FOUNDED IN 1992
Welcome to our 18th successful summer at K.I.D.S. Day Camp
Since 1992, K.I.D.S. Day Camp has become an internationally recognized name in Montreal area camps for our dedication to child development, professionalism, accountability and our excellent safety record.
Our campers receive essential life experiences that are not traditionally found through educational channels. K.I.D.S. Day Camp provides campers with a nourishing environment for social development along with outside-the-box learning. Through our varied activities campers develop an expanded knowledge base of skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
At K.I.D.S. Day Camp we believe that Your Child Deserves the Best!
This booklet contains important information. Contact us at any time during camp with any questions you may have.
CAMP PHONE NUMBER: (514) 938-5290
CAMP EMAIL: kidsdaycamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.kids-dc.com
CAMP LOCATION
K.I.D.S. Day camp is located at College Villa Maria, 4245 Decarie.
A country-like environment in the heart of city! Our beautiful 20-acre campus boasts large playing fields,
three tennis courts, a growing garden, an apple orchard and plenty of shaded outdoor space. Our spacious
indoor facilities include three gymnasiums, an indoor swimming pool, a climing wall, and an auditorium, which set the stage for an amazing summer.
During the off-season, from late August to early June,we can be found at our office, located at the address below
WINTER LOCATION: 4795.STE. CATHERINE OUEST #103 WESTMOUNT, QUEBEC H3Z 1S8
MEET THE ADMINISTRATION
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EVELYN WAJCER * FOUNDER
B.A., M.A. ENGLISH, M.A. EDUCATION
Evelyn brings many years of teaching, administrative, and youth programming experience to K.I.D.S. Day Camp. Cherished most amongst her awards for community work, teaching and leadership is the 1985 Secretary of State Prize for Excellence bestowed in recognition of cross-Canada educational and cultural youth exchanges.
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MELISSA WOODWARD * CAMP DIRECTOR / NURSE
REGISTERED NURSE, B. SC. NURSING
Melissa worked as a lifeguard and swimming coach/instructor for 5 years. She also developed swimming activities for special needs children. Melissa obtained her nursing diploma in 2005 and has worked as a nurse in both cardiac and pediatric intensive care.
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MITCHELL VATCH - CAMP DIRECTOR
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY, Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Mitchell has worked in childcare since 1997. He has been with K.I.D.S. camp since 1992. He spent two years working as a daycare coordinator and has worked in child psychology at the Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute.
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CEDRIC ZEITOUNI - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
B.A. EXCERCISE SCIENCE
Cedric has worked in day camps every summer since 2000. He enjoys sports and loves sharing this passion with the campers. During the school year, Cedric works as a science and math teacher at a private high school.
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OUR STAFF
Our counselors ensure that each day is fun-filled, safe and memorable. They are mature, responsible and patient individuals who care about children and form meaningful connections with them.
Counsellor Appreciation: If you wish to show your appreciation to a special staff member/counsellor on your
child's last day of camp, a gift and/or letter of thanks is always welcomed.
OUR ACTIVITIES
CAMPER'S CHOICE
Campers love CHOICE time. Each morning campers customize the end of their day from a list of activities. Every day will be their favourite!
PEANUT ALERT:
K.I.D.S. DAY CAMP IS A PEANUT FREE ZONE!!!!
Do NOT send any peanut or peanut by-product foods to camp.
We ask that parents of allergic children notify the administration before camp begins.
LUNCH PROGRAM
Our LUNCH program is catered by Solly's. They offer a hot, homemade, full course meal with a meat or vegetarian option. it is available
on a FULL WEEK basis only. You must arrange your CASH payment by the Wednesday BEFORE the week begins. Payments and menu selections can be made during our PRE-CAMP CELEBRATION on June 25th.
CAMPER'S BIRTHDAY
Your child's birthday can be celebrated with your child's friends. Call the office at least one day in
advance, bring in your party "goodies" (usually cupcakes or doughnuts, with the ingredients list
attached, please) and we will provide the rest! (We ask that neither peanut butter nor peanut
products be brought into the camp, as many children have deadly peanut allergies.)
MEET THE COUNSELLORS - OPEN HOUSE
Our ”MEET THE COUNSELLORS” OPEN HOUSE is scheduled for Tuesday June 22nd from 5:30pm -8:00pm.
Join us for games and fun! This is a great way to meet the staff and many of the other campers, as well as to
familiarize yourself and your child with the camp grounds.
CLOTHING INFORMATION
PLEASE NAMETAG ALL CLOTHING AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS!
We suggest that clothes be practical, washable, inexpensive, comfortable and easy
for the children to change on their own (3 & 4 year-old's must wear their bathing suits
to camp in the morning and pack underwear in their backpacks.) Sneakers, not sandals,are the best
footwear. Sun hats are absolutely required!
***PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CAMP DAILY***
Note that younger groups are provided with a cart for their gear.
LOST AND FOUND
ALL LOST ITEMS will be brought to the bins next to the Office. Identified articles will be returned by week's end. Please identify each item.
All items in the Lost & Found that remain unspoken for by Friday July 23rd and August 20th will be donated to charity organizations.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety is our number one priority. Children are ALWAYS supervised.
All supervisors carry professional walkie-talkies. There are trained first-aid responders, a full time camp nurse and security personnel on the grounds throughout the day.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
Drop off is next to the gazebo and begins at 8:45am. Camp begins at 9:00 am. Every group will have its own number-designated area for drop off and pick up. As camp ends at 4:00 pm, children will be brought back to their bunk lines next to the gazebo. Early pick up is always possible. Please advise the Camp Office of your intentions, so that they can ensure that your child will be ready when you arrive.
PICK-UP BY OTHERS
The names of the people who are authorized to pick up your child MUST be included
in the "authorized pick-up" section of the registration form. Do not send unauthorized
persons to pick up your child unless you have notified the Office at
(514) 938-5290 in advance. In this case the following steps must be taken:
1. Call the office and be prepared to provide your S.I.N. as proof of identity
2. State the name of the person who will be picking up your child at the end of that day.
3. Inform the individual that they will be required to provide picture ID when picking up the child.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
Our early morning (7:30am to 9:00am) and afternoon (4:00pm to 6:00pm) extended
day programs provide a caring atmosphere before and after camp. For those who are
registered in our extended day program, drop off is in the gymnasium from 7:30 and
pick up is until 6:00. Please note: there is no camp supervision in place before 7:30am.
A fee of $1/minute will be charged if a child is picked up later than 6:00pm.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
English language classes will be held Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am.
French language classes will be held Monday through Friday from 4pm to 5pm.
One hour sessions are taught in a classroom setting by an English or French teacher.
Each class will be a distinct unit, complete with individual worksheets.
The focus is on vocabulary acquisition, conversational skills and grammar.
Select beginner or intermediate level.
MEDICATIONS
Any medication that needs to be administered at camp MUST be labeled and a
medication authorization slip filled out (available in the office). Please ensure
that the label is on the container or bottle, with the camper’s full name, as well
as the dosage and exact information on how to administer and when.
TAX RECEIPTS
An Official Receipt for income tax purposes will be sent to you by February, in time for tax season. Please ensure that we have your S.I.N. on file.
RETURNED PAYMENTS
If a payment is refused or returned by our financial institution for any reason the client who issued the payment will be subject to a penalty of $50. All subsequent payments for the affected account must be made by cash, certified cheque or money order.
K.I.D.S. Day Camp Cheer
Oh K.I.D.S Day Camp
We're number one!
Come rain or shine
We're having fun!
You'll always know
When we're around
By our salute
And funny sound!
Put your hand in the air!
Make a circle!
Put it on your nose!
And go: "Honk! Honk! Honk!"
We are looking forward to meeting all of you and to a superb summer!
Mitch Vatch and Melissa Woodward
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call us (514) 938-5290.
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