Summer camp FAQ package

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Welcome to the Vancouver Maritime Museum STEAM Summer Camps! We are excited you chose VMM for your child(ren’s) fun and educational STEAM Day-Camp adventures.

Please review our VMM Summer Camp Welcome Package outlined below and submit a signed copy to the VMM Camp Coordinator before your child’s first day of camp. These policies are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your child, other campers and our staff members and volunteers.

Camp hours & location

WHERE IS THE CAMP LOCATED?

Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF THE CAMP?

The camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.(excluding drop off and pick up times), Monday-Friday (Tuesday-Friday for the July 2-5 and August 6-9 weeks).

Drop-off and pick-up

WHAT ARE THE DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES?

  • Drop-off time is between 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • The pick-up time is between 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE DO I DROP OFF AND PICK UP MY CHILD?

Drop-off and pick-up will take place outside of the museum’s back entrance on the south side (facing the street).

Is parking free?

  • Parking at the museum is paid; to avoid parking fees please ensure you receive a parking pass at check-in.
  • We will be providing parking passes for drop off and pick up, you can get one from the check-in desk and it will be valid for the whole week.
  • If you will be using multiple vehicles let us know and we can provide additional passes as needed.
  • If you receive a ticket while parked with a parking pass, send a photo of the ticket to camps@vanmaritime.com

What is the check-in process for my child(ren)?

  • All Parents/Guardians as well as others are asked to provide I.D, when picking up campers to confirm their name and identity.
  • *Please bring I.D. when picking up your camper(s).

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE PICKING UP MY CHILD(REN)?

Parents/Guardians may allow others outside of the provided names of Parents and Guardians to pick up their camper(s). We ask that if you are having someone outside of identified Parents and Guardians pick up your camper, you emailcamps@vanamritime.com OR call 604-836-9823 OR provide the name of the person picking up during check-in each morning.

WHO DO I CONTACT REGARDING LATE ARRIVAL/PICK UP AND CANCELLATION?

If you are late to drop-off or pick-up or are going to miss a day of camp, please let staff know as soon as possible by emailing camps@vanmaritime.com or by calling (604) 836- 9823

Stuff at camp

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING TO CAMP?

  • Pack a water bottle! There is a water fountain inside the museum however a water bottle is a must when we are down by the beach or on a nature walk.
  • Running shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty are recommended for campers.
  • A change of clothes is recommended. This is in case of any accidents, and while campers will not be in the water, they will still be near it.
  • Sunscreen (applied before arrival), Please supply your child with an easy-to-apply (preferably spray-on) sunscreen that they can reapply themselves during the day. Staff will not directly apply sunscreen on your child.
  • A raincoat (depending on the weather) is suggested. This is an outdoor camp and they should be prepared to be outside if it is raining.

IS THERE ANYTHING MY CHILD(REN) CAN’T BRING TO CAMP?

  • We are a Nut-aware camp, we ask that you ensure to not pack any lunch or snacks that contain nuts in them.
  • We would prefer that your child does not bring a mobile device or other valuables to camp. They will be asked to store them in their bags, which may not always be monitored.

IS THERE A LOST AND FOUND?

Yes, we will have a lost and found, we ask that you collect any lost items by the end of the camp week.

If you are aware of a lost item please send an email to camps@vanmaritime.com with a description of the item and we will do our best to find it and hand it back to you at either drop off or pick up.

Food at camp

DO YOU PROVIDE ANY SNACKS?

Yes, we will provide an afternoon snack for all campers. There are two snack breaks each day. We ask that you pack a morning snack for your child(ren).
Please let staff know if you DO NOT want your child to receive our provided snack.

WHAT SHOULD I PACK FOR LUNCH?

Lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch as well as a morning snack. Please ensure your child comes prepared with an adequate amount of food to fuel their body and brain for the day.

We recommend preparing a cold, unrefrigerated lunch for your child. Microwaves and fridges are not available for use.

ARE VMM SUMMER CAMPS NUT-FREE AND HOW DO YOU TAKE PRECAUTIONS FOR ALLERGIES?

No. While our summer camps are Nut-Aware and we ensure all provided food provisions do not contain nuts. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is not a Nut-free facility. We recognize that many camp participants have food and nut allergies. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children; however, we do not describe our programs as being nut-free as we cannot guarantee that other camp participants or the public visiting the museum have not brought nuts or traces of nuts into our facilities.

OUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE:

  • All snacks provided by VMM camps are nut-free.
  • VMM Camps ask that guardians and caregivers exercise care when preparing their child(ren)’s lunches and snacks and carefully check labels to avoid sending products that contain nuts or traces of nuts.
  • VMM Camps have a no-sharing policy, which means participants are strongly discouraged from sharing or trading snacks and lunches with other campers.
  • VMM Camp staff members are trained in Standard First Aid and CPR-C and are trained to recognize the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

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