SUMMER CAMP

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City of Pitt Meadows Recreation

active games, arts and crafts, science, friendship,and awesome memories coming your way!

All of our day camps provide a fun, safe, active, inclusive and positive environment for children. Our

wish is that at the end of the summer your child will have truly enjoyed their experience. We are

excited about the opportunities we have planned for the summer and are confident that our day

camps will be both a fun and memorable experience for all our participants. Pitt Meadows Summer

Day Camps have a structure and routine that provide campers with an easy transition from school to

the camp setting. Some camp activities will be done within the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation

Centre and some will be off site at local parks and other destinations. These activities include

swimming, gym games, educationally based experiences, artistic and scientific endeavours, drama

activities and fun friendship builders. We have created a fun summer for all children to build their

confidence, gain friends, and create an inclusive environment to help all participants feel comfortable.

WELCOME TO PITT MEADOWS DAY CAMPS

CHILDRENS CAMPS & PROGRAMS(6-12)Our staff are dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive, and fun atmosphere for your child

to receive the best experience of summer day camps as possible.

PITT TROOPERSPitt Troopers Summer Day Camp is a themed campbased out of the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre.

This exciting camp will provide a positive andinclusive atmosphere for all children. The

participants will enjoy arts and crafts, scienceexperiments, and active games both in the

gymnasium and outdoors!Location: PMFRC

All summer long! $34.00 per day M-F 9:00-4:00pm

AFTER CAMPThis program is designed for those parents who

work a little bit later and still want their children tobe supervised. Children will have time to wind-

down from the busy day of summer day camps thisincludes: movies, lego, colouring, board games,

beading, and much more!Location: PMFRC

All summer long! $6.00 per dayM-F 4:00-5:30pm

9:00am – 9:30am | Sign In

9:00am – 9:30am | Open PlayCampers can talk with friends, play with a variety of sport

balls and equipment, colour/draw, and much more!

9:30am – 10:00am | Welcome CircleStaff will provide the children with a breakdown of the

day ahead as well as some icebreaker games to learnabout each other.

10:00am-10:30am | Group Games

Staff will lead a variety of group games and team-building games in the gym

10:30am – 11:00pm | Snack Time

11:00am-12:30pm | Craft Time

we will do a different craft every day of camp alligningwith the theme of the week

12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch

Lunch Program and supervised free time.

1:30pm 2:30pm | Sciencecreate experiments with the leaders and learn something

new!

2:30pm – 3:30pm | Active Games/Sports

3:30pm - 4:00pm | Open Gym/Sign-OutChildren will head into the gym and play with

equipment, finish their crafts, colour or draw, etc.

4:00pm – 5:30pm | After CampExtended care program for parents that need more time.

*must be pre-registered for this program*

PITTTROOPERS

CAMPSAMPLE

SCHEDULE

SKATE AND SCOOTER

GIRL POWER!

Kids will learn the basics of skateboard and/or scootering skills whileimproving confidence using our portable skate park by FRESHPARK. We

focus on safety techniques and basic balance activities, slowlyprogressing into other boarding skills.  Participants must provide their own

skateboard/scooter, helmet and elbow pads.Location: PMFRC

5 Sessions Fee: $100.00M-F 1:30-3:30pm July 29-August 02 Barcode: 7790

Join Girl Power Camp to have an exciting summer with your friends! Wehave outgoing and enthusiastic female leaders that will encourage

friendship, self-esteem, and confidence building through active games,cooking, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures.

Location: Heritage Hall4 Sessions $100.00

Tu-F 9:00-4:00pm August 06-August 09

BRICKS4KIDS LEGO® CAMPBricks 4 Kidz programs offer LEGO-brick building activities that engage

curiosity and creativity and provide an extraordinary atmosphere forchildren. Different builds every day of the week. Please pack a nut free

snack and water bottle. Each camper takes home a custom mini figure atthe end of the week.

Location: Heritage Hall5 Sessions Fee: $150.00

M-F 900-12:00pm Date: July 29-August 2 Barcode: 7859

CYCLE ADVENTUREEach day a program leader will take participants on a cycling tour thatwill stop for a picnic lunch and visit local historical and natural sites of

Pitt Meadows. The program will reinforce bike safety practices that willserve your children year around. Participants are required to bring their

own bike, helmet, water bottle, and lunch/snacks. Please dressappropriately for the weather.

Location: PMFRC5 Sessions Fee: $125.00

M-F 9:00-4:00pm July 22-July 26 Barcode:7742

BUILD IT

PRE-TEEN XTREME

HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP

Calling all builders! We are going to teach you about building in allforms such as: woodworking, LEGO construction, marbles tracks, and

much more.Location: Heritage Hall

5 Sessions Fee: $150.00M-F 9:00-12:30pm August 12-16 Barcode: 7781

Join preteen Xtreme for an action packed week full of sport, team-building, and out-trips to local places.

Location: PMFRC 5 Sessions Fee: $210.00

M-F 9:00-4:00pm August 19-August 23 Barcode: 7784

Interested in horses and want to learn all about them? This is the campfor you! Maple Meadows Equestrian Centre Summer Camps are a funway for everyone ages 5 and up to learn how to ride a horse, care for a

horse, participate in fun activities and make great lifetime friends.Location: Maple Meadows Equestrian Centre

5 Sessions Fee: $290.00M-F 9:00-12:00pm July 22-July 26 Barcode: 7858

M-F 9:00-12:00pm August 19-August 23 Barcode: 7860

Interested in baking? This is the program for you! Our Foodsafe certifiedinstructors will teach you proper techniques, tips and tricks, and simple

but delicious recipes you can make at home!Location: Heritage Hall

5 Sessions Fee: $100.00M-F 1:00-4:00pm August 12-August 16 Barcode: 7785

BAKING CAMP

INTEGRATEDSUMMER CAMPS

In·clu·sive"Being a part of a whole; including

many different types of people withfair and equal treatment"

It is our goal as a city to provide asmuch help to those in need as possible.

Therefore, there will be a limit inplace for registration- each child can

register for 5 days per person thatrequires support. This will allow equalopportunities for families throughout

the summer.

After the first day of summer campsJuly 2nd we will open up registration as

a first come first serve basis.

Please contact the front counter staffat 604.465.2470 for availability.

If there are any further questionsregarding integrated day camps

contact Kevin Muirhead @604.465.2456 or Email

kmuirhead@pittmeadows.ca

CAMP CODE OF CONDUCT

Our goal is to create an atmosphere that all children feel accepted and welcome. Adhering to a code

of conduct that all participants must follow is the best way to set boundaries in order for everyone to

feel included in camp. At the beginning of camp in the welcome circle all campers will engage in

writing their own camp rules and regulations that all campers must follow. Below is an example of

the rules that create their social contract code of conduct

RESPECT | INCLUSIVITY | POSITIVITY | FUN

SUMMER DAY CAMP SOCIAL CONTRACT

LISTEN TO THE LEADERS

HANDS AND FEET TO YOURSELF

HELP OTHER PARTICIPANTS

USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE

BE KIND TO OTHERS; MEET NEWFRIENDS.

BULLYING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

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TELL LEADERS WHERE YOU AREGOING AND USE THE BUDDY

SYSTEM

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REFRAIN FROM THE USE OFELECTRONICS AND PERSONAL

BELONGINGS

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BE OPEN AND FLEXIBLE TOLEARNING NEW GAMES

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LEADERS ARE THE ONLY ONESALLOWED IN THE STORAGE ROOM09

HAVE FUN!10

Upon arrival at camp, it is important that the camp leaders are aware that your child(ren) has arrived. Please sign your child(ren)

in at the sign-in table and hand in your participant information form. You can download the form at

http://www.pittmeadows.bc.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation/registration.html or at the front counter.

Without a completed waiver form your child will not be able to attend the camp so please ensure this is filled out as accurately as

possible.

SIGN-IN

SIGN-OUTDuring Sign-Out it is very important that camp leaders are aware that your child is leaving the program with an authorized

Individual. That being said, we ask that parents initial our attendance form to sign their child out of the program.

WALK-HOME AUTHORIZATIONThis is a great option for those who are comfortable with

their children either walking home or waiting in the lounge

or lobby for you to pick them up from camp. By signing the

Walk-Home Authorization section on the waiver form your

child can sign themselves out of the program at the end of

the program and wait for you at the recreation centre or

walk home with your permission. Once the children have

signed out they will not be directly supervised by a leader

but there are always staff in the building.

AUTHORIZED ADULT FOR SIGN-OUT

All of our programs require parents/guardians to fill out waiver forms.  To save time on the first day of camps we

recommend that the waiver forms be filled in, signed and ready to hand in on the first day. 

This form is very important to staff and the safety of your child at camp. Please include any information that staff should

need to know such as: medical information, special needs, allergies, EPIPEN, fears, walk-home authorization, custody

issues, etc.  When you are filling out the form please take your time, read all sections, and fill out both front and back of

the form.

You can find a waiver form at the front counter or it can be downloaded online at:

http://www.pittmeadows.bc.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation/registration.html.

WAIVER FORMS

IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION

On the registration form parents can indicate who is

authorized to pick-up your child(ren) and who is not. This

information will be communicated to all Camp Staff to

ensure you child(ren)’s safety. The authorized individual(s)

is the only person(s) that staff will send your child(ren)

home with. If, after the registration process is complete,

the authorized individual(s) information needs to be

altered, please notify the Programmer at 604-465-2456.

Upon pick-up, photo I.D. will need to be presented to the

staff on duty by the individual there to pick-up your

child(ren).

SNACKS & LUNCHESChildren are expected to bring their own snacks and lunches with

them each day. We recommend packing a couple substantial

snacks, as campers tend to be hungrier than normal from being

active outdoors all day.

Due to the potential of serious allergies in children attending

programs, the recreation centre adheres to a strict no nut policy.

We ask that parents and guardians do not send nut products with

your child(ren). Please read food labels carefully to ensure that

your child(ren)’s lunch and snack items are NUT FREE.

Pitt Meadows staff members will be taking photos of the summer

day camp events and participation. This includes pictures of your

children for the sole purpose of promoting the City of Pitt

Meadows registered programs in the future. If you are not

comfortable with City staff members taking any photographs

taken of your child while at camp. Please ensure the photo release

is filled out properly on the participant information form.

PHOTO RELEASE

We have a few special events happening in the summer

that the entire camp will go on an out trip to a fun

destination. The campers will be using public transit as a

means of transportation from Pitt Meadows Recreation

Centre to the destination and back. All funds for public

transit are paid for by the City- you do not need to pack

money for transit. For all smaller trips to local

destinations such as Harris Road Park the camp will be

walking. We will provide all walking route to the front

desk and copies at the sign-in table at drop-off. If you

have any questions regarding transportation, please

speak to the Kevin Muirhead (Recreation Programmer)

at 604.465.2456

TRANSPORTATION

Please remember to always pack the following:

Water bottle

Sun hat

Sunscreen (minimum 30 SPF recommended)

Closed toe shoes for active games/sports

Appropriate clothing for weather and activities

Appropriate shoes (Flip Flops are only acceptable at the

park! please pack athletic shoes for the walk)

An extra change of clothes (just in case!)

Nut free snack and lunch

Backpack

Swim Suit and Towel (on specific days)

Waiver Form

WHAT DO I BRING TO CAMP? WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE AT HOME?Camp is supposed to be a place where children learn

different experiences, gain friendships, and build

confidence. Keeping this in mind, please do not bring the

following:

Cellphones

Ipods

Handheld video games

Electronic devices

Valuable items

PERSONAL BELONGINGS We encourage campers to leave their personal belongings at home. If campers bring personal belongings

we are not responsible for any broken or lost items. Clothing or other belongings that has been left behind

will be place in the lost & found located in the Lounge office. We will send any unclaimed items to a local

charity after one week of the item being lost. It is easier to return lost-and-found articles that are clearly

labeled with both first and last names. Please ask staff if there are any items you are missing.

ONLINEWWW.PITTFITANDFUN.CA

PHONE604.465.2470

M-F 8:00AM-7:00PMSA-SU 8:00AM-4:00PM

IN PERSON@ RECREATION CENTRE

M-F 8:00AM-7:00PMSA-SU 8:00AM-4:00PM

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICYCancellation requests will be taken prior to the

start of the program. Non-attendance is not

accepted as a cancellation request. You must

provide 24 hours (1 day) notice to be eligible for a

credit/transfer.

IF WE CANCEL A PROGRAM

A full credit for the course/program will be

applied to your account. Refunds are available

upon request.

HOW DO YOU

REGISTER?

REFUND INFORMATIONall refunds are issued back by cheque, regardless of

the original payment type. The City of Pitt Meadows

issues cheques bi-weekly. if you require a refund

request please contact the Registration Line at

604.465.2470

12027 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0B9