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Posted September 25, 2020

How long is the camp day?

The Camp day is approximately 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The camp buses arrive between approximately 8:50 – 9:15 a.m. The buses leave camp at about 3:50. Families choosing to drive or carpool to camp [...]

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Posted September 25, 2020

What is the structure of a typical camp day?

Traditional Camp: Each day contains five to six periods filled with fun camp activities, a lunch period and snack breaks Optional Specialty Programs: Campers completing SK and older have the [...]

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Posted September 25, 2020

How do pre-school age children adjust to the camp day and is there a rest period for them?

While camp is a full day, we organize the camp day so there is a balance between active and calmer activities; campers are not ‘running’ all day.  Our caring and experienced staff ensure that our [...]

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Posted September 25, 2020

My child is an older camper? Are there many older children enrolled at camp?

Riverwood has no shortage of older campers because traditional camp activities and optional specialty programs are designed to challenge the interests and skills of all age groups up to and [...]

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Posted September 25, 2020

How do you help a camper who is not coming with any friends to camp?

On the first day of any session and throughout week of camp counsellors will encourage their cabin group to get to know one another and make friends through games and other activities. We place a [...]

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Posted September 19, 2019

Do you offer swim at camp?

We are currently offering Optional Specialty Swim Programs (recreational and instructional) off-site, at Bucklers Aquatics.  At this time,  Petticoat Creek Pools will be closed in Summer 2023. We [...]

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Posted September 25, 2018

Do the counsellors help the younger kids throughout their day?

Counsellors are very involved with their campers, making sure they are eating enough, staying hydrated, following hand sanitization practices, and helping them put on sunscreen at least twice a [...]

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Posted August 3, 2018

What is the Leadership Training Program (LTP)?

The LTP program is for teens completing grades 7, 8 and 9. This is a unique and multifaceted program designed to build leadership skills through placements at camp, workshops, volunteer [...]

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