2016 RCD SUMMER CAMP
A specialized summer camp for children with diverse abilities
Date: July 4 – August 12, 2016
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 participant for 1-week registration
$150 per participant per week for 2 or more weeks registration
(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:
- Arts and Crafts, Music and Dance
- Outdoor Sports and Playground Activities (weather permits)
- Weekly Gym Time at Blundell Elementary School Gym
- Weekly Martial Arts Day at Sirota Alchymy (except weeks 2 & 3)
- Weekly Cooking Class
- Weekly Field Trips – depending on activity programming
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
Click here to download Summer Camp Application Package – pdf fillable
Click here to download Maps for Garratt Wellness Centre
Click here to view tentative Summer Camp Activity Overview
Very limited space available, register quickly!
Contact: Ella
Tel: 604-232-2404
Email: ella@rcdrichmond.org
Click here to view or download RCD 2016 Summer Camp Poster
Volunteer Recruitment for 2016 Summer Camp
Volunteer Recruitment for 2016 Summer Camp
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 Thursday, June 30, 2016, tentatively from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Richmond City Hall Room 2.004.
For registration, download the Volunteer Registration Package and return appropriate forms to the RCD:
- Click here to download Volunteer Registration Form & Volunteer Agreement & Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement (for all volunteers) - fillable
- Click here to download Parent Consent Form (under 15 years of age), click here for pdf fillable ,or
- Click here to download Criminal Record Check (over 15 years of age)
For enquires: Ella Huang at 604-232-2404 or ella@rcdrichmond.org
Support the Summer Camp
Support the Summer Camp
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.
Click here to download a Charitable Donation Form – pdf fillable.
Thank you to our Funders & Sponsors:
