Q and A - Day Camp Courcelette
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Courcelette day camp. Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us at [email protected]
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Where is the camp being offered
The camp will be held at the Valcartier Community Center for all age groups. We will have access to an outdoor tent at the back of the community center, to the three parks and the two schools and their parks located near the military base. This will allow us to disperse the groups once the day of camp has begun.
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Am I eligible for priority registration?
If you are deployed on the same day as day camp registration (April 3, 2024), you will be entitled to priority registration. Proof of deployment will be required.
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My child's age group is full. What are my options?
You must register your child on the waiting list for the desired week, according to your child's age group, to be on the recall list if places become available or groups are added.
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What is the theme of the camp?
The overall theme of the camp is to be determine. The weekly themes will vary from one week to another to allow the children to live the whole theme.
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Do you go on outing?
The last week of camp (week 8) is a week of outings. Each day, the children will go to a different place. Distinctions will be determined at the end of April.
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Will my child go to the pool?
Yes, unless the weather does not permit swimming, the children normally go to the pool every day. We use the outdoor pool which is heated.
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Who are the swim tests for and what do they involve?
Please note that 5 and 6 year olds will automatically wear a PFD or go to the wading pool (without a PFD at this time). If you still wish to test your 5-6 year old, you will need to make an appointment.
For pool periods and water outings (for example : beach), we ask that children who do not pass the swim test recommended by the Quebec Camp Association, the Lifesaving Society and the Red Cross to wear a flotation device (PFD).
The swim tests consist of 3 main continuous exercises that are designed to recreate a (disoriented) fall situation in the water so that the child is able to recover to a safe place.
Here is an explanatory video of this type of test which summarizes very well the necessity and the exercises evaluated (french only) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ne3A55JBo
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How do children move between sites?
The children travel in groups, on foot, and always supervised by animators, for activities at Vanier Park, Garceau Park, Alexander-Wolff shcool, Dollard-des-Ormeaux school or the outdoor pool.
In addition, the average travel time is 5 to 8 minutes depending on the departure site. If transportation is required to a more distant site, we use our minibus or a school bus.
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My child is 4 years old, can he/she participate in the camp?
If your child will be 5 years old before September 30, 2024, he or she may enroll in camps for 5-year-olds.
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My child is over 12 years old, can he/she participate in the camp?
Yes.
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Is the Courcelette Day Camp tax deductible?
Yes. Please be aware that you will receive a Statement 24 for your taxes for all camps we offer. The Summer 2024 24 statements will be mailed by the end of February 2025.
Please note that if you wish to split the tax costs between the two parents, we recommend that you issue two separate invoices, with some weeks to one parent-payer and other weeks to the second parent-payer. Our system does not allow you to simply split the costs for Relevé 24. -
My child has special needs, can I register him/her all summer long?
Please refer to the Inclusion Support Service section
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If I have questions about a specific topic, who should I contact?
For any questions, please contact the customer service department at the following email address: [email protected]
For questions related to the day camp, please contact the following email address: [email protected]
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Can I get a refund for my registration?
No.
