SUMMER DAY CAMP

OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP RUNS THE ENTIRE SUMMER

With flexible registration options, you can select individual dates that you need with week-at-a-time or full-summer options. Our trained staff will be sure to offer your child a fun and unique experience.

Our fun, weekly schedule includes:

Other fun activities:

Weekly visits from the library for story telling and activities.

Rural Roots Day Camp at the Port Hope Community Hub: 5325 County Rd 10, Port Hope July 6-July 10 and Aug 3-Aug 7

July 6-July 10 and Aug 3-Aug 7 Day Camp staff plan a fun filled week for the campers including water activities, sports, crafts and so much more. Please bring your own lunch, snacks, refillable water bottle, bathing suit and towel as well as a backpack to carry it all in. Campers at the Canton location will also be attending the trip.

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CAMP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Looking for something fun & engaging for your child this summer? Port Hope camps provide a lot of unique options! Here are some of the benefits:

Registration Dates & Times for Camp

Summer Day Camps: June 29 - September 4. Early registration encouraged!

Registration dates: Starts April 13, 2020 Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:00pm. Registration is ongoing. Children need to be registered no later than the Thursday prior to the week they plan to attend camp.

REFUNDS AND CREDITS

Late registrations/changes/cancellations to registrations will be subject to a $16.75 administration fee. The only exception is for refund requests that are accompanied with medical proof. Refunds requested aftfter the start of a program are subject to prorating.

STAFF

Our staff team consists of enthusiastic, trained counsellors. All staff members are trained in the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development, are First-Aid and CPR-certified and trained in delivering the values of inclusion. Goals of our staff team include offering your child a positive experience at camp, teaching them skills that help develop positive self esteem as well as encouraging physical activity while participating in camp activities.

SUBSIDY SUPPORT /ASSISTANCE

SUBSIDY SUPPORT /ASSISTANCE If you are faced with financial barriers and would like your child to have a great camp experience, please contact Sherrie Aldred, Recreation and Culture Coordinator at the Town Park Recreation Centre to discuss assistance options. The Municipality of Port Hope, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is a recognized service provider for Northumberland County Children's Services. Those in receipt of Ontario Works Child Care Benefit can choose our program.

SICK /ABSENT CAMPERS

If your child is displaying signs of illness, please do not send them to camp for the consideration of other campers and staff. If your child will not be attending camp on a day that they are registered, please call the Town Park Recreation Centre at 905-885-7908 or e-mail daycamp@ porthope.ca to notify staff.

NUT-SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Due to nut allergies, we ask that NO NUTS or other nut-added products be brought to camp.

TRIPS

TRIPS Parents have the option to send their children on the bus trip each Thursday (with the exception of Tennis). Please ensure that your child arrives at camp on time. Participants that are not registered to go on the trip will participate in activities similar to other non-trip days. Participants are to be registered for the full week of camp to participate in trip option. Campers will need to purchase a camp shirt to wear on the trips.

MEDICATIONS

MEDICATIONS If a child requires prescription medication on a regular basis that is to be administered at camp, please note the following procedures for sending medication to camp: 1. Parents must indicate at registration the type of medication, dosage and optimum time of dispense. 2. Only send the correct dose for the week. 3. All medications must be in its prescription bottle with the child's name and dosage. 4. Staff are not permitted to administer non-prescription drugs at camp.

SWIMMING

Swimming will take place at Jack Burger Sports Complex, as well as some beach locations. All camps participate in swim days on Tues & Wed (except Camp at the Port Hope Community Hub and 1/2 day Tennis). Qualified lifeguards are on duty for Day Camp participants. Please remember to send a swimsuit and towel every day with your child, even if it is not a swim day.