Arts and Crafts Camp
FUN with pastels, coloured pencils, paints, googly eyes, beads, and more.
Camp Locations - click to open map
ORLEANS
St. Peter Catholic High School,
750 Charlemagne Blvd,
Orleans, Ontario,
K4A 3M4
KANATA
Earl of March Secondary School,
4 The Parkway,
Kanata, Ontario
K2K 2B6
BARRHAVEN
Longfields-Davidson Secondary School,
149 Berrigan Dr,
Nepean, Ontario,
K2J 5C6
Camp Details
Ages
Boys and girls ages 5 to 12 years
Dates and Rates
Dates and Rates
Staff Ratio
This camp has a Camper to Staff ratio of 4:1
Each group of 8 campers includes one Counselor and one or two CITs or Certified Volunteers
Description
Arts and Crafts activities in the morning and swimming or on-site activities in the afternoon. See schedule below.
This camp is all about fun with basic arts and crafts. Our experienced art teachers provide a variety of creative activities using assorted materials such as pastels, coloured pencils, watercolour paints, foam sheets, googly eyes, beads, fabric paint, and more! Our awesome teachers provide lots of encouragement, guidance and inspiration. At the end of the week, campers will have a portfolio of wonderful projects to take home.
5 and 6 year olds DO NOT ATTEND OUR AFTERNOON SWIMS. They will instead visit local splash pads or remain at the school for afternoon activities including arts and crafts, movies, sports and cooperative games.
Preparing for camp
On the Thursday before each week of camp you'll receive an email from us reminding you that you're registered for camp for the upcoming week. At that time, we'll also remind you to download this week's "Gator Tales". Gator Tales is our weekly publication which includes: a packing list, emergency contact information, afternoon outings schedule, lunch menu, theme day schedule and more.
Camp Hours
There is no additional cost to pre and post camp supervision hours. Supervision is provided in classrooms where campers can choose between 2 classrooms: one for quiet activities like reading and listening to music and the other for watching kids cartoons or Disney kids movies on TV.
| 7:30am to 8:00am |
Pre-camp: Supervision only. Pre-camp hours do not include camp programming or open gym time. |
| 8:00am to 5:00pm |
Camp hours: Please arrive no later than 8:30am so we can do attendance and get our busy day started. |
| 5:00pm to 5:30pm |
Post-camp: Supervision only. Post-camp hours do not include camp programming or open gym time. |
Sample Daily Schedule
Each day is packed with special activities and every day and every week is different to accommodate campers who are with us for several weeks throughout the summer.
All of our camps are scheduled the same:
The Specialty Camp of your choice (Arts, Bike, Horseback, Multisport, Swim Lesson Camp, etc.) runs every morning, followed by lunch as an entire camp, followed by our afternoon activities.
| 7:30 to 8:00am |
Pre-Camp - DROP OFF (free of charge) The Gymnasium is closed. Supervision is provided in classrooms where campers can choose between 2 classrooms: one for quiet activities like reading and listening to music and the other for watching kids cartoons or Disney kids movies on TV. |
| 8:00 to 8:30am | The Gymnasium is now open. Campers choose between Open Gym or Classroom Supervision provided in classrooms where campers can choose between 2 classrooms: one for quiet activities like reading and listening to music and the other for watching kids cartoons or Disney kids movies on TV. |
| 8:30 to 8:45 am | Large Group Game: this helps the kids warm up before we take attendance. |
| 8:45 to 9:00 am | Attendance |
| 9:00 am sharp | Campers going off-site depart by school bus (eg. swim camp, horseback camp). On-site camps remain at the school. |
| 9:00 to 9:40 am |
ROTATION 1: Scatter: kids are divided into their specialty camps and start programming with their counselors. |
| 9:40 to 10:20am |
ROTATION 2: Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly) |
| 10:20 to 10:50 am | Snack Break (please send drinks/snacks with campers) |
| 10:50 to 11:30 am |
ROTATION 3: Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly) |
| 11:30 to 12:00 PM | Daily Optional Time: campers participate in gym activities of their choice to play with counselors. |
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12:00 to 12:30pm
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Lunch (optional lunch plan available for a fee) Buses return from off-site camp locations |
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12:30 to 1:30pm
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Flagpole (camp dance, singsong, jokes) and prepare for afternoon activities. |
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1:30 to 4:00pm
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Whole-camp activities: see schedule below (typically public swims or splash pad, no lessons provided) |
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4:00 to 4:30pm
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Snack (please send drinks/snacks with campers, cash snack bar available) |
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4:30 to 5:00pm
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The Gymnasium is now open. Campers choose between Open Gym or Classroom Supervision provided in classrooms where campers can choose between 2 classrooms: one for quiet activities like reading and listening to music and the other for watching kids cartoons or Disney kids movies on TV. |
| 5:00 to 5:30pm |
Post-Camp - PICK UP (free of charge) The Gymnasium is closed. Supervision is provided in classrooms where campers can choose between 2 classrooms: one for quiet activities like reading and listening to music and the other for watching kids cartoons or Disney kids movies on TV. |
Weekly themes
For a more detailed look at our weekly themes, emergency phone numbers, etc. please check out our Gator Tales
Afternoon Schedule by Camp Location
5 and 6 year olds
DO NOT ATTEND OUR AFTERNOON SWIMS. They will instead visit local splash pads every afternoon except Friday when they will take part in our Gator Games (activities at the camp location).
7 to 12 year olds
will travel by school bus or walk (where applicable) to some local City of Ottawa swimming pools. See the Afternoon Schedule below.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
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ORLEANS St Peter Catholic HS
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SWIM - Bearbrook Pool | SWIM - Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex | SWIM - Bearbrook Pool | SWIM - Ray Friel Wave Pool | Gator Games (at camp) |
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KANATA Earl of March SS
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SWIM - Beaverbrook or Walter Baker Pool | SWIM - Kanata Wave Pool | SWIM - Walter Baker Pool | SWIM - Beaverbrook or Walter Baker Pool | Gator Games (at camp) |
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BARRHAVEN Longfields-Davidson
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SWIM - General Burns Swim | SWIM - Walter Baker Pool | SWIM - Kanata Wave Pool | SWIM - General Burns Swim | Gator Games (at camp) |
Swim Rules
Safety is our number one concern.
We understand your concern for the safety of young swimmers.
Please be sure to read our complete swim safety rules and policies
Quest for the Gator Cup
One of the traditions we are most proud of is our weekly "Quest for the Gator Cup". Since 1996, this fierce, but friendly, competition has pit our Safari friends (Iguanas, Parrots, Treefrogs, Cheetahs, Elephants, and Gators) against one another in a week-long competition that we call the "Quest for the Gator Cup". Each team consists of campers of all ages and from all Specialty Camps and their counselors. At the end of each week, every camper receives a commemorative ribbon celebrating their participation in this one-of-a-kind event.
The Gator Cup is sure to be the highlight of every camper's week and something they will remember for years to come.
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