General Information

Camper Forms

• Camper Sign In and Out Authorization Form
• Camper Medication Form

Hours

The Camp day runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
In order to meet the needs of busy families, the YMCA has extended the site drop off hours for all camp sites to 8:00am to 5:00pm (excluding Port Colborne). For no additional fee, you can drop off at all sites starting at 8:00am and pick up by 5:00pm (excluding Port Colborne). Staff will be on site to offer alternative programming before and after camp.

Extended care

Morning - 7:30am to 8:00am, $10/week
Afternoon - 5:00 to 6:00pm, $15/week

Extended care is available at the Walker Family YMCA, Niagara Falls YMCA, Niagara Centre YMCA, E. J. Freeland YMCA, Great Lakes Christian High School, Lion.s Sugarbowl Park and Merritt Island.

* Please note on page 23 the extended care hours in Port Colborne

Busing

Busing is available in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls from the YMCA branch to each of the local camp sites. The busing fee is $15.00 per week/camper. There is no busing available in Welland, Beamsville, Port Colborne or Fort Erie. Drop off for busing is at the YMCA before 8:30am. Buses normally arrive back at the YMCA between 4:30pm and 4:45pm.

Holiday

* Camp is not offered on Monday August 1, 2011 due to the civic holiday. All camp fees will be prorated for this week.

What your child needs to bring to camp

• Nut free lunch and snacks
• Swimsuit and towel (in a plastic bag)
• Hat and sunscreen
• Running shoes
• Water bottle and extra drinks
• Suitable clothing for the activities and weather conditions
• Extra clothing is recommended for Kinder and outdoor camps
• Valuables and electronics are not permitted at camp.

* Please label all items with your campers first and last name.

Healthy, litter free lunches

We need your help teaching campers the importance of health and responsibility. Please send your campers to camp with healthy, nut free lunches that will provide them with the nutrition they need to participate in an action-packed camp day! In an effort to be environmentally responsible, please send your child to camp with lunches that are litter free.

We want to hear from you

• Will someone else be picking up your camper?
• Is your camper going to be absent?
• Would you like more information about camp?
• Want to share feedback about your camper's experience?

Call the Day Camp Hotline at 905-934-9755 ext. 280 or email us at ymcadaycamp@ymcaofniagara.ca

* Programs are not offered August 1 due to the Civic Holiday.