Summer Camp Program

The summer camp program will provide children with a safe, engaging environment during summer break where they can participate in various activities to promote learning, physical activity, and personal growth. Activities can range from outdoor adventures to creative arts and team-building exercises.

Key Goals

Outdoor Exploration: Encourage time in nature and physical fitness.
Skill Development: Help children develop new skills in sports, arts, and sciences.
Social Skills: Create a community where children make friends, collaborate, and learn teamwork.
Creative Expression: Offer opportunities for creativity through art, music, and hands-on projects.
Fun and Adventure: Ensure every day is filled with exciting experiences that keep campers eager to return.

Outdoor Adventures

Nature Hikes and Scavenger Hunts: Lead campers on safe trails, teaching them about local flora and fauna. Organize scavenger hunts for fun challenges.
Camping Skills: Teach skills like setting up tents, fire safety, and outdoor cooking.
Water Activities: If located near a lake or pool, include swimming, kayaking, or water games with certified lifeguards on duty.

Sports and Physical Fitness

Sports Clinics: Offer mini-clinics on soccer, basketball, and tennis to help campers develop fundamental skills.
Obstacle Courses: Set up age-appropriate obstacle courses for fitness and fun.
Group Games: Plan games like Capture the Flag, dodgeball, and relay races to promote teamwork and physical activity.

Personal Growth and Skill Building

Team-Building Activities: Use group challenges and problem-solving games to promote collaboration and communication.
Leadership Skills: Assign leadership roles or run group activities where campers take turns leading.
Mindfulness and Relaxation: Teach simple mindfulness exercises or yoga to help campers wind down and manage stress.

Website Resource:

Easter Seals Ontario Summer Camps - https://www.easterseals.org/
Camp Oochigeas (Toronto) - https://www.ooch.org/
Camp Sunrise (Ontario) - https://www.campsunrise.ca/
The Montreal Children’s Library Summer Camp (Montreal) - https://www.montrealkids.ca/
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Camp (Across Canada) - https://www.cnib.ca/
Camp Blue Sky (Toronto) - https://www.campbluesky.com/
Camp Trillium (Ontario) - https://www.camptrillium.com/
Camp Kaleidoscope (Ontario) - https://www.campkaleidoscope.com/
Bloorview School Authority Summer Camp (Toronto) - https://www.bloorviewschool.ca/
YMCA Summer Day Camps (Across Canada) - https://ymcagta.org/summer-day-camps