2022 REGISTRATIOn information
*Please, please read through everything below and in your registration as you complete the form!!
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We are elated to host in-person camp this summer! While we are excited to see you all, please understand the risks associated with joining a high activity, prayerful, tiring day in large group settings. Everything we do will be according to government regulations: from cohorts, to masks when needed, to prepackaged snacks, etc. We are not asking campers to be vaccinated as a mandatory requirement however we ask that you closely monitor any symptoms that might pose a risk of any type of outbreak.
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4 weeks of faith-filled fun!
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Camp is for children ages 7 to 14 (completed Grade 1 by June 2022)
SummerDaze is staffed by the Salesians of St. John Bosco, lay people and trained teenage/young adult counsellors.
We DO NOT provide supervision after 4pm and are not responsible for campers once dismissed (just like school).
Parents looking for extended camper care from 4pm-5pm might be interested in "AfterDaze" for an added cost (max $25/pp/week).
SummerDaze is staffed by the Salesians of St. John Bosco, lay people and trained teenage/young adult counsellors.
We DO NOT provide supervision after 4pm and are not responsible for campers once dismissed (just like school).
Parents looking for extended camper care from 4pm-5pm might be interested in "AfterDaze" for an added cost (max $25/pp/week).
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JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
$190/per camper/week
SummerDaze offers campers age appropriate activities such as sports, arts & crafts, journaling, drama, and rosary making throughout the day/week... it keeps our minds, bodies, and spirits active during each minute of every camp day! In between activities, when we have a moment to rest/take a breather, there's always something going on like trivia, theme song, prayer, and snack time.
Weekly Trips (subject to change)
Week 1: Ripley's Aquarium Week 2: Woodbine Beach Week 3: LegoLand (Juniors), Toronto Zoo (Intermediates) Week 4: Wet 'n Wild |
SENIOR PROGRAM
$200/per camper/week
SummerDaze offers campers who have completed grades 7 and 8 have their own set of activities and outings. These campers have the opportunity to make new choices and gain leadership skills as well as have fun. The enhanced Senior Program provides more outings and varied activities throughout the week. Daily activities range from sports to arts & crafts that keep the camper active.
Weekly Trips (subject to change)
Week 1: Wonderland Week 2: Centre Island Week 3: Woodbine Beach, Ripley's Aquarium Week 4: Wet 'n Wild |
Special Sibling Discount - $5 less per week/per sibling if 2 or more siblings are registered.
*Please keep AfterDaze payment separate from weekly registration fees*
Payment of Cash or Cheque payable to "Salesian Youth Ministry" are accepted.
*Please keep AfterDaze payment separate from weekly registration fees*
Payment of Cash or Cheque payable to "Salesian Youth Ministry" are accepted.
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FAITH ELEMENT
SummerDaze is a fun place to grow in the Catholic Faith. We offer prayer, singing, simple faith instruction, weekly mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Every Friday at about 9:30 am families and friends are welcome to our weekly camp mass.
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PACK LUNCH DAILY
Campers must have a packed lunch every day including on trip days. Please do not use peanut products. Senior campers will be notified for lunch outing days. A Snack Shop selling pop, chips, and candy (ranging 25cts to $1/p/pc) may be open.
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TALENT & AWARDS SHOW
Every Friday at about 2:40 pm parents are invited to join us as we wrap up the week with our Talent and Award show. Prizes and awards are given to the campers complimented by entertainment provided by the campers and staff.
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OUTINGS
We aim to bring back our weekly trip - every Wednesday (this changes for the senior program). Always assume we are going on the outing even with inclement weather. Please dress accordingly and ensure camper has a packed lunch and water.
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AFTERDAZE CARE
SummerDaze offers after-camp supervision called "AfterDaze" from
4pm-5pm. Campers will be supervised by a counsellor only until 5pm. $5/camper/day that you need it ($25/ week). Kindly keep this cost separate from your registration cheques. |
Reg Step 1: online portalScroll to the bottom of this page for the registration form (Launching April 22, 2022). Please ensure your form has all the correct information before paying in-person. So - take your time on them! PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, we sincerely beg that you be accurate with any and all information asked. This is Step 1 of the registration process... and YES, please feel free to share this page and link to others who might be interested in SummerDaze Day Camp.
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Reg Step 2: in-person paymentStep 2 of the Registration is in-person payment. Payment is what secures camper's spot on a first-come first-served basis as we have a limited number of spots. Payment must be done in-person (accepting cash or cheques payable to SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY only) to one of the administration team members on payment day OR to the Main Parish Office (9am-12noon, 2pm-5pm Monday to Friday), in an envelope with the Camper's name on it. Once we have validated your online form, received payment and reviewed the available spots for the week you have requested, will you be considered registered for the 2022 camp season.
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A LITTLE NOTE ABOUT OUR REGISTRATIONS
To Our SummerDaze Family - we continue to ride the pandemic waves as restrictions remain fluid and at the mercy of Toronto Public Health and the Archdiocese of Toronto. We aim to remain the best camp in all of the GTA (🙂) while ensuring the health and safety of our campers and staff. We tread lightly in the planning phase and will communicate any restrictions or protocols prior to camp commencing. With all things considered, we will increase our camper numbers from our 2021 season BUT not to pre-covid camp capacity. Naturally, it remains a 'first registered first served' approach and a waiting list is created if needed. If camp is full you will be called and will be offered a spot on the waiting list. If you do not receive a phone call that means your application has been accepted. Please keep our staff in prayers as we plan the best come-back season ever!
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unique season of SummerDaze 2022!
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unique season of SummerDaze 2022!
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COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY
SummerDaze will continue to comply with and meet all health and safety guidelines outlined by Toronto Public Health, the Archdiocese of Toronto, and provincial regulations for day camps and places of worship. Camper and staff safety is our utmost priority. As such, we will communicate any changes in guidelines.
1. Attention to cleanliness and frequency to sanitize touch points will remain a daily practice. 2. Presently, face-coverings are optional however highly encouraged indoors and among crowds. 3. We ask that your household continue to monitor symptoms that can risk any type of outbreak. Particularly, if anyone in the household presents symptoms of Covid-19 (and has tested positive) we ask that the camper also self-isolate. |
LATE ARRIVAL or ABSENT FOR THE DAY?
We totally understand... We have our days also. Tired, not feeling well, doctors appointments, spur of the moment family outing, accidentally slept-in because camp was so amazingly-exhausting the day before (😁)... we totally understand. We take daily attendance in the morning when the whistle blows assuming that we will see all of our beloved campers. If you know your camper will be late or absent:
PLEASE, PLEASE phone and/or LEAVE A VOICEMAIL with the camp administrators ahead of time (before 8:30am) - (416) 743-3830 ext 6. Please note: We do not refund for absent or late days. See below for further refund policy information. |
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WAITLIST
SummerDaze has 3 age groups and in each age group, they are broken down into smaller groups in order to maintain a proper supervisory ratio and a 'homebase' for each camper (i.e. attendance throughout the day, snack numbers, swimming, etc.). Should the age groups cap at a maximum at the time you register, we will contact you whether you would like to be added onto the waitlist. Families are given until the THURSDAY of the previous week to opt out of their registered week; after which, we offer the spot to those on the waitlist starting from the top.
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REFUND POLICY
On Payment Registration Day, ALL payment is due. Should you need to separate payments we would like to suggest pay weekly. Week 1 is dated when registration payment is due! Weeks 2,3,4 can be post dated to two weeks prior to that camp week (i.e. Week 2 cheques can be dated for June 27 2022, Week 3 dated for July 4 2022, and Week 4 dates for July 11 2022). Refunds and cancellations after 4pm on the THURSDAY prior to the week the camper is registered to attend will result in a $25 late cancellation fee.
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
A newsletter will be emailed to the registered campers a week before the beginning of the camp week. Parents, please read it through so that you are aware of what is coming up, any special events, change of times, new activities etc. It would be wise to pack a set of clean/dry clothes every day in the event of inclement weather or any accidents. The newsletter will contain other information regarding traffic around the church property, upcoming trips, perhaps any mandates or changes to mandates to adhere to. Thank you in advance for your attention.
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