Information for Day Camp
Introduction - Sample Day - Parents Info - Camper Info - Weekly Themes

Your Commitment to Us
RESPECT: Always treat others with respect and expect the same treatment in return. Accept the various cultural and ethnic differences represented among our staff and campers. Bullying is not tolerated at Canonicus; this includes name calling, teasing, swearing, fighting, gossip, and hurtful words.
COOPERATION: Always cooperate with your camp counselor and follow directions as requested. Counselors have your best interest at heart.
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN VOICE: Always ask your counselor for help when you need it or when there is a problem.
HELPING ANOTHER PERSON: When you see a person that needs assistance, reach out to help and encourage them.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY: Should an emergency arise at Camp, please listen carefully and follow your counselor's instructions for the safety of everyone.
WORSHIPPING GOD IN ALL WE DO: We worship God in everything we do each moment of our lives; this includes the words we speak and our actions towards others.

Daily Activities unique to Canonicus
Small groups of campers will be matched with an experienced counselor. The typical ratio is 5 campers to 1 counselor.  Each group will enjoy activities that include praise & worship, Bible study, low ropes course, swimming, boating, kayaking, hiking, crafts, trading post (camp store), games, waterslide and lots of opportunities to share the word of God with each other. If you have signed up for a specialty day camp you will also enjoy activities specifically designed for your specialty camp in addition to all of our fun daily activities!

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A Sample Day Camper's Day
Our daily schedule for all our day camps includes the following:

8-8:45am Registration & Check in at Day Camp field behind Shaub Lodge: Monday
8:45am Drop-off at Day Camp field (Tuesday - Friday)
9am Morning Welcome Circle with all day camper groups; Praise & Worship
9:30am Small Group Bible study
10am Activities (or Specialty camp activities)  
11am Activities (or Specialty camp activities) 
Activities: low ropes course, crafts, volleyball, basketball, waterslide, extra boating, group games, soccer, nature walk, stream hike, archery, particular games or sports that the group wants to play, etc. The group, with the counselor, will decide what activities they would like to do and schedule them for the next day. The activities run in one hour increments which means if the group signs up for low ropes then they will have about 50 minutes of ropes and then time to get to the next activity.
Also: All-Day-Camp Activity based on the week's theme on Wednesdays!     
12pm Lunch outside Shaub Lodge by Lake Adams, OR at a special site on campus
1pm Activities
2pm Trading Post/Games
3pm Swim time
4pm Games & Closing
5pm Pick-up at Day Camp field

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Info for Parents

Additional Day Camp Services:

AM Care
Drop-off:      8am (Mon - Fri)
Cost:          $25 per week

Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to use this service.

Transportation
Service from & to Division Road in Warwick (Close to McDonalds across from the Showcase cinemas)

Pick-up:      8:20 am
Drop-off:     5:20 pm
Cost:         $55 per week

Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to use this service. 

Preparing Your Child for Camp & Handling "Homesickness"
Parents help prepare and enhance the campers' experience by speaking openly and positively about the fun things to expect from camp. It is also encouraging when parents share their own experiences about camping with their children. Reassuring campers that they will have a fun time with lots of activities and the opportunity to meet new friends, is helpful as well.
Should a camper become homesick and want to go home, a staff member will contact the parent/guardian and discuss the situation. We are also happy to provide parents with a progress report if they are concerned about their child. Parents may request this by calling our main office, or our Director at extension 100, during regular business hours. A staff member will talk to the Day Camp Supervisor about the camper's adjustment and progress, and then she will call parents with the updated information.
Camp policy does not allow parent visitation during the day or for campers to call home. If you have any questions about our policies, or need additional information, you are encouraged to call and speak with our Director or Assistant Camp Director.

Nurses
Pursuant to the ACA standards we have a Registered Nurse who lives on site for the entire week.

Staff
The Canonicus staff is a trained group of dedicated Christians who are enthusiastic about working with youth, and sharing the Gospel. Before joining our team, each staff applicant is carefully screened, including a criminal background check. Staff are trained in all aspects of our camping program, including leadership, safety, and behavior management.

Emergency Contacts
Business Hours 9 AM - 5 PM: Please call our main office at 1-800-294-6318 and a member of our office staff will contact the appropriate camp staff member.
Health Lodge: Extension 143

Behavior Expectations
Our program has high behavioral standards that must be maintained to ensure a safe, wholesome, and high quality program for all campers and staff. Campers must refrain from negative physical contact of any sort. Physical and/or verbal aggression is not tolerated. The Director or Assistant Director will contact a camper's parent immediately if any such incident occurs. The camper will not rejoin activities and will remain under staff supervision until he/she is picked up by a parent.

The Hansen Trading Post (camp store)
Parents may deposit spending money into an account for campers, either prior to camp week or during our Monday registration. Accounts are used to purchase daily afternoon snacks and beverages. On average campers spend $1.50 per day for one snack & one drink. A variety of souvenirs and Canonicus 'Camp Gear,' including sweat shirts and T-shirts, are also available for purchase. On Friday our store clerk will refund the balance in cash.

Health Forms
Parents must either mail the completed and signed health forms to Canonicus in advance or bring them to the nurse/health registration table on Monday. In order to ensure the best possible care for your child in the event of an emergency we need the camper's physician to complete the Health Form, and the parent to complete all other portions including the “Permission to Treat” section. The camper must have been examined within the past year. No camper will be allowed to register without completed and signed health forms. All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be in their original container with its original label and physician's written instructions for dispensing the medication. All medications must be handed to the Camp Nurse (RN), who will be onsite for the week, during the registration process.

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Info for Campers 

Packing List

For our Overnight Camp FAQ Info, click here: Overnight FAQ Info

Should you need further camp-related information, please contact Liz Lussier, Director, either by email or call her on 1-800-294-6318 (ext. 100).