Daycamp Programs
Fun for EVERYONE. Daycamps offer a fun and safe environment for kids from ages 3 - 16 to experience sports, music, arts and the fun of being just plain silly. We have something for everyone from Basketball Camp to Kinder Fun and everything in between. Building memories and making friends will be the highlight of the summer.
Quality Supervision
Our staff/participant ratios reflect our committment to quality program supervision. Preschool programs operate with a ratio of 1 leader for every 6 children and all other camps operate with a ratio of 1 leader for every 10 campers. These ratios are supplemented with support from our Leadership Development program, mediators and volunteers from the community. All staff are certified in First Aid and require a criminal reference check. In addition they are trained to interact with children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. All camps follow the Parks and Recreation Ontario "High 5" guidelines for the the Priniciples of Healthy Child Development.
Fair Play in Camps ... Fun for Everyone
The goal of the City of Barrie Day Camps is to ensure all campers have a rewarding, memorable, safe and fun experience while participating in our program. Providing a safe environment is a collaborative process. We ask that parents/guardians share the following camp rules/guidelines with their child/ren:
If the above guidelines cannot be met, our Fair Play Follow Up process will be implemented. Parent conferences may be required to address concerns at any step in this system. ** The first instance of physical aggression towards another person or oneself may require a temporary or full suspension from camp(s).**
Camper Pick Up & Drop Off & Safe Arrival
Campers 10 yrs and under MUST have adult supervision at all times during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Please ensure that regular escorts and emergency contacts are recorded with your registration. Only those adults listed will be permitted to pick up your child(ren). Please notify us if your child will NOT be attending camp that day, or of any change in your child’s pick-up routine by calling 705-792-7908 - this is our Safe Arrival Hotline. Children are NOT allowed to leave early without written consent from a parent or guardian.
** Please note- a late fee of $5.00/15 minutes will be charged for late pick-ups**
Ages
See specific camp descriptions for ages. Participants must turn the specified age by December 31, 2012. Camp leaders will take age differences into account when programming activities. ALL REQUESTS for age exemptions should be done by email to recinfo@barrie.ca
Inclusion Services
All summer camp programs offered by the City of Barrie provide an inclusive environment. In partnership with Catulpa Community Support Services the City of Barrie welcomes participants of all abilities to enroll in the various summer camp programs. Inclusive leaders are available for participants who need assistance, however spaces are limited so please book early. Confidentiality will be applied. Personal mediators are welcome. Please contact Yhalinie Navaratnam ynavaratnam@barrie.ca with any questions regarding inclusive services.
Employment
Students grade 10 and up are encouraged to apply for positions. Applicants must be turning 16 yrs by the end of the year and a full time student. The application deadline for Summer 2012 is January 31, 2012. Seasonal Positions available include:
- Jr Leader
- Leader
- Inclusion Leaders
- Supervisor
Qualifications required include Standard First Aid/CPR - level "C". A recent Criminal Reference Check and experience with children.
Applications and job descriptions are available at all Recreation Centres and online on the City of Barrie employment page.
