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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2017
INSIDE THIS BOOKLET
General Information
Registration Information
Sunshine Adventures Camp
Fun in The Sun Camp
REC – O Camp
All Inclusive Summer Camp
Specialty Camps
Register at Cornwall Town Hall
39 Lowther Dr
Monday – Friday 8am – 4:00pm
902 – 566-2354 or 902-628-6260 Online: www.cornwallpe.ca
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Welcome........
To our amazing Summer Camp Guide for the Town of Cornwall. Our programming team has
been working hard once again to offer you the most exciting and unique variety of camp
programs in PEI. We are constantly working to improve and think outside the box to give your
child the absolute best experience possible. Theme camps and specialty camps are all designed
to provide campers with exciting opportunities, satisfying nearly every curiosity. Take some time
to review what we are offering this summer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full time camps run from
June 29 – September 1. The
hours of operation are from
7:30am – 4:30pm.
All camps will be closed on
Gold Cup & Saucer Day
August 18th, 2017.
CAMP COSTS
FULL CAMP
$ 1200.00 /summer
FULL CAMP NON-RESIDENTS
$ 1300.00 / summer
PART TIME CAMP
$ 150.00 / week
SPECIALITY CAMPS
Prices Vary Accordingly see
individual camps
EXTENDED CARE
Need extended care? Pre-and
Post-camp is available for all
campers each week. Precamp starts at 7:00am and
post-camp runs until 6:00pm.
Fees:
Pre-Care: $ 5.00 / week
Post Care Only $ 10.00/week
REGISTRATION
Registration for summer camps
opens April 24th and is ongoing.
If a camp is full, you may place
your child on a waiting list and
you will be contacted if a space
becomes available. To register,
log in to www.cornwallpe.ca or
drop into the Town Hall
anytime between Monday –
Friday from 8am – 4:00pm
STAFF / CAMP RATIOS
Our staff to camper guidelines
reflect our commitment to safe,
high quality program supervision.
Our camp ratios are also
supplemented with volunteer
support
3 – 5 YRS
5 – 7 YRS
8 & UP
1:10
1:12
1:15
LATE FEES
Children must be picked up at the
end of the program. A late fee
charge of $5.00 for each 15minute interval (or part thereof)
after the close of the program will
be charged to those who are late.
Fee must be paid at Town Hall.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
There are two payment options:
1. You can pay in full at the time
of registration.
2. Bi Weekly payments. You will
be required to complete a preauthorization form using either
debit or credit. The Town will
deduct these payments on a bi
weekly basis for the duration of
the summer.
SUBSIDIZED PARTICIPANTS
To secure a spot in any of our
programs, you will be
required to complete a preauthorized payment form at
the time of registration. Your
spot will not be confirmed
until the Town receives
written verification from the
Province of PEI.
NSF PAYMENTS
A $ 20.00 service charge will
be applied to all NSF preauthorized debits and
declined credit cards. Failure
to make immediate payment
could result in your child not
being permitted to attend.
Summer Camp Guide Information
QUALIFIED STAFF
CAMP SWIMS
SUNSCREEN POLICY
Camp staff are carefully
selected based on their
former experiences working
with children, along with their
display of enthusiasm, strong
leadership skills and sound
judgement. Our staff have
been certified in HIGH FIVE
Principles of Healthy Child
Development. HIGH FIVE® is a
national quality assurance
process that helps us attain
this goal for your children. As
a registered organization, the
Town of Cornwall supports
the mission of HIGH FIVE®
and is actively engaged in
training our staff and
designing our programs
around the HIGH FIVE®
principles. Together we will
strive for program excellence
that will help all children
achieve success.
Camp swims are
incorporated into daily
program plans and
appropriate staff -to-camper
ratios are maintained during
all camp swims. Campers
younger than 6 years old
must wear a personal
flotation device (provided by
us) and remain in the shallow
end. Campers who are 6
years old and older will be
allowed in the shallow part
of the pool, and those who
pass a swim test will be
permitted in the deep end.
The sun can get hot and is
potentially dangerous to your
child’s health, and we care too
much about children to let them
get hurt. So, every child should be
sent with sunscreen on a daily
basis. Our staff will check
periodically to ensure that
children are wearing their
sunscreen.
ALLERGY AWARENESS
The Town of Cornwall Parks and
Recreation Department’s
priority for all of our programs
is the safety of our participants
and staff. We ask all parents to
avoid packing lunches that
include peanut butter, nuts and
foods that contain nut byproducts. Please notify us if
your child has such an allergy.
Summer camp staff are trained
in first aid. We ask you to join
us in our commitment to
providing a safe environment
for all participants and staff
If your child requires an Epi-Pen
please ensure that staff is
notified.
WHAT TO BRING
Your child needs to bring a
backpack sent each day packed
with a healthy lunch and two
snacks, water bottle, a hat,
sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and a
change of clothes. Depending on
the camp, additional items may
be required. You will receive
information about this on the first
day of camp. Please remember to
label all your child’s belongings!
LUNCH OPTION
Most of our summer camps have
the option of participating in the
lunch program. The Town
partners with a variety of local
restaurants to provide your child
with a different lunch each day.
The cost of the program is an
additional $ 25.00 per week
which provides lunch and a drink
to your child daily. You must preregister at the time of registration
for this program.
SUNSHINE ADVENTURES CAMP
Ages 3 - 5 years
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et the good times roll with this summertime favorite! Our enthusiastic staff will lead your
child through an action-packed summer adventure. Each week children partake in a ton of
engaging activities including crafts, active games, “circle” time, stories, and outdoor play.
Excursions to parks, beaches, and other local attractions are also included in the summer
schedule. Your child will also participate in swimming lessons and daily swims at the outdoor
pool. These features are included for those who register on a full-time basis. Sunshine
Adventures offers a bit of everything to make this summer memorable for your little one!
HB CANADA 150!
Week 1
June 29 & 30th
It’s Canada’s 150th birthday!
Join us as we make Canadian
lanterns, pinwheels and search
the trees in our Everything
about Canada Scavenger hunt!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Week 2 July 3- July 7
Cornwall goes to Hollywood!
Get ready to let out your inner
Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt and
explore your creative side.
CARTOON WORLD
Week 3
July 10- July 14
Jump into the world of your
favorite cartoon characters.
From Mickey to Elsa, this week
is sure to be an animated
adventure!
ANIMAL ANTICS
Week 4
July 17- July 21
Meow. Ruff. Hee-Haw! From
the farm to the jungle, this
week is all about your favorite
animals in action
PEOPLE IN YOUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Week 5
July 24 – July 28
Do you know the people in your
neighborhood? Ever wonder
what you want to be when you
grow up? Here’s your chance to
try out some great jobs!
KIDS OF THE CASTLE
Week 6 July 31 – August 4
Calling all Princes, Princesses,
Dragons and Knights! Kids of
the Castle will enjoy the
enchanted kingdom where they
create their own castles, magic
wands, costumes and crowns.
COVERED IN COLOUR
Week 7 August 7 – Aug 11
Purple, green, yellow, or blue –
what’s your favorite colour?
You’ll see a kaleidoscope of
colours this week as we mix
and mess with the rainbow.
Each day will be a different
colour theme, so dress
accordingly and celebrate the
end of the week with a colorful
glow-in-the-dark party.
TIME TRAVELLERS
Week 8 August 14 - 18
Fire up the Cornwallis for a
blast from the past! We’ll be
surfing through the ages and
learning a little bit about
history while we’re at it.
INTO THE WILD
Week 9 August 21 - 25
We’ll dig in the dirt, learn about
bugs and animals and where
they like to live, and explore
our own backyard with
scavenger hunts and nature
exploration.
RESCUE HEROES
Week 10 August 28-Sept 1
Kinder Campers to the rescue!
Transform into your superhero
alter ego this week and help
save the day. You’ll complete
training courses and get special
training from some of our
favorite everyday heroes.
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f you are looking for the classic camp experience, you have come to the right place! Fun Under the Sun
offers participants fun activities such as crafts, sports, cooking, and active games based on a different
weekly theme. Campers will also get to enjoy exciting field trips in the community and around the
Province with our energetic and experienced camp staff! The daily programming is designed to
promote creativity, social development, and increase levels of physical activity for children.
HB CANADA 150!
Week 1
June 29 & 30th
HOLIDAYS OF THE YEAR
Week 5
July 24 – July 28
DECADES OF FUN
Week 8 August 14 - 18
It’s Canada’s 150th birthday!
Help us kick off summer with
birthday celebrations!
Want to celebrate all four
seasons and some of your
favorite holidays in one actionpacked week of summer? Some
activities include having a
summer beach party, scavenging
for Easter Egg, how about
Christmas in July? This is sure to
be a favorite.
Travel back with us to days of root
beer floats, wild west days with a
gold rush, explore caveman
drawings as you dinosaur egg hunt,
relive the hippie days and disco,
and more.
BACKYARD BASH
Week 2 July 3 – July 7
Partake in summertime classic
games like tug-of-war, kickball,
foursquare, hopscotch, lawn
games, nature crafts, picnics,
recycling projects, s'mores, and a
BBQ bash to end the week.
OLYMPIC GAMES WEEK
Week 3 July 10 – July 14
On your mark, get set, GO! This
week will be spent learning
about true Olympic values,
while participating in the
Cornwall Silly Olympic Games!
WATER WEEK
Week 4 July 17 – July 21
it’s time to cool off! Water
week has everything you need
for fun in the sun. Get ready for
water games, sprinklers, and a
few water surprises!!
GAME SHOW MANIA!
Week 6 July 31 – August 4
This week we run you through a
week of Minute to Win It
challenges, the ‘Friendly’ Feud,
and The Price is Right. Do you
have what it takes to win the
grand prize of the week!
COLOUR WARS
Week 7 August 7 – Aug 11
It’s the 1st annual Cornwall
Colour Wars! This week you
compete in challenges and earn
points for your color’s team.
Contests include tug-of-war,
obstacle courses and some very
colourful relay races.
AMAZING RACE
Week 9 August 21 - 25
Pack your bags and get ready to
‘travel’ to different countries
around the world! Each day
you’ll participate in themed
challenges, crafts and games.
On the last day, you can put
your knowledge and skills to the
test as you compete in the final
leg of this amazing race!
CORNWALL CLASSICS
Week 10
Aug 28 – Sept 1
End the summer with Cornwall
Classics. We’ll be doing some of
our favorite camp activities
from the summer. Say goodbye
to the crazy days of summer in
true Cornwall fashion!
SUMMER CAMP BENEFITS
WHY SEND MY CHILD TO CAMP………HERES 10 REASONS WHY?
10. Spend their day being physically active – As children spend so much time these days inside and
mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful opportunity to move. Running, swimming, jumping, hiking,
climbing! Camp is action!
9. Experience success and become more confident – Camp helps children build self-confidence and selfesteem by removing the kind of academic, athletic and social competition that shapes their lives at school.
With its non-competitive activities and diverse opportunities to succeed, camp life is a real boost for young
people. There’s accomplishment every day. Camp teaches kids that they can.
8. Gain resiliency – The kind of encouragement and nurture kids receive at camp makes it a great
environment to endure setbacks, try new (and thereby maybe a little frightening) things, and see that
improvement comes when you give something another try. Camp helps conquer fears.
7. Unplug from technology – When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they
rediscover their creative powers and engage the real world— real people, real activities, and real
emotions. They realize, there’s always plenty to do. Camp is real!
6. Develop life-long skills – Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to
enhance their sports abilities, their artistic talents, and their adventure skills. The sheer variety of activities
offered at camp makes it easy for kids to discover and develop what they like to do. Camp expands every
child’s abilities.
5. Grow more independent – Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for
themselves without parents and teachers guiding every move. Managing their daily choices in the safe,
caring environment of camp, children welcome this as a freedom to blossom in new directions. Camp
helps kids develop who they are.
4. Have free time for unstructured play – Free from the overly-structured, overly-scheduled routines of
home and school, life at camp gives children much needed free time to just play. Camp is a slice of
carefree living where kids can relax, laugh, and be silly all day long. At camp we play!
3. Learn social skills – Coming to camp means joining a close-knit community where everyone must agree
to cooperate and respect each other. Camp builds teamwork.
2. Reconnect with nature –Outdoor experience enriches kid’s perception of the world and supports healthy
child development. Camp gets kids back outside.
1. Make true friends – Camp is the place where kids make their very best friends. Free from the social
expectations pressuring them at school, camp encourages kids to relax and make friends easily.
Everyday, camp creates friendships.
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o you have a child with special needs who wants to stay physically, socially, and
cognitively active throughout the summer? This program allows youth to participate
in a wide variety of activities aimed at increasing their time spent outdoors, engaging
in physical activities, encouraging social interactions, continuing to build upon work
completed at school, and exploring new activities and learnings. This program also
focuses on both inclusive play environments and allowing time for individualized
program plans. Special needs children will have the opportunity to interact for an
extended period with their friends and feel the support, care and encouragement
given by their new friends. The participants will be engaged in activities such as:
arts and crafts, outdoor fun, swimming, educational activities, and exploring our
community. Our staff are trained to assist youth in planning goals for the summer,
adapting programs for individual needs, positive encouragement, and ensuring your
child will have tons of fun!
Participants in this program will learn about:
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Group Leadership
Arts & Crafts
Sports & Games
Drama & Dance
Hiking & Nature
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Quiet Games
Field Trips
Music
Swimming
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GENERAL INFORMATION
These activities have been designed to promote the creative
and social development of each participant. Particular
emphasis is placed on the building and reinforcement of a
positive self image. The outdoor activities are essential as
they put emphasis on team effort and good sportsmanship.
Full Time: $ 1250.00 / summer
Part Time: $ 150.00/ week.
For more information please contact Kim Meunier at
[email protected].
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JUST US GIRLS CAMP
This camp is a week-long camp designed to build
confidence and create friendships through activities
exploring art/crafts, music/dance, leadership and
team-building skills and healthy lifestyle promotion.
This program will provide girls the toolset and achieve
personal goals by embracing their unique personalities
and talents. After this week, we hope your daughter
will feel more empowered and ready to take on the
world with her head up high.
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: July 3 – July 7
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 8 – 13yrs
COST: $ 100.00
Non – Resident: $ 115.00 / week
ON THE MOVE CAMP – VERSION 1
Each day of camp will be spent exploring the
Island. If your child loves being on the move, this
camp is the perfect fit! Excursions can include a
visit to our Island’s beautiful beaches and parks,
the Confederation Centre, Sandspit and much,
much more! This camp will show your child what a
true, action-packed PEI summer is!
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: July 10 – July 14
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 9 – 14yrs
COST: $ 125.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 140.00 / week
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ALL NEW SOFTBALL CAMP
Does your child love the game of softball and would like
to spend a week learning and developing some skills of
the game? Throughout the week campers will work on
basic fundamentals, exciting new drills and of course
some real game time. The focus areas will include
throwing, fielding, pitching, bunting and hitting, and base
running. The camp will take place at the Terry Fox Sports
Complex and will also include daily swimming at the
outdoor pool in Cornwall. Each player must bring their
own softball equipment including; a glove, bat, helmet,
cleats, hat, and any other equipment they feel necessary
to compete.
DATES: July 17 – July 21
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 8 – 13yrs
COST: $ 85.00 / week
Non-Resident: $ 100.00 / week
AQUA ADVENTURE CAMP
Does your child love the water, and want to be
introduced to multiple sports? This terrific aqua
adventure camp does just that. Youth will explore all
types of water-based activities. Old favorites like
swimming at the beach combined with trending
activities like Canoeing, Stand-Up Paddle-boarding
(SUP), kite boarding, and much more! No experience is
necessary
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: July 24 – July 28
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 10 – 15yrs
COST: $ 125.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 140.00 / week
ADVENTURES
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TENNIS CAMP
Tennis Camp explores the sport of tennis with the
guidance of a Tennis Canada qualified instructor.
Whether your child is just learning the sport or
has a few matches under their belt, this camp is
the perfect combination of challenging drills and
skills and fun game play. Don’t miss out on a
unique sport experience in the sunny outdoors!
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: July 31 – August 4
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 8 – 13yrs
COST: $ 125.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 140.00 / week
GOOD DEEDS CAMP
Random Acts of Kindness are becoming more
common, and it’s always a good time to spread them
around! The Good Deeds Camp aims to instill traits
like generosity and volunteerism. Each morning,
campers will be helping non-profit organizations in a
variety of settings. Youth may work with the Canadian
Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, PEI Humane Society,
The Soup Kitchen, and many, many more! The
afternoons are spent at the clubhouse playing games
and of course swimming. This camp is both
empowering and fun, making sure campers’ hearts are
smiling come the end of the week.
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: August 7 – August 11 TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 10 – 15yrs
COST: $ 85.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 100.00 / week
SPECIALTY CAMPS
(Ages Vary)
ON THE MOVE CAMP – VERSION 2
Each day of camp will be spent exploring the Island.
If your child loves being on the move, this camp is
the perfect fit! Excursions can include a visit to our
Island’s beautiful beaches and parks, the
Confederation Centre, Sandspit and much, much
more! This camp will show your child what a true,
action-packed PEI summer is!
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: August 14 – August 18
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 9 – 14yrs
COST: $ 125.00 / week
Non-Resident; $ 140.00/ week
GREAT OUTDOORS CAMP
Does your child enjoy being outside, enjoying
nature participating in outdoor games such as Man
Hunt, Bounty Hunter, Hunger Games, Dodgeball,
Man Tracker, Capture the Flag and many others?
Participants will also learn how to make lean – to
shelters, filter water, and Wilderness First – Aid.
This camp is not afraid to get down and dirty! We
will help campers experience the
great outdoors as an adventure, inspiring them to
respect nature as they do.
LOCATION: TERRY FOX COMPLEX
DATES: August 21st – August 25th
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 8 – 14yrs
COST: $ 85.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 100.00 / week
SPECIALTY CAMPS
(Ages Vary)
RED CROSS WATER SAFETY CAMP
Red Cross Water Safety Day Camp is unique to PEI and provides
your child with 1 level of swimming lessons. Depending on the
age they can either participate in either Outdoor Adventure
Club (OAC) – Healthy Lifestyle & Nature appreciation or Small
Water Craft program – Rowing & Canoeing. Qualified camp
instructors will offer fun, informative programming to help kids
become stronger swimmers and learn lifesaving water safety
skills. Our Day Camp promote healthy living and are tailored to
the age and ability levels of participants.
LOCATION: CORNWALL CIVIC CENTRE
DATES: Aug 21st – Aug 25th
TIME: 9am – 4pm
AGES: 5 – 13yrs
COST: $ 120/child $ 220/2children or $ 320 /3or more kids
To register please visit Town Hall (Cash or Cheque ONLY)
Or call 902-628-6262 ext 6234 or email: [email protected]
DANCEPL3Y! CAMP
The DANCEPL3Y (dance-play) camp is an innovative
and interactive dance fitness program that “plays” with
dance while promoting positive mental health through the
3 Rules of PL3Y: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself. Kids
love learning simple moves inspired by chart-topping
music from a variety of styles – Hip Hop, Urban,
Ballroom, Bollywood, Lyrical, Jazz/Funk as they get
interACTIVE with their peers. This camp is led by a
certified PL3Y Program Instructor.
LOCATION: TERRY FOX SPORTS COMPLEX
DATES: Aug 28th – Sept 1st
TIME: 8am – 5pm
AGES: 6 – 12yrs
COST: $ 85.00 / week
Non – Resident: $ 100.00 / week