Summer Camp Information/Policies/Registration

Did You Know… Summer Camp Information Late Pick-Up Policy

Our camps include swimming at our outdoor pool 2-3 times a week, picnics in the park, physcial activity games, fun crafts, visits to local venues, special guests! All for just $180/week! Parents are kindly asked to pick up their children at the approved pre-registered time. Late pick-ups increase our staff costs; therefore, an administrative fee will apply.

What to Bring to Camp

• Healthy Snacks & Healthy Lunch • Refillable Water Bottle • Running Shoes • Swimsuit and Towel • Sunscreen & Hat

Please label your child’s clothing, hats and other articles brought to camp. If a child has a backpack or bag it will help keep his/her belongings together. Due to allergies, please only pack nut-free food.

Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Absenteeism

A sign-in and sign-out procedure has been established for all camps. It is very important that all parents and/or caregivers follow the established procedures. If you know ahead of time that your child will miss a day of camp, or if they will be absent due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify us immediately by calling the camp phone at 519-573-2532 or the recreation office at 519-292-2055.

The rZone is an operating procedure that identifies a code of conduct which applies to all the Municipality of North Perth buildings, facilities, programs, parks and trails. The RZone procedure enforces a set of expectations around violence, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour for participants and the general public.

Lost and Found

We recommend that your child not bring expensive or valuable items to camp. Please be sure that your child understands that he/she is responsible for items brought to camp. The Municipality of North Perth is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen personal belongings.

Our Camp Staff

Our energetic staff receive extensive pre-camp training including programming, child and group management, age appropriate camp activities, HIGH FIVE healthy child development, camps on T.R.A.C.K.S., co-operative games, team sports, physical activity, mindfulness and leadership. They are all First Aid & CPR certified. Our staff are committed to the Municipality of North Perth Parks & Recreation Philosophy, which is carried throughout our daily camp routines.

Safety

Our camp rules and regulations are designed for your child’s safety. Camp leaders will review the rules regularly at camp. No child will be allowed to wander off unsupervised or leave the group at any time without permission. To ensure participant health and safety, please make camp staff aware of any allergies, medical conditions or behavioural concerns your child may have. We reserve the right to dismiss a camper who refuses to abide by these policies, or does not adjust to the group situation.

FEE SUBSIDY – DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE?

The Childcare Division for the City of Stratford provides financial assistance for licensed child care and recreation program costs.

Parents eligible for child care fee subsidy may include those who are actively employed or enrolled in school, have children with special needs, or who may be facing emergency situations.

To find out more about Child Care Fee subsidy, please call 519-2713773 x200 or 1-800-669-2948 x200. You will be required to complete an application form, and meet with a member of our Childcare Division staff to finalize your Fee Subsidy application.

Families who live in Huron County may be eligible for financial assistance. For more information contact Huron County Children’s Services at 519-482-8505.

NEED HELP WITH A RESPITE PLAN FOR THE SUMMER?

Our Respite Program works with community partners to expand available options for children with special needs who live in Perth County. To explore options including some of the funding sources available, please contact Nancy Farr, Respite Care Co-ordinator, at 519-273-1020 or nfarr@fsph.ca.