Summer Day Camp Information Package - Ontario Science Centre

Summer Day CampInformation PackageWhat about camper care?Since camper safety and supervision is of the utmostimportance, a ratio of 1 staff to 10 campers is maintainedfor 5 and 6 year-olds and a ratio of 1 staff to 15 campersfor 7 to 12 year-olds. Camp programs are delivered byresponsible, enthusiastic and caring counsellors with abroad range of expertise and experience working withchildren in an educational and/ or recreationalenvironment. Our diverse staff includes teachers,science educators and university and high school levelstudents with a science or education-relatedbackground.Youth volunteers provide additional assistance with thesupervision and care of our campers. Our volunteers arewell screened and trained, and supervised by Camp staffat all times.Our “No-touch” and “Rule of Three” policies help ensurecamper safety and are strictly enforced. Please see theCamp Manager or First Aid Provider for moreinformation on these and other Health and Safetypolicies.What about health and safety?All members of the Ontario Science Centre’s protectiveservices staff, as well as Camp staff, are trained in FirstAid and CPR. In addition, the Camp First Aid providerwill assist ill campers and ensure that health and safetystandards are maintained.The First Aid provider can be reached by phone at 416-688-6916 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday throughFriday. She will also be available in person at the Campentrance, between 8:00 and 9:00 am on Mondaymornings.Ontario Science Centre staff, including the First Aidprovider, cannot administer medication to campers. Ifyour camper must take medication during his/ her Campday, please see the First Aid provider and/ or yourcamper’s counsellor to discuss options. While we will doour best to remind campers of their medications, wecannot guarantee this.After-Bite or similar sting itch relief product may beadministered if necessary.For the health and safety of your child(ren) and becausecampers’ activities take place throughout the OntarioScience Centre, we recommend that you encourageyour camper(s) with Epipens ® to carry them at all timeswhile at Camp.What if my camper has specialneeds?The Ontario Science Centre recognizes the individualneeds of campers. If you indicated your camper’s specialneed(s) or medical information on his/ her Medical /Special Needs form, we may be in touch with you priorto your Camp week for more information.We regret that we cannot provide one-on-onesupervision or specific medical support, but supportpersons/ attendants/ caregivers can accompany acamper with special needs free of charge as needed.How is my camper expected tobehave at Camp?In order for all to enjoy their Camp experience, it isexpected that campers will respect each other, theircounsellors, supervisors and their environment while atCamp. It is also expected that no camper will exhibitbehaviour that is harmful to himself/ herselfor anyone else.If a camper behaves in an unsuitable/ unsafe manner,his/ her parents/ guardians will be notified. If it becomesnecessary to remove the camper, a refund will beconsidered.Can visitors access Camp roomsand/ or join in Camp activities?Ontario Science Centre visitors or camper parents/guardians are not permitted to enter Camp rooms or tojoin in Camp activities. If you would like to visit theOntario Science Centre and/ or the OMNIMAX ® Theatrewhile your camper is busy at Camp, regular admissionfees will apply.Useful contact informationCamp OfficePhone: 416-696-3256 Fax: 416-696-3139RecreationalPrograms@OntarioScienceCentre.caOffice Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday(24 hour voice mail)Catering / Meal Plan OrderPhone: 416-696-3158 Fax: 416-696-3185osc.catering@compass-canada.comFirst Aid ProviderPhone: 416-688-6916 Fax: 416-696-3139CampFirstAidProvider@OntarioScienceCentre.caPage 3 6/18/2013