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Summer Camps

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1. How will Camp Canton staff communicate with me?

We encourage and appreciate open communication with parents. Should you have any concerns, please discuss them with any Camp Canton staff member. A welcome packet is handed out at open house to inform you of theme days, field trips, and much more. A bulletin board at camp headquarters will relay important information on a weekly basis during the camp season. This will help you prepare your child for camp and provide any appropriate items needed for the week's activities.

Camp Canton does have a voicemail on which you can leave messages regarding camp and a staff member or a supervisor will return your call as soon as possible. Camp Canton can be reached at 734/394-5369.

Camp Canton can also be reached by email at CampCanton@canton-mi.org

2. What if my child is going to be late or is not attending Camp Canton for the day?

If you know in advance that your child will be late or will not be attending camp, please inform Camp Canton in person the day before. If you are not aware of your child being late or absent until the day of, please call Camp Canton at 734/394-5369. This is very important because we may be holding up activities based on the assumption that your child will be at camp. If your camper will be late, if will be your responsibility to escort your child to the location of the other campers and staff.

3. What should I do if I am picking my child up from Camp Canton early?

Please let camp staff know when you drop your child off in the morning. This was we can have your child ready and waiting for you, no matter where camp is located at that moment. We reserve the right to ask for ID from anyone picking up a child from camp.

4. What do I do if a person other than myself needs to pick up my child from Camp Canton?

If you need to have a person not listed on the Emergency Card pick up your child, please provide Camp Canton staff with a letter stating the day, time and full name of the person picking up your child from camp.
Please list all persons, over the age of 18, eligible to pick up your child on their Emergency Card. The State of Michigan requires that anyone picking up a camper is over the age of 18, so please plan accordingly. Staff reserves the right to ask each adult picking up a Camp Canton camper for proper identification (license or state ID). This is to protect the safety of your child. If you are not able to give one of your fast passes to the person picking up your child, make sure they are either listed on the emergency card, you write us a letter with their name stated on it, or you call and give us their name so we may ask for their ID. We will not release children to anyone who is not listed on the Emergency Card, who is not 18 years of age, who does not have a fast pass, or to a person that the parent/guardian has not given us written permission for.

5. What if my child is sick?

As a health standard, courtesy to other campers and staff, and for the well being of your camper, sick campers (runny noses, fever, etc.) are not allowed to attend Camp Canton. A parent/guardian will be notified if your camper displays any symptoms of illness.

6. How do you split up the campers? Will my child be separated from his/her sibling?

Campers will be separated by age for various activities such as crafts and guest speakers, to make these activities more age appropriate. For field trips, each staff member is assigned a small group of campers by age. Some field trips require us to stay in those small groups (museums), whereas other field trips allow larger group interaction.

If you have a special request, please talk to a staff member and we will do our best to accommodate.

7. What if I need to get a hold of my camper on field trip day?

If you have an emergency and need to speak with your camper, please contact the Summit on the Park at 734/394-5460. Please inform the front desk staff that this is an emergency and give them detailed information (your name and a number where you can be reached at). They will relay the information to Camp Staff via cell phone and your camper will get back to you as soon as possible. Also, you may contact the Camp Field Trip Cell Phone at 734/777-3494.

8. How will the campers be transported to field trips?

A state licensed bus driver will drive the buses.

9. Will my child be watching movies?

We watch a movie every Wednesday when we return from the field trip. Any movie shown will be rated G or PG only. Occasionally we watch a movie on other days, but not very often!

10. What if my child needs to eat a snack?

We do not provide snacks to campers, so please pack a little something extra in their lunchbox. Before regular camp activities begin campers may eat a snack if time permits. After swim we have time designated as snack time for all to refuel.

Please Note: We do not make trips to the vending machines for snack purposes. This needs to be done before dropping your child off for the day.

11. What if I pick up my child after 6:00 pm?

Please call Camp Canton headquarters at 734/394-5369 to notify camp staff as soon as possible. A late fee of $1 per minute per camper applies for any camper being picked up after 6:00 pm. This payment is expected to be paid at the time of pickup at the Summit front desk.

12. Will my child need money for the field trip?

The field trip fee is included in your registration cost for camp. Some field trips do allow campers to visit the souvenir shop. The Camp staff will notify families of the Field Trips where money may be sent with the camper. Campers are responsible for their own money on field trips. Money cannot be spent to purchase lunch on field trips. We ask that you not send any more than $10.

13. Where does my child put his/her belongings during camp?

There are cubbies and lockers at Camp Canton for campers to store their belongings in. We ask that campers not leave their belongings on the floor as this can be a safety hazard for all.

14. How many Camp Canton shirts does my child receive?

Each Camp Canton camper will receive one Camp Canton shirt for the summer. Please wear a current Camp Canton field trip shirt on Wednesdays– this is mandatory and is for the safety of our campers The campers can wear these throughout the week as well if they would like. At the end of the year we can sign these shirts!

15. I am interested in enrolling my child but camp is full and I was placed on the wait list. Now what?

The Camp Canton wait list policy is designed to provide a simple and fair process for all. If a space opens at Camp Canton, the space is offered to the first person on the wait list who meets age requirements. If this person declines the space at Camp Canton, then the next person is called on the wait list and so on. Camp Canton cannot make any guarantees regarding your child being enrolled in camp from a wait list.

16. If my child leaves something at camp, where could it be found?

There are several Lost and Founds at the Summit on the Park. They can be found in the following areas:
-Camp Canton – in the hallway outside the dance studios
-Summit – on the main level, outside the elevator

These areas are periodically cleaned out, please claim items as they appear.

*To better manage Lost and Found items please label all of your camper’s belongings.

17. What is a C.I.T.?

C.I.T. (Counselor in Training) is a program that was designed for those campers who have exceeded the age limit to be a camper, but may not be old enough to stay at home by themselves all day. The C.I.T. program offers important pre-employment and character building experience to eligible youth. To be eligible for the C.I.T. program, campers must be 11 years old by the start of camp. Informational packets go out after the New Year for campers who are eligible. These campers complete a written application and an interview with the Camp Director and Head Counselor. A special training is held for C.I.T.’s to help prepare them for their new responsibilities.

Unfortunately we are not able to have all who are eligible attend Camp Canton as a C.I.T. due to the program’s rising popularity!

18. Are parents allowed to join Camp Canton on field trips?

Parents who wish to join Camp Canton on a field trip may meet us at the field trip location and will be responsible for paying their own admission fees. Please be advised that your camper must remain in our care while they are signed in with Camp Canton. If you wish to remove your camper from the care of Camp Canton, you may sign your camper out.

19. I need a receipt of child care and a tax identification number for my taxes/work flex account. Where do I get this information?

At the time of registration, a receipt is printed for your records. Please put this in a safe location for the tax season. You can get the tax identification number from the front desk at the Summit on the Park or Camp Canton Director. The Camp Director can also sign any paperwork that needs to be submitted to work.

20. I would like a refund for camp. How do I get one?

Participants wishing to withdraw from a class/program must complete the Camp Withdrawal/Transfer Form which is also available at the Summit front desk. This form must be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the class/program. The refund request form can be picked up and returned to the Summit Front Desk. 

If approved, the participant will receive a Leisure Services Credit on Account; deposits will not be refunded, regardless if the refund is approved. This includes the Camp Canton deposit of $40 per week. There will be no refund or credit for a missed day of camp due to illness or scheduling difficulties. Class/program withdrawal requests due to medical reasons will be considered at any time if accompanied with a doctor’s note.

21. If my child misbehaves, what sorts of discipline policies are in place?

Camp staff can handle most situations that occur. We will take the child aside and let them know that the behavior they displayed was inappropriate. We may withhold pool time (or use other time-out tactics) to help reinforce our stance on the behavior. We may also have the child write a letter to the parent/guardian so you can be aware of any behavior problems. Discipline will be handled progressively as follows:
-Discussion of the issue with the child.
-Discussion of the issue with a parent/guardian.
-If behavior is severe enough or repetitive, child will be expelled from program with no reimbursement of program fees.
Any severe behavior issue, such as violence, will be taken very seriously and a child can be expelled immediately from camp.

22. What feedback mechanisms are in place?

Your comments are always welcome. To assist us in providing the best program possible, we will be passing out evaluations. Please take the time to fill out the questionnaire, and remember to ask your camper for feedback too!

23. I registered for Camp Canton but my schedule has changed, how do I get a refund?

The Camp Canton Withdrawal/Transfer Form is available at the Summit Front Desk or available here. Please note: Requests submitted less then 14 days will not be considered. No cash or credit card refunds will be issued. Camp Canton has a $40 cancellation fee per week.

24. What should my camper bring to Camp Canton with him/her? What should leave at home?

Please provide your child with the following every day: -Lunch (with a small snack) -Water bottle -Sunscreen -Bathing suit -Towel -Lock What to leave at home: -Cell phones -Heelies -Toys/games/trading cards (Pokémon, Digimon and others) -Electronic equipment (CD players, iPods, DS's)* -Money** *These items are permitted only on days of a field trip for use on the bus; campers are responsible for keeping track of these items. **Please check the camp bulletin board to see if your camper has the option to bring souvenir money; campers are responsible for their own money.