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CAMP ENROLMENT UPDATE Green Acres runs MANY amazing camp programs. See 'Our Family of Camps' webpage for more information. Camp is filling up fast, so please note the programs below that have few spaces left: Chipmunks, Beavers, Buffaloes, Bears & Eagle Boys (Nursery - Grade 2) - Please contact the camp office for space availability in July. BOB Camp (3 Weeks Camp Green Acres and 1 Week Camp Wahanowin) - The Girls Grades 3 & 4 July Trip is waitlist only, while limited spaces remain in July for Grade 2 Girls and the two boys trips. Saddle Champs (Half-Day Horseback Riding & Half-Day Traditional Camp) - Limited spaces in the month of July. All-Star Sports Camp The following All-Star Sports Camp programs have limited spaces in July: Ice Hockey has limited spaces in Weeks 5 & 6. Cedar Creek - Limited Spaces in Weeks 3 & 4. Please note that all applications are now being accepted on a "first come" basis. We do not want you or your friends to be disappointed as camp spaces are continuing to fill quickly. Camp Green Acres is the only day camp to offer the "No-Risk Camp Refund Policy". After more than 40 years in camping we are so confident in the excellence of our staff, our facilities, our programs and our activities that we know your child will just love our camp. We'll bet your camp fees on it! |
UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, March 28, 2010- Open Visit Sunday, April 18, 2010- Open Visit Sunday, May 16, 2010- Open Visit Sunday, June 6, 2010- Open Visit Monday, July 5, 2010- First Day of Summer Camp! CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB
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YUMMY MUMMY CONTEST Check this out over at The YummyMummy Club: This may seem like a giveaway for the kids, but this prize is all about you. The YummyMummyClub.ca knows how hard it is for mummies to find time for themselves, especially during summer vacation. So we’re giving away a chance to send your kid to camp. And while your child is off at camp, you can indulge in some time to yourself and make everything about you…at least for two weeks. Prize value - $1,000. Having time to yourself - priceless. 'Cuz mummies deserve to play too! Yummy Rules and Regs: Also, be sure to check out Robyn Hochglaube's article at YummyMummy Club about "Why Moms Need Camp". |
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ROBYN READS... 'Connected Parenting' by Jennifer Kolari I am really excited to introduce this new section of our newsletter! As an avid reader, a parent of three, and a camp director to hundreds, I think that introducing you to some of my favorite parenting and resource books would be a great fit! To kick off my bi-monthly book review I have chosen Connected Parenting by Jennifer Kolari – a local social worker and family and child therapist with eye opening techniques that really do connect you to your child. I first learned about Jennifer at our annual Ontario Camps Association conference. She offered a keynote address that discussed the idea of 'mirroring'. I was so intrigued by the concept I ran out to the bookstore to pick up a copy of her recently released book, Connected Parenting. A quick synopsis of her theory of 'mirroring' asks that we really hear what the person is saying to us, and respond in a way that is appropriate. That we offer a response that indicates to the other person "yes, I hear you, and I understand you" even if you don’t necessarily agree. She explains it clearly in her book by stating that when you are trying to explain something, a feeling or an incident, to another person and that person does not respond to you in the way that you had hoped or expected, you feel disappointed, she goes on to describe the disappointment as feeling a "drop" in the pit of your stomach. Mirroring, to your child, spouse or friend, is your way of letting them know you are not going to drop them. In Jennifer's book she offers example after example of how adults do not give enough value to what our children are telling us. She shares wonderful analogies throughout to really help us understand her message. She offers techniques that can be used on spouses, friends and less challenging children too! Since picking up this book, I have often caught myself thinking about how I am reacting in any situation. Sometimes I get the mirroring act down perfect, and other times I just fail outright. But when I get it, its awesome, and yes, it really works! I highly recommend a trip to the bookstore on this one! |
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FOR THE MOST UP TO THE MINUTE CAMP NEWS - CHECK OUT TWITTER Twitter is a web service that allows us to stay connected with you and also to provide you with the most up-to-the-minute camp news. It is one of the fastest growing phenomena on the internet today. We will constantly update our Twitter feed with news during the off-season as well as throughout the summer months at camp. Follow us on Twitter today! |
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GREEN ACRES VIDEO OF THE MONTH We have over 50 videos currently on our YouTube page so we thought we would add a new feature to our Monthly E-Newsletter and share with you one video each month. This month's highlighted video is from our 2009 MyCAMP Film Studio Program. At Film Studio you get to be a movie Director, Actor and Editor. Campers work with video cameras, computers and Final Cut software to create a feature film. Check out this amazing Film!
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APRIL IS INCOME TAX MONTH! Just a friendly reminder that camp fees are a deductible child care expense and can also be used towards the Children's Fitness Tax Credit. For details go to our Website. Your 2009 Camp Confirmation can be used as your income tax receipt. |
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