Summer Camp Programs CITY OF BELLEVILLE - SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS - INFORMATION MEDICAL INFORMATION AND PARENT CONSENT FORM
SWIMMING
SIGN IN/OUT PROCEDURES
VALUABLES
SNACKS AND LUNCH
POSITIVE SPACE
Please note that during swimming activities, all children under the age of ten who are unable to pass the facility This form must be completed and submitted before your swim test will be required to wear a lifejacket (as per Public child attends camp. This form provides us with information Health protocols). to help your child’s camp experience be a positive one.
We ask that all toys, electronics, or sentimental items, which All campers must be signed in upon arrival, and signed out upon departure, from camp by their parent or guardian. For could cause distraction or conflict amongst campers to be campers ages 10 & over, please provide a written note to left at home. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged belongings. your leader if alternate arrangements are to be made.
Campers are reminded to bring plenty of healthy snacks and a big lunch to camp every day. Please send your camper with a labeled water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day. We are unable to refrigerate or heat lunches.
ONTARIO CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES ACT
To ensure that all campers have the opportunity to play and grow in a positive space, we cannot tolerate negative camper conduct. Campers will be informed of our positive space policy and it will be applied equitably to all situations. It is our intent that this system will allow our campers to feel comfortable and secure during their time at Camp, while reinforcing respect for themselves and others.
VISITATION POLICY:
City of Belleville staff and volunteers are legally obligated to observe the terms of the Ontario Child and Family Services Any person wishing to visit a City of Belleville Day Camp Act and must report a child in need of protection. outside of regular drop-off (8:00 – 9:00 am) & pick-up (4:00 – 5:00 pm) hours MUST notify the Program Supervisor ahead of the visitation by contacting the City of Belleville’s The registration fee includes trips. Although we make every Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department at effort to ensure all trips run as scheduled, we cannot guarantee 613-966-4632. Visitors are asked to keep their visits to a that cancellations won’t occur. In the event of a cancellation 15-minute maximum stay to help reduce the disruption to we will attempt, but cannot guarantee to reschedule an the Children’s Program Time.
CAMP EXCURSIONS
alternate date and time. There will be no reduction in the program fee as a result of changes to the schedule.
ALLERGY AWARE We cannot ensure an allergen free environment. We are, however, AWARE when we are notified that a child in camp has an allergy. We encourage parents to pack allergen free snacks and lunches for the safety of all campers and/or share spaces as safely as possible to try to eliminate cross-contamination.
PROGRAM VISITORS: For individuals who wish to extend their visit beyond the 15-minute maximum stay by volunteering at one of the City of Belleville Day Camp Programs, please note that we require all volunteers (18+) to complete an application package, orientation session, and to submit a current (no older than 3 months) Criminal Reference Check, including the vulnerable sector screening.
A wellness passport is required to access the Family Dental Centre Indoor Track and special program areas, including the Templeman Menninga Aquatic Centre
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