Parent and Camper Handbook

2016

Welcome to our 2016 season at Camp Summit! We are really looking forward to welcoming new campers and reuniting with our returning campers for another great sum-mer at Camp!

Camp Summit is an outdoor adventure, overnight camp located in the beautiful Upper Squamish Valley, BC. We offer a traditional overnight experience for campers aged 4-15 for 3 days, 5 days, one and two week sessions, and we offer leadership development programs for 15, 16 and 17 year olds. Boys and girls from across Canada and all over the world come together to appreciate the outdoors and indulge themselves in an experience they'll never forget.

Camp Summit is not just a Summer paradise where you play games and participate in adventure activities; it's a safe environment for children to be who they really are! They have the ability to see people past the city, the classroom, the sports teams and be accepted as real and unique individuals in a supportive

environment. Camp is about challenging yourself and really discovering what your strengths and capabilities are.

We are excited to share in this journey and experience with you this summer!

The following information package is intended to help parents and campers prepare themselves for this great experience of

Summer Camp. We hope that you will read this package thoroughly together so that you may be prepared and

comfortable with the routines and expectations of Camp.

Yours In Camping,

Geoff Park “Parky” - Owner & Senior Director Rianne Barette - Associate Director & Office Manager

Emily Kalil - SLC Director Aaron Ratko - LIT Director

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address Camp Summit PO Box 48 Squamish, British Columbia V8B 0A1

General Inquiries info@campsummit.ca

Registration rianne@campsummit.ca

Phone: 604-898-3700

Fax: 604-898-3708

www.campsummit.ca

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Welcome / Contact Information…………………………………………………………………………………...…………...…2 2016 Program Directory……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….3 More About Summit………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………4 Senior Leadership At Camp……………………………………………………………………………………..………4 Our Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………4 Our Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………………….…………………4

BC Camping Association ………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

PREPARING FOR CAMP Packing For Camp ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……6 Cancellation Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…7 Cabin Groups & Friend Requests ……………………………………………………………………………………7 Camper Behavior ………………………………………………………………………………………………...………8 Tuck Shop…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Camper Wellness: Missing Home………………………………………………………………………………………9

Camper Wellness: Bed Wetting…………………………………………………………………………………………9

GETTING TO CAMP Arriving/Departing By Car ……………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Arriving/Departing By Bus ……………………………………………………………………………………………..11

Airport Shuttle, Unaccompanied Minors, International Campers …………………………………...…………….12

DURING CAMP Accommodations, Typical Day at Camp ……………………………………………………………………..………14 Food Service Dietary Restrictions ………………………………………….…………………………………………….…15 Food / Nut Allergies …………………………………………………………………………………………15 Birthdays at Camp ………………………………………………………………………………………..…15 Health Services Health Centre Facility & Staff ………………………………………………………………………………16 Medications at Camp …………………………………………………………………………………..……16 Allergies ………………………………………………………………………………………………....……16 Lice Policy …………………………………………………………………………………..…………..……17 Sun Safety at Camp ……………………………………………………………………..…………..……17 Checking Your Camper Before Camp …………………………………………………...…………………17 Communication While At Camp Daily Photos ………………………………………………………………………………..…………..……18 Phone Calls ……………………………………………………….………………………..…………..……18 Campers Mail ………………………..…………………………………………..…………..…………..…18 Sending Care Packages …………………………………………………………………..…………..……19 Emailing Your Camper ………………………………………………………..…………..…………..……19 Family Visits During Camp ………………………………………………………………..…………..……19

Social Media ………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…..…19

AFTER CAMP Returning Home From Camp …………………………………………………………..…………..…………..……..21 Lost & Found …………………………………………………………………………………..…………..………..….21 Registration for 2017 …………………………………………………………………………………..………………21

Let’s Stay In Touch …………………………………………………………………………………..………………..21

PARENT CHECKLIST …………………………………………………………………………………..……………………...22

Discovery Camp Wednesday August 24th - Sunday August 28th, 2016

Campers from 7 to 12 years of age can come and join Summit for an amazing 5 day program that introduces them to the joys of Summer Camp! Campers get to engage in traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, orienteering, field games, archery, and campfires. They also get a chance to try some of our great onsite adventure activities such as climbing on our climbing & bouldering walls, mountain biking on our fun trails, and clamouring on our high ropes course challenges. This is a perfect program for a first time camper to enjoy the experience in a shorter stay!

Base Camp Sunday August 21st - Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 “Base Camp” is offered to children between the ages of 4-6 years old. This introduction program allows your child to experience the exciting and adventurous camp world that we at Camp Summit have grown to love and appreciate in the great outdoors! Your son or daughter will sleep in a tent cabin with 4-6 other children and 3 staff members. Activities such as baking, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, cook outs, skit night and camp fires are just some of the fun activities Base Camp has to offer! For the “Base Camp” program we provide a 2:1 camper to leader ratio with mature and highly qualified staff to ensure the utmost safety for your child while here at Camp Summit.

Summer Blast Camps Campers from 8 to 14 years of age will revel in our one week program designed to provide them with an opportunity to participate in all of the traditional Summer Camp activities such as arts & crafts, campfires, archery, orienteering plus some of our great onsite adventure activities such as climbing, high ropes and mountain biking. IN ADDITION, the one week program also includes more challenging off-site activities such as day hikes on local mountain trails and canoeing on beautiful Alice Lake!

Summer Blast 1 - Sunday July 3rd - Saturday July 9th, 2016

Summer Blast 2 - Monday July 11th - Sunday July 17th, 2016

Summer Blast 4 - Saturday August 6th - Friday August 12th, 2016

Summer Blast 5 - Saturday August 13th - Friday August 19th, 2016

Summer Blast ‘BACK TO BACK’ - Saturday August 6th - Friday August 19th, 2016

Adventure Challenge Wednesday July 20th - Tuesday August 2nd, 2016

Camp Summit is pleased to continue to offer its classic and very popular two-week Adventure Challenge program for Campers 8 to 15 years of age. In this program campers can enjoy some of the great activities that Summit has to offer, such as canoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, orienteering, and archery. IN ADDITION all campers in this session get to participate in a multi-day backcountry hiking trip into our beautiful coastal mountain ranges. Campers will also choose to partake in an adventure activity of their choice on the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure Day’: campers can choose to go rafting on the Cheakamus River – Class 2 (ages 8-15); or rafting on the Elaho River – Class 3+ (ages 13-15); go zip-trekking in Whistler or sea kayaking on Bowen Island. (Please note that program cost will vary based on activity choice for this day)

Senior Leadership Challenge (SLC 1) This two-week program is specifically designed for young people currently entering grade 10, with the desire to explore not only the wilderness, but themselves as well. The personal growth element of the program is ultimately a product of the outdoor training and hard skill development. Through the shared challenges of a wilderness expedition, participants learn ‘hands on’ about effective communication, conflict resolution, judgement, decision making, and teamwork while also beginning to explore leadership styles and skills.

SLC 1A - Sunday July 3rd - Sunday July 17h, 2016

SLC 1B - Wednesday July 20th - Tuesday August 2nd, 2016

SLC 1C - Saturday August 6th - Friday August 19th, 2016

Senior Leadership Challenge (SLC 2) This three-week program is specifically designed for individuals going into grade 11, with not only the passion to continue exploring the wilderness and growing personally, but also the desire and intent to learn about leadership, mentoring, and teaching others. This program is the natural evolution of SLC 1. The SLC 2 program continues building personal growth through outdoor training and hard skill development, but begins to move the focus towards how one can apply skills and knowledge to guide and help others.

SLC 2A - Sunday July 3rd - Monday July 25th, 2016

SLC 2B - Saturday August 6th - Sunday August 28th, 2016

2016 Program Directory

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Our mission is to encourage personal growth through cooperation, teamwork and positive leadership. Through the use of experiential learning & adventure activities, our customized programs inspire confidence to embrace challenge in

a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Senior Leadership At Camp

Our Staff Our staff members at Camp Summit host a friendly, creative, responsible, supportive and fun environment during your stay. They are an amazing group of outdoor educators, school teachers, university students/graduates and outdoor adventure leaders. Every staff member at the camp is chosen for their qualities of great leadership, good character and a sense of responsibility for the campers entrusted in their care. All of the staff are certified in First Aid and CPR with advanced qualifications in Wilderness First Aid and Program Training. Staff also complete a mandatory Criminal

Background Check as a requirement for their contract with Summit.

British Columbia Camping Association

Geoff Park, (better known as "Parky"), is the founder and Director of Camp Summit. Since Summit invited its first campers in 1999, Parky has been there to build the camp into what it is today. He is very passionate about the outdoor summer camp experience and is excited to provide an opportunity for other kids to share the joy. As director,

Parky is very committed to his staff, as well as, ensuring that each camper has a positive camp experience. Geoff attended the University of Waterloo in Recreation and Leisure studies. He has over 25 years of camping experience, ten of which include counselling and

senior staff responsibilities at one of Ontario's strongest camping programs, Kilcoo Camp.

As Director, Parky is very committed to his staff, as well as, ensuring that each camper has a positive camp experience. Parky is supported year round by our Associate Director Rianne Barette, who oversees all administrative duties in our Camp office and Emily Kalil

who manages our Outdoor Education Centre and Summer Leadership programs.

The BCCA is a governing body that facilitates and promotes an in-depth accreditation process, informs and educates its membership of camping professionals, and advocates the benefits of accredited camps to parents and the BC

public.

Camp Summit is proud to be an accredited member of the British Columbia Camping Association which believes that safe and quality camp experiences play an integral part in the development of children, youth and adults and contribute to healthy communities. The BCCA is part of the Canadian Camping Association and affiliated with all

provincial camping associations, the International Camping Fellowship and the American Camp Association.

To learn more about the BC Camping Association please visit

their website http://bccamping.org/

Our Mission Statement

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Camp Summit clothing lists are available on our website www.campsummit.ca under the Summer Camps drop down menu, on the page titled ‘Packing Lists & Forms.’ Clothing lists are specific to each of our camp programs – so please make sure that you have the correct list for the camp that your child will be attending. It is important that you make sure to pack all of the appropriate clothing and gear for your child’s session at camp. The items we have listed on the clothing & gear lists are necessary for the health, safety and enjoyment of the camp experience for your child. Below are some tips to help make packing for camp easier: Something to keep in mind when packing clothing is that your child is engaged in active outdoor activities while at

camp, so you should send them with clothing that can get dirty. Choose functionality over fashion. Do not send anything to camp that you are not willing to risk losing.

Many of the clothing items can be found quite reasonably at large department stores or even at some second hand

shops. These stores have a great selection of inexpensive fleece sweaters, fleece jackets, thermal polyester blend shirts and bottoms, and waterproof rain gear.

It is important that you send your child with a variety of clothing layers so that they can keep warm in the event of

inclement weather. A toque (warm winter hat) may seem like a silly item to bring to summer camp – but on hiking trips in the mountains or on a rainy day it can help your child keep warm. Cotton is a very poor material for outdoor use when it is cold and damp because when it gets wet it takes a long time to dry out. Please make sure to send your child with some polyester blend clothing.

It is very important for your child to have a good sleeping bag for camp. A synthetic or down sleeping bag rated to -10

degrees is best. iPod’s, Music Players, Electronic Games, Cellphones, Candies & Treats: We ask that the campers do not bring any of these items to Camp. If campers are flying to camp it is ok to bring these items for their travel days but not for use in camp – these items will be stored in the office for the duration of your program. Candies and treats are not allowed in cabins due to wildlife and potential allergic reactions from other campers. Money At Camp: If you are sending your child to Camp with money for the Tuck Shop please ensure it is in a sealed envelope with their name on it. Staff will collect any money for the Tuck Shop on the first day at Camp to be deposited to their account through our office. If children are flying to Camp, parents should provide cash for any airport departure fees and travel meals as required. Should your child need money for any other reason – medical expenses, unforeseen transporta-tion – you will be contacted and asked to provide a credit card number & expiry date. All charges will be made with your authorization only.

What NOT To Bring With You What about using a

Cellphone or iPod as a Camera? We understand the importance of

taking photos of your time at Camp,

however, using a cellphone or iPod as a

camera often proves to be a big

distraction that takes away from the

experience of Camp. We ask that

families do not bring cellphones or

iPod’s for their campers to use as

camera’s during their time at Camp

and instead bring a digital or

disposable camera! Cameras with

changeable batteries are ideal as

campers will not have access to

electric receptacles while at Camp. ?

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Campers are placed in a cabin group based on gender and age. Cabin group sizes are between 8-9 campers, per cabin. We understand the importance for some children to attend camp with a friend, which is why we do what we can to accommodate cabin mate requests. However, with several hundred friend requests received each session, it is difficult to guarantee requests - We appreciate your understanding and patience with regards to the parameters we are working in.

In order to make a Cabin Request, the Campers must be within a year of each other in age and be requested by both Families.

This is ensure Campers are placed in the appropriate age group with their peers. Parents must understand that if they request children to be together who are more than a year apart, one of the campers will be with a group of children either much older or younger than their child. While this may seem acceptable, this age dynamic can have direct and negative impacts on the experiences of other campers in the cabin. In an effort to keep social cliques from forming, we are unable to accommodate more than two cabin mate requests per camper. If your child is attending with a close friend, please take the time to speak with them about making new friends and living co-operatively with their cabin group. Part of the value of camp is making new friends and getting along with people who may seem different at first glance. Changes to cabin placements will not be accepted on the first day of Camp as this proves as a major disruption for the entire group of campers and staff who have settled into their accommodations for the week. We thank you for your patience and understanding of this.

Camp Summit will on occasion place a female counselor with our younger male cabin groups (7-9 yr olds). We have found this to be a positive experience for both the campers and the staff member. Many of our younger campers appreciate having an older female figure with their group and for many, it helps that transition from home to camp. A male Junior Program Staff would also be available to work with the cabin and be the live-in staff member in this instance.

Cabin Groups & Friend Requests

Female Counselors with Younger Male Cabins

As noted at the time of registration, the following policy is in place with regards to cancellation of camp programs. Please contact the office directly if you have any questions. - Up to April 4th, 2016: Full refund of all camp fees including deposit, less a $50 administration fee. - April 5th - May 1st, 2016: Deposit is non–refundable. All other fees paid, fully refundable less a $50 administration fee. - After May 1st, 2016: All fees are non-refundable.

There will be no refund made for any camper leaving camp due to homesickness, nor for arriving late or leaving early. No refund will be available for campers dismissed from Summit for breaching camp rules and code of conduct principles. In the case of illness or injury sustained at camp, a credit will be given for the following season. Please allow for 3 weeks for the processing of refunds.

Cancellation Policy

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In the spirit of community living, campers are expected to be respectful and mindful of the others around them. The rules at Camp Summit are designed around safety and respect: campers are made aware of the camp rules during our community meeting on the first day and they are expected to adhere to them throughout their stay. Please talk to your child about the following points before they come to camp.

Camp is a fun place – independence and freedom are important components that make this experience. This said, some of the basic rules and expectations (from home and school) are still valid and important at camp.

Campers are expected to take responsibility in caring for themselves – this includes wearing sunscreen, wearing weather appropriate clothing, washing hands regularly, showing good hygiene (showering & brushing teeth), getting enough rest (adhering to the ‘lights out’), and listening to instructions and directions from camp staff.

Being that camp is a community, Campers are expected to take responsibility in caring for others, this includes respecting privacy of other campers, respecting other people’s belongings, sharing with others, treating others fairly, respecting differences (cultural or otherwise), and reporting (and not participating in) any incidences of bullying or exclusion.

Camp takes a role in educating campers in caring for the environment. Campers are asked to respect the natural life around camp (trees & animals), to keep the site clean of garbage, to recycle, and to keep from being wasteful (particularly at meal times). Campers are expected to be respectful of camp equipment, cabins, and camp property.

Camper Behaviour

The following behaviors or actions are not tolerated at Camp Summit: bullying and/or harassment, alcohol and/or drug consumption, smoking, use of profanity (swearing), theft, vandalism, and aggressive defiant/

disorderly conduct.

The Camp Director reserves the right to withdraw any camper without warning who, in their opinion, compromises the physical or emotional safety of any person at camp, or who is an immediate hazard to the

safety of themselves or others. Camp Summit will also remove a camper who is negatively affecting the experience of another camper or group of campers.

Tuck Shop Each year we have some fantastic Camp Summit merchandise for sale in our Tuck Shop. The Tuck Shop will be open a few times throughout each session and on the last day of Camp. If you are interested in your camper purchasing any of our items we recommend families deposit money to your child’s tuck shop account prior to the first day of Camp by contacting our office. If your camper arrives at Camp with money for the Tuck Shop, staff will collect the funds on the first day and deposit them to their account through our office. Our office will contact you in the Fall if you have funds on the account that have not been spent. You will have the choice to either donate this amount to our Campership Foundation to help send kids to camp, carry the amount forward as a credit toward future Camp programs, or receive a refund for the amount if it is over $10.

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Missing home is a very normal and natural reaction to being away from the comfort and routines of home life; missing home can be felt by campers of any age and with any experience of being away from home. It is important to talk to your child about missing home: let them know that it is a normal feeling that will pass and that you have confidence that despite a little homesickness, they will have an incredible experience at camp. Don’t be afraid to raise questions of homesickness – talking about it in a positive & proactive manner will help prepare them in case they experience it.

Here are some other pointers to help prevent and manage your child missing home: Involve your child in all aspects of getting prepared for camp – from researching camp to getting packed and ready to go! Discuss

with your child all of the wonderful activities they will be engaged in at camp, let them know they will be making new friends in their cabin group, and let them know that their counselor is there to help them be happy and comfortable during their time at camp. Let your child explore the camp website and view pictures and encourage them to email camp with any questions or concerns they might have. When they pack for camp, make sure they include ‘security’ items such as a favorite blanket, stuffed animal, or even pictures.

Be positive with the message you send them to camp with! Often, parents are more

worried than children about them being away from home! Children are very percep-tive at picking up their parent’s emotions: if you are feeling hesitant or apprehensive about your child being away they will likely notice this and internalize it. Instead, talk about how proud you are of your child and that you can’t wait to hear all about their camp experience when they return! Continue with this positive outlook in any correspondence you send to your child while they are at camp.

Remember that in most cases, children are homesick during the ‘inactive’ times of

camp – rest hours, mealtimes, bedtime & early mornings. Most children that experience missing home are still having a positive experience at camp and are happy & busy the majority of the time!

Sending an email is an option here at Summit and we’re sure your child(ren) would love to hear from you! If you choose to send one

along, we ask that you make them a minimum of 5 lines long. We print these emails and would prefer to print emails with ‘content’ as apposed to “Hey Ben, hope you’re having fun! Love mom and dad”. Your child will not have an opportunity to email you a reply as he/she will be busy around camp experiencing all the fun activities and adventures that Summit has to offer.

‘Missing Home’

Bed Wetting It is our belief that Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) should not be a reason a child cannot come to Camp. We understand the hesitation and concerns campers and their families may have about managing bedwetting at Camp, as such our staff have been trained to handle this as discreetly as possible for Campers to maximize their comfort at Camp. Here are some key points to keep in mind as you prepare for Camp... Our Camp Mattresses are made out of thick vinyl which allows for quick and easy clean up of any mess. Summit is equipped with onsite laundry facilities that allows for soiled items (clothes, sleeping bags) to be cleaned right away. Our Health Centre can store and distribute medication as necessary if your child takes medication to manage nocturnal enuresis

The Health Centre is also able to store any overnight pull-ups that a camper would prefer to not keep with them in the cabin. In these cases, campers will also have access to the private washroom attached to the HC to change discreetly in both the morning and evening.

Families with concerns about their campers comfort on managing bedwetting at Camp are encouraged to contact our office. We also encourage families to speak with their camper to chat about their concerns and about strategies on managing bedwetting at Camp (i.e. telling a staff your have had an accident, where to put soiled clothing to be cleaned by staff.)

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Camper Behaviour

We ask that families arrive no earlier than the stated arrival time – staff will be in meetings and making general preparations for the start of camp that morning. If you may be late to camp, please contact the office as soon as possible as our camp orientation and lunch will begin directly after arrival. Upon arrival at Camp, the Camp Summit Staff will direct you on where to meet your staff and check in to your cabin. Similarly, we ask that families arrive no earlier than the stated departure time as your child will be having breakfast packing their belongings for home. You are welcome to go right to your campers cabin to pick up their luggage and other belongings including their departure envelope containing a cabin photo, any awards earned at camp, along with the Photo CD (if purchased). We encourage families to follow the Driving Instructions to Camp rather than using GPS coordinates as often this takes you in the wrong direction. Driving Instructions can be found on our website www.campsummit.ca under the ‘Forms’ heading.

Arriving / Departing By CAR

ARRIVING TO CAMP BY CAR Please Drop off Your Camper between

10 - 11 am

DEPARTING CAMP BY CAR Please Pick Up Your Camper between

9-10 am

If someone other than a parent or guardian is picking up your child from camp please contact the office and let us know their name and cell phone contact number. We do need to know ahead of time if you have made arrangements for someone else to pickup your child.

Arriving / Departing By BUS

ARRIVING TO CAMP BY BUS Bus Leaves Each Stop at the times noted below.

Please Arrive 15 Minutes early to ensure you make the bus!

Vancouver Downtown - 9 AM Stop is at the Bus Station at 1150 Station Street Vancouver– Please meet at

the corner of National Avenue and Station Street

Park Royal South Shopping Centre - 9:30 AM Parking lot on the South Mall side – corner of Taylor Way and Marine Drive (where the old White Spot use to be), 752 Marine Drive, West Vancouver .

Horseshoe Bay - 10:00 AM Meet Bus in front of the ferry terminal

DEPARTING FROM CAMP BY BUS Bus Arrives At Each Stop at the times noted below.

Please Arrive 15 Minutes early to ensure you are on time to meet the bus.

Horseshoe Bay - 10:00 AM Meet Bus in front of the ferry terminal

Park Royal South Shopping Centre - 10:30 AM Parking lot on the South Mall side – corner of Taylor Way and Marine Drive (where the old White Spot use to be), 752 Marine Drive, West Vancouver .

Vancouver Downtown - 11 AM Stop is at the Bus Station at 1150 Station Street Vancouver– Please meet at

the corner of National Avenue and Station Street

Camp Summit is pleased to offer transportation for campers from three convenient locations in the Vancouver Area. All Bus Transportation is coordinated and operated by Camp Summit. Due to limited passenger space, travel by Bus will only be accommo-dated for those who have arranged transportation with our Office in advance of your camp session. Similarly, because of space re-strictions we will be unable to accommodate the transport of oversized luggage/equipment such as bicycles.

We ask that all families arrive to their designated bus stop 15 minutes early for both Arrivals and Departures as the bus runs a tight schedule and must remain on time.

Depending on traffic please allow our bus a 15 minute window before calling the Camp Summit Office,

we are making our way as safe and quickly as possible.

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Summit is happy to offer transportation for your child from the YVR Vancouver airport should they be flying in for camp – please note the transportation charge is $30 per way (per child). If your camper is arriving or departing through Vancouver International Airport, it is important that you send the complete travel itinerary including flight number to our Office as soon as possible. Our staff will be meeting campers arriving at YVR at their designated arrival gate and baggage carousel. Similarly, for those departing by plane, Summit staff will assist Campers with check in and departure to their designated gate.

Airport Shuttle

ARRIVING TO CAMP BY AIRPORT YVR SHUTTLE

Please make flight arrangements to arrive between 6am –9am

Arrivals that fall outside of these times will in-cur additional transportation fees between

$100 - $200 per way

DEPARTING FROM CAMP BY AIRPORT YVR SHUTTLE

Please make flight arrangements to depart between 12pm –3pm

Departure that fall outside of these times will incur additional transportation fees between

$100 - $200 per way

Unaccompanied Minors

All campers travelling to camp from outside of Canada must have a passport (and all appropriate citizenship documentation, which may include a birth certificate) and a letter of permission from a parent stating that they have permission to attend Camp Summit, the dates, flight information, and that they will be met by a Camp Summit Staff Member. If they are travelling alone, it is a very good idea to give them the camp’s name, address, and phone numbers to show for Customs officials.

Please make sure to provide immediate contact details so that we can make sure to contact you and let you know that your child has arrived safely at camp.

International Campers

Please check with the airline you are using for their policy on unaccompanied minors. In most cases, there is a fee for a child under 13 years old to travel alone, and it requires arriving earlier at the airport. Please pay all unaccompanied minor fees in advance or ensure that your child has money for the return trip to cover costs. If your child is flying as an unaccompanied minor, you must let us know so that we can make the appropriate staff arrangements for meeting your child at the airport.

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Each Session at Summit has their own identity, and different programs and options are unique to each session, however the structure of the overall program is the same.

At Camp Summit we are able to accommodate 140 campers. We have created two living villages each with 4 vinyl platform tents and 2 wooden cabins in each village. In addition, there are 2 Senior Leadership villages each with 2 vinyl platform tents. Each tent cabin & wooden cabin are insulated with lights, and one wooden cabin for younger campers has heat and power. Each living village has their own wash house with flush toilets and hot showers. Girls stay in West Village, and the boys sleep in East Village. Additional Information: 14 sleeping accommodations in total which sleep 8 campers, using both top and bottom bunks Each bed comes with it’s own vinyl mattress. Tents sit on a wooden platform, are heavy duty vinyl and insulated. Tents are equipped with indoor lights that can be used at night time Both Tents/Cabins have shelves where campers can store belongings Buildings are equipped with sensor lights for nighttime visits to the bathroom.

7:30am Wake Up by our morning camp bell

8:15am Breakfast: Yummy Yummy!

9:00 - 9:20am Cabin Clean Up: Cleanest cabin wins the Golden Broom

9:30 - 12:15pm Cabin Rotation Activities: Fun Activities with your cabin mates

12:30pm Lunch

1:20 - 2:20pm Rest Hour

2:30 - 3:30pm Levels and Choice Activities: Campers choose activities that you would like to do, or work towards levels in certain activities.

3:45 - 5:00pm Levels & Choice

5:00 - 5:30pm Happy Hour: Structured free time

5:30pm Dinner

6:30 - 7:30pm All Camp Wide Game

7:30 - 8:30pm “Campfires we Love Campfires”

8:30pm Younger Campers Bedtime: Sleep tight

8:30 - 9:30pm Sr. Program: Special evening program for older campers

9:30pm Older Cabins to bed: Good night!

As you can see, days at Camp Summit are busy! Add to this schedule theme afternoons, off-site hikes, canoeing, swimming at Alice Lake, 3 to 4 day hiking trips and much, much

more!!

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The food at Camp Summit is second to none! Our longtime Chef Marty Marquette and Baker Noni Marquette prepare appetizing, well balanced and nutritious meals that are kid friendly for even our pickiest of eaters! Meals are served “Family Style” with a complete salad bar and soup bar at lunch. Campers are always encouraged to eat well and to eat enough food to maintain their health and energy. Seconds are always available (with the stipulation that Salad/Vegetables are campers’ ‘tickets to seconds’).

The health and safety of your child is our top priority. When camp is made aware of a child's allergies, particularly food allergies, efforts are made to ensure alternatives are available. If your child has any dietary needs you must let us know on your child’s Medical Form in advance of Camp. Once at Camp, campers are discouraged from changing their dietary plan mid-session. If your child’s food allergies or dietary requirements are extensive and require major modifications, our kitchen may be unable to accommodate them completely. As such, it may be necessary for you to pack supplemental food for your child that is stored in our Kitchen for meal times. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s food allergies while at Camp, please contact our office.

Camp Summit is a ‘nut safe’ facility. Our kitchen does not serve food with nuts. We ask that parents do not send any personal food items with their children that contain nuts in any form. Any food containing nuts, nut products, or which may contain traces of nuts will be confiscated and not returned or replaced.

We also ask parents not to send any extra food to camp with campers – food in cabins attracts animals and insects, creates a great deal of competitiveness between campers, it generates garbage, and spoils appetites. We provide plenty of great food, delicious desserts and snacks – sending candy or treats is just not necessary Camp Summit will arrange for a birthday cake for your child should their special day happen while they are at camp. It is not necessary to request or send a cake while at Camp. If your child has a birthday at camp, you are welcome to leave a special package or card at the office to be delivered to their cabin on their special day. To make these arrangements, please contact the office directly.

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

Hot &Cold Cereal

Fruit Salad & Yogurt

Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Milk

Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Hash Browns

Pancakes & Waffles

Egg McMuffin

Continental Style - Toast, Danish & Croissant

French Toast

Fried & Hardboiled Eggs

Oatmeal With Raisins & Seeds

Chicken burgers

Deli Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese

Taco's

Homemade Mac & Cheese

Chili & Baked Potatoes

Hamburgers & Hotdogs

Homemade Pizza

Chicken Fingers & Fries

Daily Soup Option (Chicken Noodle, Butternut

Squash, Tomato etc..)

Our Salad Bar is ALWAYS Open at Lunch!! The Salad Bar comes complete with over 20

different topping options!

BBQ Chicken & Mixed Vegetables

Spaghetti & Meatballs with Caesar Salad & Garlic

Bread

Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Gravy & Vegetables

Ham, Scallop Potato, Corn & Apple Sauce

Chicken Kabob, Rice & Egg Rolls

Grilled Pork Chop, Hash Browns & Vegetables

Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Mixed

Vegetables & Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Lasagna, Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread

Mini Soup & Salad Bar as a side during every dinner.

Dessert is served at the end of each Dinner.

Milk is also available during Dinner.

Meals At Camp

Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Nut Policy

Birthdays At Camp

Food Policy

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A successful and enjoyable camp experience begins with a healthy camper. All campers are required to have a Medical Form filled out and submitted before they arrive to camp. We understand that some parents may be hesitant to disclose information about their child’s behavior or medical history, however, we use the information that you provide to ensure that your child has the best possible experience while at camp. Prior knowledge of medical conditions, phobias, behavioral issues, recent loss or trauma, or major family changes can make a tremendous difference in helping us be understanding and supportive towards your child as they embark on their camp adventures. Information on camper forms is confidential and is shared only with the Director and the

camp staff that need to know in order to facilitate your child’s camp experience.

Camp Summit has a fully functional Health Centre on-site. The Health Centre is where campers can go to take their daily medications, receive first aid for small injuries and chat with our Medical Attendant about any health concerns they may have. There is a 24 hour Medical Attendant on site that oversees the Health Centre and all ongoing health matters at Camp. Hospitals and clinics are located within a 25 min. drive into Squamish. For any major first aid emergency or if the first aider believes that the camper should see a doctor we will take them in and contact families immediately. If your child will be bringing any kind of medication from home to take while at camp, please ensure all medications are brought to camp in their original containers and accompanied with instructions for their dosage and use. This includes vitamins/supplements and non-prescription drugs. It is always safest to pack a few extra doses in cases of accidental wastage; if your child uses puffers for asthma, we suggest packing an extra inhaler. Campers with anaphylactic allergies must bring two appropriately-dosed EpiPens/Allerject auto-injectors with them to camp (one stored in HC and one on the camper at all times) Please check the expiry date on your EpiPen/Allerject prior to arriving at Camp as these must have valid usage dates. All medications including daily vitamins & supplements will be kept in the Health Centre and dispensed by our Health Centre Staff at the prescribed times. If there is any health or medication information you think may be missing from your child’s health form, please contact our office so we can provide our Health Centre Staff with these updates. For families dropping off their children to Camp, we ask that you check in with our Health Centre Staff at the side of the Office Building upon arriving to Camp. If your camper is travelling to Camp by Bus, we ask that you send a detailed note explaining the medication and appropriate dosage for your camper to be reviewed by our Health Centre Staff. Please note, that our Health Centre Staff may call you with additional questions if necessary. Campers allergies (food, environmental, or otherwise) that have been indicated at the time of registration will be given to our Health Centre staff in advance of your child’s time at Camp. Please ensure you update the office if there are any changes to your child’s health prior to arrival at Camp. Campers with anaphylactic allergies must bring two appropriately-dosed EpiPens/Allerject auto-injectors with them to camp (one stored in HC and one on the camper at all times) Please check the expiry date on your EpiPen/Allerject prior to arriving at Camp as these must have valid usage dates. The Camp Summit site is equipped with Emergency EpiPens at various locations as back up devices that all staff are trained to use.

Medications At Camp

Allergies

Health Centre Facility & Staff

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Lice

Please recall that Camp Summit maintains a strict “No Lice/No Nits” policy. During the first day health screening, all campers will have their hair checked for head lice and any camper with evidence of lice or nits will be excused from camp to return home for treatment. They can then return to camp 24 hours after treatment and will be re-checked upon their return. Please set aside a time to thoroughly check your child’s head for lice prior to leaving for camp. Head lice are very common in our communities and people can have head lice even without the symptom of an itchy scalp. We recommend doing lice checks of your child’s hair a few days to a week prior to their camp starting date. This will give your family sufficient time for treatment, if needed. This website has great instructional videos demonstrating how to conduct a thorough head lice check: http://www.happyheadsproducts.com/tutorial2.php For further information about head lice and safe treatments for children, please ask your family doctor, or visit these sites for up-to-date information:

HealthLink BC: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile06.stm

Canadian Paediatric Society: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/head_lice

Checking Your Campers Health Before Camp

Lice

Campers should not come to Camp with known communicable diseases or health nuisances (such as chicken pox, lice, viral infections, rashes, fevers, flu symptoms etc..) Please contact our office if your child has been exposed to anything communicable within 3 weeks of the start of their camp session. Together we will determine whether it is best for your camper to stay home for an extra day or so before arriving at Camp. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping camp a healthy and safe environment for all children and staff.

Sun Safety While At Camp Our staff are vigilant with encouraging campers to be sun safe at Camp. Campers are encouraged to wear a hat, loose fitting and light coloured clothing as well as sunscreen (to be reapplied throughout the day). For the health and safety of your campers, we ask that you please discuss with them the importance in remembering sunscreen and wearing their hat and appropriate clothing while they are at Camp.

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Summer camp is full of activities and adventures in the outdoors. Your child will be quite busy while at Camp and one of the greatest benefits of Camp is the sense of independence that they have while they are here at Summit. Please check the Camp Summit website often for updates and photos during your child’s stay at camp www.campsummit.ca - click on recent photos for updates. Keep in mind that we do our best to get photos of all of our campers, however, there are so many children and activities that it is impossible for us to post all of the photos that we take at camp. Our internet connection is quite limited because of the remote location of Camp Summit so this makes it extremely difficult to upload large quantities of photos. Phone calls during Summer Camp can undermine a camper’s independence by breaking the continuity required for that independence. While at Camp, your child will be engaged in outdoor activities and will be quite busy with their camp adventures. With this in mind, we ask that parents do not call Camp Summit expecting to talk to their child. We also ask that you do not tell your child that they can call home or encourage your child to call home while they are at camp. It is our experience that phone contact between parents and children can make homesickness worse and can take away from their camp experience.

Due to our site’s position in the Squamish Valley cell phones do not pick up cellular reception. Thus, cell phones that campers may mistakenly bring with them to camp will be collected for their safety and security. Cell phones will be stored in the Camp Summit Office for the duration of their stay at camp. Campers will have their cell phones returned to them on departure days only.

It is our policy to contact families if there are any concerns or emergencies. In the case of a family emergency, we will make arrangements to pull your child from their session for a scheduled phone call. Please discuss the Camp Summit phone policy with your child so that they are aware that phone access is limited.

We encourage families to write to their children – campers love to receive letters from home while they are here at camp. Please address letters to:

Your Child’s Name C/O Camp Summit, PO Box 48, Squamish, BC, V8B 0A1

**If you wish to send a letter by regular post, you may want to write this letter before your child leaves for camp to ensure that it reaches them while they are here. If you wish for your child to write letters home, please ensure that they have a letter writing kit and stamps with them. The Summit Office team is happy to post any letters that they write.

Daily Photos

Phone Calls

Mail

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Another great way to reach your camper is by sending an email - any camper emails can be sent to

campers@campsummit.ca with your child’s name in the subject line. Emails are printed out and given out daily, regrettably, we cannot print e-cards or digital photos so please limit emails to text only. Please note, we ask that email correspondence is limited to 1 e-mail per camper per day at camp – campers can get quite expectant about receiving messages from home which can lead to competitiveness and disappointment in a cabin group. We also ask that if you have more than one child at Camp, to send an individual email to each Camper separately as ‘group emails’ intended for more than one child may not make it to all of them.

There are no established Visiting Days at Camp Summit while a camp session is in progress. Experience has taught us that visits during camp can be counter-productive for campers, can increase homesickness, and are generally disruptive to the camp experience. We ask that parents and families are respectful of the experience of independence that camp is trying to provide for your children. If a camper has a birthday while they are at camp or if they are an international camper with local relations that wish to see them, arrangements can be made for a family visit – however, you should keep in mind that they will miss out on camp activities, we cannot schedule our program around visitations. Please call the office to work out details.

We are very active on Social Media and post several pictures and updates regularly! Please search for us online through the following links and don’t forget to add and like us!

We do not encourage parents/relatives/friends to send care packages to camp – the arrival of packages can create competitiveness and can lead to expectation and disappointment within a cabin group no matter how well intentioned they may be. When the focus of camp is on getting a package, it can distract from the experience that you sent your child to camp for.

Campers may receive non-food care packages for birthdays; or packages with emergency items of things that may have been forgot-ten. Please inform the office in advance if you are sending these so that we know to expect them.

Sending Care Packages

Emailing Your Camper

Family Visits During Camp

Social Media

Facebook: Camp Summit Twitter: @campsummitbc Instagram: campsummit

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Just as it takes time for campers to adjust to camp, so too will there be time and a readjustment for campers on their return home. The last full day of camp is a long and exciting day with final banquet and ceremonies, camp awards, the slideshow and other celebrations. Wake up the next morning is quite early as campers pack and prepare for departure from camp. Your child will most likely be tired and full of many emotions. It is common for younger campers to be over-excited while older campers may be more melancholy over the separation from camp friends and counselors. Allow your child to share their camp experience with you when they are ready.

There are two laws of Camp Lost and Found: First – more is lost than found. Second – if it can get lost, it will. Throughout the camp session we endeavor to return lost and found items to campers. We ask that families help facilitate this process by labeling all camper items clearly with their name. We ask all families and campers to be sure to check the Lost & Found before they leave on the final day of Camp. All items will be spread out near the Lodge. Despite our efforts, however, there are always items that are left behind after a camp session. We will attempt to return any labeled clothing or items that we find – shipping costs will be billed to families as it would be unfeasible to incur the costs for all items, particularly the large ones. Any unclaimed items will eventually be donated to a local charity.

Returning Home From Camp

Lost & Found

Registration For 2017 Program dates and pricing for 2017 will be released on our website in August of this year. In an effort to remain on top of the growing dedication of our Summit campers and families, Early Bird registration for Summer Camp 2017 will open exclusively for returning families beginning on September 1st, 2016 at 9:00 am. Please visit our website www.campsummit.ca to access the online registration portal and submit your registration. Registration will open publicly on October 3rd, 2016. With consideration to our growing waitlist for the 2016 summer season, we are encouraging all families who are interested in returning for the 2017 season to register as soon as possible to guarantee their spot in their session of choice. In the event you must change your registration from one program session to another, please contact our office as we will gladly arrange this change if there is space still available in your desired program at no cost to you.

Let’s Stay In Touch! We love to connect with our Camp Families throughout the year! Be sure to check your emails and our website for exciting updates on what is happening at Camp and social events that are hosted throughout the year like our Annual Family Skate in January! We are also very active on Social Media and post lots of pictures and updates regu-larly! Don’t forget to add and like us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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PARENT CHECKLIST ONE WEEK BEFORE CAMP:

Check Your Child for Head Lice. (Notify Camp if lice are found and treat as necessary.)

Find your child’s clothing list on our website http://www.campsummit.ca/summer-camps/packing-lists-forms/

Label all clothing items sent to Camp with your child.

Alert Camp with any changes to your camper’s medical status or if they have been sick prior to the start of their session.

Update any changes to contact information for your family with our Office - This includes if you will be away on vacation during the time your child is at Camp.

FIRST DAY OF CAMP:

If you coming to Camp by bus please make sure you arrive 15 minutes early to your designated Bus Stop. Similarly, please arrive between 10 – 11am if you are dropping your Camper off by Car.

Check in all medications brought to Camp with our Health Centre Staff. Note: ALL medications must remain in their original packaging to be dispensed by our Health Staff.

DURING CAMP Send your camper an email using the campers@campsummit.ca address. Be sure to put their name in the subject line! *Please Note: Only 1 email will be printed for your Camper each day*

Check our Website and Social Media for daily pictures and updates of the great fun and experiences happening at Camp! BEFORE THE END OF CAMP Please communicate any changes to your how your campers is getting home to our Office. (ex. Going home with a friend)

Be sure to look for our End of Session email sent to you a few days before the end of Camp. This will have extra details that you will need as we wrap up the final days of the session!

LAST DAY OF CAMP

Please be sure to arrive between 9-10 am at Camp for pick up by Car. Similarly we ask that you arrive 15 early to the appropriate Bus Stop for your camper if they are returning home by Bus.

Do a last check of the Lost and Found Box located at the LODGE

Stop by the Tuck Shop to check out the fantastic Summit clothing and gift items!

FINAL STATEMENTS Final Statements of your 2016 Invoice will be emailed to you in September.

REGISTRATION FOR 2017 Program Dates & Rates will be posted on our website and emails to returning families mid-August.

Registration for our 2017 season will open exclusively for returning families on September 1st, 2016

Registration fully opens on October 3rd, 2016

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