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Camp Banting (Dunrobin, Ontario)
Camp applications will be live on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11am Eastern time
Location: Camp Banting 2012 will once again take place this year at the facilities of the Bonnenfant Y Outdoor Centre on the Ottawa River in Dunrobin, Ontario.
Dates: The two-week camping session will begin August 6 to August 18, 2012.
Campers’ Age Range: 8 - 15 year olds
About Camp Banting
Camp Banting offers a fun-filled adventure for campers with opportunities to learn new skills as well as gain self-confidence in the management of type 1 diabetes while fostering independence. This unique experience is guided by quality medical, dietary and program supervision.
Activities:
• canoeing
• kayaking
• special events
• crafts
• skits
• volleyball
• swimming program
• nature lore
• theme days
• basketball
• evening programs
• soccer
• overnight trips
• sing-songs
• rope course
• climbing wall
• Junior Leadership program
• and lots more…
Challenger Program
Making the move from camper to staff is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences imaginable. At Camp Banting, we provide a select group of youth (age 15-16) an opportunity to develop leadership skills through a wide range of leadership training sessions. Through workshops, outtrips and cabin placements, our Challengers learn how to instruct campers, plan programs, and put their skills into action. Challengers must commit to the full 2-week session and register online via camper application. There is a supplementary application for Campers that wish to take part in the Challenger Program. For a copy of this application please contact Ruth Lynch at or 705-789-7153.
Fees
Camp Banting will once again be offering a “3-Tiered Voluntary Pricing Program” for the 2012 Summer. We have done this for a few reasons: first, we recognize that our families have different abilities to pay. Second, we feel it is important that we begin to communicate the true cost of camp to our camper families. Historically, we have been charging roughly 60% of the true cost directly to our participants. This of course has placed a tremendous burden on the camp’s capacity. In order to continue to provide the camping services that we do for children with type 1 diabetes in Ontario, we need to take a more proactive approach in how we manage our subsidies. We hope to do this with the voluntary 3-tiered pricing program.
This year, we ask that you please take a moment to look at the rate descriptions and determine which of these three prices your family is able to pay for your child’s experience. This is strictly an honour system; select the fee you feel is appropriate and that is what you will pay. The program is voluntary, and in no way influences the experience a child will receive at camp. Please note that additional financial assistance with camp fees is still available via application for campership.
2-week camping session:
Tier 1: Actual Cost = $1,900
Tier 2: Partially Subsidized = $1,650
Tier 3: Heavily Subsidized = $1,400
Campership (subsidies)
Camper subsidies may be available from the Canadian Diabetes Association for families that require financial assistance. For more information please email or 705-789-7153.
Registration Application Process for 2012
The 2012 application process begins by going online to http://www.diabetes.ca/camps
This year, you will be able to register online as well as make your initial deposit payment and final payment. In order to maintain your registration status/hold your spot, you must return all required documentation, including future payments, medical and dietary forms, etc., on the specified dates. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your registration up to the discretion of the Camp Registrar. Late requests will be accepted until the camp is full. Spaces fill up extremely fast – we encourage you to apply early!
Camp Banting Employment Opportunities
Health & Program Teams
New and returning Health & Program Team staff & volunteers visit
http://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/helping-you/camps/employment-information-for-camps/ the 2012 Employment Opportunities Package and Application Form. Priority will be given to those that are able to commit to the full two-week session.
For more information about Camp Banting, contact:
Camp Banting
Ontario Camping Office
235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 204
Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4Y8
TOLL FREE: 1-800-BANTING
http://www.diabetes.ca/camps
OR TO SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM DIRECTLY:
Amanda Grassick, Manager - Ontario Camps
Camp Banting - Camp Discovery - Camp Huronda
T: (613) 688-5930 / F: (613) 521-3667
Email:
Marcia Singh, Administrative Assistant – Ontario Camping Program
Staff & Volunteer Recruitment, Hiring and Onboarding
Phone: 416-408-5580, Fax: 416-492-1583
Email:
Ruth Lynch, Registrar – Ontario Camping Program
Camper Registration
Phone: 705-789-7153, Fax: 416-492-1583
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