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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3897 | Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Royal Botanical Gardens' outdoor areas reopening February 20 * see here for up-to-date information |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Day Camp Information 905-527-1158 ext 340; Camp Registration 905-527-1158 ext 270 |
| Fax | 905-577-0375 |
| camps@rbg.ca | |
| Website | www.rbg.ca/camps |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoyalBotanicalGardens/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/740296@N25/ Instagram: instagram.com/rbgcanada Twitter: twitter.com/RBGCanada YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/royalbotanicalgarden |
| Primary Contact | Liz Jankowski, Education Programs Officer |
| Contact Form | www.rbg.ca/contactus |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Royal Botanical Gardens' outdoor areas reopening February 20 * see here for up-to-date information ---------------------------------------------- Promote healthy environmental attitudes and lifestyles through safe, respectful, fun and diverse outdoor learning experiences Programs feature: * hikes * canoeing in Cootes Paradise * games * activities * daily exploration of ecologically significant nature sanctuaries including wetlands, fields and forests * additional extended care available for daily fee Programs are: * developed under supervision of certified teachers and recreation professionals * staffed by trained, experienced and enthusiastic counsellors who are students or graduates of university programs in natural science, recreation and education * counsellors assisted by junior counsellors and leaders in training from the programs * canoeing instruction led by staff certified by Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association and all counsellors certified in First Aid Also offers Leadership Development program |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm: Jul-Aug, summer break * Dec, winter break * March Break * extended care 8 am-5:30 pm at additional cost per day |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) ; and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 15 year(s) Discovery Camps ages 3-15 * Leadership Program ages 13-15 |
| Application | Call for information or apply online |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - camp rates for RBG members and non-members * fee for cancellation ; Fee assistance available for children and special needs children, low-income families, new Canadian families, local not-for-profit children’s organizations and schools * to apply, see application form here * Fee assistance available for all children's programs and day camps ; assistance is provided by RBG Green Angels Fund. |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Plains Rd W and Hwy 6 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Royal Botanical Gardens PO Box 399 Hamilton, ON L8N 3H8 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - gardens |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Camps ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Day Camps ~ Youth ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents |
