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Camp Ramara 2018
Your guide to awesome summer camp programs in Ramara Township!
Stay for a week or all summer long—
there’s something for EVERYONE inside!
See you soon!
Camp Ramara...It’s where YOU want to be!
Ramara Recreation www.ramara.ca @RamaraRec RamaraRec
Ramara Summer Day Camp 2018– General Information
WE ARE NUT FREE! PIZZA FRIDAYS
Like all schools in the area, Ramara Run out of ideas for your child’s
Summer Day Camp strives to be a nut lunch by Friday? No problem!
free program. Participants are asked Purchase a slice or two to be delivered on
not to bring food products that may contain nuts or
Friday at noon. Slices are $2 each and you
traces of nuts to our facilities. Should items be
pay your counsellor no later than 9 am on
found that contain nuts, the products will be
Friday morning.
removed from the camp area and returned to the
parent at the end of the day. If your child is unsure Options are either Cheese or Pepperoni.
whether their food contains nuts, they are
encouraged to check with one of our Camp Staff.
Sorry—PIZZA FRIDAYS are only available to
Let’s help keep EVERYONE safe! full day camps held at the Ramara Centre
site. YUM!
HOURS OF OPERATION
QUALITY SUPERVISION & CARE
Normal hours for a day at camp
Our dynamic group of Camp Staff
are 9:00 am till 4:00 pm daily.
receive a variety of training including
Health & Safety, Accessibility, CPR and Pay attention to the brochure
First Aid, Fire Extinguisher Training, Inclusion as well for some of our half day camps
as are required to produce a negative Criminal or Specialty camps that may
Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. have altered or different hours.
We are extremely proud of our camp staff in their For regular day camps that run from 9-4 Extended
efforts to provide an amazing camp experience for all care is available for an extra fee and MUST be
participants and their families. Through extensive booked in advance to allow for staffing ratios.
training and experience, Camp Staff are familiar with Extended care hours start at 7:30 am for early care
the expectations of the Township of Ramara and run till 5:30 pm for late care. The fee for this is
Recreation Department and are dedicated to $3.00 per day or purchase a week at a time for
providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all $15.00. Extended care availability is on a first come
campers. first served basis so act fast if you need it!
PAYMENTS & REFUNDS HOW TO REGISTER
Both the Township office in Brechin Registration begins as soon as you see
and the Ramara Centre office accept payment by this publication! There are several ways to register:
Cash, Debit or Cheque (21 days in advance of
1. In person—at the Ramara Centre or Township
program). ONLY the Ramara Centre office and online
office
system accept payments by credit card.
2. Give us a call! The Ramara Centre office can
Since staffing is determined by the number of
accept registrations and payment by credit
registered campers, we adhere to a strict refund
card over the phone 705-325-3091
policy. Refunds will only be provided if, at least, 7
days notice has been given prior to the start date of 3. Online via our registration site. Go to
the day camp program. Pro-rated refunds will be ramararec.maxgalaxycanada.net
considered if a medical certificate has been received NOTE—some camps fill up really quickly, so act fast
before the halfway point of the program. Admin fees and avoid disappointment! Wait lists will be created
apply to all program changes. FULL day camp refund to accommodate campers in the order in which they
policy will available on our camp welcome desk. were received.
Ramara Summer Day Camp 2018– General Information
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP ? MEDICAL INFORMATION & MEDICATIONS
REMEMBER—Children should wear On your child’s first day at camp, you will be asked to
comfortable clothes to camp that will update your child’s medical information to ensure we
withstand the activities they are participating in. In have the most up to date information in our files.
order to prevent loss, labels are encouraged as well
Any child who requires medication while at camp
as a backpack or tote bag to keep everything
needs to have a Medication Release Form signed.
together. Electronic devices are not permitted.
Medication must be stored in its original container
Please refrain from sending any valuable items to
and will be kept in a secure location. Epi-Pens must
camp. The Township of Ramara and their staff are
be kept with the camper or the camp staff who are
not responsible for lost or stolen items. Other items
supervising that child at all times.
to include are a nut free lunch and drinks, additional
snacks for morning and afternoon, extra change of If your child’s medical information changes
clothes, proper shoes (no flip flops), sunscreen and during the summer please contact the
a hat, bathing suit and towel for water activities, and Camp Office so we can change our
a refillable water bottle. Be prepared! records. Thank you for your support!
PERSONAL INFORMATION INCLUSION SUPPORT
The information we collect from you about your Does your child require
child is to help create a record of registration for additional support? We are pleased to offer
the operation of our recreation programs. INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES for
Collection is in accordance with the Municipal children of ALL abilities in Ramara through the use of
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy an Inclusion Facilitator. There are a limited amount
Act, and is not a public document or available for of inclusion spaces available, although personal
public inspection. mediators are welcome at your own expense. Call
PHOTOGRAPHY Caroline Schiavone at recreation@ramara.ca or
705-325-3091 to make an appointment and fill out a
Unless a parent or guardian indicates in writing, the CHILD INFO PACKAGE which will help with
assumption will be made that permission is given to successful placement of your child at camp.
take pictures during any program that may be used Returning campers are not guaranteed a spot. We
to promote recreation programs. See Camp Office if work on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us
you have any questions or concerns. for more details.
DAILY PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS FINANCIAL SUPPORT
All children need to be signed in and out Registering your child for quality programs and
daily. On your child’s first day at camp camps can sometimes add up. Consider applying for
this summer, you will be asked to update subsidies through the following two programs.
who can pick up your child from camp. Campers HealthStar—designed to help with active recreation
can be granted permission to sign themselves out programs to get kids moving and participating in
with signed written permission from their parents to sport
the Camp Office, but they must be 12 years +.
JumpStart—will fund day camp activities and allow a
Should the situation change during the day and child time at camp where it might not have been
someone who is not on the list is sent to pick up financially feasible.
your child, please contact us. People not on the list
Both programs are administered by the following
will be required to provide us with photo ID.
contact at the YMCA Simcoe Muskoka. Cathy Mills,
Keep us informed—keep them safe! Project Coordinator 705-726-6421 ext. 429
Cathy_mills@ymca.ca
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 1—July 3rd–6th (4 days)
HEROES VS. VILLAINS—We all love the classic superheroes and villains, but what about the ones we never
talk about? Use your hero skills that you learn throughout the week to defeat the evil villains you come across
and save the day! We will be playing games related to all of our favourite superheroes and
villains, as well as some older or more unique characters. Wear your capes and hero outfits,
this week we will transform you into heroes!
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 4-6 years Fee $ 95/ 4 day week No Camp MONDAY
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES- A mystery has fallen over camp Ramara and it’s up to you to
solve it! Gain valuable skills this week and push yourself to the limit! This week will be full
of team work, problem solving challenges, escape rooms to build on your skills, and a
camp wide mystery to end the week. We will learn investigation techniques, interview our
suspects, and learn to collect evidence and figure out who dunnit!
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 7-10 years Fee $ 95/ 4 day week No Camp MONDAY
SO YOU WANNA BE A CAMP COUNSELLOR? — Similar to our popular Leaders in Training Camp, this camp is
for the group that knows they want to be involved and help out at Camp Ramara but aren’t quite 13 years old
yet. In this camp we will teach what it takes to be a successful leader at Camp Ramara and
spend some time in camp learning hands on skills. Topics will include things like: how to get
a group’s attention, ice breakers, time filling games, leadership skills, teambuilding, reading
and following a schedule and so much more! While it will be a jam-packed week of learning
and developing leadership skills, this week is sure to be a ton of fun for all of us!
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 10 yrs + Fee $95 / 4 day week No Camp MONDAY
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 2—July 9th-13th
CAMP SCENE INVESTIGATION (CSI) - For our young scientists and curious campers! A crime
has occurred at Camp Ramara and you must work together to solve it and find the culprit.
Learn cool techniques from evidence collection, to blood spatter analysis, test your finger-
prints and follow the clues to eliminate suspects and find the true criminal! We will spend time
working on teamwork in this camp through every step of the process and to prove our top sus-
CSI Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Ages 4-7 years Fee $115
S.T.E.A.M.- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This camp is for the creative camper that loves
to build! Similar to the STEAM programs implemented in school curriculum, this week we will use a variety of
resources and materials to challenge our creative sides and come up with the coolest results possible. We
will spend a day on each area, focusing on the fun and wacky activities that may not be able to
be done in school. If you love building and discovering, this camp is for you!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 7-10 years Fee $115
CREATIVE CONSULTANTS- Do you love trying new art projects and seeing what you can come
up with? This week we will be pulling a ton of activities from our favourite website—Pinterest! We
will be using all different materials and approaches to each activity, from art projects to science
experiments in an attempt to get the coolest results possible. With all of the creativity in the room
this week, who knows what we will come up with!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 9-13 years Fee $115
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 3—July 16th—20th
PASSION FOR FASHION — Do you love seeing the latest trends? Making your own style and always looking
your best? This week we will be using different materials to make our own fashion statements like bags and
shirts to take home and show off! With such a variety of things to make and a personal spin on each, it’s sure
to be an awesome week!
Passion for Fashion Monday –Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 5-12 years Fee $ 115/ week
GUTS— For our campers that love learning how things work! This week we have a ton of old electronics and
household items to take apart to learn what makes them work from the inside! We will also be looking at
electronic and real animals to learn about the body, using things like online dissections. An awesome week
for any budding scientists or the ones that love pulling stuff apart!
GUTS Monday –Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 5-12 years Fee $ 115/ week
LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT)— The LIT program strives to develop today’s young people into
the leaders of tomorrow! As this is our pre-requisite for anyone wishing to volunteer with us,
we provide targeted training opportunities and the ins and outs of camp Ramara. Following
completion of this training camp, the opportunity is provided to volunteer and gain “on-the-
job” skills in 2018 camps. Topics covered this week include: behaviour management, program
planning, resume writing, interviewing, inclusion and accessibility, and so much more!
LIT Monday –Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 13 yrs + Fee $85 / week
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 4—July 23rd—27th
BIG BANG SCIENCE—Do you have a camper that likes to get Ooey, Gooey and Gross? This week
will be all about experimentation and theory with a good dose of Slimy and Cool! Join us for a week
of scientific adventures!
Big Bang Science Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 4-6 years Fee $ 115 week
JUNKYARD WARS— This week is all about what we can use recycled materials for! To prove
our point, we will be using things from our recycling bins to run activities and make awesome
art. Making sure our campers know the importance of recycling, or goal for this week is to reuse
as much as possible!
Junkyard Wars Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 7-10 years Fee $ 115 week
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP CAMP - Campers will be immersed in learning outdoor education skills
this week. Things like geocaching, orienteering, reading a map, building and cooking with hand
made solar ovens, pitching a tent, gathering materials needed for successful fire building,
identifying animals and plants, wilderness first aid, packing a successful hike pack along with
leadership and group trust games. Campers should make sure they wear proper outdoor attire
including sturdy footwear, sunscreen, hat, insect repellant and rain gear (if needed) .
Outdoor Leadership Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 9-13 years Fee $ 115 week
RAMARA SUMMER VOLLEYBALL SKILLS— The volleyball program offered at Twin Lakes S.S. by coaches and
former Suns players is available for people wishing to try out the sport or improve their skills. Choose from
Beginner (8 yrs + with little to no experience) or Intermediate ( players with OVA or school team experience).
We guarantee you will learn a ton of new skills in this intense 4 day camp! Wear athletic clothes, non-marking
shoes and bring a refillable water bottle.
Beginner Mon-Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 8+ $70 TLSS
Intermediate Mon-Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm OVA, or highschool $70 TLSS
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 5—July 30th– August 3rd
OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS — Similar to our popular Outdoor Leadership camp, but for the
young ones! This camp will be all about learning skills related to camping and exploring
like solar ovens, pitching a tent, identifying plants and animals, following a map and so
much more! We will be spending lots of time outside this week so bring water, sunscreen,
a hat and running shoes!
Outdoor Adventurers Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 4-6 years Fee $ 115/ week
FUTURE FILM MAKERS— Back by popular demand! Join your film crew this week and take on
a new challenge of script writing, casting, making props, costume and makeup design, filming
and editing! This year we added a twist and are having campers make a music video as well—
so bring your inner superstar! We will finish off the week with a Film Festival Friday afternoon
to show off all your hard work!
Monday- Friday Film Festival Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 7-12 years Fee $ 115/ week
RAMARA SUMMER VOLLEYBALL ADVANCED SKILLS— The advanced skills camp offered
at Twin Lakes S.S. by coaches and former Suns players. This camp is only available to
highschool aged players who currently play OVA and want to tune up their skills during the
off season. Dress in athletic clothing and non-marking shoes—knee pads recommended!
Remember to bring snacks and water every day! Camp T-shirt included.
Monday– Thursday 9:00 am—1:00 pm Ages -Highschool $70 Twin Lakes S.S
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 6—Aug. 7th –10th (4 days)
YOU’RE A WIZARD, CAMPER - You have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry! Get sorted into your Hogwarts house, make a wand, and spend time taking wizardry
classes including potions, herbology, magical creatures and defense against the dark arts! It
is sure to be a jam-packed, amazing week full of magic!
Wizards Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 9-13 years Fee $95/4 day week
WATER WARS - This is it—an all out colour and water war that will determine who is greatest
champ of them all. Can the campers defeat the Counsellors and finally take the crown? Every
day we’ll explore a new challenge involving water. Be prepared to get wet on a daily basis!
Campers should bring towel and swim suit every day.
Water Wars Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 4-6 years Fee $95 / 4 day week
BEAT THE HEAT—Always a fun week at camp! During those hot, hot days of summer, we
have lots of water-filled adventures to keep us cool. Campers this week can accumulate
challenge points to soak their favourite Counsellor, and compete with them in a variety
of water-themed obstacles of their choosing! Counselors vs Campers...who will win?
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 7-10 years Fee $ 95/ 4 day week
Don’t forget about Pizza Fridays at camp !
$2.00 per slice delivered to your camp at noon!
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 7—August 13th-17th
PLAYZONE— Coming close to the end of the summer and have a ton of extra energy? This is
the camp for you! This week is FULL of sports, high energy games, wacky activities and
intense counsellor challenges. Compete against other campers in classic games like capture
the flag, or compete against your counsellors in a slip and slide competition. This one is sure
to be a blast, and tire you and your counsellors out! Reminder—NO Camp Friday (August 17)
NOTE– 4 days Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Ages 5-12 years Fee $95 / 4 days
CENTRE STAGE—LIVE!— A one week intense but extremely fun program where
participants learn choreography and songs to perform onstage with lights, sound,
props, costumes and set pieces on Friday night! We work hard to put on one of the best
stage performances around on Friday night. Campers will be expected to practice at
home for the show. This is always a very popular week so if you want in, sign up now!
Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Ages 6-12 years Fee $120 / week Show– Friday 7 pm
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 8 August 20th-24th
THEATRE ARTS CAMP—NOTE—This is a TWO WEEK camp and runs until August 31st. Cast
members wanted ! Do you like to sing, act and dance? This is THE PLACE to hone your “Triple
Threat” skills and amaze yourself and your family and friends. The pinnacle of our summer camp
experience, we end our summer with a bang with a TWO WEEK Theatre Arts Camp that ends in a
full Musical Theatre Production—complete with lights, sounds, props, costumes and set pieces. Campers
will receive scripts and music and will be expected to practice at home. Two shows on Thursday August 31st
will take place with the final CAST PARTY ending up our 2018 season. The BEST way to end the summer!!
Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Ages 10-16 years Fee $220/ 2 weeks Shows– Aug. 30th
2 weeks ! (Includes Cast Shirt ) 3:00 & 7:30 pm
ART ATTACK- Do you have a budding artist on your hands? Come join us for a full week of different
projects using a variety of materials, textures, canvases and supplies. We will use our standard art
supplies, plus some wacky materials to create our masterpieces! Finish off the week with an art
show on Friday afternoon!
Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Ages 4-6 years Fee $115/ week Art Show Friday
APP-VENTURES— This week is all about seeing our favourite apps come to life! From angry birds, to temple
run, to minecraft and word games, any app that you love is going to be included! We will also spend time this
week designing our own apps and making them come to life in camp, just like our favourites!
App-ventures Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Ages 7-10 years Fee $115/ week
Camp Ramara– 2018—Week # 9 August 27th— August 31st
CAMPER’S CHOICE—You’ve spent all summer with your counsellors telling you what to do and
how to do it—now the tables have turned and you will be calling all the shots! Campers will
have the opportunity to plan their day and have the Counsellors facilitate the program. This
program is only 3 days, but is full of as many activities and games that the campers can come
up with! How far will the campers go?!
Camper’s Choice Monday–Wednesday 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Ages 5-12 years Fee $70/ 3 day week
THEATRE ARTS CAMP WEEK # 2 TAKES PLACE ALL THIS WEEK
Feel free to come out and see one of their performances on Thursday August
30th at 3 pm or 7:30 pm. It’s FREE!!!!
DATES CAMP NAME AGES FEE Special Notes
Heroes vs. Villains 4-6 $95 No Camp Monday
July 3-6
(4 days) Unsolved Mysteries 7-10 $95 No Camp Monday
So You Wanna Be… 10+ $95 No Camp Monday
Camp Scene Investigation 4-6 $115
July 9-13 S.T.E.A.M 7-10 $115
Creative Consultants 9-13 $115
Passion for Fashion 5-12 $115
July 16-20 Guts 5-12 $115
Leaders in Training 13 + $85
Big Bang Science 4-6 $115
Junkyard Wars 7-10 $115
July 23-27 Outdoor Leadership 9-13 $115
Beginner/Intermediate 8-13 $70 Held offsite at Twin Lakes SS
Volleyball Skills
Outdoor Adventurers 4-6 $115
July 30-Aug 3 Future Film Makers 7-12 $115
Advanced Volleyball Skills 14+ $70 Held offsite at Twin Lakes SS
Water Wars 4-6 $95 No Camp Monday
Aug 7-10
( 4 days) Beat the Heat 7-10 $95 No Camp Monday
You’re A Wizard, Camper 9-13 $95 No Camp Monday
Playzone 5-12 $95 No Camp Friday
Aug 13-17
Centre Stage—LIVE! 6-12 $120 Show—Friday at 7 pm
Theatre Arts Camp (week 1) 10-16 $220 Includes cast t-shirt
Aug 20-24 Art Attack 4-6 $115 Art Show Friday
App-ventures 7-10 $115
Camper’s Choice 5-12 $70 3 days only
Aug 27-31
Theatre Arts Camp (week 2) 10-16 - Shows Aug. 30—3 pm and 7:30
To all Camp Families—New and Returning—We have changed our online registration software and
chose not to bring the old data with us. NOTE—we still have access to those records—we are just
not actively using them. This means that EVERYONE—new and returning will need to set them-
selves up with a new account. Thank you for your patience and we can’t wait to see everyone this
summer. You can find that new registration system at :
ramararec.maxgalaxycanada.net
• In person at the Ramara Centre –5482 Hwy 12 South in Atherley
• Online at recreation@ramara.ca
• Ramara Recreation Office HOTLINE 705-325-3091
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