Date: July 6 – August 14, 2015
Time: Monday to Friday, Day Camp: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Garratt Wellness Centre (7504 Chelsea Place, Richmond, BC)
Fee: $250 per week per participant
(Camp Subsidy available for registration for 2 weeks or more)
(Limited additional subsidy is available for low income families; call Ella at 604-232-2404 for more info. A Subsidy Application needs to be completed; submission of application does not guarantee subsidy approval.)
Participants:
Children & youth with special needs, age 6 to 16
What:
Staffing Ratio: 1 to 2 (some one-on-one support for closer supervision can be arranged as needed, but no guarantee)
Click here to download Application Guidelines
Click here to download Summer Camp Application Package – pdf fillable
Click here to download Garratt Wellness Centre Map
Click here to download driving direction to Garratt Wellness Centre
Very limited space available, register quickly!
Contact: Tommy
Tel: 604-232-2404
Email: summercamp@rcdrichmond.org
Click here to view or download RCD 2015 Summer Camp Poster
Volunteers are needed to assist summer camp staff in implementing activities and supervising children. There are training opportunities and work under supervision. The position is perfect for high school students fulfilling volunteer hours. Moreover, the experience is very rewarding through the support and care provided to children with disabilities.
Click here to view the Volunteer Position Description.
Volunteering commitment is based on weekly sign-up: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We ask volunteers to sign up for the entire week if possible; and we especially need volunteers on Martial Arts Days and Field Trip days.
All NEW volunteers need to attend an interview, and ALL volunteers (returning and new) are required to join the training on Friday, July 3, 2015, tentatively from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garrett Wellness Centre where the summer camp will be held.
For registration, download the Volunteer Registration Package and return appropriate forms to the RCD:
For enquires: Ella Huang at 604-232-2404 or ella@rcdrichmond.org
We need your support! In order to offer a quality summer camp for children with disabilities, we count on your support. We welcome any donation for the summer camp; please give generously so that children will be able to enjoy a fun-filled summer.
Click here to download a Charitable Donation Form – pdf fillable.