Welcome to March Break 2024!
Camp U of T is looking forward to providing participants some great March Break programming! We take great pride in providing engaging and exciting activities for all levels of skill and experience. Our commitment is to provide children and youth with opportunities for learning the fundamentals of physical activity and sport in an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates the unique abilities of each child.
The information below is essential information creating the best and safest possible experience for everyone. Please take the time to read through this information and keep it handy during the week.
We look forward to welcoming you at Camp U of T!
Camp LOCATION, Hours and contact info
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Drop off starts: 8:00 a.m. Full Day Session: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch Break: 12 to 1 p.m. Pick up: 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Campers will use both the Varsity Centre, Goldring Centre and Athletic Centre for programming
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Drop-off and Pick-up information
Expand the sections below for specific information about drop-off and pick-up:
Drop off will occur as follows:
Adventure & Multi-Sport - Goldring Centre (entrance on Devonshire)
Gymnastics - Main Lobby @ Athletic Centre (entrance on Harbord)
Follow all posted signs for street parking.
Drop off is between 8–9 a.m. Supervision during this time is non-programmed. Program hours begin at 9 a.m. Please do your best to arrive promptly to ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on the fun.
In order to maintain accountability, your child must check in with their counsellor on their arrival to camp and check out with their counsellor on their departure each day. If your child knows that they will be absent or late in the future, they should inform their counsellor.
Safe arrival system:
Please call the Membership services desk at 416-978-3436 before 9 a.m. if your child is going to be absent. If your child is absent and the desk has not been notified, we will contact you and leave messages at the camper’s home number and the daytime numbers of both parents/guardians.
Pick up will occur as follows:
Adventure & Multi-Sport - Goldring Centre (entrance on Devonshire)
Gymnastics - Main Lobby @ Athletic Centre (entrance on Harbord)
Pick up is between 4–5 p.m. Supervision during this time is fully supervised, yet non-programmed.
Permission to pick up procedures:
Please ensure that everyone who has permission to pick-up your child has been added to their profile. Only those listed on a participant's profile will be permitted to pick that child up at the end of the day. As well, those picking up your child will be asked to show photo ID to verify their identity. Please make sure that everyone with permission to pick up your child brings photo ID with them daily.
Without photo ID, those picking up participants will have to have their identity verified before they are permitted to pick up their child.
If your child has permission to leave on their own at the end of the day, please send a letter authorizing this for the first day of camp. Participants should be a minimum of 12 years old to be permitted to leave camp on their own.
Participant Code of Conduct
The safety and enjoyment of each participant is extremely important to us. In order to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience, we ask you to review the following points with your child/children. This information is also reviewed by staff prior to the beginning of each program, and specific rules are agreed on by participants and staff.
Inclusive EnvironmentMake new friends Take turns and be polite Bullying and teasing will not be tolerated |
SafetyFollow the direction of your program staff Think before you act Be aware |
Celebrate DifferencesShare ideas Learn about new cultures Inclusive of all families, staff and participants |
Take ResponsibilityHelp program staff Make your time great Look out for your fellow participants |
When a child does not follow the code of conduct we will take the following steps:
- Staff will direct the child to more appropriate behaviour.
- The child will be reminded of the expected behaviour and the rules that were gone over at the beginning of the camp session. A discussion between the participant and the staff will take place.
- If the behaviour persists the parent will be notified of the concerns and parents and staff will review the changes in behaviour that need to occur. Staff will schedule a follow up conversation with the parent for one to two camp days in the future to check on the progress.
- Progress check between the participant, staff and parents.
- If the behaviour persists a conference will be scheduled with the Program Director to discuss the next steps, which could include suspension or removal from the program.
- If a child’s behaviour at any time threatens the immediate safety of themselves, other children or staff, the parent is notified and instructed to pick up the child immediately.
The following behaviours are not acceptable and may result in the immediate suspension of a participant for the day, week or from the program entirely:
• Endangering the health and safety of children, staff, members or volunteers
• Stealing or damaging property
• Leaving the program without permission
• Continued disruption of the program
• Continued refusal to follow the Code or specific rules
• Using profanity, vulgarity or obscenity frequently
• Acting in a lewd manner
What NOT to bring:
Participants are asked to not bring expensive electronic equipment (i.e. iPads, cell phones, game systems, etc.).
Our program takes no responsibility for lost or damaged equipment.
Schedule Details
- Lunch supervision will be provided for your child between 12 and 1 p.m. We suggest that you prepare a substantial (nut free) lunch including beverages and snacks for your child. We ask that no glass bottles be packed.
- Participants will not be permitted to purchase any food from vending machines or cafes during the day. Please do not send money with your children. In a situation where your child has forgotten their lunch please contact Membership Services to discuss alternatives.
Health and Safety
Please note the following:
We are allergy aware and ask that parents and guardians not send any nut products for lunch or snacks. Please note that we are a shared use facility with the public and nuts may have been consumed in public areas. Children are reminded to wash their hands before eating and are not permitted to share food.
Please remember to send snacks and a water bottle with your child every day! Water breaks are programmed every day. We ask that no glass bottles be packed as these are a potential hazard.
If your child has a health condition that may be applicable during their time in the program, we ask that you inform staff.
During the program, if your child is experiencing any difficulties or problems, please let us know. We look forward to a safe and enjoyable program for all.
If your child requires prescription medication while participating in the program please inform staff. All medications are required to be in the original container with your child’s name and the date of the prescription on the container. All medications will be stored at the pavilion desk, and can be refrigerated if required.
If the medication is for emergency use (inhaler or allergy medication) an instructor will carry it in their emergency first aid kit or, if your child self-administers their medication, they can carry it in their fanny pack.
Non-prescription medication cannot be administered at camp unless a doctor’s note is provided. The doctor’s note should clearly indicate the child’s name, name of the medication, dosage, expiry date of the note and doctor’s signature as well as times to administer or specific signs and symptoms that indicate that the medicine needs to be administered. All non-prescription medication will also be locked in a storage cabinet at the pavilion desk.
A sick child can infect other participants and staff and runs a greater risk of injury in camp programs. If your child has any of these symptoms within 24 hours of their scheduled program, please keep them at home:
• Fever
• Excessive coughing, wheezing or a runny nose with green or yellow mucous
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting—more than once
• Rash or other skin infection, including persistent itching or scratching
• Symptoms of COVID-19 or recent exposure to someone with COVID-19
Camps will spend some time outside, and will be outside to travel between facilities. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Additional information
Phone Calls
Staff will be contacting families a few days prior to the start of the program. Please ensure that all contact, emergency, and medical information are up-to-date, as well as those allowed to pick-up your children.
Refund Policy/Withdrawals
Participants will be refunded the full amount less a cancellation fee of 10% of the registration fee or $5, whichever is greater. Refunds must be requested two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program. Participants withdrawing for medical reasons will receive a full refund for the remainder of the program. A doctor's note is required. Notes must be received within two weeks of the date of illness. *Refunds are subject to a 10% administrative charge