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August 25th 2015 – Backwards Day!
August 27th 2015 – Theme Day: Cirque de YMCA!
Brantford Day Camps are swimming Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesdaythis week. Please send children changed into their
swimsuits under their clothes, as we head to Brant Park in the
morning.
Week 9’s Theme of the Week is!
The Brantford Day Camps will be
having a week full of activities
relating to the theme.
Tuesday is Backwards Day! Come
dressed in regular clothes only
wear them backwards or inside
out! (Your choice!)
Thursday is Theme Day! Come
dressed as your favourite circus
animal, clown, or acrobat and be
prepared to participate in a full
range of activities and crafts!
To teach and promote the YMCA of Core Values of Respect,
Responsibility, Caring and Honesty, the Brantford Day Camps will be
giving each child a Core Value Paper Chain. The paper chain will start
off small, but grow with coloured construction paper every day as
children demonstrated our Core Values. As well, each child will receive
a Core Value Certificate that highlights an action they did that
demonstrated a Core Value by the end of the week.
Contact Us
Reporting Absences
Indoor Camps: 905-317-4929
Outdoor Camp: 905-627-7337
[email protected]
ymcahbb.ca
YMCA Focus: Developmental Assets
Research has shown that there are 40
critical components that children need to
grow into positive and successful adults
(www.searchinstitute.org). Recreation and
child care programs, like those offered
through the YMCA, encourage children to
gain these skills, attitudes, and beliefs.
Peaceful Resolution Conflict – Children are
encouraged to discuss conflicts with the staff
and other children to determine an
appropriate action and resolution. Our staff
members mediate these talks and allow the
children to agree upon the appropriate
outcome.
Here is a fun song that we sing at camp
that you can sing at home in the morning.
Solo: Let me see your Funky Chicken!
Group: What’s that you say?
Solo: I said let me see your Funky Chicken!
Group: What’s that you say?
All: I said oh ah, Funky Chicken. Oh Ah one
more time. Oh Ah Funky Chicken, Oh Ah,
get back in line!
This song can continue for a while
replacing Funky Chicken with other actions
(i.e. Spider-Man, ballerina, Arnold
Schwarzenegger, etc.)!
Did You Know…
Camp Reminders
Signing In and Out Procedures: Please remember that all campers
under the age of 12 must be picked up and signed out by a parent/
guardian over 16. For Indoor Sites: Please sign in your camper with
either the extended care site or with the site attendance list. For
Chippewa: Arrive at your bus stop 5 minutes prior to the departure
time. Allow the bus monitor to sign in your camper prior to boarding
the bus. Please leave the bus bracelets on your camper for the full
week. Late Fee: Pease note that a late fee of $20 per half hour (or part
of) will be applied for any camper not signed out on time.
Absences: All absences should be communicated by leaving a message
(numbers on front page) with your child’s name, camp, your home
phone number and how long they will be absent.
What to Bring: Please remember to bring all of the items mentioned
in the confirmation letter and brochure including an allergy conscious
lunch.
Medication Form: Please note that the medication administration
permission form needs to be completed if your child requires
medication at camp. This form is available online, from bus monitors
at bus stops, extended care locations and at camp. All medications
must be in an original bottle with only enough for the camp session.
The word circus comes from the Latin word
meaning circle, or ring!
A traditional circus is a trained company of
acrobats, animals and clowns that work in
unison.
The circus is over 2000 years old!
Sunscreen and Footwear: All campers will require a hat, sunscreen
and closed toe shoes. Closed toe shoes are recommended to ensure
that safety of campers during active play.
Swimming: Please remember to send you child with a swimsuit and
towel every day. A swim test is required for all campers. If you wish to
change the original life jacket information given on your registration
form, please call 905-317-4329 to update your account.