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July 20:
July 22:
July 24:
July 29:
FIRST DAY OF WEEK 2!
Theme Day: Let the Games Begin! (See right)
Wacky Hair Day/Christmas in July
Family Night at Chippewa (See below for more info)
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Let the Games Begin!
There's been a lot of talk lately
about the Pan-Am and Para PanAm games. Since Wednesday is
theme day, this week's theme is
based on this sporting event!
You may want to show up as a
soccer player, a runner, a
bowler (yes, that's part of the
Pan-Am Games!), or any other
athlete of your choice.
Last week was a great time!
My favourite part was on Tuesday we had a rainy day. Now, normally
rain days at camp can be extra busy, but Tuesday was different. We
have a new program that we use called Groove. It involves free form
dancing, and it turned out to be a ton of fun to do with lots of campers.
I'm almost excited for the next rainy day!
Nate Oudyk (Site Director at Chippewa)
If you're stuck for a costume,
here are a few quick ideas:
- Find some long socks, pull
them up as high as you can
and wear a jersey to be a
soccer player.
- Get creative and fid
something you can use as a
sweatband. Strap on some
running shoes and you're a
runner!
Can't wait to see those
wonderful costumes!
FUN Factor Friday!!!
Every Friday, we like to take
some time as a camp to reflect
on the good times we've had
throughout the week. So, we
have a Fun Factor Friday
celebration!
This week we are also having
Christmas in July on Friday, so be
sure to wear some festive red
and green. You could go for a
Santa costume, or make some
reindeer horns and a red nose:
it's up to you!
A Few Notes...
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Typical Daily Schedule
Every morning we gather for 'flagpole'
where we split up into our day groups.
From there, each day is a bit different
for each group.
Throughout the week, campers will
have the chance to do:
- Swimming (every day)
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Group Initiatives
- Various Outdoor Sports
- Other camp games
- And more!
A typical day schedule for these groups
may look something like this:
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:15
10:15-11:15
11:15-11:45
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-2:00
2:00-3:00
3:00-3:30
3:30-3:45
Arrival/Bus Zones
Flagpole
Snack
Canoeing
Soccer
Crafts
Lunch
Swimming
Archery
Flagpole
Board the Busses
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Each Chippewa camper is given a wristband at the beginning of
the week to indicate which bus they are on. Please help us keep
these on for the duration of the week so we can help them find
the right bus.
If a camper is going to be absent from camp, please contact
either the YMCA Day Camps office at 905-317-4929 or the
Chippewa line directly at 905-627-7337.
When packing lunches, please remember that we are outdoors
and not always close to garbage cans. We encourage litter-less
lunches. Also, Chippewa is a nut-safe camp. Please avoid
packing anything that contains peanuts or other tree nuts.
Things to Bring to Camp:
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Sunscreen and bug spray
Swimsuit and towel
Extra change of clothes
A lunch and snack
Refillable water bottle
Any medications should be accompanied by a med form and
given directly to the staff at the bus stop.
Things not to Bring to Camp:
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Electronic devices (phones, cameras, game boys, etc.)
Knives or other sharp objects