For 2020, Summer Day Camp program runs from July 6 to August 28, 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. There are no outings this year and all activities will be taking place at the camp location. Please see the Public Health Guidelines, Eligibility, and What We are Doing sections below for more information on how Summer Day Camp will be implemented for the 2020 season.
Please note there is a change in camp times this summer: The camp program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each week day. Drop-off time is between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and pick-up is between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Daily Drop-off and Pick-up |
For Summer Day Camp 2020, there is a designated drop-off and pick-up area for each of the six 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 adherence with public health guidelines and efficient traffic flow. Last Updated- Friday, July 3, 2020
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Provincial public health guidelines have outlined eligibility criteria for all summer day camp programs and the Town of Paradise is following those criteria. All those participating the Town’s 2020 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 2020 Summer Day Camp:
Weeks |
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Camps Offered |
For the 2020 Summer Day Camp there will be 6 camps with 10 participants in each, all offered at the Paradise Double Ice Complex, as follows:
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The Town's online registration system provides the ability to enroll and pay for camps online. Registration opens on June 18 and at the following times:
Once you have accessed 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.
COVID-19 Alert Level System
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The Town is following all public health guidelines including the provincial COVID-19 Alert Level System. In the event public health officials determine that the province is deemed to be in Alert Level 4 or 5, the Town will have to immediately suspend the Summer Day Camp Program (refunds will be issued). |
After School Program and Summer Camp Program |
Changes have been made to the current After School Program (ASP) policy. Those registered in the ASP program will no longer have early registration for the Town's Summer Day Camp Program. Therefore, those registered in the ASP who want to participate in the Summer Day Camp will have to follow the general registration process. |
Paradise Resident First Registration
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For the 2020 Summer Day Camp, the Town is limiting registration to residents of Paradise only. Please note that this is only for the 2020 Summer Day Camp. |
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 |
The camp program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each week day. Drop-off time is between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and pick-up is between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. with no exceptions. Each participant will be assigned a designated time for drop-off and pick-up in the drop-off and pick-up windows. Participants will not be permitted to be signed-in or signed-out outside of these designated times. |
Cost |
Weekly: $125 per child Note: Any additional costs are minimal, and will be noted in your registration package. |
Payment Options |
Pay Later Option This option requires JULY to be paid in full by 4:00 p.m. on June 19. There are no exceptions. Payment must be made by credit card over the phone to Recreation Reception at 709-782-6290. If payments are not made by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19 the full registration space will be lost.
Pre-authorized Debit Payments Pre-authorized debit payments will be accepted for the month of August only. Note: one payment will be debited two weeks before August 1. Please complete and submit a Pre-authorized Payments for Summer Camps Form. Forms are to be submitted by email no later than June 22, 2020. If not submitted by June 22 your space in the camp cannot be confirmed. Note: The Pre-authorized Debit Payment method is a new option offered in place of post-dated cheques.
Online - full payment The online registration system accepts full online payment of fees by Visa and MasterCard. Interac online is not available. |
Integration |
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 some forms of physical assistance. Participants must be able to attend to all personal, bathroom and hygiene matters independently. Respite workers independently hired by guardians to accompany participants with the understanding they are solely responsible for the personal and physical needs of the individual. Respite works 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 Technician. If your child/participant should require any inclusive physical, cognitive, or other assistance upon registration please email. |
Special Notices |
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What are we doing... |
Guardians will be required to call a designated phone number each morning between 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. to answer a government health questionnaire administered by Town staff. This is mandatory; if a phone questionnaire is not complete the child will not be permitted into camp that day. Guardians will be required to answer the following questions honestly: Have you or anyone in your family:
• Traveled outside the province in the last 4 days?
• Been in close contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19?
• Being in close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has traveled outside the province within the last 14 days prior to their illness onset?
• Had any symptoms of illness (such as described below)
o Fever (or signs of a fever, such as chills, sweats, muscle aches, and light headedness); or
o Cough
o Headache
o Sore throat
o Runny nose
o Painful swallowing
o Diarrhea
o Loss of sense of smell or taste
o Unexplained loss of appetite
o Small red or purple spots on your hands and/or feet
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Sign-in and Sign-out Policy |
Sign-in
Sign-out
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Sunscreen Application Standard Operating Procedure |
Please note that our Sunscreen Policy has changed due to COVID-19 and safety precautions. 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. |
Bathroom |
Each camp will have a designated restroom for single person use, camps will not be sharing restrooms with other camps or the public. |
Water Fountains |
Water fountain use is not permitted under current public health guidelines for day camp programs. Participants must bring water bottles / drink boxes for the full day, access to water fountains to refill water bottles will not be available. |
Health and Safety Miscellaneous - Sanitation and Physical Distancing |
Our top priority is the safety of our participants and staff. The Town has put extra cleaning measures in place for this summer’s program. Extra sanitation around bathrooms, and frequent sanitation of commonly touched services, tables, and supplies will be done. Extra handwashing stations and sanitation stations will be available and staff will be enforcing frequent hand cleanings. Participants will be in a group of 5 and will interact with an additional group of 5. There will be a maximum of 10 participants per room. Physical distancing will be applied as often as possible. Participants will have a personal station for the week to store personal items, take part in crafts and eat during snack times. There will be no outings or swimming this summer; access to outdoor green spaces will be availed of as much as possible. Physical distancing and small group activities are planned when outdoor play is not available. Staff are dedicated to creating a fun and safe summer of activities. |