CAMPS CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION AGE REQUIREMENTS PARTICIPANT CONDUCT MEDICATION In order to provide a safe and enjoyable Please inform us of any family or behavioural For your child’s well-being, make sure staff program, age restrictions are applied to our concerns. Our staff will make every effort to is aware of any allergies or medications. It camp programs. accommodate your child’s needs; however, is strongly recommended that campers take we reserve the right to withdraw your child medication at home under the supervision of Campers must be the minimum age required from the program should their behaviour parents/guardians. on the start date of the program. cause harm to themselves, other participants, Campers requiring medication, staff or property. (e.g. “EpiPen”, asthma inhalers) during BEFORE AND AFTER CARE program hours must have a signed Personal Before and after care is available for most SUN SAFETY Information Record with a current photo of City of Brampton camps. Extended hours are Our motto…SLIP…SLAP…SLOP the participant. Medication is only accepted in 7:30 am-9:00 am and 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. A daily doses. Please ensure that all medication Remember to slip on a shirt, slap on a hat separate registration and fee is required. is submitted in its original container. Campers and slop on the sunscreen. Campers should carrying an “EpiPen” or inhaler are to carry bring sunscreen (minimum SPF 30), reusable PICK AND DROP OFF GUIDELINES their pens or inhalers in a “fanny pack” water bottle and a hat to camp every day. Prior to first day of camp, please visit our that is accessible at all times. Staff and the website (www.brampton.ca/recreation) to department are not responsible for lost or fill out all required forms which will be due LUNCH AND SNACKS damaged medications. on the first day of camp. Campers are responsible to bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks. Please pack items CAMP DRESS CODE Parents/Guardians will require to show photo that do not require refrigeration or heating. • Running shoes are strongly recommended identification to camp staff when picking up for all camps. their participant(s). • Remember to send a reusable water bottle • Comfortable play clothes. Please label all towels, bags and clothing. GOOD BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES • PLEASE NO NUT PRODUCTS The City of Brampton is committed to • Sunscreen and hats are strongly providing a safe and harassment-free recommended. environment. Coarse language, physical, ALLERGEN AWARE ENVIRONMENT aggressive, disrespectful, or uncooperative City of Brampton camps have adopted • Staff and the department are not behaviour is not acceptable. If inappropriate an allergen reduced environment. Please responsible for lost or stolen items brought behaviour occurs, it will be recorded, reported avoid packing foods that contain common to camp. and may result in removal from the program allergens such as peanuts or nuts of any kind. Please be aware that lunch checks are RAIN OR SHINE and/or facility. not completed. All camps continue to operate during inclement weather. Please dress your child accordingly. PAGE 20 BRAMPTON.CA/RECREATION GENERAL INTERESTS SUMMER DATES BAKE AND DECORATE sports, water activities and crafts. These Come learn to bake a variety of different activities vary by location Camps begin July 3, 2019 types of cupcakes and decorate them too! Age: 6 – 8, 8 – 10, 10 – 13 Camps are not scheduled to run Campers will learn how to use different Offered at: Brampton Soccer Centre, Cassie Campbell Community Centre, August 6, 2019 decorating frosting tips in order to learn to make different patterns, designs, flowers, Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Gore In addition to the specifics in the and animals on cupcakes. Campers may also Meadows Community Centre descriptions below, campers may also participate in various camp activities such as participate in various camp activities cooperative games, sports, water activities BIKE ADVENTURE and crafts. Bike riders are encouraged to come out and CAMPS such as cooperative games, sports, Age: 6 – 13 explore the City of Brampton and some of water activities and crafts. These Offered at: Century Gardens its amazing parks on their bicycle through activities vary by location. Recreation Centre our beautiful trails! Youth will have the Camp hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm opportunity to learn bicycle mechanics, unless otherwise stated. Remember that BALL HOCKEY bicycle safety, riding dynamics and proper your child(ren) have spent a long, fun- Participants will learn the rules, offensive and bicycle etiquette on and off road. Please filled day at camp. Please pick them up defensive positioning, passing, shooting and contact your local recreation centre for more on time. Participants not picked up on ball control. Technical skills will be taught information about destinations. Required Equipment: Bike in good working time may be subject to a late fee charge. through instruction as well as game play. Required Equipment: CSA certified hockey order with a working bell, CSA certified Please see our website for details. helmet with full facemask. Campers may also bike helmet, comfortable outdoor/weather appropriate clothing including running shoes. ANIMAL ADVENTURE TRIPPERS participate in various camp activities such as Campers may also participate in various This program is for campers who love cooperative games, sports, water activities camp activities such as cooperative games, animals. Participants will learn about the and crafts. These activities vary by location. sports, water activities and crafts. These habitat, care and characteristics of various Age: 6 – 8, 8 – 10, 10 – 13 activities vary by location. animals. Campers will embark on an Offered at: Chris Gibson Recreation Centre Age: 10 – 13 adventure once a week to an animal-themed and Earnscliffe Recreation Centre Offered at: Chinguacousy Park, Jim attraction. Trip and bus fees are included in Archdekin Recreation Centre the price of the program. Please contact your BARNYARD EXPLORERS local recreation centre for more information Campers will learn about a variety of different BMX about weekly destinations. Campers may also farm animals and the steps needed to ensure Campers will develop fundamental BMX participate in various camp activities such as their health and care. General barnyard bike skills that include: balance, how to cooperative games, sports, water activities maintenance will be taught through hands-on drop in, and riding the bowl. Through these and crafts. These activities vary by location. challenges and activities. Participants will also basics campers will also learn to follow skate Age: 6 – 13 use the Children’s Garden to study vegetable park etiquette. Offered at: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre growth and upkeep. Required Equipment: BMX Bike, knee pads, and Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre Required Equipment: Comfortable outdoor/weather appropriate clothing elbow pads and CSA certified BMX helmet and comfortable outdoor/weather appropriate ARCHERY including running shoes. Campers may also clothing including running shoes. Campers This program is for participants who would participate in various camp activities such as may also participate in various camp activities like to learn or refine their bow and arrow cooperative games, sports, water activities such as cooperative games, sports and water skills. Participants will learn parts of the and crafts. activities. These activities vary by location. bow and arrow, proper shooting technique Age: 6 – 10 Age: 8 – 13 including stances, release, follow-through Offered at: Chinguacousy Park Offered at: Chinguacousy Park and anchor points. Required Equipment: Comfortable BASEBALL BORN TO STAND OUT outdoor/weather appropriate clothing Participants will learn the rules, positioning, This program is for campers who want to including running shoes. Campers may also throwing, catching, fielding and batting. work on developing a positive self-image. participate in various camp activities such as Technical skills will be taught through Campers will develop a toolbox of skills cooperative games, sports, water activities instruction as well as game play. such as effective communication, bullying and crafts. These activities vary by location. Required Equipment: Baseball glove and prevention, stress management, positive Age: 8 – 13 helmet and comfortable outdoor/weather body image and decision making, to assist in Offered at: Professor’s Lake appropriate clothing including running shoes. managing friendships and home life. Campers Recreation Centre Participants may bring their own baseball bats if desired. may also participate in various camp activities such as cooperative games, sports, water ARTS AND CRAFTS Age: 6 – 8, 8 – 10, 10 – 13 activities and crafts. These activities vary This hands-on camp will encourage creativity Offered at: Chris Gibson Recreation Centre by location. and imagination in arts and crafts through and Earnscliffe Recreation Centre Age: 8 – 13 the use of paper, paint and play dough. Offered at: Chinguacousy Wellness Centre Campers may also participate in various BASKETBALL camp activities such as cooperative games, This camp is for ballers of all abilities. BRAMPTON LIFESAVING CLUB sports, water activities and crafts. These Participants will enhance their offensive and Brampton Lifesaving Camp offers serious activities vary by location. defensive positioning, dribbling, shooting fun and energy while working to develop Age: 4 – 6, 6 – 10, 10 – 13 and passing. Technical skills will be taught skills and