WPGA Summer Programs Brochure 2017

Program Information
What Should I Pack?
• A backpack that your child is able to carry
themselves. The backpack should include a full
water bottle, snacks and a sun hat.
• Parents should apply sunscreen on their children
prior to arrival. If reapplication is required, please
pack sunscreen and connect with the program
instructor at drop-off.
• For our youngest participants, please pack a
change of clothes.
Full-Day Programs
• Children should pack a healthy, nut-free lunch.
• Participants who are enrolled in both morning and
afternoon programs are supervised at lunch and
will eat in the Early Childhood Education Centre
(ages 3-6 years) or dining hall before going to the
playground for free play and organized games.
A to Z Programs (3-6 years)
• To enroll, children must turn 4 in the 2017
calendar year (born in 2013). They must also be
able to communicate their basic needs in English
and use the bathroom independently.
Programs that Include Swimming (indicated
if the program is called “___ & Swim”)
• Children will be in the water for 30 minutes
of free play.
• Children must bring a bathing suit, towel
and goggles.
• Changing is supervised.
• Participants who wish to swim without a lifejacket
will be assessed first by our lifeguards.
• If your child is unable to swim, alternate activities
will be offered.
Off-Campus Programs (Mega Fun,
Skimboarding, Golf)
• Participants will be transported to venues in
WPGA school buses by Class 4 drivers and WPGA
teachers.
• Off-campus programs are led by experienced
instructors with access to first aid equipment.
• If children use a booster seat, parents are asked to
label it and give it to the program instructor.
Program Policies
• For cancellations with more than 24 hours from
the start of the first class, a $25 processing fee
applies (refund less $25).
• For cancellations with less than 24 hours from the
start of the first class, there are no refunds.
• For sessions missed due to illness, a WPGA
Summer Programs credit is offered.
• WPGA retains the right to cancel programs
because of low enrollment.
• Children must be able to communicate their basic
needs in English in order to enroll.