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Camps Summer Camps and Extended Hours Kids do more at camp! Looking for the perfect day camp for your child over the summer? The City offers hundreds of high-quality, fun, affordable camps in neighbourhoods across Toronto, staffed by skilled and experienced counsellors. Integration Services may be requested if an individual requires assistance to participate in recreation programs. Refer to the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation section or visit toronto.ca/accessibility. If you can’t go, let us know! If you are unable to attend the program you registered for, contact your local community centre or call 416-396-7378 so the spot can be offered to someone else. toronto.ca/camps Age Requirements Lunch and Snacks Campers must be the required age by the start of the program. A supervised lunch period is offered at each location. Children must bring their own snacks and lunch each day (full-day programs only). If a child forgets Extended Hours their lunch, we will request a lunch be dropped off. In order to reduce the Extended hours have a separate barcode for registration. Refer to the camp risk of exposure to nut allergens, we recommend participants bring nut-free program charts for times, fees and locations. Extended hours are only for lunches to camps. Participants should also bring a refillable, non-breakable, children registered in a City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation camp. clearly labelled water bottle with them to avoid sharing of water bottles and the spread of germs. More information will be provided at camp locations. Inclusion and Support We welcome and include children and youth with special needs/disabilities Supervision to explore our camp opportunities at a level of participation suitable to their It is important that you know your child is in a safe and caring environment. ability, program choice and facility access. We implement a standard staff to child ratio at all camps. Note: If your child/youth requires additional support/facilitation to be included at camp, you must register using the inclusive/intergration request codes. In Staff Our program staff have been carefully selected for their enthusiasm, order to provide support to as many children as possible, with the resources experience and background in working with children. Staff participate in available, a maximum of two weeks of inclusive/integration services may be extensive training which includes child management, appropriate program provided per child. Register early, as space is limited. Refer to the Adapted planning, risk management, policies and procedures, customer service, and Inclusive Recreation Programs section. inclusion and support and much more. All staff are certified in First Aid and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development. Staff qualifications are monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure they are current and in compliance with standards and legislation. Get your hands dirty! Outdoor Looking to enjoy nature and being outdoors, this is the camp for you! Parks, Forestry and Recreation offers five outdoor nature camp locations: Claireville Nature Camps Day Camp, Toronto Island Park Camp, High Park Eco Camp, Camp Naorca and Humriva Day Camp. These camps provide fun, hands-on opportunities to discover the hidden wonders and importance of Toronto’s parks and gardens. Campers will participate in a number of nature-based activities including: outdoor excursions and nature crafts plus lots of fun and games! toronto.ca/camps Etobicoke York District – Spring/Summer 2020 Camps 11 Trips We follow trip and transportation procedures that put safety first and ensure Specialty Camp Descriptions parents/caregivers are notified in advance and provided the necessary authorization forms. Specialty Camp: Arts Explore a variety of art mediums and artistic expressions through formal Withdrawals and Refunds instruction such as painting, sketching and drawing. 1. See page 120 for the complete Withdrawals and Refunds policy. Specialty Camp: Arts and Crafts 2. For camps that have an added consumable fee, there is no refund on the Campers will have the opportunity to complete a variety of craft projects that consumable fee once the program has started. they will be able to take home at the end of the week. Other Information Specialty Camp: Arts and Nature • Campers are required to have an information form filled out prior to Campers will have the opportunity to explore their environment, learn about attending camp. Call your local recreation centre for your copy. preservation, and identify wildlife and plant specimens. Campers will use • Participants are expected to be picked up at the end of program. their environment as a backdrop for art projects of different media including Participants who are picked up late will have a fee of $1 for each minute late drawing, painting, relief art and sculpture. applied to their program registration account. • Looking for programs for your preschooler? Refer to the Early Years section. Specialty Camp: Babysitting This program is a Red Cross certification course in babysitting. Youth will also participate in other camp activities. Camp Categories/Descriptions Specialty Camp: Ball Hockey Campers will be focused on developing skills such as shooting, passing and Early Child 4-5 years, Child 6-12 years, Youth 13 years+ scrimmages. Activity Camp Specialty Camp: Baseball Activity Camps offer traditional camp activities right in your neighbourhood. Campers will be focused on developing skills such as throwing, hitting and Campers will participate in active and quiet games, crafts, songs, outdoor fielding. activities and special events designed around a weekly theme. Camp groups may explore the neighbourhood during the week. A consumable fee may be Specialty Camp: Basketball charged at some locations. Campers will be focused on developing skills such as dribbling, lay-ups and ball handling techniques. Adventure Camp Specialty Camp: Bike Adventure Camps take our Activity Camp experience to the next level. This is your chance to learn and practice mountain biking in a safe and In addition to sports, games, arts and themed events, Adventure Camp fun environment. After spending a day checking equipment and learning participants will explore beyond their neighbourhood by taking a trip manoeuvres, participants will spend the remaining four days biking through somewhere in the city, or will experience a special guest or entertainer at local trails. camp. A consumable fee for special supplies may be charged at some locations. Specialty Camp: BMX Campers will have the opportunity to develop basic BMX skills including Adventure Camp Descriptions starting, pedaling, cornering, passing and jumping as well as becoming familiar with the BMX track. These skills are transferable to all cycling Adventure Camp: Arts disciplines. A great introduction for any young artist. Campers will explore a variety of art mediums while participating in recreational activities. Specialty Camp: Canoe The ultimate experience for young people wanting to develop or fine-tune their Adventure Camp: Dance paddling skills. Participants also take part in traditional camp activities such as Campers participate in a number of different dance styles, while still swimming, paddling trips to the Humber River, hiking in High Park and nature participating in recreational camp activities. lessons. For information on this camp, refer to the Toronto/East York and West Toronto/York Districts FUN Guide. (Sunnyside-Gus- Ryder Outdoor Pool) Adventure Camp: Drama This is the perfect way for young would-be actors to express themselves while Specialty Camp: Cheerleading taking part in all the fun camp has to offer. Learn basic routines, dances and acrobatic moves. Participants will demonstrate their new skills at our end of the session show. Adventure Camp: Science Explore the wonders of science in a fun and informal way while taking part in Specialty Camp: Chess a variety of recreational activities. Campers will focus on developing knowledge, skills and strategies of the game of chess. Adventure Camp: Sports Campers will take part in the fundamentals of a variety of sports. This non- Specialty Camp: Cooking instructional program has a focus on fair play, sportsmanship and fun. Participants will learn the art of cooking as well as the basics of nutrition and healthy eating, cooking techniques and kitchen safety. Adventure Camp: Youth These camps have all of the ingredients of an activity camp and more. Specialty Camp: Dance Campers are introduced to leadership activities through workshops, special Explore a variety of dance including: ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. events and excursions. Specialty Camp: Dance-Acro Specialty Camp Campers will learn a combination of dance and gymnastic moves Campers will have an opportunity to develop their skills in their specific area of choreographed to their favourite music. interest with formal instruction a minimum of 2 hours each day in addition to a Specialty Camp: Dance-Hip Hop full line-up of traditional camp activities. Campers will learn the latest hip hop dance moves and choreography. Specialty Camp: Dance and Drama In addition to formal instruction in dance, campers will also take part in theatre through drama coaching, set designs and dramatic performances. 12 Camps Registration begins – March 7 Specialty Camp: Disc Golf Disc golf is a modified version of golf where players try to throw a flying disc at a target in as few shots as possible. Campers will learn to drive, approach and putt their discs as well as fine