Camp Programs

Alpha’s Discovery Club camp programs offer a variety of fun and intellectually stimulating activities for children aged 3-9 years old. The Camp programs include a balance of physical, social and intellectual activities to stimulate the whole child. Each week, a new theme is introduced and all activities are focused on that theme. Children participate in drama, arts & crafts and sports workshops as well as co-operative games. The camp includes a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, as weather permits.

Holiday Camp 2012

Alpha’s Discovery Club is the place to be during the holidays. A balance of fun and interactive learning is the focus of Holiday Camp 2012. Our camp program combines social, educational and physical activities that encourage children to develop to their own potential in a fun and safe environment. The camp activities will include weekly themes, academic curriculum in language arts and mathematics and daily workshops in Drama, Sports, Science, Arts/Crafts and co-operative games.  Weekly field trips are included for summer camp programs only.

Dates

Times

The holiday camp full day program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The half day program runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. An extended hours program is available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cost

$30/day for full day
$20/day for half day
$20/field trips (summer only)
Extended hours: $3/day for AM, $3/day for PM

Ages

Program Details

Weekly Themes

Each week, the activities will concentrate on a specific theme to focus the learning and tie all the activities together. Winter themes will focus on specific holidays and winter/outdoor activities and a caroling trip in the neighbourhood. Summer themes will focus on children’s interests and summer activities such as princess, jungle, pirate, sea etc.

Academic Curriculum

Alpha’s Discovery Club offers a balance between learning and fun. Children will spend approximately 90  minutes per day focused on reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. Children will be working at their grade level according to Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines.

Weekly Field Trips (Summer Camp only)

Each week, children will go on one full-day field trip. The field trips will coincide with the weekly themes and include the following:
Metro Toronto Zoo, Casa Loma, The Conservatory, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Provincial Park Conservation Areas, Centre Island

Daily Workshops

Children will spend the majority of their non-field trip days participating in Drama, Sports, Science and Art/Craft workshops.  Children will be exposed to and learn new sports, participate in the drama adventure of the day and make creative art/craft projects. In addition to daily workshops, the children will learn and play co-operative games that focus on building social skills and co-operation.

Staff

Alpha’s Discovery Club summer camp is unique, not only because of the weekly adventure themes, but because of its educated and enthusiastic staff. Camp Leaders are chosen based on their ability to work effectively with children of different ages and their commitment to making children their career focus. Our camp leaders have experience working with and leading children at our facility every day.
The ratio of Camp Leaders to children is 10:1 which allows children to receive more one-on-one attention.  Summer Field trip ratios are increased based on the age of the children and venue.

What’s Included?

The cost of the camp program covers all activities, including admission for summer field trips. Children are expected to bring their own snacks, drinks and lunch (no nuts allowed) every day. An optional pizza lunch program will be provided on Fridays at an additional cost.
Parents will receive tax receipts that can be used for tax returns.

Registration

We are currently accepting registration for all 2012 camp programs. A $75 deposit is required at the time of registration. Early bird discounts are offered for registration that is completed 30 days before the start date of the camp.