kids connection school age camp 2016

KIDS CONNECTION
SCHOOL AGE CAMP 2016
**Campers must have completed grade one at the time of registration**
July 4th – August 26th
RICHMOND HILL
MARKHAM
Kids Connection @ Michaelle Jean
320 Shirley Drive
Richmond Hill, ON
Offering full day camp
Grades 1-6
Kids Connection @ Black Walnut
30 John Allan Cameron St
Markham, ON
Offering full day camp
Kindergarten & School age
FEES
INCLUDES:
Registration Fee- $25 (non-refundable)
School age- $225/wkly
Part Time care- $47/daily
Weekly trips
Electives, Specialty Camps
2 Snacks – NO LUNCH PROVIDED
Extended camp hours 7:00am-6:00pm
Mail Completed Registration Camp forms and Payment to:
Kids Connection Care and Education
Attn: Camp Coordinator
290 Calvert Rd, Markham ON L6C-1V1
For more information pertaining to registration
Email:
contact@kidsconnectionce.com
Telephone:
905-888-0626
Our ultimate goal for all campers is to ensure that your child has the most enjoyable experience
possible and that your child takes away fond memories of his or her summer camp experience.
Week 1- Jul. 4th -8th
“Imaginarium”
Week 2- Jul. 11th -15th
“Island Explorer”
Week 3- Jul.18th -22nd
“Outside The Box”
Week 4- Jul.25th -29th
“Celebration of Nations”
Week 5- Aug. 1st -6th
“Myths & Legends”
Week 6- Aug. 8th -12th
“Urban Adventures”
Week 7- Aug. 15th -19th
“Wacky & Wonderful”
Week 8- Aug. 22nd -26th
“Symphony of the 5
Senses”
Michaelle Jean Camp
Electives/Specialty
Trips
Camp
Bricks 4
Kidz/Tennis/Culture
Petticoat Creek
Shock
Art X-Press/Rising
Coachlite Roller
Stars/Karate
Skating
Art X-Press/Rising
Stars/Kidz In The
Cedar Park Resort
Kitchen
Basketball/Latin
Blue Jays Game
Drumming/Dynamix
JR Campers: Kids
Dynamix/Bricks 4
Zone
Kidz/ Soccer
SR: Campers: EZone
Art X-Press/Rising
Richmond Green
Stars/Karate
BBQ
Art X-Press/Rising
Humber College
Stars/Kidz In The
Arboretum
Kitchen
Kids Love
Tech/Tennis/Latin
Neb’s Fun World
Drumming
Black Walnut Camp
Electives/Specialty
Trips
Camp
Bricks 4 Kidz
Petticoat Creek
Art X-Press
Coachlite Roller
Skating
Kidz In The Kitchen
Cedar Park Resort
Basketball
Blue Jays Game
Dynamix
Art X-Press
JR Campers: Kids
Zone
SR: Campers: EZone
Richmond Green
BBQ
Rising Stars
Humber College
Arboretum
Kids Love Tech
Neb’s Fun World
Note: Trips are subject to change and cancelation due to unforeseen circumstances. Alternate trips may include
Movies or Science Centre. Notices will be posted accordingly.
Registration checklist
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Print and complete registration form (please ensure you select your camp location)
Attach copies of any doctor’s note for medical treatment
Submit lunch order along with payment made payable to YUMMY CATERING
Complete and submit signed Individual Anaphylactic Plan (if applicable, form must be signed by a doctor)
Submit $25 non refundable registration fee (if paying by chq, make payable to KCCE)
Submit post-dated monthly cheques for July fees dated June 27th & August fees dated July 25th
(Chqs will be deposited the first business day in July 4th & August 2nd)
 CAMP HOURS & LATE FEE
Kids Connection summer camp operates Monday - Friday 7:00am -6:00pm Jul. 4th – Aug. 26th, 2016. Please note we
are closed on all Statutory Holidays (August 1st). Late fees of $1/ minute apply after 6pm.
 LUNCH & SNACKS
LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch, OR they can pre-order their
lunch from YUMMY Catering (see order form). Yummy Catering will deliver all pre-ordered lunches to camps on a
daily basis. We will continue to provide an AM & PM snacks. Please note that we are a nut conscious environment so
it’s important that: PEANUT BUTTER, NUTS AND ALL FOODS CONTAINING NUT BY-PRODUCTS ARE NOT
PERMITTED AT CAMP.
 CONTACT US
o Kids Connection @ Michaelle Jean PS
416-579-5134
o Kids Connection @ Black Walnut
647-454-0579
 OUR STAFF
Our camp staff are Registered Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth Workers and Ontario Certified Teachers,
who are First-Aid and CPR trained and work with children 6-12 years old on a regular basis.
 VOLUNTEERS
We encourage and welcome community college student’ teachers and parent volunteers. All volunteers must be 18yrs
or older and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening done within the past 6 month (please refer to our
volunteer policy for more information).
 WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
You may withdrawal from camp at anytime, however 2 weeks written notice is required. No refund will be given for
sick or missed days
 MEDICATION
Health and safety are priorities for KCCE. Please ensure your child’s information is accurate by completing the medical
information portion on your Registration Form. Campers who require prescribed medication at camp must indicate
this on a camper information form. These forms are available prior to and during camp from the Camp Supervisor.
Medication must be prescribed by a physician and must be stored in original containers only. They will be kept in a
locked box in the camp office. If your child develops a communicable disease during camp (e.g. Pink Eye), we ask that
you inform staff immediately. This will allow us to inform other participants so they can take the necessary
precautions.
 LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS
KCCE will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Electronic hand held games are not permitted at camp (Ipads,
Nintendo DS etc). Please leave your valuable items at home.
 HUMIDEX WARNINGS/TRIPS
Camp will continue during humidex warnings; however, campers will be moved indoors to a more moderate climate
and programs will be adjusted for indoor conditions. Trips maybe cancelled/rescheduled or changed due to heat alerts.
Please note our facilities are not air conditioned. We encourage campers to bring their water bottles daily.
 FEES & TAX RECEIPT
Camp fees are due by post-dated monthly cheques dated June 27th & July 25th. We accept cash, chq or money order.
Cheques should be payable to KCCE. A tax receipt will be issued at the end of the year in December.
 WHAT TO BRING
Please send your child with a water bottle, sun hat, sunscreen, bathing suit/swim trunks, towel and extra clothing.
Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to arrival. Please ensure you label all items belonging to your child.
 PICK UP/DROP OFF
Children should be picked up and dropped off in their classroom OR (if we are outside) with one of our staff members.
To ensure maximum safety, sign in and sign out of each camper is required daily. It’s the parent/guardians’
responsibility to ensure campers are signed in/out. I.D. will be required if camper is being picked up by anyone other
than parents.
 CODE OF CONDUCT
Every person has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in a safe environment. Each person has a
responsibility to show respect for other people and their property and accept the consequences for own behaviour.
Bricks 4 Kidz- This hands-on class allows students to design and build machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cars,
buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students
will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Participants build a new model in each class all along the same learning ‘theme’ of the series.
Everblast- Through theme day events, children develop team spirit, respect for others and problem-solving skills in a fun,
fast-paced, active environment. Each event is packed with challenges that require children to work together through a
series of high-energy, themed games designed to teach valuable interpersonal skills.
Zumba –This session will teach children to lead active lives, explore body and rhythm coordination, and encourage kids to
explore the world of dance and fitness
Culture Shock Dance-Through Hip Hop dance, Culture Shock provides a positive outlet in which our campers develop
self-confidence and build life skills. The programs also aim to create opportunities and experiences for all children.
Basketball - An opportunity for all athletes, regardless of age or ability level, to participate in an exciting session of
basketball training and game participation.
Latin Drumming – Get a taste of the variety of rhythms integral to Latin music. Campers will have the opportunity to
create their own Latin music and show the difference between the various styles.
Floor Hockey - This session will help improve muscle and cardiovascular strength, while developing coordination skills in
a team environment.
Soccer - Soccer develops agility, speed and stamina, and also teaches children the importance of teamwork, so it can play
an important part in your child’s physical and social development.
Kids Love Tech - Get ready for a high-tech, high-energy approach to technology education! Kids Love Tech challenges the
young, inquisitive mind while improving children's fine-motor skills. Children are intrigued and drawn to robots.
Tennis- Wilmington tennis will offer campers a fun and educational program and physical curriculum that promotes early
hand-eye co-ordination and provides significant cardiovascular impact in a non-contact learning environment
The following specialty camps will allow our campers to focus on things that they really like to
do for the entire week.
Art X-Press
Get ready! Get set! Create! Campers will utilize a variety of art medium and learn specific skills
and techniques to create their own masterpieces.
Richmond Hill (Michaelle Jean)
July 11th – 15th
July 18th – 22nd
August 8th – 12th
August 15th – 19th
Markham (Black Walnut)
July 11th – 15th
August 8th – 12th
Rising Stars
Children will have the opportunity to learn, master and perform choreographed segments of
musicals led by a Theatre Artist from the Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts.
Richmond Hill (Michaelle Jean)
July 11th – 15th
July 18th – 22nd
Markham (Black Walnut)
August 15th – 19th
Kidz In The Kitchen
Children will explore and develop their own culinary skills with an expert chef.
Richmond Hill (Michaelle Jean)
July 11th – 15th
July 18th – 22nd
Markham (Black Walnut)
July 18th – 22nd
Karate
Stouffville Martial Arts will provide campers the ability to build confidence, self-esteem,
improves concentration and enhance self discipline through excellent instructions and enjoyable
classes.
Richmond Hill Only (Michaelle Jean)
July 11th – 15th
August 8th – 12th
Please note “Karate” not offered at Black Walnut