Day Camps 2021 - Cave Springs Camp

All of our summer 2021 Day Camp spots are FULL!!
There are waitlists available for all sessions.
Please access waitlists for all weeks via our online registration system below.

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Day Camp Programs

Day camp runs daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Campers are placed in cohort activity groups with 10 campers and 2 dedicated staff members. Groups will primarily be organized by age. All programs are geared towards the best experience for their age group and activities will be modified accordingly.

All groups will participate in classic camp activities such as:
swimming
arts and crafts
archery
forest study
orienteering
music
drama
hiking
outdoor games.

Dragonflies
(Ages 5-6)

A wonderful introduction to summer camp!
During a week at camp, Dragonfly campers will enjoy daily swim/water game time, outdoor play, localized hikes, live music in our outdoor chapel, an opportunity for onsite canoeing in our pond and much more! Dragonfly campers will experience age-specific nature learning.

Chipmunks
(Ages 7-9)

We know how energetic Chipmunks are and we love to keep them busy! During a week at camp Chipmunk campers will enjoy daily swim time, plant and creature identification, live music and drama performances, longer hike routes, and team focused challenges. Additionally, Chipmunks are the youngest age group that will have opportunity to participate in our high ropes course!

Salamanders
(Ages 10-12)

Salamanders are beginning to hone their camp expertise. Salamander campers will enjoy giving lots of creative input into their weekly schedule. They will be eligible for participation in high ropes, enjoy out-lunch hike destinations, take on team building challenges, and increase the depth of their nature knowledge.

Snapping Turtles
(Ages 13-14)

We are thrilled to be welcoming our older campers to site for day camp this summer. Snapping Turtle campers will work with group leaders to develop their schedule for the week. They will enjoy numerous opportunities to take on challenges such as our team belay high ropes, a hike to Balls Falls, low ropes initiative elements, and collaborative camp community projects.

Dates, Rates, and Ages

Additional Considerations

Cost of Camp

There will be a $50 increase to the cost of a week at camp for the 2021 season (as compared to our 2020 day camp fees), to account for the additional health and safety measures that will need to be taken due to COVID-19.

Camper safety takes priority, and with projections that COVID-19 will still be playing a role in our decisions at camp this summer, extra precautions will be necessary. Along with the expected additional cleaning, sanitizing, and hand washing supplies, this increase will allow for the purchasing of program equipment (high ropes harnesses, archery bows and strings, arts and crafts supplies etc.), so that we can minimize the sharing of equipment, and there will be enough time for proper sanitizing between uses.

It is projected that the cost of operating camp will increase by 15-20% with all of the necessary COVID-19 changes, which will be only partially covered through camper registrations, and so we will be organizing fundraising efforts to help cover the rest of those costs.

Bursary Program

This year we are also making it a priority to increase the capacity of our camper bursary program. We recognize the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on families and are committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not impact access for children to experience a transformative summer at camp. Families that would like to apply for full or partial coverage of camp fees are asked to submit the following information to director@cavespringscamp.on.ca

1) A brief outline of your circumstances of need
2) The week at camp you would like for your camper to attend (dates found above)
3) The amount you are able the contribute to the cost of camp this summer

Bursary requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis on the 1st of each month March-June.

Before and After Care

There are additional fees for before and after camp care.
If you require only one of either care from 8:00-9:00am or from 4:00-5:00pm, there is a charge of $25/week per camper.
If you require both before and after care, there is a charge of $40/week per camper.

Lunch, Snacks and Tuck

Campers will be responsible for providing their own lunch and snacks for camp. There will be scheduled 2 snack breaks and a lunch break each day. Groups will be assigned an outdoor space for lunch (weather permitting). Lunches and snacks are to be nut free. During 2nd snack break campers will be invited to participate in “tuck”, individual snacks provided by camp. Tuck examples include, freezies, goldfish crackers, fruit snacks, s’mores, and special Friday “campers choice” chips, chocolates, or candies.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations as a result of program closures mandated by the Ontario government and Niagara Public Health will be eligible for full reimbursement minus a per camper per week administrative fee.
Cancellations made prior to June 1st are eligible for refund minus the $25 deposit fee.
Cancellations between June 1st – 1 week prior to your camp session are subject to a $100 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than a week before camp are not subject to a refund unless compelling evidence is provided to the director

Faith Formation

Campers are introduced to God in a new and exciting fashion. We recognize that children come from a variety of backgrounds and we strive to provide them with a safe environment to learn about God. Children participate in a daily session where they sing contemporary worship music, led by a worship band. They also watch an age-appropriate drama that runs the span of the week. After session, children take part in small group discussions and activities where they are encouraged to ask questions and recap what took place during the daily drama.

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All of our summer 2021 Day Camp spots are FULL!! There are waitlists available for all sessions. Please access waitlists for all weeks via our online registration system below.