SUMMER 2017
DAY CAMPS POINTE-CLAIRE
Cultural Camps Sports and Recreational Camps Canoe-Kayak Camps
CULTURAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 1 PROGRAMS June 27 to August 25*
The City of Pointe-Claire offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, sports and canoe-kayak camps, in a safe and stimulating environment, for children and teens. *There are no activities on July 3, because of Canada Day.
PARENTS’ HANDBOOK To find out about camp rules (behaviour, discipline, snacks, hygiene, and safety), see the Parents’ Handbook online at www.pointe-claire.ca.
LEISURE GUIDE See the Leisure Guide online at www.pointe-claire.ca for information about all of the activities offered by the City throughout the year.
ACCESSIBILITY If your child is in need of special attention, please contact us so that we see how we can offer him or her a fun, safe and accessible environment.
Nut-free environment: Foods containing nuts, peanuts or peanut butter are forbidden.
LOCATIONS See the map in the centrefold
REGISTRATION
Residents Non-residents • Starting Monday, April 3, at 7 p.m. • Starting Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. • MULTI card required (available free of charge • LUDIK number required (available free of charge at at the Library and the Aquatic Centre) the Library, the Aquatic Centre and the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre) • Go to ludik.pointe-claire.ca • Go to ludik.pointe-claire.ca • Payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express • Payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express
FOR MORE INFORMATION Recreation Department Stewart Hall Cultural Centre Canoe-Kayak Club 514-630-1214 514-630-1220 514-630-1256 Cultural Day Camps
1 CREATIVE MORNINGS Ages 3 /2 to 5*
Every morning, children become little creators, discovering artistic forms through playful workshops combining visual arts, creative dance and music. Workshop themes change every week, making it even more fun.
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
SESSION DATES SCHEDULE COST (per session) Resident Non-resident Session 1 July 24 to 28 Session 2 July 31 to August 4 9 to 11:30 a.m. $86 $101 Session 3 August 7 to 11 Session 4 August 14 to 18
* Registration of children under 4 years old must take place at the Stewart Hall front desk. Children must be able to go to the bathroom on their own.
APPRENTICE COOK CAMP Ages 6 to 12
Children learn how to make healthy and delicious food for the whole family. From healthy snacks to comfort food, they develop culinary skills that give them confidence and independence in the kitchen. Environmental awareness is encouraged. Lunch is included; bring a nut-free snack. All food allergies must be reported to the Cultural Centre at least two weeks before camp begins. With Nevine Elchibini
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
SESSION DATES SCHEDULE COST (per session) Resident and non-resident Session 1 – Breakfast on the go June 27 to 30 Tuesday to Friday $151 Session 2 – The Brunch Club July 4 to 7 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 3 – Favourite recipes July 24 to 28 reinvented! Monday to Friday $187 Session 4 – Travel the world 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 14 to 18 in our kitchen!
CULTURAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 3 LITTLE SCIENTISTS’ CAMP Ages 6 to 12
Through lively and interactive experiments and activities, children discover how science influences our lives and the world we live in. With Mad Science
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
SESSION DATES SCHEDULE COST (per session) Resident and non-resident Session 1 – Crazy Chem Works Prepare to stretch the limit of “bonding” with our Super Tuesday to Friday July 4 to 7 $117 Sticky Workshop. Behold melted metal freeze in just a 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. blink! Don’t miss this opportunity to jump on board this great science excursion! Session 2 – Mad Lab Explore the marvels of aerodynamics and flight, July 10 to 14 $147 experiment with cool chemical reactions, and much more! Monday to Friday Session 3 – NASA 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A unique experience thanks to an exclusive partnership July 17 to 21 $150 with NASA.
CIRCUS CAMP Ages 6 to 12
It’s time to get moving with Circus Camp! Manipulation, balance, gymnastics and clowning: your child will make choices, develop strength and abilities, and discover new interests. Kids love this multidisciplinary art form! A short performance will be presented to friends and family at the end of each week. With Productions Bataclan
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
SESSION DATES SCHEDULE COST (per session) Resident and non-resident
Session 1 July 10 to 14 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $164 Session 2 July 17 to 21
4 CULTURAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 STOP MOTION ANIMATION CAMP Ages 8 to 12
Kids create their own animated films! Young filmmakers will discover various techniques used to make animated films. Drawing directly on 35 mm film and using cut-out animation and stop-motion, they develop their own stories as they create and animate characters. With Erik H. Goulet
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
DATES SCHEDULE COST Resident and non-resident Monday to Friday July 31 to August 4 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $148
COMPUTER ANIMATION CAMP Ages 8 to 12
Kids discover the wonderful world of computer animation with Autodesk’s professional Softimage program. They learn to handle a 3D environment, create models, apply colours, and animate their creation. With Erik H. Goulet
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
DATES SCHEDULE COST Resident and non-resident Monday to Friday August 7 to 11 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $148
CULTURAL DAY CAMP Ages 6* to 12
Visual arts, dance, music and theatre: this camp offers a range of cultural activities, both indoors and out. Kids discover various kinds of creative expression thanks to lively workshops. They’re sure to have fun with our talented team of workshop leaders, all specialists in their own field! A short performance will be presented to parents at the end of each week. Maximum 10 children per group. Children are divided by age group. Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
DATES SCHEDULE COST (per session) Resident Non-resident June 27 to 30 Tuesday to Friday $75 rd 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 3 child: $66 $90 July 4 to 7 (registration at Stewart Hall front desk)
July 10 to 14
July 17 to 21
July 24 to 28 Monday to Friday $92 rd 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 3 child: $81 $109 July 31 to August 4 (registration at Stewart Hall front desk)
August 7 to 11
August 14 to 18
* Your child must be 6 years old by September 30 or have finished kindergarten. CULTURAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 5 Sports and Recreational Camps
These camps provide all kinds of exciting and recreational activities. Each week has a specific theme.
Daycare is offered both before and after camp activities. There are camps for children from kindergarten to 6th grade.
Activities take place Monday to Friday, according to the following schedule: Week 1: June 27 to 30 Week 5: July 24 to 28 (Tuesday to Friday, because of Quebec’s National Holiday) Week 6: July 31 to August 4 Week 2: July 4 to 7 Week 7: August 7 to 11 (Tuesday to Friday, because of Canada Day) Week 8: August 14 to 18 Week 3: July 10 to 14 Week 9: August 21 to 25 Week 4: July 17 to 21 Parks Program: June 27 to August 18 (closed on Monday, July 3) TEEN CAMP Ages 11* to 14
Activities include swimming, biking, sports, art workshops and day trips. A bicycle and a helmet are required. Location to be determined
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $144 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $179 * Your child must be 12 years old by September 30.
KIDNETIC CAMP Ages 5* to 12
The focus is on being healthy and staying in shape. Kids discover new physical activities that they can enjoy. A nutritionist is on hand to answer questions. Activities include swimming, yoga, rugby, hip-hop, nutrition workshops and weekly outings. Cedar Park Chalet
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $116 $156 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $145 $195
DAYCARE Resident $32 Non-resident $43 * Your child must be 6 years old by September 30.
6 SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 JUNIOR DAY CAMP Ages 5* to 7
Weekly outings, theme days, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. John Rennie High School
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $144 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $179
DAYCARE Morning: 7:15 to 9 a.m. $21 Afternoon: 4:30 to 6 p.m. $19
* Your child must have finished kindergarten.
SENIOR DAY CAMP Ages 8* to 12
Weekly outings, theme days, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. John Rennie High School
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $144 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $179
DAYCARE Morning: 7:15 to 9 a.m. $21 Afternoon: 4:30 to 6 p.m. $19
* Your child must be 8 years old by September 30.
SPORTS CAMPS Ages 5* to 12
These camps with a focus on sports provide tennis and swimming lessons. Kids also get to participate in an activity at the Canoe-Kayak Club. Camps are organized in two-week sessions. Arthur-Séguin Sports Camp: Arthur-Séguin Park Bourgeau Sports Camp: Location to be determined Lakeside Ovide Sports Camp: Lakeside Ovide Park
SESSION SCHEDULE COST (2-week session) Resident Non-resident Session 1 – June 27 to July 7 (Camp closed on Monday, July 3) $208 $288 Session 2 – July 10 to 21 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Session 3 – July 24 to August 4 $260 $358 Session 4 – August 7 to 18
DAYCARE Morning: 7:15 to 9 a.m. $42 Afternoon: 4:30 to 6 p.m. $38
* Your child must be 6 years old by September 30.
SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 7 WEEK 9 CAMP Ages 5* to 12
Outdoor pool, sports, arts and crafts, theme days, and much more. Arthur-Séguin Camp: Arthur-Séguin Park Lakeside Ovide Camp: Lakeside Ovide Park Cedar Park Heights Camp: Cedar Park Heights Park
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (for the week) Resident Non-resident Monday to Friday August 21 to 25 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $130 $179
DAYCARE Morning: 7:15 to 9 a.m. $21 Afternoon: 4:30 to 6 p.m. $19
* Your child must be 6 years old by September 30.
PARKS PROGRAM Ages 8 to 16
A free, non-structured drop-in program for kids. Activities: arts and crafts, inter-park challenges, soccer and ball-hockey tournaments, Le Sablon beach and white water rafting outings, and more. Children are free to come and go as they please. Parents are welcome to join in at all times. For scheduled activities and outings, children must register in the park as soon as the program begins. This program is for Pointe-Claire residents only. Cedar Park Valois Park Kinsmen Park Hermitage Park Northview Park
WEEK SCHEDULE RESIDENT
Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) Morning: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Afternoon: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) (except on Fridays)
8 SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 Canoe-Kayak Camps
The Canoe-Kayak Club offers a variety of full day and half day camps for children ages 7 to 15. Participants discover water sports while learning about safety on the water in an environment focused on helping each other out and instilling a sense of community. The Club offers a program adapted for people with disabilities.
Alternative activities are planned for rainy or bad weather days.
Activities take place from Monday to Friday, according to the following schedule: Week 1: June 27 to 30 Week 4: July 17 to 21 (Tuesday to Friday, because of Quebec’s National Week 5: July 24 to 28 Holiday) Week 6: July 31 to August 4 Week 2: July 4 to 7 Week 7: August 7 to 11 (Tuesday to Friday, because of Canada Day) Week 8: August 14 to 18 Week 3: July 10 to 14 Week 9: August 21 to 25 (full days)
CANOE-KAYAK KIDS (Full Day Camp) Group 1: Children who have finished grade 1, 2 or 3 Group 2: Children who have finished grade 4, 5 or 6
Children learn how to paddle and discover various types of canoes and kayaks while learning Open Water Wisdom.
Grande-Anse Park chalet
GROUP WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $188 $244 Group 1 Weeks 3 to 9 (Monday to Friday) $235 $305 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $188 $244 Group 2 Weeks 3 to 9 (Monday to Friday) $235 $305
DAYCARE Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $25.60 $32.80 Morning: 8 to 9 a.m.; and afternoon: 4 to 5 p.m. Weeks 3 to 9 (Monday to Friday) $32 $41 Morning: 8 to 9 a.m.; and afternoon: 4 to 5 p.m.
CANOE-KAYAK CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 9 INTRO TO PADDLING CAMP (Half-Day Camp) Age group: Children having finished grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6
This camp introduces kids to the sport of canoe-kayak as they learn basic paddling techniques and become familiar with various types of boats.
Grande-Anse Park chalet
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $136 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $170 Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $136 1 to 4 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $170
TEEN PADDLE (Half-Day Camp) Ages: Teenagers born between 2002 and 2005
Teenage athletes learn basic paddling techniques and discover a range of activities while learning to feel comfortable on the water. A paddling outing is scheduled.
Grande-Anse Park chalet
WEEK SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Weeks 1 and 2 (Tuesday to Friday) $104 $136 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Weeks 3 to 8 (Monday to Friday) $130 $170
10 CANOE-KAYAK CAMPS / SUMMER 2017 CANOE-KAYAK LESSONS: KIDDIE CANOE AND CRICKET Kiddy Canoe: Children born between 2010 and 2012 Cricket: Children born between 2006 and 2009 Children learn the rules of open water safety, and how to paddle a canoe or kayak, in a safe and encouraging environment. At the end, they receive a certificate showing they have completed this eight-week program. Lessons take place once a week.
Grande-Anse Park chalet
GROUP DATE SCHEDULE COST (per week) Resident Non-resident Tuesday Group 1 June 27 to August 16 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday Kiddy Canoe Group 2 June 27 to August 16 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday Group 3 June 29 to August 18 6 to 7 p.m. $110 $145 Tuesday Group 1 June 27 to August 16 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday Cricket Group 2 June 27 to August 16 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday Group 3 June 29 to August 18 6 to 7 p.m.
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