise shared by BOPN with third parties.

      Handbook:  You have been furnished with a copy of the Family Handbook.  The Enrollment Agreement includes all the terms, policies, procedures, and conditions stated in the Family Handbook.  You agree to comply with all the terms, policies, procedures, and conditions included in the Family Handbook.

      Termination:  BOPN may terminate the child’s enrollment at BOPN due to any behaviors that may threaten or harm the mental/physical health or well-being of any of the children or staff. If BOPN terminates the child’s enrollment, a pro-rated amount of tuition paid will be refunded to the Family.

      Photos, Videos, and Other Media: By signing this Enrollment Contract, you hereby grant BOPN and its partners permission to the use of your child’s image, likeness, and the sound of child’s voice as recorded in photos or on audio or video tape, including on social media.  If you do not wish to grant BOPN and its partners permission to use your child’s likeness for marketing or other external purposes, please email programs@bopn.org to opt out.

      External Activities and Events:  If your family engages a teacher for any activities or events not organized or sanctioned by BOPN, the teacher shall be considered employed by your family and not an employee of BOPN. Any such activities or events are outside the Teacher's responsibilities and duties as an employee of BOPN. 

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    • Facesheet 
    • BOPN Enrollment Packet Face Sheet

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    • Physical Description

    • Parent Information

    • Emergency Contacts

      Please list two people (other than parents or guardians) in the order they should be contacted.
    • BOPN Releases and Waivers 
    • {childName}’s safety is of the utmost importance to us. We provide these forms to clearly state our expectations of the organization, our staff, and families who participate in our programs. The forms included here are standard forms that we use across all BOPN programs and require from all families prior to their child’s start date. 

      If you have any questions about any of the content of the following forms, please be sure to contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@bopn.org prior to enrolling.  

    • Boston Outdoor Preschool Network Babysitting Release

    • We, the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) of {childName} (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Family”) understand, acknowledge, and agree as follows: 

      1. In the event that a teacher at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) is engaged by the Family to babysit, BOPN does not, in any way, warrant or guarantee the suitability of the Teacher for this purpose. BOPN shall not be responsible, in any way, for any such arrangements nor shall BOPN be responsible, in any way, for any disputes of any kind and nature, which may arise between the Family and Teacher, including any claims, injury, or damage to the Family, their minor child/children, the Teacher, or either’s property. 

      2. While engaged by the Family as a babysitter, the Teacher shall be considered employed by the Family and not an employee of BOPN. Any activities or events that occur during such babysitting services, including but not limited to any transportation to and from BOPN programs, are outside Teacher’s responsibilities and duties as an employee of BOPN.  By signing below, the Family, on behalf of themselves and their minor child/children, hereby agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify BOPN and their affiliates and employees for any claims, injury, or damage of any kind and nature  arising therefrom. 

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    • Boston Outdoor Preschool Network Risk Waiver

    • BOPN values outdoor play and all the benefits and risks that are associated. Teachers are trained to keep student well-being at the forefront of their teaching. That said, we want to alert families to the potential risks associated with a preschool program that spends so much time outdoors.

      I, Parent/Guardian to {childName}, acknowledge that I have read and understand the following, as provided to me by Boston Outdoor Preschool Network. 

      I acknowledge that {childName} will spend a lot of time outdoors and may be exposed to the following:

      • Domestic or Wild Animals
      • Poisonous and venomous species including insects and plant life
      • Allergens and items commonly associated with allergies, including, but not limited to peanuts, tree nuts, plant pollen, animal fur or dander, plant oils, and more
      • Inclement weather, including sun, wind (including falling branches and debris), snow, rain, sleet, heat, smoke, and other weather-related conditions
      • Hazardous materials such as garbage, broken glass, and other undesirable items found in public parks. 

      I acknowledge that public parks may include potential hazards in the following areas:

      • Shared use of public space such as trails and roads
      • Interacting with “strangers” (general public)
      • Use of portable toilets (inspected and sanitized before use)

      I acknowledge that {childName} may engage in permitted activities including: 

      • Hiking on public trails
      • Being near bodies of water such as brooks and ponds
      • Climbing on objects that include, but are not limited to, logs, rocks, and stumps
      • Manipulating real tools, including hammers/nails, saws, hand drills, and more, with careful adult supervision
      • Jumping from appropriate heights
      • Big body play including, but not limited to, tumbling, wrestling, rolling, and running
      • Playing with sticks
      • Interacting with children in an inclusive environment whose background, behavior, developmental ability, and home culture may differ from my own child’s

      I understand that BOPN classes will have access to certain facilities to use as shelter in case of an emergency such as, but not limited to:

      • In cases of severe weather warnings
      • In cases of a natural disaster
      • General public who may pose a perceived risk/threat to the safety of students and/or staff 

      By signing this document, I, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of {childName}, fully understand the risks of a program that spends so much time outdoors, which includes, but is not limited to, those listed above.

      I, the parent(s) or guardian(s), will contact my Site Director with any questions, concerns or grievances regarding classroom issues, child behavioral issues, or related issues.  

      I have read the above waiver and agree to allow {childName} to attend and fully participate in any and all of the above listed activities with the supervision of experienced teachers.

      I understand a copy of this signed waiver will remain on file at BOPN.

      I, the legal parent(s) or guardian(s), acknowledge potential risks as noted in the above waiver and applicable policies and procedures as noted in the Family Handbook provided.

      I, the legal parent(s) or guardian(s), acknowledge that injuries may occur while outdoors or indoors at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network. In consideration of {childName}'s participation in Boston Outdoor Preschool Network’s programs, I hereby agree to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, and their officers and employees, from any and all liability for injury or damages resulting from {childName}’s participation in Boston Outdoor Preschool Network’s programs.

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    • Arboretum (JP/Roslindale) Required Release - ARBORETUM FAMILIES ONLY  
    • FOR FAMILIES ENROLLING IN ARBORETUM PROGRAMS ONLY: THIS INCLUDES THE FULL DAY PROGRAM, HALF DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, HALF DAY TODDLER PROGRAM, AND THE TODDLER CONNECTIONS PROGRAM.

       

      The Temporary License Access Agreement by and between the Arboretum and BOPN requires BOPN to collect a "Program Consent and Release Agreement" from all parents participating in our programs at the Arboretum location.  If you are enrolling for a program not located at the Arboretum, you do not need to complete this form.

    • Program Consent and Release Agreement

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      I hereby give permission for my child named below to participate in all activities of Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (the “Program”) held on The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University’s campus. I understand that the Program is run by Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, Inc. I further understand that Harvard University does not own, control, or present the Program nor is in any way responsible for the Program or the instruction, supervision or monitoring of my child while on campus. I agree that to participate in the Program, I and my child will be required to observe standards of conduct. I will instruct my child to comply with the Program’s standards of conduct, both those that are provided in writing at the commencement of the Program and those that may be issued, orally or in writing, from time to time at the discretion of the Program. I agree that the Program has the right to enforce its standards of behavior and may terminate my child’s participation in the Program for any conduct which the Program considers to be incompatible with the interests, comfort and welfare of the instructor or the other children participating in the Program.

       

      I acknowledge that my child’s participation in the Program may involve risk of personal injury. I hereby certify that I understand the nature and extent of the risks inherent in the Program, and the use of facilities, equipment or services in association with the Program.

       

      On behalf of myself and my child, I hereby assume all risks related to participation in the Program, including but not limited to accident, death, injury or illness, including personal or bodily or mental injury of any nature. I further hereby, on behalf of myself, my child and anyone claiming through myself or my child, do FOREVER RELEASE President and Fellows of Harvard College (“Harvard”), its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, students, agents and assigns from any cause of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to a claim of negligence which I, my child, or anyone claiming through myself or my child, may now or in the future have against Harvard on account of personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, death or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any way related to my child’s participation in the Program howsoever the injury is caused.

       

      I understand that this Program is not a medical or health care program. I have no expectation of any medical or health benefit to my child from participation in the Program. I certify that my child is medically able to participate in the Program and is free from any communicable, infectious or contagious diseases. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY such as accident or injury, I give permission to the Program to provide assistance to procure emergency medical care in the event that I or person(s) I designate cannot be reached.

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    • Sherborn Required Release - UNITY FARM SANCTUARY FAMILIES ONLY 
    • FOR FAMILIES ENROLLING IN UNITY FARM SANCTUARY PROGRAMS ONLY.

       

      Program Consent and Release Agreement

       

      I hereby give permission for my child named below to participate in all activities of Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (the “Program”) held on the Unity Farm Sanctuary premises. I understand that the Program is run by Boston Outdoor Preschool Network. I further understand that Unity Farm Sanctuary does not own, control, or present the Program nor is in any way responsible for the Program or the instruction, supervision or monitoring of my child while on premises. I agree that to participate in the Program, my child and I will be required to observe standards of conduct. I will instruct my child to comply with the Program’s standards of conduct, both those that are provided in writing at the commencement of the Program and those that may be issued, orally or in writing, from time to time at the discretion of the Program. I agree that the Program has the right to enforce its standards of behavior and may terminate my child’s participation in the Program for any conduct which the Program considers to be incompatible with the interests, comfort and welfare of the instructor or the other children participating in the Program, or to the health and wellbeing of the sanctuary animals.

      I acknowledge that my child’s participation in the Program may involve risk of personal injury. I hereby certify that I understand the nature and extent of the risks inherent in the Program, and the use of facilities, equipment or services in association with the Program.

      On behalf of myself and my child, I hereby assume all risks related to participation in the Program, including but not limited to accident, death, injury or illness, including personal or bodily or mental injury of any nature. I further hereby, on behalf of myself, my child and anyone claiming through myself or my child, do FOREVER RELEASE Unity Farm Sanctuary, its  officers, employees, volunteers, students, agents and assigns from any cause of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to a claim of negligence which I, my child, or anyone claiming through myself or my child, may now or in the future have against Unity Farm Sanctuary on account of personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, death or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any way related to my child’s participation in the Program howsoever the injury is caused.

      I understand that this Program is not a medical or health care program. I have no expectation of any medical or health benefit to my child from participation in the Program. I certify that my child is medically able to participate in the Program and is free from any communicable, infectious or contagious diseases. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY such as accident or injury, I give permission to the Program to provide assistance to procure emergency medical care in the event that I or person(s) I designate cannot be reached.

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    • EEC Permissions, Releases, and Waivers 
    • As a program licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, BOPN is required to abide by the regulations and requirements set out by state law.  The following forms are required to be collected from all parents participating in BOPN’s licensed child care programs upon admission and updated annually.

      If you have any questions about any of the content of the following forms, please be sure to contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@bopn.org prior to enrolling.

    • Transportation Plan and Authorization

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    • First Aid and Emergency Medical Care Consent

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    • I authorize staff in the child care program who are trained in the basics of first aid/CPR to give my child first aid/CPR when appropriate. 

      I understand that every effort will be made to contact me in the event of an emergency requiring medical attention for my child.  However, if I cannot be reached, I hereby authorize the program to transport my child to the nearest medical care facility and to secure necessary medical treatment for my child.

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    • Offsite Activities Permission Form

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    • I hereby give BOPN teachers at the Arboretum, Malden, Milton, Sherborn, and/or Sudbury to take my child {childName} on trips to all of the Arboretum trails such as the Green Learning Center, Peter’s Hill, Hemlock Hill, Bussey Hills, etc., Malden Pine Banks State Forest, Forestdale Cemetery, Malden Public Library, Milton Forbes House Museum and Governor Hutchinson’s Field (Milton), all areas of Unity Farm Sanctuary and Sherborn Town Forest, and all areas of Wolbach Farm. I understand that I will be notified in writing of all trips requiring transportation in advance. I also understand that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure his/her safety, and I will not hold BOPN responsible for any accident which may occur on such a trip.

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    • Medical Information 
    • Basic Medical Information

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    • Medical Insurance Information

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    • Medical Records

      BOPN requires up to date documentation of an annual physical, immunizations, and lead screening for children to participate in our programs.
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    • Parental Permission for Medication/Medication Administration

    • I, {nameOf}, give my permission to BOPN Teachers and Staff to administer the following medication to {childName}, beginning on   Pick a Date and ending on   Pick a Date.

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    • Emergency Card 
    • BOPN Child Emergency Card

      This emergency card is for the educator's first aid kit. The educator(s) must take first aid materials when leaving school premises.
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    • Instructions to Reach Parent or Guardians

    • Emergency Contacts

      Other than parents/guardians, in order of contact
    • Emergency Medical Treatment

    • I, {nameOf}, hereby give permission to BOPN educators and staff certified in First Aid and CPR to administer basic first aid and/or CPR to {childName} and/or take {childName} to a hospital for medical treatment when I cannot be reached or when delay would be dangerous to {childName}'s health.

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    • Developmental History & Background 
    • Child Development Questionnaire

    • The Child Developmental Questionnaire is required by state licensing authorities. In addition, the answers to these questions also help the teachers better understand your child's needs as they pertain to participation in our programs. Please answer all questions. If something does not apply to your child, enter N/A.

    • Previous Program Experience/Daily Routine
    • Health and Medical
    • Age child began:

    • Toddlers Only
    • Sleep
    • Child Personality and Temperament
    • Toileting
    • At BOPN, we prefer children ages 2.9 and over to be potty trained prior to beginning school; however, we do not require it.  We understand that each child is unique and will progress in toileting at their own pace.  If a child is not fully potty trained, we ask that you send your child to school in a dry pull-up or diaper that opens at the sides.

    • Parents/Guardians
    • Some families involve additional caregivers, such as grandparents or babysitters, to help with pick up, drop off, and teacher communication.  It helps us to know the constellation of caregivers and who will be involved in your child’s experience at BOPN.

    • Additional
    • Answering the following question has no impact on your enrollment or participation in BOPN programs and all data collected will be aggregated across all BOPN locations for purposes of grant writing.

    • Documents 
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    • Questions or Comments 
    • BOPN Scholarship Fund 
    • BOPN Scholarship Fund

      Join us in growing The Network! Sponsor nature-based outdoor early childhood education for children!
    • At BOPN, we want to be forerunners in the effort to expand access to high quality nature-based early education to all families.

      We believe that our investment in children’s relationships with nature is an investment in environmental conservation. We believe that children who learn to love nature early on are more likely to take care of it and teach their children to do the same.

      The more children we reach, the greater an impact we will make. While we advance longer-term initiatives to expand access to nature-based education, our most immediate, most valuable means of opening our "doors" to more families is through the provision of scholarships. Every year we give away at least 10% of anticipated tuition revenue in scholarships to families for whom BOPN would be otherwise out of reach. 

      Join us in our efforts to expand the network. Help us raise up a generation of children who are deeply invested in environmental stewardship and reap the myriad holistic benefits of hundreds of hours spent outdoors. 

      There are a few ways to contribute to the BOPN Scholarship Fund. You can make a single or recurring donation.  Don't see an option that works for you?  Contact us to figure out other ways to give!  

      We will post an invoice for your donation to Procare. All donations are tax-deductible.

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