Youth Activities & Camps

Youth Programs and Camps

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Inclusive and adaptive Recreation Programs
At Recreation Services, we’re proud to offer a wide range of inclusive programs designed to welcome all participants—kids with and without disabilities—into shared recreational experiences.

Inclusive programs create opportunities for everyone to participate together, promoting a sense of community and belonging. Success in these programs relies on a shared commitment to inclusion from staff, families, and participants alike.

We also offer adaptive recreation programs, which are specially designed or modified to support specific needs. These modifications may include changes to equipment, rules, structure, support, or environment. Adaptive programs are clearly labeled with “Adaptive” in the program title.

Our staff and volunteers are trained to ensure all participants have a positive and supportive experience. To help us prepare and provide the best environment possible, please let us know during registration if your child uses assistive devices, has specific needs, or benefits from key words or supports.

FAQs

• What should I bring?

  Each camp will have some specific items that will need to be packed but generally most camps require the following:

  • Running shoes (good walking shoes – NO sandals or flip flops )
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Rain jacket and a change of clothes
  • Lunch and lots of snacks (please no peanuts or other nut products)
  • At least one full water bottle (two is better).
  • Bathing suit and towel, goggles are optional  (only for camps that go swimming or the water park)
  • Medications as required

  Items NOT PERMITED – unless otherwise requested:

  • Any and all electronics (phones, cameras)
  • Any items of monetary or sentimental value
  • Money
  • Junk Food
• Sign In/Out

  Your child must be signed in and out of camp each day by a parent or approved adult. This is done for safety, but also for staff to be able to communicate with you. We will provide specific camp sign in/out procedures before the start of your camp.

  There are occasions for children over age that we will make exceptions with written approval from a parent. Please speak directly with the Recreation Programmer responsible for the Camp.

• Information Form - How to Update

  This is an incredibly important tool for our staff. It provides information to our staff so they can safely and effectively run the camps.  Please log into your Recreation Services Account to verify that this information requested has been provided.

  See photo screen shot of data required, shown in yellow. Log into your recreation account.  Direct login link: www.greatervernonrecreation.perfectmind.com

  Select child from the family member list. Click the Edit button.  Then add missing info.

  

• How do I Register if I don't have a credit card for on-line payment?

  If you don't have a credit card for the online registration process, please come into the recreation centre to arrange for registration.

  Please ensure your online account is set up and your Childs account details are in place. 

Camps FAQs

• What time I drop my child off at camp?

  Please arrive and sign in your child no more than 30 minutes before the start of camp. For example, if camp starts at 8:30 am, sign in is between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. This allows us to start camp activities or out trips by 9:00 am.

  Please do not arrive early. Staff have been assigned specific roles each day and will not be available to supervise your child if you arrive before the scheduled time.

• I need to pick my child up in the middle of the day. Who should I speak with?

  If you need to pick up your child before the end of the day, please speak directly with the camp staff to arrange a pick up time and location. There will be times when we cannot accommodate an early pick up.

• My child's friend is in the same camp. Can their parents pick up my child?

  You bet! Just as long as you indicate who they are on our Camp Information Form. We only release children to those on the Authorized Pick Up list.

• I am unable to pick up my child at the designated time. Can a family member or friend pick up my child?

  You bet! Just as long as you include their first and last name under the Authorized Pick Up area in your child’s information in our registration system. We only release children to those on this list. Note: photo ID may be required. 
  To see how to add an authorized person please follow the link under Camp Information.

• My child woke up sick; what should I do? My child will be missing one day of camp, do you need to know?

  The health and safety of our participants and staff is our number one priority. If your child is sick, please do not send them to camp. Contact us with as much notice as possible at 250-545-6035, ext 0 with your child’s name and the camp they are registered in.

  If you know your child will be missing a day of camp, please inform the camp staff in a timely manner.

  Please contact the Recreation Centre 250-545-6035 (0) (be sure to include your child’s name and the camp they are in).