SAC Summer Camp - 2024

SUMMER Camp 2024 SAC

905-727-6544 summercamp@sac.on.ca www.sac.on.ca/summercamp

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear SAC Summer Camp Families, Thank you for considering our camp as a part of your family’s summer 2024 plans. Our growing team is more inspired than ever to foster a home away from home for our campers by fulfilling our motto of a “great tradition in fun.”

For more than two decades, SAC Summer Camp has welcomed thousands of young people to our community, encouraging the development of lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. Our enthusiastic staff members provide a variety of program options to appeal to each camper’s interests, nurturing our rich history through new adventures.

As you read through this season’s information package, you will discover the array of full-day offerings in our Multi-Sport, Specialty, and Kinder programs. Our diverse slate of activities has been designed to promote individual skill development through teamwork in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Contents Registration & Camp Details......................2-3 Hours..............................................................2 Our Facilities..................................................3 Lunch..............................................................3 A.M. & P.M. Care.............................................3 Friday Programming.....................................3 Recreational Swim.........................................3

Program Information........................................4-6 Kinderstars.....................................................4 One-der Kids..................................................4 Junior & Senior Programs............................4 Leaders-In-Training (LIT)..............................4 Junior Specialty.............................................5 Senior Specialty.............................................5 STEM Minds: Code Breakers........................6 Makerspace ...................................................6

Program Options...........................................7

We appreciate your trust and support, and look forward to welcoming you to campus this summer.

Specialties......................................................7 Program Changes/Refund Policy.................7 Grouping Requests.......................................7

Regards,

Fee Information......................................... 8

Trevor Coll Director, SAC Summer Camp

Base Program Fees.......................................8 Additional Fees..............................................8 Discounts.......................................................8

Paying Camp Fees.................................... 9 Payment by Credit Card................................9 After Registering...........................................9

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REGISTRATION General Information

The facilities on the 126-acre St. Andrew’s College campus offer an unforgettable summer camp experience for children aged 4 to 15. Under the guidance of dedicated staff, St. Andrew’s College Summer Camp provides an action-packed summer program for kids, promoting character, safety, and fun.

Our weekly programs offer unique summer experiences that encourage campers to be goal-oriented, build confidence in their abilities, and develop teamwork skills. Our staff is ready to deliver the key ingredient to any summer — fun!

Each week, campers are placed in groups with children of similar ages. These groups are supervised under the watchful care of their counsellors for each session.

Counsellors provide constant support and supervision as they lead the campers in their various activities. Coaching staff supervise each activity.

When Registering

All information regarding your child helps ensure that we can provide a safe environment, resulting in the best possible experience for your camper. The more information you provide about your child, the better we can care for them in a way that meets specific individual needs.

If you want to share information about your camper, please indicate it on the online registration form. This information will help your child adjust to camp and will only be shared with staff members who will benefit from knowing more about your child.

Once you create an account or log in, the information you provide will be saved and can be accessed at another time.

Your camper’s spot in a program will not be saved until your non-refundable deposit has been made.

Please have your camper’s health card number available.

This information will only be used in the case of an emergency. Please provide an email address that you use regularly to relay important information.

Camp Hours

Camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please do not drop off campers before 8:30 a.m. as our staff is in daily meetings until this time.

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Our Facilities

St. Andrew’s College offers a wide variety of facilities. The 126-acre campus of beautifully landscaped grounds includes the La Brier Family Arena (including an NHL-sized ice surface), the Yuill Family Athletic Complex (with a state-ofthe-art baseball diamond, a turf field, and batting cages), the Munro Family Tennis Courts (with six courts), Bedard Gym and Yuill Gym (two double gymnasiums), six international squash courts, a six-lane outdoor rubber track, and the 25-metre Walden Pool. There is also a rock-climbing wall and a high ropes course. Cole Dining Hall offers a variety of meals provided by SAC’s Food Services Department. The Centre for Leadership, Innovation & Performance includes Wirth Theatre and technology-enhanced classrooms used for Summer Camp Specialties. The Wirth Art Centre offers dedicated painting, ceramics, and pottery studios.

Lunch

Lunches and snacks are included in the weekly camp fee.

Campers will receive both a morning and an afternoon snack. For lunch, campers may choose from an assortment of nutritious items served in SAC’s air-conditioned Cole Dining Hall. Please contact the Camp Office to discuss medically prescribed dietary restrictions and needs. We ask parents not to send any food items to camp for the safety of campers with allergies.

A.M. & P.M. Care

Campers can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and/or picked up as late as 5:15 p.m. for an extra fee. Enrolment in this program can be made anytime before your child’s first morning at camp. This program is fully supervised by our trained camp counsellors, who offer activities designed to keep campers busy until camp starts or their parents pick them up. We can provide daily or weekly care (see fee schedule on Page 8 for details).

Friday Programming

Campers in Multi-Sport and some Specialties will enjoy fullday activities in collaboration with other programs. Favourites include SAC Olympics, Rock ’n’ Roll, The Amazing Race, and many more. Campers will remain in their groups when completing the themed events throughout the day.

Recreational Swim

A 30-minute recreational swim will be a part of the rotational schedule for Junior and Senior Multi-Sport and Specialty campers. Campers get to cool off a few times a week in the 25-metre indoor Walden Pool under the careful supervision of our NLS-certified lifeguards. Campers have a selection of floatation devices and are joined by their counsellors in the pool. Campers interested in swimming in the deep end must be able to swim the length of the pool without assistance (supervised by a lifeguard). Successful campers will receive a “deep-end bracelet” that must be worn for the week. Lost bracelets can be replaced with a re-test. If your child requires a life jacket, please email the Camp Office.

Kinderstars and One-der Kids campers participate in water play instead of swimming in the pool.

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PROGRAMS Kinderstars

This Kindergarten-friendly program takes our youngest campers on daily themed adventures. With caring and dedicated staff, campers enjoy activities such as cooperative games, arts and crafts, nature walks, and storytime.

Campers in this program must be turning four years old by July 1, 2024. ► Available in Weeks 1-7

Junior & Senior Programs

One-der Kids

► Junior Campers: Grades 2-4 ► Senior Campers: Grades 5-8 Junior and Senior campers can choose from various programs to curate a camp experience just for them. Our Multi-Sport option offers an active sports experience that features basketball, soccer, squash, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, ball hockey, track & field, recreational swimming, and various cooperative games.

Kinderstars and One-der Kids campers participate in water play instead of the recreational swim offered to our older campers. Water play includes fun in the sun with sprinklers, mini pools, and water toys.

Our full-day Specialty programs are custom-designed to use the facilities and resources available at St. Andrew’s College in a variety of areas, including arts, science, technology, and sports. Depending on the week(s) your child joins us, there are a range of Specialty programs to choose from, thereby allowing a camp experience specific to your camper’s interests. Some Specialties are only available for Junior or Senior campers. Please refer to the Program Options on Page 7 for more information about each Specialty.

Campers entering Grade 1 in September can register for our One-der Kids group. These campers will have arts and crafts, modified sports games, scavenger hunts, and other activities. ► Available in Weeks 1-7

Specialty programs have varying capacities and tend to fill up quickly. Space cannot be held or guaranteed. A completed registration form, including payment, is necessary to secure enrolment.

Leaders-In-Training (LIT)

This popular two-week program allows campers to develop their leadership skills and potential in a variety of programs. It is open to campers entering Grade 9 or 10 in September 2024.

LIT participants will spend the first week in class learning the characteristics and responsibilities of being a leader and helping to plan and run activities for the rest of the camp. During the second week, LIT campers will be assigned to a group of campers to shadow and assist experienced counsellors. They will receive ongoing feedback during the program and a final report at the end of the two weeks to help them continue to foster their skills.

Once registered, campers will complete an application based on the enrolment demand for this program. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered a spot in Senior Multi-Sport or be refunded their deposit. Registration closes March 15. ► Two-week program available in Weeks 3 & 4

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Junior Specialty Programs

Full-day Specialities for Junior Campers VISUAL ARTS: Campers will produce a variety of art masterpieces each day. They will experiment with different mediums and various tools, developing their creativity and enhancing visual literacy.

Campers will explore materials and studio techniques such as printmaking, painting, drawing, and sculpting — lots of exciting ways to get creative.

Available in Weeks 1-7 MAKERSPACE: See Page 6 for full program description.

Available in Weeks 1, 2, 5, & 6 TRIPLE THREAT: Calling all aspiring actors, dancers, and singers!

This exciting program infuses the performing arts into a week of fun-filled workshop activities to highlight each camper’s skills in their artistic discipline while refining their knowledge of all aspects of performance. The Triple Threat Specialty will get campers’ creativity flowing as they collaborate with other talented young artists to develop an end-of-week showcase.

Available in Weeks 2 & 3

Senior Specialty Programs

Full-day Specialities for Senior Campers VISUAL ARTS: Campers will experiment with mediums and tools, developing their creativity and enhancing visual literacy. Campers will explore various studio techniques, such as printmaking, painting, sculpting, and drawing.

Available in Weeks 1-4, 6 & 7

develop an end-of-week showcase.

Available in Weeks 2 & 3 XTREME SURVIVAL: Campers will test their limits with the rock wall, low-ropes team challenges, trust games, and the high-ropes obstacles. Each week promises to test campers’ outer limits. Learn how to survive outdoors by completing several challenges to conquer Mother Nature. There will be skill-testing activities using navigation systems and other crucial resources to survive in the great outdoors.

Available in Weeks 1 & 2 RACQUET SPORTS: Using our outdoor tennis courts, renovated squash courts, and an air-conditioned gymnasium, campers will learn and play a variety of racquet sports, including tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. Campers will practice hand-eye coordination, serves, and hits and use their new skills in matches.

Available in Weeks 4 & 7 STEM MINDS: CODE BREAKERS: Campers will embark on a journey of personal and professional growth by embracing new skills and thrilling challenges that will elevate their comprehension of the dynamic world of computers and programming. They will embrace the language of coding and witness the transformation of their skills, understanding of technology, and potential.

Available in Weeks 3 & 4 POTTERY & CLAY: Campers experience creating in clay. They will hand-build, sculpt, and throw on the potter’s wheel. Work will include a variety of glazed decorative and functional pieces. These treasures can be picked up from the Camp Office in Week 6.

Available in Week 5

MAKERSPACE: See page 6 for full program description.

Available in Weeks 5 & 6 TRIPLE THREAT: Calling all aspiring actors, dancers, and singers!

This exciting program infuses the performing arts into a week of fun-filled workshop activities to highlight each camper’s skills in their artistic discipline while refining their knowledge of all aspects of performance. The Triple Threat Specialty will get campers’ creativity flowing as they collaborate with other talented young artists to

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STEM Minds: Code Breakers

Develop new skills and explore exciting challenges to advance your understanding of computers and programming while learning the language of computer coding. Join Code Breakers camp if you are prepared to take your computer coding skills to more exciting and challenging levels. Familiarize yourself with Python Coding and learn Python tips and tricks, become an expert in the world of Arduino, learn what makes a website work, and discover the creativity of coding in the span of a few days.

Available in Weeks 3 & 4

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Coding with Python

Coding with Arduino

Web Design

Video Game Design

Robotics

Makerspace

Campers will develop a maker mindset through project-based learning. They will work individually and collaboratively throughout the week. Campers will have the opportunity to learn how to use various tools and techniques, including laser cutting with Adobe Illustrator, 3D printing with Tinkercad, and some basic electronics.

Available in Weeks 1, 2, 5, & 6

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Team Building & Mini Projects

Team Building & Impossible Challenges

Start Building Project

Finish Building Project

Celebration Day

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PROGRAM OPTIONS Kinderstars: Weeks 1-7 One-der Kids: Weeks 1-7 Junior Multi-Sport: Weeks 1-7 Senior Multi-Sport: Weeks 1-7

Specialties WEEK 1* ► July 2-5 (4 days) Junior/Senior Visual Arts Junior Makerspace Senior Xtreme Survival WEEK 2 ► July 8-12 Junior/Senior Visual Arts Junior/Senior Triple Threat Junior Makerspace Senior Xtreme Survival WEEK 3 ► July 15-19 Junior/Senior Visual Arts Junior/Senior Triple Threat Senior STEM Minds: Code Breakers Leaders-In-Training (LIT)

* indicates four-day week

WEEK 4 ► July 22-26 Junior/Senior Visual Arts Senior Racquet Sports Senior STEM Minds: Code Breakers Leaders-In-Training (LIT)

Program Changes / Refund Policy

Due to the fees owed to our program providers for their services and materials, campers wishing to switch their Specialty programming will not be refunded the additional Specialty fees. ► Families have until May 24, 2024, to request a full refund (less the $100 non-refundable deposit) of their camp fees. Cancellation requests must be received by email at summercamp@sac.on.ca ► After May 24, families requesting a refund will be reimbursed 50% of the total amount paid. ► There will be no deferral of payments to the 2025 camp season.

Grouping Requests

WEEK 5 ► July 29-Aug. 2 Junior Visual Arts Senior Pottery & Clay Junior/Senior Makerspace

Families wishing to have their similar-aged children grouped together must fill out this grouping request form and email it to summercamp@sac.on.ca by June 1.

Parents/guardians from each family must sign. This form does not guarantee placement in the same group but will be used to help coordinate our groupings.

WEEK 6* ► Aug. 6-9 (4 days) Junior/Senior Visual Arts Junior/Senior Makerspace

Kinderstars, One-der Kids, and Specialty campers are automatically grouped based on their program. Multi-Sport campers are grouped based on age to provide campers with the most enhanced camp experience.

WEEK 7 ► Aug. 12-16 Junior/Senior Visual Arts Senior Racquet Sports

Before submitting a grouping request, please consider that campers need to be within 18 months of one another, and grouping depends on the grade campers are entering in September, as well as their age.

There will be no changes made to grouping arrangements on Monday mornings. If you or your camper have a concern about group placements, contact the Camp Office.

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FEE INFORMATION

Discounts

Weekly fees include:

► a $100 non-refundable deposit to save your camper’s spot ► lunch and two snacks daily ► SAC Summer Camp backpack (one per camper per summer)

Please note: all discounts will be applied once applications are received by the Camp Office.

Base Program Fees

Multiple Week Savings

5-day weeks: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Multi-Sport, Kinderstars, & One-der Kids (base program)

$575 per week

4-day weeks: Weeks 1 & 6 Multi-Sport, Kinderstars, & One-der Kids (base program)

$460 per week

STEM Minds: Code Breakers, Makerspace, Pottery & Clay

$700 per week

Specialty (all except STEM Minds: Code Breakers, Makerspace, and Pottery & Clay)

$675 per week

Leaders-In-Training (LIT) must register for the two-week session

$1,150 for two weeks

Additional Fees

5-day week 4-day week (Weeks 2, 3, 4, (Weeks 1 & 6) 5, & 7)

A.M. care or P.M. care

$60 per week

$50 per week

A.M. care and P.M. care

$120 per week

$100 per week

Daily A.M. care or P.M. care Call the Camp Office to register

$20 per session

Join us for more than two weeks and save. ► 3 weeks — $20 ► 4 weeks — $30 ► 5 weeks — $50 ► 6 weeks — $60 ► 7 weeks — $70 Referral Discount

Spread the word about St. Andrew’s College Summer Camp and receive $25 off your family’s total fees. The new family must include your name and phone number in the “Referral Discount Information” section when completing their registration form.

The referral discount will be applied to one new family.

Family Discount

Families registering three or more campers from a household will save 15% off the least expensive registration fee.

Online total will NOT include discounts.

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PAYING CAMP FEES

Payment by Credit Card

To ensure accuracy, payment via the online system is not automatic. After you submit your information, it is first reviewed by the Camp Office. Once reviewed, your application will be verified.

We accept payment by MasterCard, VISA, and AMEX. Payment can be processed in two ways:

OPTION 1

► one full payment paid at the time of registration (includes the non-refundable deposit)

OPTION 2

► two installments: 1) Payment of the non-refundable deposit ($100 per week, per camper) paid at the time of registration 2) Payment of remaining balance (via automatic post-dated withdrawal) paid on May 24, 2024 For registrations after May 24, 2024, full payment is required on the date of registration.

We do not accept cash or cheques.

After Registering 1. Within ten business days of processing, you will be sent a confirmation email for your registration.

2. When a program is full, you are able to select the waitlist option. If a spot opens up, you will receive an email from the Camp Office notifying you, and you will be given 48 hours to claim your camper’s spot.

3. Grouping request forms can be submitted by email to summercamp@sac.on.ca. Grouping request forms can be found on our website. All grouping requests must be submitted before June 1, 2024.

4. In June, you will receive a copy of our Parent Guide, containing all the information needed to prepare for your camper’s time at camp.

5. If you would like to contact us, send an email to summercamp@sac.on.ca.

6. Visit the St. Andrew’s College Summer Camp website at www.sac.on.ca/summercamp to read our FAQs about registration and programs.

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St. Andrew’s College Summer Camp 15800 Yonge Street Aurora, ON, L4G 3H7 905-727-6544 summercamp@sac.on.ca

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