- When is Registration?
- School Dates - When can I go?
- How do we get to camp?
- What do you need to bring to camp?
- Why do you have a Raffle?
- What are the sleeping arrangements?
- Can I go with a friend?
- How much does camp cost?
When is Registration?
*** Registration 2012 ***
Date: Saturday April 28th, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Place: Hall of St. John the Apostle Church, 2340 Baseline Road
Please Note: doors will open at 8:00 am and close promptly at 10:30 am. Coffee, drinks and donuts will be sold in the parking lot. For more information on registration please click on the following link, Registration Instructions
There will be absolutely no access to the church property to line up or to park until 6:30am.
In previous years crowds at registration have caused some problems both in the hall and the parking lot. For reasons of safety and efficiency we ask you to pay attention to the following:
Parking
The parking lot is limited in spaces. Car pool or walk to registration if at all possible. Follow
the instructions of our parking attendants and remember to enter by the eastern driveway and exit by
the western driveway.
Should I bring the children?
There is limited space in the hall. For safety and efficiency, please do not bring your
children to registration.
Information Required To Complete A Registration Form
Besides basic personal information, have your child's health card number, doctor's name, and emergency contact names and numbers at hand
as well as the name of any child with whom your son/daughter wants to bunk with.
Payment
All cheques should be made out to St. Brigid's Summer Camp. We must raise $270 for each child who
attends camp. If you are able to cover that cost we appreciate it. If not, we ask you to give what
you can. All donations are tax deductible.
Additional Information
A letter will be given at registration giving suggested items to bring, times for drop off and
pick up and any other important information you require. Joanne or Louise will be present to answer
any other specific questions you might have.
Cancellations / Refunds
If your child cannot attend camp, please call the office at (613) 742-8160 and let us know as soon
as possible. Refunds will be issued up till 30 days prior to a child's scheduled departure date for camp.
Refunds requested within 30 days of the scheduled departure date will only be issued if a medical certificate
is provided.
For more information please call the camp office (613) 742-8160 between 9:00 am and 4 :00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
School Dates - When can I go?
We suggest weeks for children from particular schools. In this way, children will normally be attending with their friends. The allocated weeks are not final, your child can attend whichever week works for you, but we have found that normally it is better to keep to the week suggested. Also, since most weeks are full, children are only allowed to come to camp for one week.
Children can indicate on the registration form if they would like to be in the same cabin as a friend. We try to accommodate these requests as much as possible.
Boy Sessions 2011| July 4-8 | July 11-15 | July 18-22 | July 25-29 |
|
Pope John XXIII St. John the Apostle Our Lady of Victory St. Brigid John Paul II Good Shepherd T.D. McGee St. Martin de Porres Brother André St. Bernard Dr. F.J. McDonald Bayshore |
Msgr. Paul Baxter St. Eliz. Ann Seton St. Luke (Barrhaven) St. Patrick (Barrhaven) St. Isidore Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Prince of Peace St. Andrew St. Elizabeth (Ottawa) St. George Our Lady of Peace |
Georges Vanier St. James St. Anne |
Holy Trinity St. Paul Mother Teresa Frank Ryan L.B. Pearson St. Patrick (Intermediate) Sacred Heart All Saints St. Joseph Notre Dame |
Girl Sessions 2011
| Aug. 1-5 | Aug. 8-12 | Aug. 15-19 | Aug. 22-26 |
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Good Shepherd St. Bernard Bayshore Msg. Paul Baxter St. Luke (Barrhaven) St. Patrick (Barrhaven) Our Lady of Peace Prince of Peace St. Andrew |
Pope John XXIII St. John the Apostle St. Eliz. Ann Seton Our Lady of Victory Brother André John Paul II Our Lady of Mt. Carmel T.D. McGee St. Brigid Dr. F.J. McDonald St. Elizabeth (Ottawa) St. George St. Martin de Porres St. Isidore |
Georges Vanier St. James St. Anne |
Holy Trinity St. Paul Mother Teresa Frank Ryan L.B. Pearson St. Patrick (Intermediate) Sacred Heart All Saints St. Joseph Notre Dame |
Please note: if your school is not listed, or if your school’s week is not convenient, please select any one of the camping sessions which suits your needs.
How do we get to camp?
Campers are transported to the Camp by school bus. There are a number of counsellors on each bus to ensure that the trip is fun and safe.
Location
Departure and return is from the parking lot of St. John the Apostle Church
at 2340 Baseline Road (between Greenbank and Woodroffe).
Departure on Monday Morning
The buses leave the parking lot of St. John the Apostle church at 8:30 am sharp on Monday morning.
Please be there by 8:00 am to allow time for handing in raffle ticket
stubs and money, to get luggage on board and to hand in any medication. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
If you have not already notified the office, please let us know at the buses, in writing, of any changes in address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and any changes in medication.
Return on Friday Afternoon
Children return about 3:45 pm on Friday. We do our best to keep to this schedule, but sometimes traffic
can cause slight delays. We send luggage ahead to allow parents time to pick it
up before the children get in. The luggage truck gets in by 3:00 pm. Please try to be there on time to pick up your child - remember, they are
hot and tired and they miss you.
Fr. Riopelle and the parishioners of St. John the Apostle kindly allow us to use the parking lot. As there is a Mass on Monday mornings, please respect the needs of the parish and refrain from parking in the front lot closest to the street. We endeavour to have someone to direct traffic. Please help us by following directions.
What do you need to bring to camp?
Medication
Please send medication in the original container.
Please ensure that all medication is labeled clearly with child's name and dosage requirements. Give it to the people at the bus. Do not pack it in luggage.
If your child is bringing an EPIPEN to camp, please check the expiry date.
If there are any changes in medication since filling out the registration form, please give details in writing to us at the buses.
Raffle Tickets
Please remember to bring your raffle tickets on Monday morning. Do not pack them in luggage but hand them into to us at the buses.
Luggage
There is limited room on the bus, so luggage should be restricted to one bag, no more than 10 kilograms
(20 pounds). Please do not use garbage bags to send luggage - they all look alike and are not strong enough to
make the trip to and from camp. Whatever your luggage, label it with your child's name on the outside. The camp cannot be held responsible for lost luggage.
The Essentials
Suggested items to include : (label all items with child's name)
- sleeping bag, pillow (if your child requires one)
- shorts, long pants
- bathing suit, towel, T-shirt for swimming (not a tank top)
- T-shirts, socks, underwear, pajamas
- running shoes (an extra pair if you have one in case one gets wet)
- sandals
- hat (not a sun visor)
- jacket and long sleeve shirt for cooler days and evenings
- toothbrush, toothpaste, hand soap, facecloth
- water bottle
- sunblock, spf 25 or higher
- insect repellant
Sun Protection
The sun can be very strong in July and August, especially when you are on or near the water.
Please bring a good sunblock, spf 25 or higher, a hat (not a sun visor), and a T-shirt with sleeves
that can be worn in the water. We try our best to make sure that campers follow precautions to avoid sunburn,
but your reinforcement of the importance of sun protection, at home, before your child leaves, is necessary.
Should I bring food?
The Camp provides three hearty meals a day, so there is no real need to send any food along with your child.
Because of the number of life threatening food allergies, we ask that you do not send any snacks containing nuts.
It would only take one chocolate bar containing peanuts, for example, in one cabin anywhere on site to possibly cause
serious health problems, maybe even death, to someone suffering from a serious allergy.
We are asking you to help us promote healthy food choices at camp by limiting the amount of candy, chocolate you send with your child. Some healthier treats could include sunchips, popcorn, pretzels and granola/cereal bars. Remember---STB is a nut free camp!
Leave at Home
Do not bring valuables ( money, jewelry, CD's, electronic games etc.) to camp. There is nothing to buy, and with the
numbers of people on site each week, it is impossible to guarantee safety of valuable items. The camp cannot be held responsible for lost articles. Do not bring any cell
phones, knives of any kind or lighters.
No Nit Policy
Check your child for head lice before sending him/her to camp.
Why do you have a Raffle?
The raffle is our biggest fund raising event. If each child participates by selling at least one book of tickets for a total of $20, it will be a success. We expect every child to participate in this activity.
In the past, several campers have either lost or forgotten their tickets and money. Please keep them in a safe place and remember to turn them in at the bus on the Monday morning when your child leaves for camp.
We depend on your participation to allow us to continue running the camp.
Sleeping Arrangements
Campers are organized into age groups. Children stay in sturdy cabins overlooking Lake Manitou and are supervised by a trained counselor who sleeps in the same cabin.
There are nine bunks in each cabin, one each for the counselor and eight campers.
Children should bring sleeping bags if they have one, but if not, the camp does have a supply.
How much does camp cost?
Please see our Fee Policy for more details.
