| What does your child need to bring to camp each day? |
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A peanut/nut free lunch, snacks, drinks, reusable labelled water bottle, closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen. Please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
All campers must wear a non-medical face mask at all times while indoors. Masks are not required outdoors during activities, however recommended.
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| What if my child needs to take medication while at camp? |
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The following procedures must be followed when sending medication to camp:
You must read, sign and fill out the medication consent form (form can be requested by emailing camps@ajax.ca or will be made available by camp staff).
- Send the medication to camp in the original prescribed container.
- Only send the correct dosage for the day.
Any medication should be given directly to the camp supervisor to hold or be stored.
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| What if my child needs to bring an Epipen to camp? |
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The following procedures must be followed when sending a child with an Epipen to camp:
- You must read, sign and fill out the allergy alert poster and Epipen consent form (form can be requested by emailing camps@ajax.ca or will be made available by camp staff).
- You must send 2 Epipens to camp - 1 stays on the camper at all times, the other is secured in the camp office and will be returned at the end of the session.
- If a camper forgets their Epipen and there is not a second Epipen stored in the camp office, the camper will be removed from the camp and a parent/guardian will be contacted to bring an Epipen or pick their child up.
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| What if my child is sick on a day of camp? |
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Please call the Summer Camp Hotline at 905-619-2529, ext. 2267 to report daily absence.
As per camp policy, please ensure that an ill child stays home and does not come to camp if they are displaying any of the following COVID-19 related symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Decrease or loss of smell or taste
- Nasal congestion*
- Nasal discharge*
- Sneezing*
- Sore throat
- Headache
*Unless common due to allergies, etc.
Any child or staff member who has any symptoms of illness or whose parent or other household members are showing any signs of illness as described above will be asked to stay home from the day camp and self-isolate. The decision on when to return to camp is made in consultation with the Durham Region Health Department.
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| What is the late pick-up fee? |
| A charge of $20 for every 15 minutes applies to the parent/guardian for all participants picked up late from a camp or bus. You will be required to pay the fee before you leave with your child. |
| Can my child bring items from home? |
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Do not send cell phones, toys, books, electronics, money, or sharp objects to camp. Personal items brought to camp should be limited. There will be no sharing of personal items between participants. Personal items, including water bottles, sunscreen, etc., should be clearly labelled with the participant’s name.
You will be notified in writing if your child is requested to bring specific items to camp.
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| What qualifications do the summer camp staff have? |
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All staff have current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development - a provincial certification, criminal record check, attend a comprehensive week-long, pre-summer training session and have received additional Health & Safety training related to COVID-19.
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| How do you group campers? |
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Day camps will operate in consistent cohorts (with assigned staff members) who stay together for the duration of the week. Our ratio of staff to camp participants is 1:10. Please note as outlined in the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for: Day Camps, physical distancing is not required by individuals within a cohort, however encouraged.
Please notify us at the time of registration if you wish to have your child placed in a group with a sibling or friend. We will try our best to accommodate your request
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| What should I send to camp for lunch and snacks? |
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Each day your child will be required to bring a lunch, drink and two snacks. To avoid loss or confusion, place your child's name on his/her lunch.
Please send your child with a refillable water bottle.
Due to severe allergies, all snacks and lunches must be nut free.
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| What happens on rainy days? |
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All camps operate on rainy days and will move indoors at their regularly assigned locations should it rain during programming.
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| What is the heat management plan? |
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Outdoor camps operate under the following conditions when temperatures are under 40 degrees Celsius with humidex:
- Staff will take daily conditions into account and plan activities accordingly.
- Water breaks will be scheduled every 20 minutes.
- Sunscreen will be applied every 2 hours or after water play.
When temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius with humidex the following provisions will be made:
- All camp programs will run indoors at their scheduled locations.
- Outdoor play will be limited.
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| What should the campers wear to camp? |
- All campers must wear a non-medical face mask at all times while indoors. Masks are not required during outdoor activities, however recommended.
- Dress campers according to weather.
- Campers must wear closed-toe shoes - no flip flops, crocs or sandals. Running shoes are recommended.
- Hat and sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Clean indoor shoes during inclement weather.
- Label all articles worn or brought to camp with your child's name.
- Send camper in older ‘play' clothing.
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| What if my child requires emergency transportation? |
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We provide emergency transportation to the hospital, if required. A staff member stays with your child until parents/guardians arrive. Your child will never be left alone. Parents/emergency contacts are notified as soon as possible.
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| Do I have to sign my child in/out? |
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All children must be brought to camp daily by a parent/guardian. This is so an adult is able to complete a COVID-19 screening upon arrival on behalf of their child.
A child who is 10 or older may leave the program by themselves, and at any time, if the parent/guardian has agreed to it on the registration form or with a signed note from the parent/guardian.
If your child is 9 or under, and going to the same home as an older sibling, they may walk home together. Otherwise, a caregiver 14 years or older must pick your child up.
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| What is the Town of Ajax’s photography policy? |
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The photography policy allows you to take photographs of your own family only. If you wish to take a photo of the counsellor or any other camper, you must obtain permission from the counsellor and the parents/guardians of the other camper before taking any photos. In order to respect the privacy of all participants, any photos or videos taken are for personal use only. Please do not post photos to public social media websites (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc).
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| Who can pick up my child from camp? |
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The safety of campers is our number one priority. It is imperative that the person registering the camper provides us with the names of all people permitted to pick up the child. A child will not be released to anyone not on the list. There is no exception to this rule.
If a name needs to be added to the pick-up list please call the Summer Camp Hotline at 905-619-2529, ext. 2267 (CAMP) or email camps@ajax.ca starting July 26, 2021.
Prior to July 26, 2021 please call 905-427-8811, 905-428-7711, or 905-427-2468.
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| What are the camper age guidelines? |
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For those camps listed for ages 4-7 years old, your child must be 4 years of age or older at the start of the camp week. There will be no age exceptions made for campers under the age of 4 years old. For ages 5 years old and older, you may register your child if their age falls within the calendar year.
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