Summer Day Camp Program for Kids: Summer 2012

For over two decades, the University of Toronto Scarborough has specialized in offering high quality children's programming in our popular, fun-filled "All-Star" Day Camp. Children deserve excellence in programming, leadership and facilities. Our leaders are all mature, certified, and experienced university students or graduates and have expertise in a specific area of the program and truly love to work with children.

Scarborough campus, with its beautiful natural setting and its outstanding educational and recreational facilities makes a very special location for children to learn, play and be challenged.

Select one of the categories from below for more details or if you would like to receive a brochure or speak with someone regarding one of our camps or tennis programs, please email Rochelle Welch at rwelch@utsc.utoronto.ca.

University "All Star" Camps Information:

• Camp Staff
• University "All Star" Camps for 6 - 8 and 9 - 12 years old
• Leadership Camp for 13 - 14 years old
• Camp Programs
• Meal Plan
• Extended Care Options
• Drop Off and Pick Up
• Special Grouping Requests
• Registration Details

 

Camp Staff

We have an outstanding group of staff.

Our Counsellors have significant training and experience with sports, strong backgrounds in the leadership of children and youth, and are committed to a safe, caring, and fun-filled camp experience. The majority of our staff are university students or older, and many are either certified teachers or teachers in training. Each year, a number of them return to camp to continue our traditions and positive camp experience.

Most importantly, all staff take pride in individualizing all activities to suit the needs and abilities of their campers. All of our staff are certified and trained in First Aid and CPR.

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University All-Star Camps for 6 - 8 and 9 - 12 years old: Summer 2012

Summer holidays spent at our University "All-Star" Camps at Scarborough are days filled with FUN and FAIR PLAY, with GOOD FRIENDS and a variety of challenging and interesting activities. The University's art studio, theatre, computer labs, tennis club and Athletics and Recreation Centre serve as a great setting for that 'on campus' feeling.

All camp sessions run weekdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for 1-week intervals. During each session we offer different camps based on age (6-8 yrs. and 9-12 yrs.) and interest. Campers participate in their chosen sport activity (Multi-Sport or Tennis) in the morning; and participate in computers, drama, and mixed media in the afternoon.

Registration start date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012. For more information, contacl Rochelle Welch via email at rwelch@utsc.utoronto.ca or by phone at (416) 287-7103.

Session	Date	Fee
1	July 3 - 6, 2012*	$160.00*
2	July 9 - 13, 2012	$200.00
3	July 16 - 20, 2012	$200.00
4	July 23 - 27, 2012	$200.00
5	July 30 - August 3, 2012	$200.00
6	August 7 - 10, 2012*	$160.00*
7	August 13 - 17, 2012	$200.00
8	August 20 - 24, 2012	$200.00

*Camp fee reduced for sessions 1 and 6 because of statutory holiday.

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Leadership Camp for 13 - 14 years old: Summer 2012

All sessions run weekdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

If you are ready to challenge yourself and grow through taking responsibility, then the Leadership Camp is the program for you. This camp is an active sports-focused one in which you will work through a series of games and workshops to develop your leadership skills. We focus on team building and trust throughout the two-week program, so that you are ready for the challenges of working in a camp setting.

Features of the two-week session include: indoor rock climbing, resume writing, sports workshops, low ropes course and an overnight camping trip. NOTE: One reference must accompany the application. A letter from a coach or teacher is fine. For more information, contact Rochelle Welch via email at rwelch@utsc.utoronto.ca or by phone at (416) 287-7103.

Registration start date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8:00 am..

Session	Date	Fee
I	July 4 - 15	$400.00
II	July 18 - 29	$400.00
III	August 2 - 12	$400.00*
IV	August 15 - 26	$400.00

*Camp programs will not run on July 2 or August 6, 2012 because of statutory holiday.

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Camp Programs 2012

Mornings There are 2 types of camp being offered: Multi-Sport or Tennis. Children are divided by age in groups for 6-8 years and 9-12 years.	Afternoons All campers participate in art, computers, kaleidoscope, and dramatic arts. Exciting themes such as time travel, space exploration and medieval times will tie the activities together.
Multi-Sport: This camp has a sport-focused program where children learn the basic skills, rules and scoring of many team sports in a fun setting. Regardless of the skill level of the camper, the camp staff will integrate each child into the program so that they feel successful in each sport tehy introduce. Offered in all sessions. Tennis: Each morning, Pee Wee's (6-8 yrs.) and Novices (9-12 yrs.) learn and practice tennis basics: forehand, backhand and serve through fun-filled skills and games. Rules of play, scoring and a number of special tennis "tricks" are part of the fun! Offered in all sessions	Computers: Chat, surf, search, create and draw! Learn the basics in our brand new computer lab. Find out about the Net, the Web and all that's hot and new in "computer- land". Dramatic Arts: Learn and take part in all kinds of imaginative and fun-filled music and drama activities, in our own Leigha Leigh Browne theatre. Art: Enjoy the creative environment in our fine art studio. Create your own great works of art by building drama sets, constructing puppets, plus lots more. Kaleidoscope: Explore the realm of science and develop teamwork through a variety of fun and interesting themes. Design egg parachutes, learn magic tricks, explore nature, and much more.

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Meal Plan 2012

We know it's often difficult to prepare a complete lunch each morning, so why not let us take care of lunch for your child? For those families who would prefer to leave the lunch packing to us, we offer a nutritious lunch daily for our campers in both All-Star and Leadership Camps.

Meal Plan Fee menus and fees will be posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

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Extended Care Options 2012

Our Extended Care Staff provide quality child care for those campers who require late pick-up from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Staff play low organized games, board games and assist wit crafts witht he children who are in their care. This service can be provided for an extra fee of $25.00 per week when you register your child for camp.

Parents who pick up their child after 4:30 pm (or 6:00 pm for extended care campers) will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute.

Drop Off and Pick Up 2012

Drop Off

All campers can be dropped off for the day after 8:30 am, but no later than 9 am. The parking pick-up and drop-off location is on the opposite side of the TTC and GO Bus lanes. If you need to park please use Parking Lot F, as shown on your 'Parent on Pick-Up' card.

Sports & Leadership Campers meet in the gymnasium in the Athletics and Recreation Centre. Anytime after 9:10 am camp will move outdoors, so don't be late!

Tennis Campers meet at the tennis pavilion beside the courts in the valley by 9 am. Camp will be held on courts #5-8.
Wet Courts or Rain? Call the camp hotline at (416) 287-7098 and listen to the recorded message. If we are rained out, then come to the Athletics and Recreation Centre gymnasium.

Need Directions?? Click here for maps to both the Athletics and Recreation Centre and the Tennis courts.

Pick Up

All campers may be picked up on the lower level of the Student Centre. Extended Care pick up is also available until 6 pm. Please make sure you park in the marked lot and display your "Parent on Pick-Up" pass. The parking pick-up and drop-off location is on the opposite side of the TTC and GO Bus lanes. If you need to park please use Parking Lot F, as shown on your 'Parent on Pick-Up' card.
**Parents who pick up their child after 4:30pm (or 6:00pm for extended care campers) will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute.

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Special Grouping Requests

Parents can request that their child be placed with a friend during their camp session. However, requests are limited to ONE other camper, and must be made no later than 1 week before the camp session begins.

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All Star Camps Registration Details 2012

Again this year parents will be able to sign up for camp ONLINE. There will still be a simultaneous in person option for those parents who wish to come in to register their children.

ALL CAMP REGISTRATIONS WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.
Both in person and online registrations begin at 8:00 am. A link to the online registration page will be posted on March 15, 2012.

In person camp registration will be held at the Athletics Service Counter of the Athletics and Recreation Centre. Need directions? Link to a map of the University of Toronto Scarborough campus.

REGISTRATION MUST BE IN PERSON OR ONLINE ONLY FOR ALL CAMPS. We are unable to accept mail-in registration for any children's program. Memberships will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis, on the advertised date and time shown. (Registration prior to these dates cannot be accepted.)

In Person

Benefits:
Personal service and immediate confirmation
Can discuss alternate choices if your first choice is full
Payment options (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, debit, cash or cheque)
What to do:
Come to the Athletics Service Counter, located on the main level of the Athletics and Recreation Centre - 1265 Military Trail. In person registration can take place anytime during our business hours
Disadvantage:
Line-ups can be long. Being first in line does not guarantee you a spot. Programs may fill, as internet registration is occurring simultaneoulsy.

Online

Benefits:
Fast, easy and available 24 hours a day
Can be done from the comfort of your home
Immediate confirmation
You must have:
Internet browser, site works best with Internet Explorer, 128-bit security required
You must have a membership number and PIN to register online. New campers can set up an account online at the time of registration
Printer to print out receipt (only displays once)
Credit card number and expiry date
Disadvantage:
Demand may cause the server to be slow
Payment must be by credit card (Visa, AMEX or MasterCard)
Tip sheet for online registration

Multiple Discounts:

For more information, contact Rochelle Welch via email at rwelch@utsc.utoronto.ca or by phone at (416) 287-7103 to discuss discounts for multiple family members or multiple session registration.

Refund Policy:

Refunds, less a cancellation fee of 10 per cent of the registration fee will be given upon written notice of cancellation prior to June 1, 2012. No refunds will be processed after this date unless a doctor's certificate is presented. There are no discounts for days not attended.

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