Outdoor and Environmental Education in Durham presents

2016

AT THE DURHAM FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE

JULY 4 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2016

SEVEN ONE-WEEK SESSIONS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. For children ages 7 to 12 (as of December 31, 2015) The Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre is gearing up for another summer full of fun, learning and adventure! Located just south of the town of Uxbridge, this great camp-like facility operated by the Durham District School Board, is a wonderful setting for our 2016 Summer Day Camp program. Seven weeks of outdoor and experiential learning will keep the centre buzzing with activities designed to inspire, educate and reconnect your child to the world around them. All programs in our week-long sessions will emphasize appreciation for the natural world, environmental awareness, cooperative learning, leadership development and fun. Each session will include a Thursday evening sleepover allowing campers a chance to experience the magic of Durham Forest at night. The ­­­ night hike and evening campfire will be a special finale to a week filled with adventure and new friends.

WEEK ONE JULY 4 TO JULY 8, 2016 SENIOR SURVIVOR CAMP (For children ages 9 to 12) Senior Survivor Camp is a week filled with action and fun where campers can learn basic survival skills that will help them in the wild. These skills include making a fire, shelters, orienteering, first aid and more.

WEEK TWO JULY 11 TO 15, 2016 ART ATTACK This week is all about getting creative out in the forest! Crafts, games and activities surrounding the arts will be the focus, with lots of emphasis on the natural world.

WEEK THREE JULY 18 TO 22, 2016 ANIMAL PLANET The focus this week is all about—you guessed it—animals! From furry friends to creepy critters, campers will be learning all about the living things that we share the forest with.

WEEK FOUR JULY 25 TO 29, 2016 FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE During this week, campers will have a chance to investigate the forest as scientists. Flip over logs, explore natural science, ask questions and discover through experimentation.

WEEK FIVE AUGUST 2 TO 5, 2016 JUNIOR SURVIVOR CAMP (For children ages 7 to 10) Please note: this is a four day week, there will be no camp on August 1, 2016. This short week will teach campers the basic skills of forest survival, while leaving room for tons of fun!

WEEK SIX AUGUST 8 TO 12, 2016 AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE OLYMPICS Travel the world in five days! Experiencing other countries, cultures, and customs will have these little explorers prepared for the Durham Forest Olympic Challenge at the end of the week.

WEEK SEVEN AUGUST 15 TO 19, 2016 SENIOR SURVIVOR CAMP (For children ages 9 to 12) Senior Survivor Camp is a week filled with action and fun where campers can learn basic survival skills that will help them in the wild. These skills include making a fire, shelters, orienteering, first aid and more.

2016

AT THE DURHAM FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE

JULY 4 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2016

SEVEN ONE-WEEK SESSIONS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AGES:

Registration is open to children ages 7 to 12 as of December 31, 2015. Children should have completed Grade 2, with the exception of week one and seven where registration is limited to children ages 9 to 12, and week five where registration is limited to children ages 7 to 10. FEE: $170.00 PER CHILD

Fee includes all camp programming and materials, a Durham Forest Summer Day Camp t-shirt, Thursday dinner and Friday breakfast and lunch. Please note: week five is $135.00 per child (August 2 to 5, 2016 is a four-day week). Cheques are to be made payable to the Durham District School Board (may be post-dated no later than June 15, 2016). There is a $10.00 family discount for each additional sibling attending the same week. Registration and payment are due by June 15, 2016. CAMP HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

An overnight stay is offered every Thursday evening. After hours care is available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at a cost of $10 per hour. LUNCH:

All campers are responsible for bringing a litterless lunch to camp each day. If the camper sleeps over, Thursday dinner and Friday breakfast and lunch will be provided. No peanuts or tree nuts please! STAFF:

We are excited to have Nicole Davy taking on the role of Camp Director this year. Nicole is a student of the University of Waterloo working on a degree in Environmental Studies. She comes to the position with lots of experience at Durham Forest and other Education Centres. She will be joined by a team of skilled and enthusiastic councillors who are sure to challenge and engage the young people in their care. All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Campers will be well supervised with a staff to camper ratio of 1/10.

All campers will receive a Durham Forest Summer Day Camp t-shirt on their first day of camp! Please indicate t-shirt size on your registration form. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 905-852-3030 OR VISIT WWW.DDSB.CA (Click Outdoor and Environmental Education under the Programs tab)

2016 SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATION NIGHT Visit the Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre and meet the staff! Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre, R.R. #4, Uxbridge

2016 DURHAM FOREST SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Registration and payment due by June 15, 2016

CHILD INFORMATION NAME Last Name

First Name

GENDER

DATE OF BIRTH YY/MM/DD

 Male

 Female

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/

Middle Name

AGE

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME

ADDRESS House Number and Street Name

Apt./Unit #

City

HOME PHONE

Postal Code

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN E-MAIL

PLEASE INDICATE SESSION DATES (A MAXIMUM OF 2 WEEKS IS RECOMMENDED)

 July 4–8, 2016  July 11–15, 2016  July 18–22, 2016  July 25–29, 2016  August 2–5, 2016

 August 8–12, 2016  August 15–19, 2016

MEDICAL ALERT INFORMATION, ALLERGIES AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS SPECIFY

ACTION

CHILD HEALTH CARD NUMBER

DOCTOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD

HOME PHONE

CELL PHONE

WORK PHONE

NAME

RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD

HOME PHONE

CELL PHONE

WORK PHONE

I have provided all necessary information and can be reached in an emergency at the numbers listed above. I authorize the Durham District School Board and its agents to secure medical care for my child.

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN: I hereby verify that the information contained in the registration form is correct and I hereby give my consent for:

Child Name

to attend Summer Day Camp at the Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre, Uxbridge. I agree with the Durham District School Board that it will not be responsible for any damages or injury that may be sustained by my child(ren) as a result of participation in camp activities. I am responsible for collecting my child(ren) from camp within 15 minutes of the 4:00 p.m. time or will agree to pay after care fees. I agree to participate in sign-in/sign-out procedures upon delivery and pick up.

Parent/Legal Guardian Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature

Date

T-SHIRT SIZE (PLEASE SELECT ONE) YOUTH

ADULT

 Medium

 Large

 Small

 Medium

 Large

 X-Large

PLEASE MAIL YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO: SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM C/O DURHAM FOREST EDUCATION CENTRE R.R. #4 UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO L9P 1R4 Please mail completed registration form with payment by June 15, 2016. Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre Day Camps fill up fast— in order to secure your child’s spot, please send your registration form and payment in A.S.A.P.

STAPLE CHEQUE HERE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date received: Fee: Session date: Receipt number:

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN CHECKLIST:  Completed registration form  Signature on the registration form  Cheque to Durham District School Board Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation e-mail within two weeks of mailing in your cheque and form. Camper information packages will be sent out in May and will include a tax receipt and a comprehensive health form for you to complete and return to the Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre prior to the start of camp. If you have any questions regarding our Summer Day Camp program, please do not hesitate to contact us at 905-852-3030 or visit our website at www.ddsb.ca (click on the Programs tab and then Outdoor and Environmental Education on the left).

2016

AT THE DURHAM FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE

Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre R.R. #4, Uxbridge • 905-852-3030