2013 Summer Camp Welcome Guide - YMCA of Greater Toronto
2013 Summer Camp Welcome Guide - YMCA of Greater Toronto 2013 Summer Camp Welcome Guide - YMCA of Greater Toronto
Laundry serviceOur camp packing list suggests sufficient clothing for a two-week session at camp.We do provide a laundry service for our two to seven week participants. A specialservice will be available to accommodate laundry for those campers on extendedcanoe trips, campers experiencing bedwetting, and other special circumstances.Program OptionsWhether enrolled in a one or two-week camp session, participants will find manyoptions to choose from. Our basic program model features a blend of individualchoice, and both small and large group program periods.Daily programsEach morning, cabins are encouraged to participate in the Radical Risers program.This activity could be a morning dip, a hike, morning paddle or anything else thecabin decides to do together.Following breakfast each day, campers and staff return to their cabin to participatein cabin cleanup and try to get a perfect score for the entire session from CaptainCleanup.Skill developmentIndividual choice offerings are organized at the beginning of each week for theremainder of the week for skills time. Each day campers participate in twodifferent one-hour skill sessions. Each camper has the opportunity in each of ournine main skill development areas to earn “levels.”The levels are a series of progressive skills that campers can work towardsmastery in that particular area. Campers are awarded their skill cards on the lastday of camp at our awards ceremony and recognized for their hard work andachievements.14
Campers are led in small groups by qualified staff members to earn levels inone of these nine skill development areas:Canoeing: Campers learn the basics of paddling and have theopportunity to earn Ontario Recreational Canoeing and KayakingAssociation (ORCKA) Flatwater Levels with qualified ORCKAinstructors.Swimming: National Lifesaving Society and YMCA swim instructorsteach basic and advanced swimming lessons.Archery: A chance to practice your aim with a bow and arrow at ourarchery ranges.Kayaking: Qualified staff provide instruction at the flat-water level,concentrating on basic strokes and kayaking fundamentals.Performance arts: Join in fun drama games and learn basic guitarchords and rhythms. You’ll even have the chance to perform in anoriginal Camp Pine Crest Production at our closing campfire!Natural arts: Get creative at our Natural Arts Centre with wood, clay,wax, paper, leather, beads, and macramé, or try photography anddevelop photos in our dark room.Woodcraft: Build shelters, learn navigation, cook a gourmet mealover the fire, practice for out-trip and much more. Come explorenature with telescopes, microscopes, bugs, gardening, animaltracking, bird watching and exploring the site.Snorkelling: Learn the art and science of this popular diving sport.Climbing: For Senior and Pioneer Campers. Learn about rockclimbing techniques and safety, and improve your climbing skills.15
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<strong>Camp</strong>ers are led in small groups by qualified staff members to earn levels inone <strong>of</strong> these nine skill development areas:Canoeing: <strong>Camp</strong>ers learn the basics <strong>of</strong> paddling and have theopportunity to earn Ontario Recreational Canoeing and KayakingAssociation (ORCKA) Flatwater Levels with qualified ORCKAinstructors.Swimming: National Lifesaving Society and <strong>YMCA</strong> swim instructorsteach basic and advanced swimming lessons.Archery: A chance to practice your aim with a bow and arrow at ourarchery ranges.Kayaking: Qualified staff provide instruction at the flat-water level,concentrating on basic strokes and kayaking fundamentals.Performance arts: Join in fun drama games and learn basic guitarchords and rhythms. You’ll even have the chance to perform in anoriginal <strong>Camp</strong> Pine Crest Production at our closing campfire!Natural arts: Get creative at our Natural Arts Centre with wood, clay,wax, paper, leather, beads, and macramé, or try photography anddevelop photos in our dark room.Woodcraft: Build shelters, learn navigation, cook a gourmet mealover the fire, practice for out-trip and much more. Come explorenature with telescopes, microscopes, bugs, gardening, animaltracking, bird watching and exploring the site.Snorkelling: Learn the art and science <strong>of</strong> this popular diving sport.Climbing: For Senior and Pioneer <strong>Camp</strong>ers. Learn about rockclimbing techniques and safety, and improve your climbing skills.15
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