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 EDPHY EXPRESS
Day Camp Edphy International
Villa-Maria
Summer 2015
A WORD FROM MANAGEMENT
Welcome to Edphy International Day camp at the
collège Villa-Maria!
It is our pleasure to have you with us for the 2015
season, which also marks the 50th anniversary of our
organization.
Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime by email at
[email protected] or by phone from
Monday thru Friday, between 7 AM and 6 PM at
(514) 484-2746 ext.7105 to:
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report an absence, late arrival or early departure
of your child;
make an appointment with the counsellor or
management;
give us your comments and suggestions.
Happy summer! J André Alary-Hoffman, Coordinator
Michèle Lussier, Assistant Coordinator
CAMP PREPARATION
Starting on the Friday prior to your children’s stay, you
will be able to know the number of your children’s team
and the name of their counsellor via your “Client
Space”. You can also check out their weekly schedule.
IN MY BAG, I BRING …
We supply all the necessary equipment to practice
the different sports that are part of the Multisports
program. However, your child’s bag must include
the following items:
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Running shoes (avoid sandals)
Swimsuit (one piece) and beach towel
Sunscreen (cream only)
Hat or cap
Lunch box with 2 snacks (mandatory) and
dinner (if any)
Water bottle
Also, we encourage children who are enrolled in
the specialized tennis camp to bring their racket, if
they wish to.
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Please note that all other objects (toys, electronic
devices) are strictly prohibited.
We are not
responsible for any lost or stolen objects.
The cleaning of the premises is done nightly.
Parents can go to the entrance of the MargueriteBourgeoys pavilion each day between 4:30 PM
and 6 PM to recover lost items.
RULES OF CONDUCT
To insure a secure, harmonious, stimulating, and
respectful environment it is important that each
camper must abide by the rules of conduct in place.
Read it with your children and refer to it as needed.
THEME 2015
Having heard about us from different media in
recent months, the CRM (world record
committee) contacted Edphy to propose an
unusual challenge for our 50th anniversary -beat the 1965 record of Alfonse, a man who
travelled around the world in a hot-air balloon
in just 80 days.
In an old trunk full of archives, we found
articles relating to the highlights of Alfonse’s
adventure with enough information to contact
him to ask him to be the mentor of our
adventure, which we will attempt to do in less
than 50 days. Fortunately, Alphonse accepted
to guide and advise us along our trip, which
will be challenging. The CRM will also follow
us closely and will request proof of our visits
each week. It’s the committee members who
will decide, if we can pursue to the next week
So, take out your passports and prepare
yourself because the adventure begins on
June 29th and we will need each child to be
at his or her best!
Week 1 : Antarctica
Because Antarctica is the coldest, driest windiest
continent, you’ll need your hat, scarf and mittens
for our costume day on Thursday, July 2nd.
Week 2 : Bresil (South America)
Dress up and come join the festivities of the great
Rio Carnaval on Thursday, July 9th.
Week 3 : Tanzania (Africa)
Transform yourself into an explorer and take part in
our safari on Thursday, July 16th.
Week 4 : Alps (Europe)
Enjoy the beautiful all-white decor offered by the
Alps to celebrate campers’ Christmas. Grab your
hats and your Santa Claus elves costumes on
Thursday, July 23rd.
Week 5 : India (South Asia)
Enjoy the mysterious, magical and festive
environment offered by India and wear your
Arabian Nights costumes (genie, belly dancer, fireeater, snake charmer, etc.) on Thursday, July 30th.
Week 6 : Japan (Est Asia)
Enjoy our visit to Japan and wear your kimono,
your judogi or even transform yourself into a ninja
on Thursday, August 6th.
Week 7 : Australia (Oceania)
Since water sports and beaches are really popular
in that part of the world, why not take advantage of
this costume day to become a surfer – be bathingsuit ready – on Thursday, August 23rd.
Week 8 : United States (North America)
This is the last week before our return to Canada
and we will take advantage of our passage to the
United States to visit Hollywood and meet the
biggest stars. On August 20th become a star
yourself, then on August 21th wear your best attire
to the final gala.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
At the start of the day, when you arrive in the parking
of the Villa Maria College (by Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
street – click here to see map) you will notice a sign
that will indicate the action to take.
If the sign has a sun (nice weather) advance your car
and leave your children with our greeting personnel.
Our team will bring your children to their child care
service area or to their morning gathering site. If you
need to talk to someone from our management
team, we ask that you park on the left hand side of
the parking lot and follow the directions posted
outside.
If the sign has a cloud (bad weather), park your car
and enter with your child thru the door that leads to
the gymnasium of the Marguerite-Bourgeoys
pavilion. A member of our staff will greet you once
inside.
*Reception is between 7 AM and 9 AM for children
enrolled in child care service and between 8:30 AM and
9 AM for all others. Children who arrive after 9:00 AM will
need to be taken to the camp management office (see
directions posted on the main entrance door).
At the end of the day please park your car and
present yourself with your security code to one of our
staff in the grassy on good weather days / in the
cafeteria of the Villa Maria pavilion on bad weather
days (*The security code starts with the letter S - you’ll
find it exclusively in your Customer Space). Regular
departure starting at 4 PM to 4:30 PM or at the main
entrance (daycare from 4 PM until 6 PM)
* For security reasons please note that no participants can
be picked up between 3:30 PM and 4 PM.
LATE POLICY
Parents who have not enrolled their children in day
care service and who arrive earlier than 8:30 AM or
who pick up after 4:30 PM will be charged $45 per
child for the week for child care services.
In addition, parents of children enrolled in child care
services who pick up their children later than 6 :00 PM
will pay an additional fee as follows : $1 per minute
from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM, and then $3.00 per minute as
of 6:15 PM.
MINI CAMP AND MINI CAMP PLUS
Parents whose children are enrolled in these
programs are encouraged to refer to the data sheets
about this topic on their “Customer Space”. For your
information, we ask that children arrive by 8:30 AM
on MONDAY for their departure to Val-Morin. The
return is scheduled for 5:00 PM on WEDNESDAY
(depending on road conditions).
SUPER CHALLENGE CLUB
Children enrolled in this program must arrive by 8:30
AM on MONDAY morning. The weekly schedule will
be communicated to them on site.
We also ask that you to fill out the Release Form for
the Maeva Surf out-ins, which you will find in your
“Customer Space”. If your child is enrolled in the
program the weeks of July 13 and /or July 27, please
give the form to the counsellor on Monday morning.
FIELD TRIPS
La Ronde à July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13
Edphy International Vacation Camp à July 17, July
31
Mont Saint-Sauveur Aqua Park à July 8, July 22,
August 5
We ask that all children who are registered to these
out-ins arrive at the day camp by 8:30 AM. The
return to the day camp is scheduled for 5:00 PM
(depending on road conditions)
Also, children must wear a red T-shirt (a red EDPHY
shirt is available at a cost of $10 à see management).
SHOWS
Magic à June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Educazoo à July 9, August 20
There is still time to register your child if you want to
do so, just contact management of the day camp.
OTHER SERVICES
FOOD SERVICE
Healthy and balanced menus approved by a registered dietician, are prepared for the children attending day camp. On
request, we even offer a vegetarian menu. To know more we invite you to consult the menu (available on our website at
Edphy.comà Information à Organization, ressources, information à Day Camp à Health. However, please note that
you must book the meal service no later than on the Tuesday before start of the stay.
Microwaves are also available onsite to warm meals for children who bring their lunch from home.
Please note that any food containing peanut butter or any trace of nuts or peanuts are strictly prohibited in the
camp because of allergies.
SHOP - SOUVENIRS
So that your children can keep a souvenir of their visit to the camp, nothing better than to offer them a water bottle, a
sweater, a cap or a sweater with the EDPHY logo! Check with management.
SURVEY
We are constantly trying to improve the
services we offer. To this end, we invite
you to answer a short survey which will
enable us to focus our efforts. You will
find this survey in the “Customer Space”
section of our website
http://edphy.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION …
See frequently asked questions (available on our website at
edphy.com à Information à Organization, resources,
information à Day camps à FAQs. Or contact without
hesitation camp management. We will be happy to help
you.