Summer Camps
We are running our summer camps at different locations for the month of July. Each week of July we will being offering a 3 hour session from 9 am to 12 noon for 5 days a week. You can register for 2, 3, 4, or all 5 days.
- There is a siblings discount available of 10% off the second child.
- There is no registration fee.
- Full payment is required at the time of registration.
- Classes will happen rain or shine.
- Each child is expected to pack their own snack, bring a water bottle, have sunscreen (already applied prior to class) and appropriate clothing. Please see “What to wear” for our warm, dry weather wear items.
- The teachers will have extra water with them and emergency sunscreen for children if necessary.
Summer Camp Withdrawal Policy:
To withdraw from the camp, 30 days written notice from the beginning of your first camp is required. You will receive 50% of fees back.
There will be no full refunds regardless of when you registered.
If camps are cancelled due to COVID-19, a 75% refund will be issued.
- 2 days a week
- $100
- 3 days a week
- $145
- 4 days a week
- $175
- 5 days a week
- $200
Summer Camps – July 2021
Week 1
July 5 – 9
Lions Park – Come join Miss Cheryl and our special guest teacher the fabulous and funny Miss Belva from Muddy Boot Prints for some wonderful exploration in beautiful Lions Park. We will play among the shady trees and head down to the river to explore and look for minnows and listen to the local birds around us. We’ll have our mud kitchen and magnifying glasses out to help in our exploration.
Week 2
July 12 – 16
Glen Park – We’ll meet in this beautiful park with open fields and tall Douglas Fir and Cedar trees. We’ll be sure to stay cool from the heat of the hot summer sun in the shade of treed trails. What kinds of plants, animals and birds live here in the middle of our city? We’ll also run, jump and climb among the open spaces and play among the trees, logs and stumps.
Week 3
July 19 – 23
Hockaday Park – Oh what fun we’ll have at this little gem of a park. After we explore the playground and open field we’ll take the time to head into the forested trails along the river and learn about the fish, bugs and animals that live here. We’ll stop to explore along the sandy river banks and we’ll be sure to have our mud kitchen!
Week 4
July 26 – 30
Blue Mountain Park – There is just so much to explore at Blue Mountain. We’ll hang out under the shade of the tall forest trees and explore the pond and waterfall. Bring your swimsuit too as we may head to the splash pad to cool off.
What to wear?! A complete gear list…
Cold, wet weather
- Rain coat and rain pants.
- Rain boots – in cold weather rain boots with a warm liner or with neoprene (Kamiks or Bogs).
- Warm under layers made of wool or polyester fleece.Use at least three layers in cold weather. No cotton please. Cotton gets wet and draws the warmth out of your body.
- A toque that fits under a hood.No pom poms please. They are so cute but they don’t fit under a hood.
- Warm, waterproof mittens.
Warm, dry weather
- Brimmed sun hat.
- Sunscreen already applied.
- Closed toed shoes.
- Long sleeved shirt and pants (cotton is ok in the warm, dry weather).
- Extra sweater or hoodie.
- Rain coat (can be kept in backpack or tied to the outside of pack).
What goes in the backpack?
Each child needs to come with a back pack that fits their body and can fit all the things they need. It’s best to have a pack with a chest strap which helps the pack to fit comfortably throughout the day. The pack should contain the following items:
- Extra set of clothes (socks, underwear, pants, shirt) in a waterproof bag (ziplocks work great).
- Diapers and wipes if necessary.
- Water bottle.
- Snack in a reusable container that your child can open and close.
- A small cup for tea.
- Whistle to hang on back pack (often these are built into the chest strap).
Note that educators do carry an extra set of clothing, sunscreen and hand warmers just in case. Each child is expected to come appropriately dressed for the weather.
Lions Park
Lions Park – This beautiful park in central Port Coquitlam offers so many opportunities to explore play among the tall shady trees and wide grassy fields. While it’s got an amazing playground we can also head down to the river with our mud kitchen and learn about our local salmon habitats and how we need to care for it.Chelsea Park
This lovely quiet park tucked away in a quiet residential area offers us large grassy fields and a playground as well as access to the creek side Poco Trail and forest. So many possibilities here for exploration of our natural forested parks.Blue Mountain Park
The lovely park in the middle of Coquitlam just has it all. We will be playing among the tall Douglas Firs and Cedars, exploring the stream and pond and hitting up the playground.Coquitlam River Park
This amazing park offers us a little oasis into the forest and river running through it. Part of the Poco Trail runs through the length of this park offering such wonderful access.Withdrawal Policy
The Parent will pay one month’s fees upon registration. This amount is not refundable in the event of cancellation prior to the commencement of the program in September. The Deposit will be applied to the last month’s fee when proper notice of withdrawal from the Room to Roam program is given.
In the event you wish to withdraw your child from the program, the Parent is to give Room to Roam 30 days written notice of withdrawal of the child. If proper notice is not given, the Deposit will be forfeited. (i.e. If the last day of care will be March 30, notice must be given by March 1st. )
The last date to be eligible to withdraw or make changes during the school year and receive a refund is March 1st for leaving April 1st. No deposits will be returned after this deadline.
Once the program starts, no refunds will be given for missed class days, including cancellations due to weather or other causes. Room to Roam is unable to offer make-up days for missed classes.
