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The 2009
Summer Extreme Camp
$1,250/WEEK (plus
tax),
1 week, Hiking/Biking/Swimming/Tennis
lessons/Golf lessons/Lots of Real
and Artificial Rock-Climbing / Swimming /Tactical Paintball/ ATV
ridding/ Night Games+ Bonfires/Camping/ and Wild
Survivor Games.
July 6th, July 13th, July 20th,
July 27th, August 10th and August 17th 2009
Please note: All Campers
will be phone interviewed before being accepted to our camp.
Ages 11 to 16, they rule the camp
like a fantasy island. We do things like flash light tag at 1am,
impromptu food fights at dinner,
mud surfing at the beach. They learn to rappel like commandos down a cliff, climb trees
and enjoy the best of the summer. One week only this year because we are exhausted after that! |
Facilities
and Equipment
Campers are housed in comfortable dormitories, two to a
room. Rooms are carpeted and heated and equipped with beds, blankets, and foam mattresses.
Pillows and sheets must be provided; there is ample storage space. All buildings are
heated and facilities include modern bathrooms, indoor and outdoor recreation areas,
drying rooms and a comfortable dining room. Facilities (i.e. wheelchair ramps and
specialized bathrooms/toilets) are not provided for campers with physical disabilities.
Camp Collingwood has a comprehensive range of
outdoor equipment to suit rock climbing, mountain biking, bush
walking/camping, high ropes course. Activities are conducted at The Tyrolean Village, on the
Bruce Trail, in the surrounding Blue Mountain area and on the Georgian Bay.
Six self-contained units that can cater for a total of 120 campers are also available. |
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Focus
All programs have Outdoor Education and Fun as
their primary focus.
Outdoor Education is an experiential (i.e. hands on)
method of learning. It focuses on personal and social development, environmental awareness
and recreation education, through interaction with others and the natural environment.
The general focus of Camp
Collingwood is to provide a
positive, secure learning environment in which the personal growth and development of
participating campers can be maximized.
Activities at Camp Collingwood enable campers to learn about
themselves, the environment and others through guided direct experiences, away from the
usual settings of the school and home. Through these experiences the campers are
encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and self-esteem whilst promoting
co-operation, communication and tolerance within groups.
A verbal student report is provided for each camper at
the end of a weekly program and a certificate of participation at the conclusion of
his/her stay.
Parents/guardians are always very welcome to contact
the Director at (905) 720-0865 should any further information be required. |
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Accommodation
(overnight camp)
Tyrolean Village Resorts is a small group of chalets nestled at the base of scenic Blue
Mountain, Collingwood, just 90 minutes north of Toronto. Our large Swiss-style chalets are
the perfect getaway for school groups, campers, office meetings and seminars. We take you
back to a simpler, gentler way of life. Campers and students alike will enjoy the casual
atmosphere that these unique chalets create.
Cooking and Dining
The kitchen can comfortably prepare food for 60 people at a time and has a full set of
cutlery, crockery etc. The dinning room accommodates 60 people and is linked to a chalet. |
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Permanent Orienteering and Canyoneering
Courses
The Centre has three permanent orienteering courses in the surrounding forest, one around
the camp itself and a fifty-marker canyoneering course on the Base camp.
High Ropes Course (offered by Blue Mountain resorts)
The Centre has a high ropes course (8 meters above ground) set amongst a forest on the
opposite side of the road. It consists of 11 activities in two sets of 4, in addition to
the separate activities that include a flying fox, leap of faith, dangle duo. The session
is based around 'challenge by choice'.
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 Outdoor
Equipment
The BlackRock Climbers has a modern and comprehensive equipment list:
- Gear to outfit 110 students/campers.
- Hiking gear (packs, tents, stoves, sleeping bags etc) for group sizes
of 26 people on the Bruce Trail.
- Rock climbing harnesses and equipment for 110 climbers at a time.
- Extensive array of rock climbing hardware for various sites.
- Ropes course harnesses for 28.
- 17 mountain bikes for rent and specialist trailer for carrying them.
- Video camera.
- Two digital cameras.
- A wide variety of props useful for initiative activities.
- Radios and mobile phones for use on activities away from the Centre.
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Recreation
The Centre has large recreation rooms with a number of games able to be done inside. These
rooms are ideal for indoor games, table tennis, karaoke, break dancing, etc. |
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First Aid
The Centre has a dedicated room for this purpose, which is well equipped with first aid
treatment resources, bed, sink and hot water. All staff are trained and qualified in first
aid and resuscitation treatments. |
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Evening Sessions
A selection is made from the following sessions: indoor games, break dancing, outdoor
games, video's, night walk, night games, quiet games and a social evening (disco) on the
last night. |
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Curriculum
"Challenge by Choice" with our company means our campers and
clients truly choose their level of risk taking and they are presented with an actual
choice regarding their level of participation. In effect, we provide a range of
opportunities for participation intentionally designed within each activity. - Brent Brathwaite, owner
Staff
Staff all activities are taken under the leadership training and first aid
programs.
Meals
All meals are prepared and served by Camp Collingwood's catering staff. Campers are rostered to
help set tables, wash dishes, clear up, etc.
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Personal
Requisites Please make sure all clothing items have the
student's name on them and all luggage is clearly labeled.
Transport
Transport from the pick-up point is the responsibility of the parent. If needed, we can
transport the camper to and from the village for a $ 45 cost . Transport is from the
pick-up point to The Tyrolean Village; counselors from the village supervise arrivals and
the return. Pick up is done from the Oshawa Centre in Oshawa and the Pickering town centre
in Pickering, times to be announced. There is also a pick-up/drop-off point at the base of
the 400 to Barrie. A lunch is provided on the return journey.
Timetable
Camp Collingwood is highly organized, with campers on the go most of the day, however
leaving free time to laze around and enjoy the summer.
Rules
Campers participating in programs are expected to act in a manner conducive to the well
being of property, other people and the natural environment. As such they should acquaint
themselves with the campers code of conduct.
Medical Information
it is in the best interest of parents or guardians to include as much information as
possible regarding a student's current medical status especially any information requiring
specific attention or treatment (e.g. allergies, medications being taken etc).
Asthmatic campers should ensure that all medications needed for
their condition are brought to camp. Moderate asthmatic campers should bring an Asthma
Management Plan with them from their doctor. Severe asthmatics or campers who
have been previously hospitalized from asthma should see their doctor before coming for
their advice as the weather at The Tyrolean Village can be very damp, and humid at any
time. Asthmatics need to complete the BlackRock Climbers sports facility Asthma Management
Form (Appendix G)
Mail & Telephone
Letters should be addressed to the student C/-O BlackRock Climbers Inc., 644
Central Park Blvd. N., Oshawa, Ontario L1G 6A6.
For information about a student, telephone (905) 720-0865 between
8.30am and 4.30pm. Camp Collingwood has an answering machine in operation at times when the
office is unattended.
An after hours number for emergencies only is provided on the
answering machine. Note: Campers are not able to make calls from
Camp Collingwood except
in an emergency. There is a payphone on the premises. |
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Important Parent Information
The program will contain activities and events, which are
different from those experienced at school or home.
Qualified and experienced counselors at our facilities are
responsible for the organization, supervision and teaching of activities. Campers are
under close supervision during activities and all necessary precautions are taken to
minimize the possibility of injury.
Parents/guardians should understand however, that all the listed
activities do carry a risk of physical injury and that accidents can and occasionally do
happen. None have ever happened to date.
Parents/guardians are always very welcome to contact the Director,
Brent Brathwaite at (905) 720-0865 should any further information be required.
Please note the following:
- Smoking, alcohol and non prescribed drugs are strictly prohibited;
- Campers may be withdrawn from Camp
Collingwood under certain circumstances;
- Some of the activities are of an endurance nature and some require
strength and agility. We accommodate all levels of fitness.
- The following Forms must be filled in, signed and returned to us.
- Parent Consent Form including the campers undertaking
- Confidential Medical Information Form
- Asthma Management Form – if necessary
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