FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What are you doing in regards to COVID-19?
At C.Y.O. Camp Marydale, participant and employee safety is always our main priority, and as we listen to all of the medical professional’s advice, we have to keep advisements on physical distancing at top of mind.
As we continue to wait out this unprecedented time, our hopes and plans to operate summer camp continues, however, some modifications have been put in place.
Camp Marydale has made the decision to:
Limit the number of campers we take per week
Meet & Exceed all Public Health & OCA Guidelines
What is the cost of your programs?
Each program varies in cost (costs reevaluated at the end of each season):
Summer Camp – $275.00/week
Summer Counsellor-in-Training Program – $150.00
March Break Camp – $200.00/week
P.A. Day Program – $50.00/day
What does a typical SUMMER day/week look like?
Each age group has different time lines and programming areas they used, based off of their age. However, ALL camper’s days are quite similar in what takes place. For example, every day, campers will:
Have two snack breaks and lunch
Swim for one hour
Participate in one of our core programs – examples are. archery, boating, crafts, sports, mud kitchen, ABCs
Have an hour of free time (with their group), typically they play games, repeat activities, go for a hike, have a campfire, etc.
Participate in a camper choice rotation, where campers select a specialty activity off a list based off of their interest
What does a typical P.A. Day, March Break or Christmas camp day/week look like?
Each age group has different time lines and programming areas they used, based off of their age. However, ALL camper’s days are quite similar in what takes place. For example, every day, campers will:
Have two snack breaks and lunch
Complete a mix of in and outdoor activities
Examples are archery, crafts, fishing, sports, mud kitchen, ABCs, snowshoeing, tobogganing, cross country skiing
Have an hour of free time (with their group), typically they play games, repeat activities, go for a hike, have a campfire, etc.
How do I select the best theme?
The summer themed weeks are more to keep the campers who attend all summer entertained! We change up our morning/closing announcements, crafts and dress up day to incorporate the theme, but the rest of the week keeps the same overall focus.
What are the dates and themes for this summer?
Click here to see the dates and themes for this summer.
How often are campers outside in the summer, do they ever go in?
We are outside at camp 90% of the day, although some of that day is spent under the pavilion or in the shaded forest, we are still outside. The only times we ever come inside for longer periods is during severe weather (ie. thunder storms) or extreme heat (40+).
What are your ratios and how are your groups put together?
Our program ratio is 10 campers to every 1 staff member and our groups are separated by age. We start with the youngest camper and count up.
What if I select a group request with a few years separating the kids (ie. one is 7 and one 9)?
In this case, we would meet the campers in the middle of the ages and have them with mainly kids their age or the mix of ages between them. We can only honor this if they are a few years apart. Unfortunately, we cannot put a 4 year old and a 9 year old in the same group.
What if I select a group request with children that are a different gender?
Camp Marydale now offers mixed gender groups, so this is not a factor!
What if my child does not turn 4 until after the camp session?
Unfortunately, the government has stated that campers must be 4 years old prior to attending camp, therefore we must honour this.
What does my child need to bring with them to camp?
Please click here to see what to bring to camp
What kind of training do the staff receive?
Our staff goes through pretty invasive online and in person training. They all must have first aid certification and complete a Criminal Reference Check. We also have a large crew of activity heads, who specialize in off and on site training to ensure they are delivering the best quality of the program. These programmers are found at archery, boating, fishing, crafts and the pools. We also staff a very experienced support team, who are constantly roaming the property assisting with supervision of staff and campers.
How does your Before & After Care Program work?
Our before and after care program is offered at the camp site only (5999 Chippewa Rd. in Mount Hope) with times and fees varying based on the program.
How do I change my child’s week or add another week of camp?
No new form is needed, just an email with the requested dates (and permission to take the money off if you’re adding a week) will do or, feel free to log into your account at any point, to add weeks.
How do I change my credit card on file?
You can log into your account at any time to edit your payment plan or make a payment. If you are having any trouble, please feel free to call us and we would be happy to take care of it on our end.
What if I need to cancel my camp week/what is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be received by C.Y.O. Camp Marydale 10 business days prior to the start of the each session to be eligible to receive a refund of the balance, excluding deposit, for that session. Special cancellation circumstances may be made within 10 days of the session starting for medical reasons. Exceptions are reviewed on a case by case basis. In all cases, there is no refund for deposits. Deposits are non-refundable.
What are your Methods of Payment?
C.Y.O. Camp Marydale accepts Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit or Cheques (made payable to C.Y.O. Camp Marydale).
Does your camp accept government/city subsidy?
Unfortunately, we are not allowed to accept government funding, however, we do our own in house fundraiser to create a campership assistance program. For information on this, or how to apply, please send us an email or give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
