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Earth Adventures Summer Day Camp 2010
Ages 6 - 12 years


 
Dates, Fees & Themes  /  Pre & Post Care  /  Special Events  /  Registration / General Parent Information  /  Payments & Refunds  /  Contact Us / Financial Assistance / Brochure
 
OUR STAFF:
Our summer staff understands the importance of being a friend, teacher and a role model. The team is selected for their skills, leadership and sincere interest in the growth and development of young people. Our camp leaders are very experienced in delivering exciting, challenging programs for children and youth. Our summer staff are chosen for their experience or training in the fields of education, child and youth care, or recreation. All our staff have first aid and CPR training, and criminal record checks. We have on-site lifeguards for both camp and out trips.

EARTH ADVENTURES SUMMER DAY CAMP:

Participants of our Earth Adventures Summer Day Camp will enjoy our beautiful property located in Metchosin. The wilderness-based camp offers 98 acres of forest, ponds, trails, and meadows, perfect for exploring and playing games. Some unique features include a climbing tower and low ropes course designed for individual challenges and building teamwork skills. There is an archery range, a back pond for canoeing and a front pond for swimming - a favourite for cooling off in the hot sun.

Do you want your kids to have their most exciting summer ever? Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria knows what summer fun is all about. If your kids are ages 6-12, adventurous and like being outdoors, we have just the activities you're looking for. Kids will spend their summer days enjoying:

  • 10m Climbing Tower
  • Canoeing
  • Ropes Course
  • Swimming
  • Archery
  • Playing Sports and Games
  • Hiking and Exploring
  • Drama
  • Arts n' Crafts
  • Nature Activities
  • Exciting Out trips
  • Field Games

Every Friday (some Thursdays) we go on an out trip to various beaches, attractions and parks for full day of play. Kids will enjoy swimming, skim boarding. and many other delightful activities in beautiful, local places.

Each week will have a different theme, which will influence the activities of the week. One afternoon will be dedicated as "theme day" with an afternoon of craziness based on the theme.


DATES, THEMES & FEES

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR 2010 SCHEDULE

WEEK 1: July 5 - July 9
Theme - Camp Olympics
Think you are a camp pro-star? Come try out for our camp Olympic team! In a fun filled afternoon, campers will participate in a number of camp activities including: swimming, potato sack races, Tarzan swing, and field games.

WEEK 2: July 12 - July 16
Theme - Highlanders
Highlanders FC soccer team will be visiting camp and running some soccer based activities with the campers. Saturday we will join them at their game for opportunity to fundraise for camp. The kids get to play a game at halftime to entertain the spectators.

WEEK 3: July 19 - July 23
Theme - Amazing Race

Activities will include a fun filled day of stations such as marshmallow target tossing, potato sack races and much more! Finishing off the day, the campers will complete a treasure hunt with real maps and compasses made by them!


WEEK 4: July 26 - July 30
Theme - Survivor
Are you the ultimate survivor? Come and find out at this week’s survivor challenge! Activities will include: swimming in the obstacle course through the Costa Rican jungle, team building challenges in the Saharan desert and a scavenger hunt through a Brazilian rain forest.

WEEK 5: August 3 - August 6 (4 day)
Theme - Eco Week

Always wanted to be a super hero? Here’s your chance! Join us for our eco hero training week. Use recycled materials to create new useful things, learn about natural processes through games, hone your eco conscience and learn how to do your part to save the world. With our powers combined we can save the planet!

WEEK 6: August 9 - August 13
Theme - Muddy Mayhem
It’s gonna be MAYHEM! Campers should come prepared to get D-I-R-T-Y in relays, crafts and others stations that are guaranteed to please. The day will end with teams running though the front woods gauntlet to see who will come out top muddy monster!

WEEK 7: August 16 - August 20
Theme - Wacky Water
Ready to get wet? Well you’re at the right place. We’ll have a cannon water ball shooting challenge, slip n’ slide, swimming and much more! Bring your bathing suit and be prepared to get soaked!

WEEK 8: August 23 - August 27
Theme - David Thompson Voyagers
Do you want to build a boat and sail like a sailor? The great 2010 voyagers will be racing our cardboard boats in the pond with a secret ingredient to help!

WEEK 9: August 30 - September 2 (4 day)
Theme - Nation Creation
Want to travel the world? Come to camp and play various games from other cultures. Some activities include: ear wrestling, piñatas, and British bulldog.

 

For decades we have subsidized all of our programming costs to ensure no child is denied access.  With increasing competition and pressures on fundraising efforts, we must try a variety of methods to meet the true costs of operating our summer camp. The actual cost for a child to attend camp for one week is $319.
Recognizing that different families have different abilities to pay, this is our second year that we are implementing a voluntary three-tier fee structure which provides the opportunity for families to take an active role in supporting the true costs of your child’s camp experience.
This program is voluntary and confidential and in no way will influence the children’s experience at camp.
Tier I    – our historical subsidized rate.
Tier II – partial subsidy for those who can afford a little more but have difficulty with the full fee.
Tier III – actual cost of operating program.

  Tier I      Tier II   Tier III
4 day

$147

$197

$255

5 day

$170

$243

$319

Confidential campership applications are still available for those who may have difficulty with Tier 1.


TIMES, PICK-UP / DROP-OFF LOCATIONS,
& PRE/POST CARE:

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Central Saanich Club, 7162 B West Saanich Rd.
City Central Club, 1240 Yates St.
Harbourside-Esquimalt Club, 410 Macaulay St.
West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre, 345 Wale Rd.
Metchosin Wilderness Camp, 3900 Metchosin Rd.

CAMP TIMES:
Day camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

PRE / POST CARE TIMES AND FEES:
At West Shore, Harbourside, & City Central Club:
Pre Care:           8am to 9am          $10 per week
Post Care:         4pm to 5pm          $10 per week

At Metchosin Wilderness Camp
:
Drop-Off:         9:30am to 10am       $5 per week
Pick-Up:           3pm to 3:30pm         $5 per week

At Central Saanich Club:
Drop-Off:        9:30am to 10am       $5 per week
Pick-Up:          3pm to 3:30pm         $5 per week


REFUND, CHANGE, & PAYMENT POLICIES:

REFUND & CHANGES TO REGISTRATION
A $10 administration fee will be charged to cover processing costs of any changes or refunds once you complete your registration. Refunds will only be issued up to 10 days prior to the camp session.

PAYMENTS
Payments for summer camp sessions (weeks) are due at time of registration. Payment can be made by either cheque, post-dated cheques, visa/mastercard/amex, cash, or money order. Please make cheques payable to Boys & Girls Club Services. Post-dated cheque must be made payable at least 10 days prior to the first day of registered session.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We have a limited number of Camperships available for a one-week session for those families who find the fees unmanageable. Parents or guardians are expected to contribute a percentage of their children's registration fee.

PRIVACY POLICY
For information regarding our Privacy Policy please click here.


REGISTRATION

Registration starts on March 29, 2010. You can register on the second floor of 1240 Yates St. Monday - Thrusday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm. You may also pick up your registration from at any of our community clubs (please note if you are dropping of your registration form in the Western Communities, please do so at our Millstream Boys and Girls Club located at 626 Hoylake Road as the West Shore location is not determined yet.

Please Note: We have a participant attending all summer with a severe peanut and cashew allergy. When packing snacks and lunches for your child, please refrain from sending your child with products containing nuts.

FAST TRACK YOUR REGISTRATION
1. Download and print your registration form
2. Ensure all areas are filled in completely.
3. Bring completed form with payment to the registration office during designated times, or one of our local clubs.
4. Or fax your registration form to (250) 384-9136 (please call with method of payment) - Do not put your credit card number on fax form.

*Please Note
: Registration will not be processed until full payment is received.

If you fax in your registration, it is your responsibility to follow up to ensure your fax was received.

General Parent Information

Registration Form
Earth Adventures Summer Camp Brochure
Campership Form
Post-Dated Payments

"Meet The Staff Night" will be held on June 29th from 6 – 7:30pm at the Metchosin Camp (3900 Metchosin Road).
 This is a great opportunity to view our camp property and meet the summer camp staff!!


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CAMPERSHIPS
We have limited number of camperships available for a one week session for those families who need assistance.

Campership Form

LICENSED FACILITIES
Government subsidies will be accepted at Harbourside-Esquimalt. Please note you must have subsidy prior registering for camp.



REGISTRATION
CONTACT INFORMATION:

Benny Martin
Phone: (250) 384-9133
Email:bmartin@bgcvic.org

   

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