Wye Marsh Expands Children’s
Summer Day Camps to include teens--Expanded CSI Survival Day Camp and
New Counsellors in Training for Teens.
 Midland,
Ontario. June 2007. Wye Marsh day camps have developed a reputation
for inspiring children about the natural world that surrounds us. Many
children return year after year starting in Kinder Camp (Ages 4-5), progressing
to Day Camp (ages 6-10). Now, those entering their teenage years can take
advantage of the new CSI Survival Day Camp (ages 10-16), and the Counsellors
in Training (ages 13-16). Each week campers will participate in active
games, learn about plants and wildlife, create their own inspired arts
and crafts, hike and canoe; see a live bee house demonstration and much
more. Fees start at $70.00 for the Kinder Camp (3-days), Day Camp (5-days),
and $110.00 per child, CSI Survival Day Camp $150. 00, and Counsellors
in Training $120.00. Register early for all programs by going to http://www.wyemarsh.com/prog_day.html
NEW DAY CAMP FEATURES AND THEME WEEKS FOR 2007
Week 1 Rockin Radical Reptiles July 2 - 6
Week 2 Birds of a Feather! July 9 - 13
Week 3 You Rock like Granite! July 16 - 20
Week 4 “Pirates’ Treasures” July 23 - 27
Week 5 One Sweet World July 30 - August 3
Week 6 Totem Tepee and Tumpline August 6 - 10
Week 7 Interesting Insects and Creepy Crawlers Aug 13 – 17 Week
8 Wacky Wildflowers and Freaky Forests Aug 20-24
Week 9 Wild and Wonderful Wetlands August 27 - 31
KINDER CAMP
A fun filled experience for young campers aged 4-5. Choose any 3 out of
5 days of the week and sign up for the length of time at that fits your
child’s needs and abilities. July 16 – 20 & August
13 – 17.
CSI SURVIAL DAY CAMP
Campers will be exposed to plant and wildlife identification methods,
study real animal bones, search and study authentic animal tracks to find
evidence and “Solve the Case”. At the same time campers will
develop a basic knowledge of wilderness survival skills and learn about
the plants and animals in Ontario. July 23-27 & August 20-24.
COUNSELLORS IN TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT)
Each CIT will have a chance to work with our entire camp staff in order
to receive a variety of different skills and techniques while working
in a camp setting. They will also be exposed to the administrative side
of camp while working with the Camp Director. Each interested applicant
will be ask to meet with the Camp Director either in person or over the
phone for a short interview. Space is limited to 5 participants per week.
See theme for the weeks in Day Camp above.
This is an excellent opportunity for young adults to develop work ethics,
learn about nature and a great way to spend their time during the summer.
A Certificate of Achievement will be given upon satisfactory
completion of the program.
Register early for all programs by going to http://www.wyemarsh.com/prog_day.html
or calling 705-526-7809.
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Editors’ Note: Camp Marshes and Moccasins is
located in the beautiful Wye Valley in the heart of natural Southern Georgian
Bay at the Wye Marsh. Wye Marsh is located 35 minutes northwest of Barrie
Ontario in the heart of Southern Georgian Bay’s Historic Resort
Destination in the Wye Valley, in Midland Ontario. The Centre continues
to provide outdoor experiences and environmental education for school
groups, scouts and guides, and international visitors. The centre is open
year round, seven days a week, allowing seasonal outdoor experiences in
the winter, spring, summer and fall.
For additional information contact Camp Director or Marketing and Communications
Coordinator, at (705) 526-7809.
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