Our mission at Discovery Camp is to create and provide an inclusive environment that supports every camper’s individual and unique needs through engaging and supportive leadership.
Discovery Camp at Snow Valley will ensure that each camper is given opportunities that encourage them through play and support their learning through guided exploration and experiences.
Explorers: Ages 4-7
Camper to Counsellor Ratio 8:1
Adventurers: Ages 8-12
Camper to Counsellor Ratio 10:1
Leaders in Training (LIT): Ages 13-16
All campers and their parents or guardians must be aware of Snow Valley’s Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and positive camp experience.
As a camper, I pledge that
If a camper does not follow the code of conduct, Leaders/Supervisors will take the following steps:
Step 1:
Staff will redirect the camper to more appropriate behaviour, remind the camper of the code of conduct and camp rules, and remove the camper from the activity or situation if disruptive behaviour continues.
Step 2:
If the inappropriate behaviour continues, staff will document the situation. This document will include the behaviour problem, what provoked the problem, and the corrective action taken. Staff will notify the Camp Director of the situation, and the camp director will discuss the situation with parents/guardians.
Step 3:
If the inappropriate behaviour continues, the Camp Director may request that the camper take a short break from camp (e.g., be picked up early or take one day off). If the behaviour continues to interrupt the camp program, the camper may be required to take a longer break or may be removed from camp for the remainder of the summer.
If a camper’s behaviour at any time threatens their immediate safety, other campers or staff, the parent/guardian will be notified and shall pick up the child immediately.
The following behaviours are not acceptable and may result in the immediate removal of a participant for the remainder of the day, week, or summer:
Intentional camper behaviour that puts the camper or others at physical or emotional risk may result in immediate dismissal from the program. In addition, consumption or possession of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and illegal or harmful substances will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Any expenses incurred because of program dismissal will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Parents/guardians or a suitable designate must be available to pick up campers should they be dismissed from their program. Refunds will not be issued for campers removed from camp for disciplinary reasons.
Everyone plays a role in preventing bullying before it can occur. To prevent bullying, Discovery Camp Snow Valley provides guidelines and training for its staff on how to appropriately identify and respond to bullying and how staff can build and promote a positive camp climate.
This considers various elements, including programming, teaching, camper relationships, staff modelling, parent/guardian engagement, and physical and emotional safety within the camp. As outlined below, parents, camp counsellors, camp supervisors, and camp administration all play a unique role in preventing bullying.
Campers are encouraged to review and practice—if possible—the Camper Code of Conduct and Bullying Prevention Policy with parents/guardians in preparation for camp to create an understanding of the expectations surrounding behaviour during camp. Campers are also encouraged to relay thoughts and feelings to their parents/guardians or camp staff.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to help prepare their campers for camp, actively contributing to a positive climate of inclusion and respect.
We encourage parents/guardians to review the Bullying Prevention Policy and Camper Code of Conduct with their campers and discuss proactive strategies for ensuring cooperation and inclusion among other campers. Parents/guardians are encouraged to emphasize that if their camper feels excluded, they should let their camp counsellor know immediately.
At Discovery Camp, the well-being and safety of our campers is our top priority. To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, we have established comprehensive guidelines for sun safety and managing inclement weather.
All campers are asked to bring a hat/sunglass and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt to camp.
Sunscreen should be applied before the camper is dropped off, and a labelled bottle should be sent to camp with the camper. Staff will reapply sunscreen with campers after water play and as needed throughout the day. Campers must come to camp with their own sunscreen*. These items cannot be shared between camp groups; therefore, siblings cannot share sunscreen.
Children will receive frequent water breaks throughout the day. Snow Valley has a refill station on site – please send your camper with a reusable water bottle.
*Discovery Camp Snow Valley will have additional sunscreen in case the camper’s sunscreen is forgotten, and allergy forms will be reviewed before sunscreen is administered.
During camp, if severe weather should occur, camp staff shall adjust schedules and make appropriate arrangements to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants.
In hot weather, staff will modify camp activities to promote the health and safety of all campers. This will include frequent water breaks to drink and refill water bottles and adjusting activities to shaded and cooler areas.
These precautions will allow campers to enjoy a fun and safe camp experience even during the hottest days. All staff are trained in preventing Heat Stress and are aware of the signs and symptoms and precautions to take.
Camps are run outside, rain or shine unless there is severe weather, so we ask campers to dress and pack appropriately. On some days, it may be necessary for campers to bring rain boots, umbrellas, splash pants, a change of clothes, etc.
All camp staff are First Aid and CPR certified; however, Discovery Camp Snow Valley counsellors DO NOT administer medications (unless it is an emergency, such as using an EpiPen – please see our accompanying anaphylaxis policy). If your child needs medication throughout the day, please arrange for a parent or a designated person to come and do so.
Also, please ensure this information is communicated clearly on the application form when enrolling your child.
All campers with an identified anaphylactic allergy and who have been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) (ex., EPI-PEN) must have at least one non-expired EAI on-site each day at camp.
All allergies, including anaphylactic allergies, should be reported on the Camper’s Health & Safety Form.
The camper’s parent/guardian will also be responsible for reviewing Discovery Camp Snow Valley’s Anaphylaxis Policy and completing an Anaphylactic Emergency Plan (AEP) form, which is available during Step 2 of the Camper Registration (emailed to you separately). This individualized plan will outline the child’s anaphylactic allergies, monitoring and avoidance strategies, signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and actions to be taken by staff in the event of an allergic reaction.
The camper’s parent/guardian may be contacted for clarification and/or further questions, and the camper’s parent/guardian and Camp Director must sign off on the final plan.
While Discovery Camp Snow Valley is not an allergen/nut-free environment, every effort will be made to mitigate known allergens in camp.
Discovery Camp Snow Valley proactively educates all families about allergies before and during camp.
An email identifying known allergens will be sent before the commencement of camp.
There will also be a posted list of all known allergens at the main entrance of the building.
We encourage all families to read labels and only send allergen-free products to camp.
We have a ‘no sharing food’ policy. Staff monitor mealtime closely and eat with campers during lunch and snack times.
If items containing allergens arrive at camp, a staff member will ensure that the child with the allergen is situated at a designated place within the unit, away from the camper with the allergy.
All camp staff are trained and certified in Standard First Aid and CPR.
In all cases, when a camper becomes ill at camp and/or requires medical emergency care, their parent/guardian will be notified. If they exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or another transferable or communicable illness, immediate steps will be taken to isolate the camper and any close contacts.
If the camper cannot rejoin camp activities, you will be asked to pick up your camper immediately. Staff will make every effort to make your camper comfortable. For the best interests of the individual and camp, any camper who is ill will be sent home.
Should an accident occur requiring emergency transportation, the parent/guardian and/or emergency contact will be notified. Staff will accompany the camper to the hospital and wait until the parent/guardian/emergency contact arrives. At no time will a camper be left alone.
Parents/guardians are to keep their camper home from camp if they are diagnosed with a transferable/communicable illness and/or exhibit any sign or symptom of a transferable/communicable illness, including but not limited to:
If a camper displays any of the above or other symptoms of a transferable/communicable illness during camp or within 14 days of attending camp, we ask that parents notify us immediately so that we can respond appropriately.
At Discovery Camp, Snow Valley we want to ensure that we have the best and most up-to-date health and wellness information concerning your camper. Even if your camper is perfectly health, we need all health information on file, so that we can respond to any immediate need without hesitation, should an accident or emergency occur.
As part of the camper registration package, all campers must complete a Camper and Health & Safety Form and a Camp Terms and Conditions form for registration to be completed. For your camper to have the most positive and supportive camp experience we ask that you share as much information as possible on the Camper Health & Safety Form.
Throughout camp, if there are any changes or updates to the campers Health & Safety, please notify the Camp Director ASAP via email or phone call.
Only those campers for whom we have completed health information will be permitted to attend camp. As a camp, our effort to ensure a safe and healthy environment includes health promotion, of which immunization is a key component. By doing so, we align ourselves with school boards and Health Canada.
As such, we request that all campers and staff at camp have received ALL mandatory immunizations. We trust that our approach places your camper’s health and safety as a major priority for every summer!
| Cancellation Period | Options | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 24 hours from time of Camp purchase | Refund, Resort Credit, Transfer to another Camp date (based on availability) | No fee |
| Up to 14 days prior to the Camp start date |
OPTION 1: Refund OPTION 2: Resort Credit or Transfer to another camp date (based on availability) |
OPTION 1: Admin Fee: $25 OPTION 2: $0 |
| Less than 14 days prior to Camp start date |
OPTION 1: Refund or Resort Credit OPTION 2: Transfer to another Camp date (based on availability) |
OPTION 1: Admin Fee: 30% of camp rate OPTION 2: $25 |
| Week of Camp: Late Arrivals, Withdrawal, Absent Days | No Refund, No Transfer, No Credit | Not applicable |
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