SUMMER GUIDE 2018 WWW.CAMPUOFTMISSISSAUGA.CA Camp U of T TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information Mississauga Withdrawal Policy Pg. 2 has summer camp activities for children and What to Bring Pg. 3 teenagers from ages 4 to 16. We have many Extended Care Pg. 3 summer programs to choose from: Mini Adventure Hours of Operation Pg. 3 Camps at a Glance Pg. 12 Camp, Multi Sports Camp, Racquet Camp, Leadership Camp I & II, Dance Camp, Forensic Programs for Kids Camp, Basketball and Soccer Skill Development Tennis Lessons Pg. 4 Camps and French Camp. New this year is our Swimming Lessons Pg. 4 Senior sports camp for ages 13 to 14. Multi-Sport Camp Pg. 5 Senior Sport Camp Pg. 5 Extended hours are available for working parents Dance Camp Pg. 6 and lunch is included in all of the camp programs. Mini Adventure Camp Pg. 6 Racquet Camp Pg. 7 All of our programs are based on the Mississauga Basketball Camp Pg. 7 campus. Camp hours are 9 am - 4 pm and camp Soceer Camp Pg.7 runs from July 3 - August 24, 2018. Forensic Camps I & II Pg. 10 French Camp Pg. 10 REGISTRATION - Camp U of T registration will begin at 8:00 am, Thursday, February 22, 2018. Programs for Teens Leadership Camp I Pg. 8 We look forward to another summer with your Leadership Camp II Pg. 9 children and as always appreciate and depend on Registration your feedback! Registration Procedures Pg. 11 Louise Vanderwees, Program Coordinator [email protected] or IMPORTANT - WITHDRAWAL POLICY : [email protected] (905) 828-3712 To obtain a refund, you must apply in writing for withdrawal at least 7 days before your child’s camp starts. Refunds are subject to a $30 administrative fee per child, per camp. There are no refunds for withdrawals less than 7 days before your child’s camp begins. In the event of a medical emergency after the camp start date, a refund will be issued for the remaining days of camp less a $30 administrative fee. A doctor’s note is required. Contact [email protected] DROP OFF AND PICK UP: All campers are to be dropped off and picked up in the main gym of the RAWC, directly opposite the two tier parking structure (lot 8). Drop off for regular day camp programming will be between 8:45 am and 9:00 am and pick up between 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm. Please have ID ready to show counsellors at pick-up. Parents please remember to park in lot 8 with your 4 way flashers on and avoid using the layby lane. Cars left unattended in the layby lane or without 4 way flashers on in the parking lot may be ticketed. (It is a City of Mississauga parking authority ticket and any concerns about tickets need to be addressed with the City). CONTACT US: If you would like to contact us, please call our Membership Services desk, (905) 828-3714 or email [email protected] 2 WHAT TO BRING: Please send your child dressed appropriately for the activities they will be doing: ie; shorts or track pants, socks and athletic type running shoes (non-marking). Sandals are not appropriate footwear for our active days. We do not recommend tank tops- because of the lack of sun coverage- t-shirts with short sleeves are preferred. It is helpful to place the following items in a knapsack: Hat Water bottle (IMPORTANT- Each child needs their own water bottle to use throughout the day) Sunscreen Bathing suit and towel Flip flops or shoes to wear to the pool (optional) Sweatshirt or jacket depending on the weather Nut free snacks or juice (optional) We strongly urge you to label all your children’s belongings. Sports Camp Parents: please send your child dressed in their camp shirt for our day trip. Shirts will be given out at the end of the first day of camp. PARENT INFORMATION: LUNCH: On the first day of each session parents will receive an Lunch is provided on a daily basis for all our camp programs. If your information sheet for the camp their child is registered in. child is a vegetarian or has special dietary considerations, please This sheet will include; the activities, day trip locations, speak with the camp coordinator prior to the week(s) your child will weekly menus and other information for the week. The be at camp. We will do our best to accommodate most restrictions. If information sheet will also include a short bio about the you have already outlined the concern on the registration form, that will staff working in the camp your child is attending. We do suffice.In addition, we ask that you also confirm your request / not post this information on our website. concerns with your child’s counsellor on the first day of camp. SWIMMING: LIFE JACKET POLICY: Swimming is an important part of our program and will At Camp U of T, all children under 6 years of age that swim are required to be offered again this summer. While swimming, campers wear a life jacket while in the pool regardless of their swimming ability. This is are supervised at all times by certified lifeguards and by a Lifesaving Society requirement, and no exceptions will be made. Campers their counsellors. Most camps swim daily. Swimming wishing to use the deep end will be required to complete a swimming test, is a recreational activity at camp and is not swimming which includes swimming 25 metres non-stop and treading water for 1 instruction. Camp programs with children under 6 minute. Campers that cannot complete the swim test or do not wish to use years of age will NOT have swimming as part of their the deep end of the pool can still swim in our shallow end. daily program. EXTENDED CARE: Extended hours are available for working parents. Morning extended care is from 8:00 am – 8:45 am and afternoon extended care is from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The cost is $20 for the morning and $45 for the afternoon (or $65 for morning and afternoon) per individual child per week. For a family (more than one camper), the cost is $30 for the morning and $65 for the afternoon (or $95 for the morning and afternoon) per week. Extended Care will take place in the main gym. This will be a non-structured time, but will include activities such as board games, cooperative games and other fun filled activities.Please Note: Extended Care registration and payment occurs online at point of checkout. If you are registering more than one child check the family rate on one child only. We will assume that siblings are both enrolled. If you check family on both children you will be charged twice! LATE FEE for children picked up after 6 pm. There is an additional charge of $10. for every ten minutes or any part thereof. This payment is due immediately and is to be paid at the time of pickup to the staff member on duty. HOURS OF OPERATION: Summer day camp hours of operation are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Note: There is no camp on the Canada Day holiday Monday, July 2nd and the Civic holiday Monday, August 6th. 3 SPRING TENNIS LESSONS (P) Pee Wee 6-8 years (N) Novice 9-13 years Get a jump on the season and start improving your game! We offer two 4 week spring sessions for pee wee (6 - 8 years old) and novice (9 –13 years old). Tennis instruction at UTM follows a progressive tennis program using a progression of court sizes, balls and racquets to enable children to participate in the game of tennis at an appropriate level. Children will be able to learn and play the game more quickly, efficiently and successfully. We provide racquets and balls – (if Novice children have their own racquet and prefer to use it that is fine). Lessons take place on our outdoor tennis courts located on the north end of campus. Wednesdays: May 2, 9,16, 23 and June 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturdays: April 28, May 5, 12, 26, and June 2, 9, 16, 23 Pee Wee Times: Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm Saturdays 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am Novice Times: Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm Saturdays 11 – 12 pm and 12 – 1 pm Lesson Fee: $124. NOTE: There are no classes Victoria Day Weekend, Saturday May 19, 2018. AQUATICS- CHILDREN’S SWIMMING LESSONS Ages 1-13 years UTM offers the Canadian Red Cross swimming program for children in both the Spring and Summer sessions. The program is offered for all ability levels at either the preschool or school aged levels. Exact dates and times of classes are listed on our registration site, general information and sessional dates can be found below. Spring Aquatic Registration Starts: April 5th @ 8 am Spring Sessional Dates: Wednesdays: May 2 – June 20 (8 weeks) Saturdays: May 5 – June 23 (7 Weeks) Summer Aquatic Registration Starts: June 14th @ 8 am Summer Sessional Dates: Wednesdays: July 4 – August 22 (8 weeks) Saturdays: July 7 – August 25 (7 Weeks) NOTE: Classes do not run on holiday weekends. 4 MULTI-SPORT CAMP Ages 6-13 years Come join in the fun at Multi-Sport Camp. The days are well planned and packed with fun from beginning to end. A wide variety of sports are offered such as softball, basketball, archery, cricket, floor hockey, soccer, ringette and more. Multi-Sport Camp emphasizes fitness, skill development, fair play and cooperation.