Camps

Grange Summer Camp 2024

Online registration will be available for you in the spring of 2025 (date to be determined).  Day camp runs for 6 weeks during the summer out of Ken Danby Public School.

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Registration links

Camp beckons! Prior to registering your child, please review the additional information provided below and in the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Seeking donations

Seeking craft materials and new or gently used games 

We are seeking donations of craft materials and new or gently used card and board games for camp that would be suitable for a range of ages.

View our Amazon wish list for ideas or to make a purchase! 

Camp Handout 

Link to camp information for all day campers and LITs. (2024 info – has not been updated yet for 2025) cludes meeting location, hours of operation, what to bring and wear etc.

Meet our 2024 camp staff
Our camp staff want to give you a warm welcome this season. Check out some photos and bios here

Camp information

Dates/Times of the camp

Summer programming will run out of the Ken Danby Public School community room.

The program will run Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). There will be an option of additional extended care for $25/week (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Camp dates and suggested age categories are as follows.

July, 2025  Target age group
Week 1: Jul 7 to 11 Each week will have a choice of two cohorts: ages 4 to 7 OR ages 8 to 11
Week 2: Jul 14 to 18
Week 3: Jul 21 to 25
August, 2022 
Week 4: July 28 to Aug 1
Week 5: Aug 5 to 8 (short week – begins Tuesday)
Week 6: Aug 11 to 15

Camp pricing and payment methods

Each session will include around 25 campers and 6 Leaders in Training (LITs) per session.

To keep camp affordable, camp will cost $160 per week ($130 for the short week in August).

How to pay:

E-Transfer

    • Payments can be paid by e-transfer to info@gheng.ca. Payment is due is by the Friday of the week you submit your registration.
      • E-transfers must include the name of your child registered and the week(s) they are registered for in the message section.
      • If you have registered different siblings, it is easiest for us to process payments if you send separate e-transfers for each child.

Credit Card

    • Paying via credit card or debit is also an option. Credit and debit card users are subject to an additional $5 for each week of camp registered. This will help us recoup some of our costly payment processing fee costs.

Cash (in person)

    • Our camp staff are not equipped to handle cash. Cash payments (exact amount only) will be accepted by our Neighbourhood Support Worker in May and June during office hours (see below)
    • Should you wish to pay via Free to Grow (subsidy), please email your subsidy confirmation from the Children’s Foundation to info@gheng.ca.
    • In person payment times will be available on Tuesdays between 11:00 and 1:30 p.m. in our Ken Danby community room during May and June. Please contact info@gheng.ca/519-820-9576 to confirm your appointment.

Leaders in Training (12 to 15 years)

We have capacity for six leader in training positions for each week of camp. The cost is $70.00 to attend.

This year, LITs will have their own Leader and be able to participate in training activities on site.

What to bring/keep at home

You will receive a camp package prior to camp start via email.

Participants typically bring:

– 2 snacks and a lunch

– water bottle

– hat and sunscreen

– comfortable, closed-toe shoes

– change of clothing/extra clothes for water play

Please leave electronic devices at home

The school is peanut and nut-free

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register my children in the same week even though they are in different age categories?

This year, we are planning to host all ages each week.  This will enable siblings/friends of different ages to join each other in camp.  

Please pay attention to what co-hort you will be registering your child in. 

What are your guidelines for independence/toileting?

Our programming is not set up to accommodate children who have regular toileting accidents (beyond the occasional, and somewhat inevitable accidents).

All children registered must be able to recognize body cues and use the bathroom/change clothing when necessary without assistance.

Children must also be able to apply sunscreen by themselves.

What does a typical day include?

A typical day includes:

    • Outdoor field games
    • Craft time
    • Group activities/excursions to nearby parks
    • Water play
    • Breaks for snacks and lunch
    • Free play
We spend as much time as possible outside, but will have access to the community room for lunch/snacks and the gym for indoor games.

What are your cancellation guidelines?

In order to receive a refund (minus a $25 non-refundable admin fee), cancellations must be requested by June 7th, 2024.

Cancellations between June 1st and June 26th will receive a 50% refund.

Refunds will not be provided after June 26 (some exceptions will be made for extreme sickness on a case by case basis).

Where can I find the camp package?

At the moment, we do not have our 2024 camp package complete. You may view last year's 2023 package for an idea of what to expect.

What is your ratio of camp leaders to campers?

We have approximately 1 leader for every 8-9 campers.

Contacts and Location

Contacts:

 Camp Supervisor (available beginning of July)

Contact our Camp Supervisor with questions about scheduling, reporting absences, registering for an additional week or camp-related questions.

Phone: 519-836-9427. This is the community room landline. If staff are not in the room at the time, please leave a message. 

Email: ghengcamp@gmail.com (only active during camp sessions)

Bronwen, Neighbourhood Support Worker

Contact Bronwen for inquiries about camp-related subsidies, or other neighbourhood events, supports and resources.

Phone: 519-820-9576

Email: info@gheng.ca

Location: 

Ken Danby Public School 

Our community room is located to the right hand side of the school as you are facing it (the side closest to Holy Trinity).