Reptilia's Summer Camp For 2008

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Reptilia's Objectives for Your Camper
Hours
Activities In Our Facility & On Our Field Trips

Food Provided

Pick Up & Drop Off

Camp Fees & Deposits 

Discounts Available

Suggestions To Help Your Camper Have A Good Time

Reptilia Gifts

Weekly Schedule

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Reptilia’s Objectives For Your Camper

• Summer Break is almost here and enhancing our tradition, Reptilia has an even wider range of Summer Camps this year, for your camper ages 4-12.  Reptilia offers a safe, exciting and unforgettable summer experience, where your camper can learn about science related activities and enjoy all kinds of summer fun at the same time. 

• Our campers enjoy different daily activities including zoo tours, reptile related events, field trips to the Kortright Centre, unique and interesting arts & crafts, games, movies, role-plays, and a chance to perform in our theatre. 

• Our camp counsellors make full use of our 25,000 square foot facility which to date is used by more than 3,000 schools and daycares in the GTA, to provide a safe and stimulating environment in which your camper will enjoy themselves, meet other camper friends, and learn about nature and the ecology.

• Reptilia's goals for your camper are simple – your camper will enjoy several of the many courses Reptilia has developed to entertain and to make learning fun.

• We will expand your camper's mind, give them hands on experiences, and have them remember this summer camp as the best one they have ever attended!!

Starts

• Monday, June 30^th, 2008

• Note – camp runs on Canada Day, July 1^st this year due to the holiday falling outside a weekend shoulder day and on Civic Holiday on Monday, August 4^th

Ends

• Friday, August  29^th, 2008

Hours Open & Camp Hours

• Doors open - 8:30 AM

• Camp runs - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Pick-up time is from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Latest pick up is 7:00 PM.

• Early drop-offs or late pick-ups are $2.00 per 15 minutes or part thereof, per child

Activities In Our Facility & On Our Field Trips We provide a safe, fun, and creative learning environment where campers learn about nature through interacting with our reptiles.  Reptiles are the ‘vehicle’ we use to teach students throughout Ontario in the ‘Life Strands’ section of the Ontario Education Ministry’s Science and Technology Curriculum. For most campers, one of the most exciting parts of summer camp is the hands on experiences with small harmless reptiles. We are very aware of the fear that some campers may have of one or more types of reptiles, and we never attempt to have any camper do anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.  Each camper decides on their level of participation and whether or not to handle any reptile they may feel a bit uncomfortable with.  Funny thing is though, by the end of the week, the most fearful campers are often first in line to help with cleaning, care and feeding of the reptile they feared the most just a few days ago. The campers are divided into 3 different groups which are: Geckos: ages 4-6 Turtles: ages 7-9 Pythons: ages 10-12 Each group will take part in age-appropriate summer camp activities including: In class room reptile Shows Learning about Reptiles Learn how to handle the Reptiles Preparing food and assisting in feeding some of the small lizards Have the chance to set up tank and take care of the reptile during the camp week Arts and Crafts Outdoor games at both Sports Village across the road and the park  A trip to Vaughan’s Kortright Centre to hike, identify the animals and reptiles of the park, and picnic with friends A trip to a Community Swimming Pool where a swim test will be given prior to entering the pool All bus fees are included in your registration fees

Lunches

• You have the option of choosing to either pack a lunch for your camper or purchase our lunch meal plan.

• The menu we offer differs each day and it's a healthy meal at the cost on only $37.00 per week

•  Some fast foods are also available on a purchase basis at Reptilia.

• We offer each camper healthy & nutritious morning and afternoon snacks at no additional charge.

Pick Up & Drop Off

• When you register your camper or on the first day of camp, Reptilia will take a photocopy of your driver’s licence. 

• Each time you drop your camper, your camper's counsellor or our reception desk will sign your camper in.

• Each time you pick up your camper, your camper's counsellor or  our reception will check your Driver’s Licence for positive ID. 

• If someone other than yourself is picking up your camper, they must be pre registered by you in person with their driver’s licence, which will be photocopied and placed in your file.

• Very Important:  Your camper will not be released to anyone unless their Driver’s Licence is on file accompanied by your written permission (done by our front desk at the time of booking or on the first day of camp)  permitting them to pick up your camper.  Please arrange to have this done prior to camp, as we do not deviate from this rule, as our emphasis is always on the importance of ensuring your camper’s complete safety.

Camp Fees & Discounts: Daily bookings are not available this year.  The reason for this is twofold.  Last year, most camps were over subscribed leaving little or no room for some of the weekly campers when heavy daily bookings occurred.  Secondly, our weekly programs are designed to build on each day to provide the best programs for the most campers. For campers booked before June 15th, the cost per camper per week is $245 plus tax For campers booked on June 16th or afterwards, the cost per camper per week is $269 plus tax A $120 deposit per week of camp is required upon booking with the balance payable on or before the first morning of camp No extra fees are ever charged, except as stated clearly up front. We accept cash, debit cards, Visa and MasterCard Discounts Available: Any family with an Annual Membership is entitled to a 10% discount on all camp bookings, excluding the lunch program. If you have been thinking of an Annual Membership, now is the time to sign up because with the camp discount, you can reduce the cost of the membership significantly.  Non-member families booking more than one child at the same time (weeks can vary) will receive a discount of $20 on the second booking given that the first registration is at the regular price.

Suggestions To Help Your Camper Have A Good Time Please don't forget to put in your child's back pack: Hat Sunscreen Water Bottle Light rain cape on Field Trip Days Gifts Each child will receive a free Reptilia T-shirt on the first day of camp and they will receive a special gift at the end of each camping week.

Reptilia's Summer Camp Schedule

Week 1

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00am	Introduction - Crocodilians	Introduction – Lizards	Kortright Please Bring: Hiking Shoes Sunscreen Bug Spray Hat Water Bottle Note: This trip runs rain or shine - dress your child appropriately please! Bus leaves 9:15 am sharp	Introduction – Turtles and Tortoises	Introduction – Snakes
10:15am	Snack	Snack		Snack	Snack
10:30am	Zoo Tour	Arts & Crafs Peteca		Arts & Crafts Alligator Clip On	Arts & Crafts Snake Bracelet
11:00am	Keeper Time	Keeper Time		Keeper Time	Keeper Time
11:45am	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Pizza Lunch
12:30pm	Outdoor Trip to the Park – Turtle Tag, Blog Tag	Outdoor Trip to Sports Village – Soccer, Baseball, & Croc Races	Swimming Please Bring: Bathing Suit Towel	Outdoor Trip to Sports Village – Soccer, Baseball, 50 Yard Scream	Outdoor Trip to the Park – Snake Chase, Grounders
2:00pm	Snack	Snack		Snack	Snack
2:15pm	Crocodilians Show with the Educator	Lizards Show with the Educator		Reptile Show with the Educator	Snake Show with the Educator
3:00pm	Setting up the Campers’ pet tank & Discussion –What makes a Good Pet?	Arts & Crafts Pipe & Felt Creatures		Arts & Crafts Pipe Cleaner Creatures	Arts & Crafts Dough Creations
3:45pm	End of the Day Discussion & Handling Session	End of the Day Discussion & Handling Session	Snack and Movie/Story Time	End of the Day Discussion & Handling Session	End of the Day Discussion & Handling Session

Week 2: