Camps

If your child does not feel well prior to camp, please keep them home until they are well. In case of an absence, contact the Program Coordinator – Youth & Family Services, brydyn.thompson@huntsville.ca or 705-789-6421 ext 3032.

If your child does not feel well during camp, they will be separated from the group with supervision, and parents will be notified to pick them up.

• Camp drop-off starts at 8:00am.
• Campers must be picked up by 5:00pm.
• There is no Aftercare program for PA Days, Holiday Camps or March Break Camps.

You are required to provide names of individuals who can pick up your child when you register - please let us know if someone else is picking up your child and we will make note of this. You must provide us with first and last name and let that person know they will be required to show photo ID. Camp staff will ask for photo ID for individuals picking up campers at the end of day.

You can email any changes to your child's pick-up list to the Program Coordinator – Youth & Family Services, brydyn.thompson@huntsville.ca.

If your camper has any allergies or requires any medication while at camp, please submit a Camp Allergy and Medication form.

Please note any medications that may need to be given while at camp needs to be in the original medication container and must be prescribed by a doctor.

Disruptive or uncooperative behaviour spoils camp for everyone. Each parent and camper must sign a behaviour expectation form. Campers who do not adhere to expectations may be asked to leave camp permanently.

When considering a recreation experience, please consider the individual's needs, and that the recreation integrated setting may not be suitable for all persons with disabilities. Health and safety of participants and staff is paramount, which could result in participants being denied access to the program.

Please note that the Town of Huntsville does not offer 1:1 support for youth programs or youth campers. Children who require an Educational Assistant at school or 1:1 support for success are asked to provide their own caregiver at youth programs/camp. Please contact our Community Services Recreation staff for further information, to communicate your child’s needs and/or how to bring a caregiver for your child.

In order for everyone to have a fun, exciting and safe experience we all follow a code of conduct. Below is the Day Camp Code of Conduct which staff and participants will follow while attend Town of Huntsville Day Camps. Please ready over and make sure that you and your camper understand the rules in the Code. Parents and Campers are expected to follow the Code of Conduct while in Town Camps.

As a Camper, I will:

• Show respect to others and treat them as I would like to be treated.
• Show respect to staff and cooperate fully with their instructions.
• Camp Rules will be explained on the first day of camp.
• Know the rules and follow all the rules of camp.
• Respect the rights and beliefs of others and treat others with courtesy and consideration.
• Communicate in an appropriate manner, which means I must not use foul language or gestures, harsh words or tone of voice.
• Conduct myself responsibly. I understand that horseplay, bullying or other unkind behaviour are not allowed.
• I understand that pushing, kicking, hitting or fighting are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
• Use program equipment, supplies and facilities properly.
• Respect the property of others!
• Be fully responsible for my actions and understand that irresponsible behavior will result in disciplinary actions.

Any inappropriate behaviours may result in any or all of the following:

1. Review of Behavior Expectations, Code of Conduct and Rules with Participant.
2. Coordinator meeting with parent/guardian to discuss behavior and consequences.
3. Dismissal from the program (may be immediate if behaviors interfere with other's ability to safely enjoy participation).

• Weather appropriate clothes - we will be going outside!
• Water bottle, lunch, and snacks.
  • Be aware this is a nut free environment - do not send snacks that contain or may contains nuts to camp.
  • Pack extra snacks as campers may need them throughout the day.
• Positive attitude - we are excited to you are joining us at camp, we want you to be excited too!
• Check your camper's schedule to see when they are going swimming or skating.
  • On swim days please bring a bathing suit, towel, and goggles, if needed.
  • On skate days bring skates, warm clothes, and a CSA approved helmet.
• Please note some activities are messy - send campers in clothing that is okay to get messy and pack an extra set of clothes.

Please leave these things at home:

• Toys
• Electronics

• A full refund can be issued for all courses cancelled by the Town of Huntsville.
• Customer requests for refunds or credits based on their withdrawal from a program must be received three full business days prior to program commencement.
• A $20.00 administration fee will be charged for all customer cancellations.
• Prorated refunds will be issued for medical reasons.

One-day clinics, courses or workshops will receive credit.

PA Day, March Break, and youth programs

Early withdrawal: Withdrawals at least 8 days before the camp/program starts will receive a full refund less a $20 administration fee per program.

Late withdrawals: Withdrawals 1 to 7 days before the camp/program starts will receive a refund less a late withdrawal fee of 50% of the total camp/program fee per program.

Withdrawal after the camp/program starts: Withdrawals after the camp has started will not receive a refund.

Summer camp

• A $20 administration fee per camp will be charged for any cancellation between May 8 and June 22.
• A 50% withdrawal fee will be charged per camp for any cancellations after June 22.