Parent & Camper Handbook - Camp Wenonah

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Help us create a positive experience for all campers by NOT sending the following items to Camp: candles expensive clothing curling irons food or packages in contravention of our foodpolicy hair dryers fire crackers DVD players body piercing equipment electronic games (including PSPs and GameBoys) laptop computers lighters or matches fans cigarettes expensive jewelry drugs power bars alcohol walkie talkies weapons or anything that looks like a weapon iPods, Mp3 players, CD players, stereos** Please visit Page 16 for more information about personal communication devices at Camp.PACKING TIPSA few suggestions when packing for Camp:1. Label all clothing items. Information regarding the Mables Labels program has been posted on our website with theFinal Instructions). We recommend all equipment be labeled (adhesive tape or waterproof marker is best). Never assumethat your child will recognize an item, no matter how unique it is!Labeling Tips: clearly label all clothing use a black permanent marker on white labels (a laundry marker works best) use iron-on name tags (especially good for dark clothing) use nail polish to mark metal or plastic objects label items with a last name, or a full name (initials are not usually helpful) beware of last-minute items that get “thrown in” without labels label disposable cameras - they all look identical! label ALL non-clothing items (cameras, sleeping bags, footwear, rain gear, etc.)2. Mark all luggage with your family name. (Hint - place a list of what you sent to Camp on the inside flap of your luggageso when it comes time to go home, the list can be referenced to make sure all is taken back home. Keep an extra copyat home so you can cross-reference with what actually comes home).3. There is no need to buy new clothes for Camp! Send clothes that are comfortable and well-used!4. Do not send anything to Camp that you are not willing to risk losing.5. Keep packing as simple as possible...watch out for the tendency to overpack for a stay atCamp...be realistic! Space in cabins is limited.6. Include your child in the packing process. This helps to reduce lost and found items because thechild will be able to recognize what was packed by the parent, and it also helps the camper’ssense of independence and readiness for the Camp experience.7. Cabins do not have shelf or “cubby” space - luggage is stored under the bunk beds.There is 12 inches of space under the bunks. Suitcases, duffel bags, and lowRubbermaid containers work well. Trunks do not fit under a bunk bed.8. If you wish to participate in our laundry service at Camp see page 9 for details. Do not send any clothing that will notstand up to commercial laundering or which requires delicate care. Although we encourage you to send only older,worn clothing, if you do send anything new, be sure to pre-wash it so that the dye does not bleed or the item does notshrink.- 8 -
LAUNDRYWe are pleased to offer a laundry service at Camp for those attending for a minimum of two weeks during the2013 camping season. We have confirmed (once again) Centennial Laundry ofBracebridge as our Camp laundry service. Their service includes wash, dry, and fold ofeverything in the individual camper bag. Please ensure that you only send clothes withyour child that can stand up to commercial laundering.One laundry day is scheduled in the middle of each Period, with an extra day nearchangeover for one-month campers. Laundry is returned within 24 hours. The fee ($16 perbag per laundry day) needs to be paid in advance and is non-refundable. The charge tothe Camp for lost or unreturned laundry bags is $20 and that charge is passed on to you.CABINMATE REQUESTSIn an effort to prevent cliques from forming, we are unable to accommodate more than two requests percamper. If your child is attending with a close friend from home or school, take the time to talk to them aboutmaking new friends and living co-operatively with their cabin group.We understand the importance for some children to attend Camp with a friend, which is why we do everythingwe can to accommodate cabin mate requests. We also understand that part of the value of Camp is in learningto live with and get along with people who may be different at first glance. This process of growth is kept inmind when placing campers in cabin groups.Cabin mate requests must meet the following criteria, and be received by April 26, 2013.‣ CAMPERS MUST BE WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER IN AGEThis is because we try to place campers with their peers. Parents must understand that if they request childrento be together who are more than 18 months apart, one of the campers becomes part of a group of childreneither much older or much younger than their child, and even if that seems acceptable, it affects other campersin the cabin.‣ A NON CABINMATE REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY BOTH FAMILIESIt does not happen often, but sometimes a family requests not to have their child in the same cabin as anotherchild. We simply do not get into the middle of situations such as this. Both families must be made aware of anon cabinmate request.‣ A REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY BOTH FAMILIESWe cannot guarantee that campers will be together if both families have not made the request on the CamperInformation Form.‣ CAMPERS MUST ATTEND CAMP FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIMEWhen making cabin groups, campers who attend for a full month are placed together first. This allows them tobe with their peers and have the same counsellor for the full month. Often, especially with older campers, acabin may be full with one-month campers. On occasion we may have space in cabins 12 years or younger toplace two week campers with one month campers, but this is not guaranteed. It is very important to note forreturning campers that if we have been able to accommodate requests such as this in the past, it may notalways be possible in the future.If, for any reason, we are unable to accommodate cabin mate requests (for example, one of the above criteriais not met), we will do our best to contact you in advance of your child’s arrival at Camp. No changes are madeto cabin placements on the first day of Camp.- 9 -
Page 1 and 2: 2013 SUMMER CAMPFINAL INSTRUCTIONSP
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome / Contact
Page 5 and 6: PREPARING FOR CAMPRETURNING INFORMA
Page 7: WHAT TO BRING TO CAMPSuggested item
Page 11 and 12: dismissal from campphone call to pa
Page 13 and 14: THE WENONAH RIDER BUS SCHEDULEPERIO
Page 15 and 16: DURING CAMPCOMMUNICATION DURING CAM
Page 17 and 18: Devices can be used only in one con
Page 19 and 20: FOR THOSE PLANNING ON VISITING ONE
Page 21 and 22: FOOD SERVICEUnder the direction of
Page 23 and 24: HEAD LICEPlease check your child th
Page 25 and 26: PROGRAM NOTESA TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP
Page 27 and 28: WHITE WATER KAYAKINGFor 13-15 year
Page 29: REGISTRATION FOR 2014There are two

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