Dorset Summer Day Camp 2017
Welcome to a summer of great times! *Arts & Crafts *Indoor &
Outdoor Games *Sports *Swimming *Stories *Hiking *Nature Activities
*Cooking *Library Time *Initiative Games *Theme Days *Pioneer
Activities & more!
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Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Pack a ”Boomerang” allergy free lunch and two snacks
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Drop In for a day, half day or a week (space limited)
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Trained and experienced counsellors / lifeguards
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Boys and Girls ages 5 to 13 (as of July 4, 2017 – no
exceptions)
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Sibling discount in effect, ask for details
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Indoor / Outdoor Activities and Swimming
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Full use of the Dorset Recreation Centre’s great facilities
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Heritage Museum / Fire Hall / Dorset Tower visits
2017
Dorset
Summer Day Camp
Our 27th Summer of Fantastic Fun!
Eight Weeks!
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July 4 to 7 (closed July 3)
July 10 to 14
July 17 to 21
July 24 to 28
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July 31 to Aug 4
Aug 8 to 11 (closed Aug 7)
August 14 to 18
August 21 to 25
Rates
4 Weeks (20 days)........................................................... $ 324.00
1 Week (5 days) ............................................................... $ 90.00
1 Day ................................................................................. $ 20.00
½ Day (8:30 to 12:30) ........................................................ $ 13.50
½ Day (12:30 to 4:30) ........................................................ $ 13.50
Special Summer Events - Fun for the whole Family
Sat. July 1...................................................... Community Garage Sale
Sat. July 1.......................................... Heritage Day at Dorset Museum
Sat. July 1 (rain date July 2) ......... Fireworks, at dusk, Big Trading Bay
Sat. July 8 (rain date Jul9)………21st Annual Dorset Kid’s Fish Derby
Wednesdays, July 5 to August 23…….. Family Movie Nights, 6:30pm
Sun. August 6……………….Craft Show in the Parkette, 9am to 4pm
Plus - for Mom and Dad – yoga, tai chi, book club, pickleball & more!
For Boys & Girls
Ages 5 to 13
Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main Street, Box 99
Dorset ON P0A 1E0
Phone: 705-766-9968, Fax: 705-766-9688
www.algonquinhighlands.com
Email: [email protected]
Algonquin Highlands Day Camp Code of Conduct
Please review with your child before attending camp – thank you!
What’s Expected:
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All day campers are expected to have fun!
Day campers are expected to be polite to others, be truthful, treat others and property with respect.
Day campers are expected to remain with the group at all times.
Day campers are expected to obey your leader at all times.
Day campers are expected to bring a nutritious lunch and 2 snacks (fridge & microwave are accessible to
campers). Water is provided. Boomerang snack / lunch policy in effect – all items that arrive at camp go home
each day including garbage, recyclables & uneaten items.
Day campers are expected to wash their hands before each meal and snack (we do not share water bottles,
drinks or food brought from home).
Day campers are expected to make sure meals and snacks are Nut free.
Day campers are expected to wear appropriate clothing (footwear suitable for running, walking, jumping,
clothes for air-conditioned indoor facilities as well as outdoor play, a hat, bathing suit and towel).
Day campers are expected to put on sunscreen at home before coming to camp and may want to pack extra
sunscreen and insect repellant in their belongings.
Day campers ages 8 & under are expected to wear lifejackets at swim time (required).
Day campers are expected to leave all valuables / electronics at home. Algonquin Highlands will not be
responsible for lost or stolen items.
Day campers are expected to notify the rec centre by 9am if they will not be attending. If we don’t hear from
you by 9am your spot may be given away. Cancellations are subject to a 15% administration fee.
The following behaviours will not be tolerated or accepted:
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Climbing of trees, fences, walls or buildings.
Throwing sand, rocks, dirt, sticks etc.
Hitting, rough-housing, pushing, play fighting, pinching, spitting, biting, hair pulling, scratching, etc.
Damaging or defacing public property.
Threatening other people, using profane language or making offensive gestures.
Consequences of unacceptable behaviour:
The consequence will be determined by the child's age and the nature of the unacceptable behaviour. Consequences
are not in any particular order.
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Camp rules are reviewed with the camper - verbal reprimand / warning.
Time out, removal from current activity.
Phone call home.
Suspension from camp for remainder of current week.
Permanent suspension from the day camp program.
ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS AUTHORIZATION FORM
HEALTH INFORMATION
Child's Name:_________________________________________________________________
Birth date:___________________________________________________________________
Health Card #:___________________________Medic Alert #:__________________________
Parent(s) / Guardian (s) Name (s):________________________________________________
Phone: (Home)________________(Cottage)_________________(Work)__________________
(Cell)_______________________________
Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________
Email Address:_____________________________________________________________
Cottage Address:_______________________________________________________________
Alternate Emergency Contact Name (s):____________________________________________
Relationship to child:____________________________________________________________
Telephone: (Home)____________________________(Work)________________________________
Allergies:___________________________________________________________________
Medical Conditions:_____________________________________________________________
Medications:________________________________________________________________
Special Needs:_________________________________________________________________
Will your child be picked up after activity?
YES
NO (please explain)____________________
If yes, by whom:________________________________________________________________
Authorization:
I, _________________________ do hereby give my permission for _____________________
to actively participate in the full range of programs and activities provided by the Algonquin Highlands Recreation Department. I
authorize the Recreation Coordinator and his/her staff, in the event of an accident, injury or illness affecting the above named
child(ren), to authorize on my behalf all medical and other procedures, including admission to hospital and all other necessary
treatment, as he/she may deem essential for the care and well-being of the said child(ren). Such action is to be taken only when
immediate contact with the undersigned cannot be made. I also agree to hold harmless the Township of Algonquin Highlands, its
principals, representatives and employees from all claims for any and all injuries sustained while the above named child(ren) is
participating in activities at any of the Township of Algonquin Highlands facilities. All children listed herein must agree to adhere to
the Algonquin Highlands Recreation Department Code of Conduct.
Date:_____________________________ Parent’s Signature:_________________________________
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Dorset Day Camp
Camper Release Form
I, ______________________________ (print name), give my permission for my
child, __________________________________________(print name), to arrive
and / or leave Dorset Day Camp on his / her own each day.
Parent / Legal Guardian Signature
Date