 Is there transportation from Huntsville?
Yes, there is transportation from the parking lot of the Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion on Veteran's Way for an extra fee of $40.00 per week. The children are picked up at 8:30 am and dropped off at 5:00 pm each day.
Are children required to bring lunch or is it included?
Camp Tawingo provides a hot lunch every day and it is included in the per week fee, as is a daily morning snack. Indeed, we ask that no food be brought to Camp by our Day Camp Campers since we must be sensitive to food allergies in some of our campers.
When does Day Camp start and end each day?
The Day Camp program starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:45 pm Monday to Friday of each week offered.
Do Day Camp Campers participate in programs with the Residential (overnight) Campers?
The Day Camp Campers do not participate with the Residential Campers. Residential Camp operates on Standard Time so when Day Camp Campers start their program at 9:00 am Daylight Saving Time, it is 8:00 am Standard Time for the overnight campers and they will just be going to breakfast. The only time the two groups will be together is for one lunch in the dining hall. We like to have the Day Camp Campers experience a meal in the Dining Hall to see the Residential Camp in action and enjoy one of our wonderful Sing Songs.
What are Interest Groups?
Campers choose an activity from a variety of options. They are given the opportunity to sign up the day before. These groups will consist of both boys and girls of all ages. There is a fun variety of activities to choose from which includes archery, canoeing, soccer, fudge-making, crafts, frog-catching, drama, fishing, basketball, sandcastles, raft and snorkeling, clay pits, mountain hike, mini-putt, waterfront games, and many more.
What is a typical day?
8:30 - 9:00 am: Arrive at Camp
9:00 am: Warm up with a joke, funny phrase, stunt, etc.
9:30 am: Interest Groups
11:00 am: Program Activity
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Sportsfield Activity
2:00 pm: General Swim
3:00 pm : Rest Period (low key activity)
3:30 pm: Cabin Program
4:45 pm: Depart for home
Are swimmng lessons part of the activities?
Swimming lessons are not part of the program, but there are activities held at the Waterfront, and there is a General Swim every day.
What activities are the Day Campers involved in?
The full facilities of Camp Tawingo are made available to our Day Camp Campers. More specifically, activities may include: canoeing; swimming; rowboats; hiking; initiative games; singing; large and small group games; crafts; mini-putt, archery and tons of other sports; pioneer activities; camping skills; nature activities; cookouts; costume dress-up; special themes; indoor games; books; board games and much more.
What is the camper/leader ratio?
Campers are placed in cabin groups with one counsellor. Depending on our numbers for each week, there could be 7 to 10 children in a group. The Day Camp Director and several leaders-in-training are always on hand to offer extra support.
Are boys and girls in the same cabin group?
No. Children are placed in groups by gender and age.
Who can attend Day Camp?
Boys and girls ages 6 to 12 years old. If children are 5 years old and entering Grade One in the fall, they may register as well.
How do I sign up for Day Camp?
If you would like to register for Day Camp then you may download the Registration Form, or you may contact our office by calling us at 705-789-5612 or emailing us at
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