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Is there a Nurse on site?
The health safety of your child at our camp is our primary concern. There is a
nurse on site 24 hours a day and a doctor on call. Many of our staff are CPR
and First Aid Certified and our swimming program meets or exceeds national
standards. |
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Are you accredited by any
group?
Camp Cherith is accredited by the Ontario Camping Association and is regularly
evaluated by this association to ensure we meet or exceed their strict
guidelines. We are also members of Christian Camping International and the
Association of Cherith Camps. These groups also provide on going education and
training. |
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Where do you get your staff?
Many of our staff are graduates of our CILT program. This is a 2 year, 6 week
intensive leadership training course. At Camp Cherith each staff member
receives specific on-site training that covers safety and emergency procedures,
counseling techniques, teaching methods and camping skills. In addition, any
staff member who manage such activities as swimming, boating, etc. have met all
certification requirements. All staff are required to provide references and be
willing to produce a background check if requested. |
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What is the staff to camper
ratio?
Small cabin (family) groups allow for lots of individualized attention.
Qualified and trained professionals supervise each area in camp. All staff are
there to ensure your child has a wonderful and positive camping experience. The
ratio is almost 2 to 1. |
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What are our philosophy and
goals?
At Camp Cherith we focus on helping campers put Christ in every aspect of their
lives. There is an intentional integration of faith and activity in a non
competitive atmosphere. Campers grow and learn about themselves, learn to
appreciate God's creation, are challenged to develop new skills and develop
life-long friendships. |
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What activities are offered?
Both skill based and recreational activities are offered. These include but are
not limited to; swimming, archery, mountain biking, riding lessons, fishing,
tetherball, sports, hiking, crafts, music and drama, speed-stacking,
slingshots, nature appreciation, canoeing, kayaking and much more. |
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What is the cost for a week?
All of our fees include both PST and GST. The cost will range from $425 to $565
depending upon the program chosen. (Our CILT program is a separate fee
structure). The details can be found on our registration form which is easily
downloaded from the 'Contact Us' page.
A week of camp runs from Sunday mid afternoon until the following Saturday
morning after breakfast. A complete information package will be sent upon
receipt of your child's registration.
There is a 10% discount offered for 3 or more from the same immediate family.
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