Camp Wanna-Go

Camp Wanna-Go is a Monday to Friday camp starting the week of June 29 and running through August 28.

This camp operates out of the Town's recreation hub, the Nick Smith Centre (77 James Street) which is home to a pool, two ice pads, a community hall, park, splashpad, and ample green space. 

Camp runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm daily with extended hours available to purchase. Extended hours are 7:45am drop-off and pick-up to 4:30pm.

Ages

Age 4-10 (Broken down to 3 groups - Younger, Middle, Older. Exact ages can vary each week)

Capacity

Camp Wanna-Go has a capacity of 52 campers. This number is broken down in to groups of 3-4 depending on age and maturity of campers.

Counsellor in Training (CIT)

Ages: 11-13

A Counsellor in Training is a registration at a reduced rate that offers the family child care options while providing an age appropriate experience for the child. We understand that those in this age do not want to play or program with younger children and therefore we treat these registrants as a Counsellor in Training and expect them to act as an older sibling to the younger kids. This helps them also learn about leadership, communication, and problem solving at a younger age.

 Camp fees follow a $45 per day model meaning a typical 5-day week has a fee of $225.00 per child.

A Counsellor in Training (CIT) fee is half of the cost of a General Camper at a fee of $22.50 per day, or $112.50 per week.

Short weeks are pro-rated to 4 days. There are only 2 short weeks with Canada Day and Victoria Day.

Both fees are subject to non-resident rates of $67.50/day for general camper or $33.75/day for CIT.

Extended Hours (7:45am-4:30pm) - $75/week ($15/day)*
Lunch Program - $50/week ($10/day)*

* prorated on 4-day weeks

Lunch and Snack

You can choose between opting in to the Lunch Program or supplying your own lunch for your child.

The Lunch Program costs $10 per day with full week commitment totaling $50/week. The meal is catered by JayDog and offers the following each week:

Monday:
Whole Wheat Sandwich or Wrap 
1 Piece Whole Fresh Fruit (farm program locally sourced)
Fresh Carrot Sticks
Monster Cookie

Tuesday:
Jane's Whole Wheat Chicken Nuggets (4 pieces)
1 Piece Whole Fresh Fruit (farm program locally sourced)
Fresh Cucumber Slices
Rice Crispy Square

Wednesday:
Mac and Cheese (veggies in sauce)
1 Piece Whole Fresh Fruit (farm program locally sourced)
Fresh Carrot Sticks
Rice Crispy Square

Thursday:
Scratch-Made Pizza Pockets (cheese and sauce)
1 Piece Whole Fresh Fruit (farm program locally sourced)
Fresh Cucumber Slices
Brownie

Friday:
Steamie Hot Dog (ketchup, mustard, relish toppings onside)
1 Piece Whole Fresh Fruit (farm program locally sourced)
Fresh Carrot Slices
Jumbo Freezie 

Please notify us of any allergies and alternatives can be arranged. 

You can purchase this option in your registration.

 Registration opens on Monday March 2 at 9:00am for Arnprior residents.
Registration opens on Wednesday March 4 at 9:00am for non-residents.

Typically, weeks start to sell out in April-May.

You can select Extended Hours and the Lunch Program in your registration.

• 1 Coordinator
• 1 Inclusive Counsellor
• 6 Camp Counsellors

The Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing camp activities. 
The Inclusive Counsellor assists the Camp Counsellors with campers who may need more assistance and direction to engage in activities.
The Camp Counsellors are broken down to 3 groups based on age of the campers. These staff program and supervise the children at all times.

All 8 staff members are supported by the Program and Events Supervisor, Recreation Programmer, and other permanent staff at the Nick Smith Centre and Town of Arnprior.

Camp Staff receive training from High Five Canada, Autism in Sport, and have a training week with Recreation Staff prior to camp starting.

 Camp Wanna-Go has weekly themes to keep each week interesting. We often have children who join us all summer so we work to keep it fresh and fun all summer. 

Regardless of the week, campers will swim for 40-minutes in the pool at the Nick Smith Centre and skate for 50-minutes on the ice pad.

Friday is our downtown adventure day where we drop-off and pick-up at the Emmanual Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street). On Fridays, we visit the O'Brien Theatre for a movie, bowl for an hour at Steelheads and Strikes, and visit parks and play structures. Your registration includes admission to each activity as well as popcorn and a drink at the movie theatre.

Allergies - Camp Wanna-Go is a peanut free camp as that is the most common allergy. Your registration form will ask you about your child's allergies which will be reviewed by staff. Should your child have a food allergy, we will alert other parents registered in camp and inform that that this food is not permitted in this week. Camp Staff will also monitor children's lunches and snacks to ensure safety. 

Health Conditions - Your registration form will ask if there are any health conditions that we should be aware of. This information is confidential and will be kept among staff in camp. We ask this information to be aware of any potential threats to your child. This also helps us understand what may be of issue if a child is feeling unwell.

Pick-Up - Your registration form will ask who is an authorized pick-up of your child. Staff will become familiar with those commonly picking up and dropping off at camp.

Pool - The Town of Arnprior has an Aquatics Admissions Standards that dictates whether or not a child needs a lifejacket in the pool based on the assessment of their swim test. Please refer to that document by clicking the link above. Note that Camp Counsellors will be in the pool with the children as well. 

Ice Skating - All children and staff on the ice require a helmet. We have a limited number of skates and helmets for use. Staff are on the ice with the kids to assist in skating as well as skate aids for them to lean on. Staff also help tie skates. 

Behavioural - Camp Wanna-Go has a strict bullying and behavioural policy to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. The following steps are taken to address inappropriate behaviours.

1. Conversation with the Camp Coordinator. May result in sitting out game/activity.
2. Conversation with Camp Coordinator and Program and Events Supervisor. May result in sitting out game/activity.
3. Conversation with Camp Coordinator, Program and Events Supervisor, and parent/guardian of the child. May result in being set home for the day.
4. One-day suspension from camp
5. Expelled from camp for remainder of the summer.

Note: these steps may be escalated due to the severity of the infraction (i.e. violence, threats)

Staffing Ratio - Camp Counsellors work in a ratio of 1:8 with campers. Staff are never left alone and always work in at least a pair of 2.

Camp Wanna-Go strives to be a safe and inclusive environment for all children. 

We partner with Community Living Renfrew South to provide support to families with children who require a 1:1 support.

Furthermore, Camp Wanna-Go has an Inclusive Camp Counsellor designed to work in a 4:1 ratio with campers. This position is designed to support children who do not need 1-on-1 but would require redirection or assistance to stay involved in the activities of camp.

There will be a question on your registration asking if your child requires support. We ask that you provide us as much information as possible so we can safely plan for each week. Help us help your child. 

We are also happy to meet and discuss plans for your child ahead of registration. If you would like to discuss this, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca 

 World Cup Week is all thing sports. Inspired by the FIFA World Cup that is hosted in North America with games in Toronto, camp will take a world cup theme to a number of activities. Campers can make their own country, create a flag, and compete for themselves each day.

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and visit the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 Build a rocket ship. Explore the unknown. This week is all about creativity and imagining what's beyond our planet. Games and activities will vary but always pull on creativity.

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 Music Week is basically a giant game of Rock Band. Kids will be able to make their own instruments, create their own songs, and serenade each other with their tunes. This week also features a visit from Junkyard Symphony who will be doing both a show and workshop for the camp.

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 Science. Technology. Engineering. Math.
Camp Wanna-Go will be doing it all. Each day features a new activity to learn and work towards including a visit from Wonderbox who will be leading the campers through their own STEM box.

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 This is a 4-day week as there is no camp on Monday, August 3. Fees have been prorated to reflect this.

Camp Wanna-Go becomes a water park this week. With daily activities with water theme, you better pack your swim suit. Between splash pads, water balloons, and a slip-n-slide - this is the ultimate water park.

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 There's a mystery to be solved - who did it? Was it Wanna-Go Wade? A camper? The Coordinator? The best camp toys have gone missing and campers are going to figure out where they went and who is responsible. Part of the mystery is clues in the escape room. Will they get it done?

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 This isn't your typical 'Christmas in July' party. We're having a party for every holiday we can think of. St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas, Canada Day, Easter - you name it. We might even have the campers make up their own. It's nothing but a party all week long. 

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.

 Campers embark on a quest through the great wilderness of Arnprior and down the Algonquin Trail looking for any signs they can see. This week also features a visit from Little Ray's Reptiles and numerous of their species. 

Monday-Thursday, campers will skate and swim each day with visits to the splashpad at Fairview Park. Each day will also include lots of time outdoors.
On Friday, camp operates out of the Emmanuel Anglican Church (287 Harrington Street) for drop-off and pick-up. Friday includes a movie at the O'Brien Theatre and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes. Registration fees include admission to both activities as well as a popcorn and drink at the theatre.