Summer Camps Follow Health and Safety Guidelines Set by Ottawa Public Health, and Groups Are Set at a Manageable Size with These Recommendations in Mind
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SUMMER 2021 CAMP GUIDE OSCA is offering programs for all ages. REGISTRATION NOW If you have any questions, please email OPEN. REGISTER ONLINE us at [email protected] HERE. OLDOTTAWASOUTH.CA TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome/Pack List: Page 3 Camps at OSCA: Page 4 FRONT DESK 613-247-4946 Programs at a Glanc e: Page 5 BY EMAIL EBTKS (JK/SK): Pages 6-7 [email protected] Campquest (Ages 6-7): Pages 8-9 OSCA STAFF & Trailblazers (Ages 8-10): Pages 10-11 CONTACT INFO Bike Camps (Ages 8-14): Page 12 Katherine Boisvert Pottery Camps (Ages 8-14): Page 13 Preschool & Child Program Coordinator Lego Camps (Ages 8-14): Page 14 [email protected] Important Information: Page 15 Darcy Middaugh Preschool & Child Program Coordinator [email protected] REGISTRATION Matthew Mitchell Visit OSCA's Registration page to sign up Administrative Coordinator online! Please ensure you create a profile [email protected] before registration. For registration Luke Sears assistance, check out our online FAQ by Administrative Support clicking here. [email protected] Online registration is preferred. If you need assistance, please email: [email protected] or call our front desk at 613-247-4946 Registration Opens Monday, March 29th at 9 AM. TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION 2 WELCOME TO CAMP/WHAT TO PACK Welcome 2021 Campers! We are very excited to get this summer started. The past year has definitely presented us with a few challenges. We are looking forward to getting together once again and have prepared a fantastic lineup with safety always a top priority. Our summer camps follow health and safety guidelines set by Ottawa Public Health, and groups are set at a manageable size with these recommendations in mind. Camps this summer will be taking advantage of the great outdoors as much as possible to make for a safe and fun summer. Camp Packing List Each day, ALL campers - including those in Specialty Camps - must bring the following items in a backpack (please make sure all items are labelled): • 2 Masks: 1 to wear and one in case it gets dirty • Travel Sanitizer (*see below) • Refillable Water Bottle • Lunch/Snacks (Must Be Nut-free) • Comfortable Running Shoes • Bathing Suit • Towel • Change of Clothes • Sunscreen (Must Be Nut-free/SPF 30+) • Appropriate Clothing To Suit The Weather (e.g. rain poncho) • Plastic Bag For Wet Clothes • Sunglasses • Hat • Any additional items asked as requested by staff *OSCA provides hand sanitizer for all camps. If you wish to send your child with sanitizer, please send a travel sized container. WELCOME TO CAMP/WHAT TO PACK 3 CAMPS AT OSCA What's New For Summer 2021? Though we are nearing the end of the pandemic, the situation is still evolving, and it’s difficult to predict what rules & restrictions will look like when summer camps are set to begin. Despite this, the team at OSCA is confident in our ability to keep everyone safe while having a ton of fun. We resumed our After-4 program in September of 2020 and have learned so much about running programs during a pandemic in the months since. Operating summer camps will require diligence and care. We believe it’s important now more than ever Our Staff Make The Difference! for children to get back to having fun, growing and We are excited to have many returning staff and exploring, and interacting with their peers in a safe environment. Though this year may be more some new faces joining our team. Our staff are challenging, we are so excited to get back into the certified in Standard First Aid & CPR and have swing of things and get outside! completed a police record check. Our training focuses on teamwork and mentorship, as well as This summer we will be relying on our feet to get us where we want to go from walking to biking. We are creating a positive camp environment. blessed to have so many wonderful parks in our neighbourhood and plan to make use of them this Camp Mission summer. Camp activities are designed to promote success by being age- appropriate and expandable to meet the varying interests of our Special events and activities will be a big part of the campers. Our goal is for our campers to safely come together to fun. explore and learn in an active and fun setting. Camp Managers Darcy Middaugh Darcy has been at the Firehall since the '90s and has been working as a Preschool/Child Coordinator for the last number of years. He has developed and implemented many programs for children, youth, and seniors during his time and is dedicated to offering great activities for all ages. Katherine Boisvert Katherine has a diploma in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for working with children of all ages and stages. She began working at the Firehall one morning a week 12 years ago in what is now known as our Busy Kids playgroup. In November 2015, she joined our After-Four program as the Grade 1-3's coordinator. Katherine's creative side can be seen in the crafts the children create in her programs. WELCOME TO CAMP/WHAT TO PACK 4 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 June 28-July 2 July 5-July 9 July 12-July 16 July 19-July 23 July 26-July 30 K S / Happy S K J To Infinity and Going for K I Spy g Birthd'eh Eco-Warriors T n i r Beyond Gold B e t Canada E n E 7 & Conservation Podium 6 Out of this Q s Oh Canada! Spy vs. Spy e Crusaders Pandemonium C g World A 0 Outwit, 1 - Crazy Light Years Get 8 B s Life in Balance Outlast, T e Canucks Ahead OUT...doors! g A Outplay 1 1 Out and Out and Out and Out and - Out and A 8 s About Bike About Bike & About Bike About Bike e About Bike g A O Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp s 4 d 1 - 1 a Nomads Nomads Nomads Nomads Nomads 1 s m e Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp g o A N y r 5 1 - e Youth Pottery Youth Pottery 0 t 1 t s e Ages 10-15 Ages 10-15 o g A P 2 1 o - 8 Lego Camps Lego Camps Lego Camps Lego Camps Lego Camps g s e e g L A Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 August 3-August 6 August 9-August 13 August 16-August 20 August 23-August 27 August 30-September 3 K S / S K J K Barnyard Monster Ants Go Firehall g T Sightseers n i B r Buddies Mash Marching Faves e t E n E 7 Mystical & Globe Creepy 6 Firehall Q Firehall s and e C Trotters Crawlies g Farmhouse Faves A Magical 0 1 - Savvy Firehall 8 World Party Beyond the B s e T Scientists Faves g Tour Animals Realm A 1 Out and Out and 1 Out and Out and Out and - A 8 s About Bike About Bike About Bike & About Bike About Bike e g O A Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp s 4 d 1 - 1 1 a Nomads Nomads Nomads Nomads Nomads s e m g Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp Bike Camp o A N y 5 r 1 Youth Pottery Youth Pottery - e 0 1 t s Ages 10-15 Ages 10-15 t e g o A Half Day Half Day P 2 1 - o 8 g s Lego Camps Lego Camps Lego Camps e e g L A 5 EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK The following camps are for children entering JK or SK in September 2021. Children must be at least 4 years of age or turning 5 years of age due to regulations from the Ministry of Education. All camps run from 9 AM-4 PM. Drop off starts at 8:45 AM. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 HAPPY BIRTHD'EH CANADA I SPY June 28-July 2 July 5-9 $305 $330 It’s Canada’s 154th birthday during the I spy with my little eye something that week, so we’re doing all things Canadian! is awesome. Know what it is? Here’s a From the Pacific to the Atlantic, we’re hint. It’s at the Firehall! Can you guess celebrating everything that Canada has now? It’s THIS CAMP! We’ll be putting to offer. It’s gonna be fun, eh! on our detective caps to uncover all of the hidden fun in Old Ottawa South and beyond! WEEK 3 WEEK 4 TO INFINITY AND BEYOND ECO WARRIORS July 12-16 July 19-23 $330 $330 EBTKS get ready to blast off on space Re-duce! Re-use! Re-cycle! Re-al fun! adventures! A voyage like this is sure to We’re going green during this week of get your little astronaut excited about camp that will be filled with outdoor our galaxy (and beyond of course). adventures and initiatives to make our We've got a jam packed week of space beautiful planet even better. adventure with games, art, and to top it off...rockets! WEEK 5 GOING FOR GOLD July 26-30 $330 In honour of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, we’re going for gold here at the Firehall! Get ready to sprint, jump, and throw in order to claim your spot on the podium during this week full of Olympic-styled activities. EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK (JK/SK) 6 *Please note that contents of this guide are subject to changes and additions.