LONDON’S BEST
DAY CAMPS
Contact Us
519-453-8858
LONDON’S BEST
DAY CAMPS
Visit us online at
www.ymcawo.ca
/YMCAWODayCamps
@yourYMCAWO
MISSION
The YMCA of Western Ontario is a multi-service charity that
provides opportunities for personal growth in spirit, mind and
body for all people of all backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.
LONDON’S BEST
DAY CAMPS
2017
YMCA
DAY CAMPS
SUMMER
DAY CAMP
LONDON’S BEST
INFORMATION
GUIDE
Call 519-453-8858
ymcawo.ca
Dear YMCA Day Camp Family
Feedback
Thank you for choosing YMCA day camp for your child’s summer camp adventures. To help you
and your camper prepare for their summer camp experience please read through this information
carefully. Our day camp curriculum is based on the principals of YMCA Canada’s Healthy Child
Development. This is an intentional approach to developmentally appropriate programming; it’s the
basis of how we help your child grow the YMCA way. If you or your camper(s) have any questions
about the upcoming summer, we encourage you to give us a call.
We welcome your feedback
on all aspects of our YMCA
Day Camps. We participate in
the national YMCA Canada parent
satisfaction survey which will be
given to you during the camp session. This
survey is an important component of our quality
assurance measurement and we encourage all families
to participate for as many weeks as your camper is
registered.
Table of Contents
Camp Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A Typical Camp Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Home Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Programming Expectations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Talking to Your Child’s Camp Counsellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Big Day Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What to Bring to Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Day Camp Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lunches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What NOT to Bring to Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sign In and Sign Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lost & Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inclement and Hot Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bussing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transportation Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Personal Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Extended Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camper Behaviour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camper Health and Wellbeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Site Attendance Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Weekly Registration Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Session Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Camper mate requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Camp T-Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Change of Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Follow the Day Camp Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Day Camp Blog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tax Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ever Thought of Becoming a YMCA Member?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overnight Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
YMCA Strong Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2
I welcome your feedback at anytime. Please direct
your feedback about our day camps to Chris Wick,
Manager of Day Camps at [email protected]
15
Ever Thought of Becoming a YMCA Member?
Camp Hours
There are many benefits of joining the YMCA. YMCA Membership is about total health in spirit, mind
and body. As a member at one of Canada’s leading charitable organizations, families, adults and
students can also look forward to these membership benefits:
• Discounted specialty program rates (like day camp, PA day camp)
• Complimentary day camp extended care
• Unlimited adult fitness and adult aquatics classes
• One registered swim lesson per child per session
• Access to programs at all YMCA of Western Ontario branches
• Free drop-in classes
• Fitness Orientation
• Open gym time
• Family and lane swims
• Recreational sports
• Use of day lockers and General Change Rooms
• Canada-wide YMCA usage
The structured camp program operates between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
An important note about the benefits of Y membership
The registered camper must be a Y member while the camp is in session to be eligible to receive the
benefits of membership, such as a reduced camp fee and complementary extended care. Should your
camper’s Y membership expire or be cancelled prior to the camp session starting you will be billed for
the fee difference.
Check out the sections below for bussing and extended care information.
A Typical Camp Day
7:30am
8:15am
8:15am – 8:45pm
9:00am – 9:20pm
9:20am – 12:00pm
12:00pm – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 3:45pm
4:00pm – 4:30pm
4:30pm – 5:30pm Extended Care option opens – supervised free play
Buses depart from stops
Parents drop off at the day camp site, buses arrive
Opening Circle
Morning programming
Lunch time!
Afternoon programming
All camp activities
Closing Circle
Parents pick up, buses depart
Extended Care option
5:30pm Camp is closed for the day, late fees will apply to any camper not properly signed out.
Overnight Camp
Home Notes
YMCA Strong Kids
At the conclusion of the first day of camp, campers will bring home a more detailed outline
of expected programming for the week. Programming may need to be altered in the event of
inclement/hot weather, but it will give you an idea of what to expect. Some activities happen every
day like swimming at one of our YMCA branch camps. Some activities may only happen once during
the week, like high ropes at the Spencer Lodge site. We will also remind campers about the Friday
BIG DAY theme, so that you may start brainstorming costume ideas with your camper.
The YMCA also operates two overnight camps. YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth on Beausoleil Island in
Georgian bay and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. Both are great options for children
looking for a overnight experience. More information can be found on our website or by contacting the
Camping Branch office.
The YMCA is one of Canada’s oldest and most diverse charities – since our
beginnings in 1851, the YMCA continues to serve all ages, all backgrounds and
abilities through all stages of life. The YMCA is for everyone. We believe that
everyone should be able to participate in programs they need regardless of their
ability to pay the full fee. To ensure affordable access, the YMCA offers financial assistance to those
who would otherwise be unable to benefit from proven programs and services. Learn more about
YMCA Strong Kids at www.ymcastrongkids.ca
14
Regular morning drop off at the day camp site is between 8:15am and 9:00am.
Regular afternoon pick up at the day camp site is between 4:00pm and 4:30pm
Programming Expectations
YMCA day camp programming provides campers with a broad range of activity options. Our
emphasis is on creating experiences for campers based on the principals of YMCA Canada’s Healthy
Child Development. YMCA day camp programming grows with your child, providing new activities
or more challenging activities as a camper progresses through our day camps. Specific activities
listed in the brochure are meant to give you and your camper an idea of what is available at a given
day camp site and should not be considered a guarantee that they will participate in all those
activities in a single day. Many of our activities are weather dependent for example, canoeing,
high ropes, or nature hikes are some programs that will not occur during a thunderstorm or may
need to be modified during really hot weather. Some activities may be affected by unforeseen
circumstances, for example, mechanical failure or fouling of the pool that limits our ability to use
those program spaces. Our day camp sites will try to ensure that campers get to experience as many
3
activities as possible as described in the brochure and on the website, but sometimes in order to
ensure the overall safety and wellbeing of campers, it is not always possible.
Please talk to your camper’s on site leadership team or day camp Counsellor for more specifics about
daily programs.
Talking to your child’s day camp Counsellor
While we encourage parent communication and are happy to speak with you about your child’s day
camp experience, you may not get an opportunity to meet your Counsellor face to face. Our day
camp Counsellors take on various additional responsibilities including bus supervision and extended
care supervision. If your child is taking the bus and their Counsellor is providing onsite extended care
supervision (or vice versa) you will not have a chance to communicate directly with them.
If you do have any specific questions or concerns about your child’s day camp experience, please call
your day camp’s specific Site Director and they will help you out.
Big Day Themes
Every Friday at Day Camp is BIG DAY! This is a special day
where everything revolves around a fun theme. Campers
and staff are encouraged to dress up according to the BIG
DAY theme, while costumes are not mandatory they do
make the day more enjoyable. Simple ideas work well too,
like a towel for a cape or swim goggles for a mask. Please
remember to leave toy weapons at home. It’s a really fun
way to end the week and all our age sections join in the fun.
All our London sites celebrate the same BIG DAY theme
at the same time! Take a look at our BIG DAY themes for
this year.
Camp T-shirt
This year each child will receive one complimentary YMCA
summer day camp t-shirt. Please make sure you have
provided us with your child’s t-shirt size.
Tax Receipts
For eligibility criteria, please check your tax return
information package. Receipts are issued at the time of
registration. Please keep the original receipts.
Change of Contact Information
Please inform the Camping Branch office at 519-453-8858 if any of your contact information
changes. It is important to us to maintain current phone, email, mailing address and emergency/
authorized pickup information.
Follow the Day Camp Experience
YMCA day camps is boldly embracing social media to help our families share their camper’s
experience. You can become connected by “liking” our Facebook group, search the name YMCA of
Western Ontario Day Camps or following the YMCA of Western Ontario on Twitter @yourYMCAWO
Session 1. Beach Party
Session 2. Crazy Science time
Session 3. Epic Ocean Adventure
Session 4. Wild West
Session 5. Holiday Classics
Session 6. Around the World
Session 7. Superhero
Session 8. Pirates, Princesses and Castaways
Session 9. Y’s got talent
4
13
Session Changes
What to Bring to Camp
Changes to camp sessions (camp weeks) can be made by calling our Camping Branch office
519-453-8858 or in person at the YMCA Camping Branch office located at 165 Elmwood Ave. E.
Please limit the amount of changes to a camp session to two. All changes must be made at least
five (5) business days in advance of the camp week. Due to limited spaces in certain programs at
certain sites, change requests may not always be possible.
IMPORTANT: If you are receiving financial assistance, two weeks notice for all changes is required.
We expect your child to be responsible for everything they bring to camp. Your child’s day camp
Counsellor will certainly help their campers manage their belongings, but it is important that
your child knows what they are bringing to camp. Keep in mind that your child will be very active,
and camp can be rough on clothes. Try not to send campers in new or expensive clothing. Proper
footwear is essential and we recommend running shoes. Camp continues rain or shine; please check
the weather each morning to ensure your camper is properly prepared for the day.
HOLIDAYS: All Day Camp sites are CLOSED on Monday, July 3, 2017 & Monday, August 7, 2017
Label Everything Your Child Brings To Camp
Weeks:
We suggest iron-on/stick-on labels or permanent marker for all items. Campers are expected to be
responsible for their own belongings. Your camper should help you pack their backpack each day
so that they know what is coming with them to camp. The YMCA of Western Ontario cannot accept
responsibility for clothing and/or equipment lost at camp or in transit.
Session 1*: July 4 - 7
Session 2: July 10 - 14
Session 3: July 17 - 21
Session 4: July 24 - 28
Session 5: July 31 - August 4
Session 6*: August 8 - 11
Session 7: August 14 - 18
Session 8: August 21 - 25
Session 9: August 28 - September 1
* All Camps CLOSED on Monday, July 3 and Monday, August 7, 2017. Short week fees apply.
Camper mate requests
If you’re sending your child to camp with a friend or sibling you can request that they are in the
same group provided that they are registered for the same program (i.e. Trailblazers, Explorers, etc)
and at the same day camp site. We will also make allowances for campers who may be different
ages but are in the same grade at school. Also, we ask that you limit your requests to 1 friend. All
requests must be made prior to the weekly registration closure on Thursday at noon prior to the
upcoming week of camp. Please indicate your child’s request on the registration form or contact the
Camping Branch office directly 519-453-8858.
Photographs
Photographs are taken continually throughout the camp season. Your child’s photo may appear in
publications produced by the YMCA of Western Ontario. Should you wish your child’s photo NOT be
used, please contact the Camping Branch office prior to the start of your child’s camp. Photographs
are taken continually throughout the camp season. Your child’s photo may appear in publications
produced by the YMCA of Western Ontario or on our various social media platforms.
Should you wish your child’s photo NOT be used, please contact the Camping Branch office prior to
the start of your child’s camp.
Day Camp Packing List
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Appropriate clothing for weather conditions (jacket, rain gear, and rubber boots)
Comfortable, closed-toe footwear (running shoes). No flip-flops, Crocs or sandals, please!
Swim Suit and Towel
Sun hat and Sunscreen (waterproof minimum SPF 25)
Refillable water bottle ESSENTIAL (metal or strong plastic)
Insect repellent (Outdoor camps)
Lunch, snacks and drinks (details below)
Pack it all in a properly sized backpack
Special items for sport camps
• Soccer camp - campers will need proper indoor and outdoor soccer shoes, shin guards & socks
• Basketball camp - campers will need proper indoor gym shoes that are not worn outside
• Multi-sport camp - campers will need proper closed toed running shoes
Campers registered in Sport Camps will have water games or swimming at a local pool as part of
their weekly camp experience. Campers should pack a swim suit and towel. The specific days will be
confirmed on the first day of the session.
Lunches
Your camper will be active for most of the day and may be hungrier than usual, so be sure to pack
a large, nutritious lunch, 2 snacks, a drink, plus a refillable water bottle. In our ongoing efforts to
respect the environment try packing your camper’s food and drinks in clearly labeled, reusable
containers. We recommend that you send lunches in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep
them cool during the day. You can also try freezing water bottles and juice boxes the night before
camp. YMCA Day Camp does not provide lunch or snacks and we strive to be nut-free. There are lots of
websites that can provide you with lunch ideas. Feel free to share on our Facebook page any links to
great sites that you have found.
Please be respectful of campers with severe life threatening allergies, and keep
peanut butter and other nut products at home.
12
5
Recommended snacks:
Site Attendance Lines
Fruit, pretzels, granola bar (peanut free), fruit bar, cheese and crackers, Jell-O, yogurt, pudding, fruit
cocktail, drink boxes/ bottle of water.
Bob Hayward YMCA Day Camp
519-451-2395
Centre Branch YMCA Day Camp 519-667-3306
Recommended lunch:
Fanshawe Conservation Area Day Camp
519-455-3135
Spencer Lodge Day Camp
519-858-1907
Stoney Creek YMCA Day Camp
519-667-4400
YMCA Fanshawe College Day Camps 519-453-8858
YMCA Basketball Day Camps 519-453-8858
Wortley YMCA Day Camp
519-453-8858
•
•
•
•
•
Sandwiches (whole grain bread, meat, cheese)
Vegetables (carrot, celery, cucumber)
Fruit (apple, pear, orange, banana)
Sweet snack (cookie)
Drink boxes / bottle of water
Campers will not have access to a microwave or refrigerator at camp. Please do not send items that
need to be heated up with your camper.
Campers will not have access to a food court. Do not send money with them with the expectation
that they will purchase their lunch at camp. You must pack a bag lunch for your camper.
What NOT to Bring to Camp
Please do not bring: Pokemon cards, ipods/itouch, video games, knives, cell phones, matches,
pets, personal toys, playing or trading cards, PEANUT / NUT PRODUCTS. YMCA day camp will not be
responsible for any lost, broken, or stolen items.
If at anytime you are unsure where to call or unable to reach someone at the above numbers please
call our Camping Branch administrative office at 519-453-8858.
Weekly Registration Closure
If your child(ren) had a really great week at camp and want to attend another week, please ensure
that registration happens before Thursday at noon prior to the start of the following week of camp.
This is when registration closes for the upcoming session.
Cancellations/Withdrawal Policy
Lost & Found
All cancellation requests must be submitted by email directly to the Camping Branch
All Lost & Found items will remain at the camp site until the end of the summer. Socks and
underwear are not kept. Items will then be stored at the Camping Branch office until the end of
September. Items may be claimed by appointment between 9:00am and 4:00pm. All unclaimed
items will be disposed of after this time.
Office at [email protected] with subject line “Withdrawal Request” followed by your camper’s
first and last name. Cancellation requests received prior to 5 business days before start of the
affected camp session will receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit. Any refund requests
received less than 5 business days prior to the affected camp session or during a camp session
will not qualify for a refund. A doctor’s note is required for
cancellations due to medical reasons. Refunds may take 2
to 3 weeks to process.
Sign in and Sign out
In order to ensure the safety of campers, we require all campers to be signed in and out each day by
a parent or guardian 18 years of age or older. At sign in you will indicate who will be picking up your
camper at the end of the day. Your child will only be released to those indicated as authorized to do
so. Photo ID will be checked each and every day. Please make sure to notify the YMCA Camping
Branch office of any changes to those authorized to pick up your child.
Campers registered in our Leadership programs who are 13 years or older may sign themselves out
of camp at the end of the day, provided that the parent/guardian has completed the appropriate
camper self sign out authorization form.
The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any
program where registration numbers are
not adequate to run an effective program.
Families will be notified at the weekly
registration close. Options for a refund or
transfer to another site will be discussed
at that time.
For further information please contact the
Camping Branch Office at 519-453-8858.
6
11
Camper Health and Wellbeing
Inclement and Hot Weather
In the event that your camper becomes ill while at camp and can not participate in regular
programming, the YMCA will contact the family to arrange for immediate pick-up from camp.
YMCA day camp staff will modify camp activities to accommodate for hot weather in order to ensure
the health and safety of all participants. This will include frequent water breaks, water activities, less
active games and the use of shaded and cooler areas of the camps. These precautions will allow all
campers to enjoy a fun and safe camp experience, even on the hottest of days.
Your child’s safety is our first priority. All day camp staff are fully trained and certified in First Aid and
CPR. In the event of a minor incident, YMCA staff will provide immediate appropriate care. All day
camp Counsellors carry a basic First Aid Kit with them at all times during the camp day. Each Day
Camp site has a quiet rest area where your child can rest if he/she becomes ill.
In the event that your child needs medical attention apart from minor injuries, we will ensure
immediate, staff-accompanied transportation to the nearest hospital. If the situation warrants, we
will call an ambulance. We will make every effort to contact you or your designated authorized/
emergency contact(s), and will stay with your child until you arrive. Please note you will be billed for
any additional costs.
Please monitor the health of your camper leading up to and throughout their camp experience. Day
Camp is a very social setting and campers who attend camp with illness have the potential to spread
it to other campers. Do not send your child to camp if they are ill.
We also expect that all campers are toilet trained prior to attending day camp.
Medications
If you are sending medications to camp with your child, they must be in their original package,
clearly labeled with both the child’s name and the instructions for use. YMCA staff will collect any
medication from campers each morning and hand them in to the office for secure storage and
distribution to your child. Medications that require immediate use, such as an asthma inhaler or
Epi-pen, will remain with the child or the day camp Counsellor.
Absence
If your child is going to be absent from camp, please call your child’s camp site directly and report the
absence to the Assistant Director Administrator or the Site Director in advance (see contact numbers
below). If it is an unforeseen absence, please call your child’s camp site first thing that morning to
again report the absence. If you are leaving a voice message to report the absence please be sure to
give the full name of your camper and the specific camp program they are attending, as well as the
details of the absence. If a camper is not present at morning attendance and no absence has been
called in, YMCA staff will begin calling the contacts listed on your camper’s registration to ensure you
are aware of this absence.
Families receiving financial assistance through the City of London should confirm with their case
worker the number of eligible absent days available to you for the summer. Should you exceed those
number of absent days, you will be responsible for full cost of the non-assisted rate for the days in
which your child is registered but not present nor cancelled prior to the regular registration closure
deadline. In order to avoid being charged for the exceeded absent days, you must give the YMCA
Financial Assistance Administrator notification of withdrawal from any day camp program by the
regular registration closure deadline of noon on the Thursday prior to the program start date by email.
10
Please review your agreement with the City of London to ensure your understand their policies
regarding total number of absent days allowed for registered programming.
Campers spend a considerable amount of time outside at all of our day camp sites. In the event of
inclement weather, activities will be modified to ensure the safety of our campers. For YMCA branch
camps this involves spending more time indoors. For our outdoor camps this involves moving activities
into sheltered areas or cancelling some activities like canoeing or high ropes.
Transportation Options
Bussing
Campers must be pre-registered for the bus. The fee for bussing is $40 per camper per week. You may
not change bus stops mid-week and campers must use the same bus stop for morning and afternoon
transportation. Each bus is supervised by a YMCA staff and is equipped with a cell phone and a first
aid kit. Please ensure that you arrive at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart. Once
your child has been signed in with the YMCA bus chaperone, you may leave even if the bus has not
yet arrived. The YMCA bus chaperone will supervise all campers until they arrive at their destination.
In the afternoon, parents are required to be at the bus stop when it arrives and will be asked to show
photo ID when signing campers off the bus. Anyone authorized to pick up your camper at the bus stop
must be 18 years or older and indicated on the YMCA authorized pick up list.
Loading time and traffic conditions can affect travel times. Every effort is made to adhere to the
schedule. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances your patience and understanding is
appreciated. For questions about bussing please contact the YMCA Camping Branch office at
519-453-8858. Bussing is only available for the following day camp sites: Basketball day camp at
London Lighting facility, Fanshawe College Sports Camps, Fanshawe Conservation Area, Spencer
Lodge
Reminder: ALL Busses depart at 8:15am and return at approximately 4:50pm
Personal Transportation
If you are providing personal transportation for your camper(s) to and from camp you may drop them
off between 8:15am and 9:00am each morning. After camp, pick up occurs each afternoon between
4:00pm and 4:30pm. If you need to drop off or pick up your child outside these designated pick-up or
drop-off times, you must contact your child’s camp site directly and authorize this change.
Late Pick Up from Camp: Families who are late picking up their child will be charged an additional
$15 per 15 minutes per late pick up occurrence.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those indicated on the registration forms as authorized pick-up will be
allowed to pick-up your child from camp. For your child’s safety, no exceptions will be made to this
rule. Authorized pick ups must be 18 years or older. AUTHORIZED PICK-UPS WILL BE REQUIRED
TO SHOW PHOTO ID EACH AND EVERY DAY.
7
Dr
rkway
Hamilton
l Dr
Admira
Pa
orial
St.
1
s Mem
York
Ave.
bury
Dund
e
ventur
Bona
.
as St
e.
ss Av
Prince
n’
Vetera
3
Oxf
Rd
Clarke
Western Rd.
BONAVENTURE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
141 Bonaventure Dr.
High
.
rloo St
Waate
d St.
on
Richm
E.
d St.
Oxfor
St
. E.
ord St
St. N.
LORD ROBERTS
PUBLIC SCHOOL
440 Princess Ave.
Rd. N.
SIR FREDERICK BANTING
SECONDARY SCHOOL
125 Sherwood
Forest Square
Huron
de
Adelai
rland
4
Wonde
N AREA
uare
.
gs Dr
Hastin
st Sq
d Fore
woo
Sher
.E
rk Rd
e Pa
haw
Fans
6
E.
ale Rd
ingd
Sunn
Bus Stops Include:
BUS STOP LOCATIONS
MOTHER THERESA
SECONDARY SCHOOL
1065 Sunnindale Rd E
Rd.
Horton St.
. S.
de St
Adelai
Rd
Mills
Pond
n
5
Wellingto
Wharncliffe Rd. S
Spri
WOODLAND HEIGHTS
PUBLIC SCHOOL
474 Springbank Dr.
a
ngb
r.
kD
Commissioners Rd. W.
n Rd.
Airport Rd
White
. S.
and Rd
Wonderl
Southdale Rd.
2
Jalna
S
Blvd.
.
Oaks Rd
s.
. E.
oners Rd
Commissi
Southdale Rd.
ASHLEY OAKS
PUBLIC SCHOOL
121 Ashley Cres.
Ashley Cre
Bradley Ave.
All buses depart at 8:15am and return at 4:50pm.
1. Bonaventure Public School,
141 Bonaventure Drive
2. Ashley Oaks Public School,
121 Ashley Crescent
3. Lord Roberts Public School,
440 Princess Avenue
4. Sir Fredrick Banting Secondary School,
125 Sherwood Forest Square
5. Woodland Heights Public School,
474 Springbank Drive
6. Mother Theresa Secondary School,
1065 Sunningdale Road East
Bussing is only available for campers going to the
following day camp sites: Basketball Day Camp,
Fanshawe Conservation Area, Fanshawe College
Sport Camp, Spencer Lodge.
Driving to Camp
Fanshawe Conservation Area Day Camp
1424 Clark Road
All cars must stop at the main gate house of the
Conservation Area. Please inform Upper Thames
Conservation Area staff that you are dropping
off a camper for YMCA Day Camp. There is no fee
to drop off & pick up your camper. Day camp
registration does not include use of Fanshawe
Conservation Area. Please follow the red signs
that read “YMCA Children’s Safety Village”
Spencer Lodge Day Camp
531 Windermere Road
When dropping off or picking up your child
at Spencer Lodge please use the designated
parking lot to the side of the building. The sign
in/out desk is behind the building.
#5
Bob Hayward YMCA Day Camp
1050 Hamilton Road
When dropping off and picking up your child
at the Bob Hayward YMCA please use the
designated parking lot and the main building
entrance. Pick up and drop off location is in the
main gymnasium.
8
Stoney Creek YMCA Day Camp
920 Sunningdale Road East
When dropping off and picking up your child at the
Stoney Creek YMCA please use the main parking
lot entrance. Sign in and out is located outdoors
(weather permitted) at the Day Camp tent.
Centre Branch YMCA Day Camp
382 Waterloo Street
Parking is accessible off of Waterloo St. You may
also use the bus loading zone on Waterloo Street
for drop off and pick up, YMCA staff will be there
to greet your child. Sign in will occur in the main
atrium, Sign out will occur in the gymnasium.
Fanshawe College
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard
Enter the main Fanshawe College on Campus
Drive off of Cheapside Street, turn South onto
Student Road. There will be temporary parking
to help with drop off/pick up. Enter into the
Student Centre “SC” building. Follow YMCA day
camp signs for camper sign in/sign out.
London Lightning training complex
75 Blackfriars Street
Parking is located beside the training complex.
Enter through the parking lot doors and Sign in
and Out will be right there.
Wortley YMCA
165 Elmwood Avenue East
Enter the parking lot off of Marley Pl. Sign in and
out is located inside the main entrance.
Extended Care
For the convenience of our camper families, the YMCA offers Extended Care at all day camp sites. This
service provides carefully supervised free play for campers whose families require an earlier drop off
and/or a later pick up. The flat fee for this service is $30 per camper per week.
Extended Care opens at 7:30am, and closes promptly at 5:30pm each day. Once registered for this
service, you may drop off your child any time after 7:30am, at your designated camp site. Pick-up
is any time after 4:00pm until close at 5:30pm. Families who are late picking up their child will be
charged a $15 fee per 15 minutes for the extended period of care.
Extra Value for YMCA Members: Extended care is being offered complimentary for YMCA
members. Please indicate at time of registration if you intend to take advantage of this service. If you
are not a YMCA member and are interested in becoming a member, please contact the membership
desk at your local YMCA branch. The registered camper must be a YMCA member while the camp
program is in session to be eligible for this benefit. Should you cancel your membership prior to
camp starting you will be charged the extended care fee as well as the difference in price between
the Y member and non-member rate.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those indicated on the registration forms as an authorized pick-up will be
allowed to pick-up your child from camp. For your child’s safety, no exceptions will be made to this
rule. Authorized pick ups must be 18 years or older. AUTHORIZED PICK-UPS WILL BE REQUIRED
TO SHOW PHOTO ID EACH AND EVERY DAY.
Camper Behaviour
Please take a moment and review our behaviour expectations with your child. At YMCA Day Camp,
safety is of the utmost importance and our goal is to provide a caring, respectful and supportive
environment for every individual, campers and staff alike. Our staff are trained and experienced in
providing high quality care for our campers. If a situation arises in which a camper threatens the
safety or well-being of another person or themselves, or diminishes the camp experience for others,
we will make every effort to correct the behaviour. Parents/guardians will be notified and if the
behaviour continues the YMCA reserves the right to remove the camper from camp on a one day
suspension. Should the behaviour continue upon the camper’s return to camp, the YMCA reserves
the right to remove the camper for the remainder of the camp session and/or future camp sessions.
Should removal be required no refund will be granted.
In certain circumstances, a camper may be removed from the camp environment without warning
if his or her behaviour jeopardizes the safety of campers or staff or where the camper is engaged
in illegal activities. The YMCA will not be held responsible for any costs associated with a camper’s
dismissal and no refunds will be provided.
9