For 2023, the Summer Day Camp program runs from July 3 to August 25, 2023, and is offered to families for the entire summer or on a weekly basis.
This summer we have organized activities that are fun, social, and educational. Please see Eligibility and What We Are Doing sections below for more information on how Summer Day Camp will be implemented for the 2023 season.
Drop-off time is between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with no exceptions.
Daily Drop-off and Pick-up |
For Summer Day Camp 2023, there is a designated drop-off and pick-up area for each of the three day camps. Drivers must use Sarah Davis Way to access all camp locations. Please follow posted signage to be directed to the appropriate drop-off and pick-up location for the specific camp. Please see map below for drop-off route. NOTE: This information may be adapted as needed to ensure efficient traffic flow. |
Please see below the eligibility criteria for all summer day camp programs that the Town of Paradise will be following. All those participating the Town’s 2023 Summer Day Camp must follow the eligibility criteria. If your child falls in one or more of these categories, they are not eligible to register for the Town's 2023 Summer Day Camp:
Children must be fully toilet trained, as parents/guardians will not be permitted to enter and leave the program area to tend to personal care needs. Staff may prompt children for personal care procedures but may not physically assist. Alternatively, children who require assistance with toileting may be accompanied to the day camp by an independently hired respite worker.
Children must be able to feed themselves independently. Alternatively, children who require assistance with feeding may be accompanied to the day camp by an independently hired respite worker.
Additional screening questions may include: Will your child attend with an independently hired respite worker? Does your child require assistance with hand washing?
Respite workers must provide the Town with an RNC Vulnerable Sector Check.
Program Dates |
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Camps Offered |
For the 2023 Summer Day Camp there will be three camps with 30 participants in each, all offered at the Paradise Double Ice Complex, as follows:
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Registration Information |
The Town's online registration system provides the ability to enroll and pay for camps online. Registration for Paradise residents will open on April 27, 2023 and registration for Non-Paradise residents will open on May 4, 2023. On both days, registration will open at the following times:
Once registration opens, you will have access to the registration portal. You will need to either "Create an Account" or "Logon to Account". For further instructions, please visit our Creating a Public Access Account Page. It is recommended that registrants create an account prior to the registration date and become familiar with the system. |
Ages |
To be eligible to participate in our Summer Day Camp programs, children must have attended kindergarten (at least 5 turning 6 years of age), and be going to no grade higher than 7 (no older than 12 years of age).
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Hours |
Each camp program will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each weekday. Drop-off time is between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with no exceptions. |
Cost |
Weekly: $125 per child Note: Any additional costs are minimal and will be noted in your registration package. |
Payment |
One Time Payment
Full payment is required immediately upon registration through our online system via Visa or Master Card. If you choose to pay by debit you will have to select the pay later option and come to the Paradise Double Ice Complex within 24 hours to make payment. If payments are not made within the 24 hours of registration you will lose your spot. If you are waiting on external funding, please call 782-3917 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Inclusion Services |
The Town strives to offer an inclusive program within the means and capabilities of trained staff and summer camp guidelines. Summer Day Camp does not offer personal care or other forms of physical assistance. Participants must be able to attend to all personal bathroom and hygiene matters independently. Respite workers hired independently by guardians to accompany participants are solely responsible for the personal and physical needs of the individual. Respite workers must provide the Town with a clear Code of Conduct with a Vulnerable Sector Check completed and will be permitted at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator. Registration Process for Inclusion Services
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Special Notices |
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Sign-in and Sign-out Policy |
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Health and Safety Miscellaneous |
Our top priority is the safety of our participants and staff. The Town will continue to sanitize all equipment to help mitigate the spread of viruses. If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are symptom free. Staff will call home if a child is displaying signs of illness. |
Sunscreen Application Standard Operating Procedure |
Staff will not be permitted to physically assist participants with sunscreen application. Children will be expected to know how to properly apply sunscreen independently with some verbal cues from staff. Staff will lead a group instruction when applying sunscreen, using physical and verbal instructions while monitoring participants applying their sunscreen. Extra mirrors will also be placed in the room for participants to use when applying sunscreen to their face and neck. All participants are expected to bring personal sunscreen clearly labelled with their name. Spray sunscreen will not be permitted. Hats are mandatory and shirts that cover shoulders are recommended. There will be no sharing of sunscreen and no camp sunscreen provided. |
If you have any further questions about the Town's Summer Day Camp, call 709.782.6290 or email.
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