8:00 am - 9:00 am Early Drop off (must be registered) 

9:00 am Arrive (all Campers)

9:00 am - 9:45 am Open Play              

9:45 am - 10:00 am Clean up all areas, Wash hands, Clean Tables, Snack

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outside Play/Activity 

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Wash hands, Lunch Time 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  Little Osprey - Quiet activity time Inside, Outside Time for others

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Outside Time (all Campers)

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Clean up all areas, Wash hands, Clean Tables, Snack

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Open Play 

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Osprey Book Worm Reading

4:30 pm Pick Up 

Each camp has a different theme with different activities throughout the day. Please contact us if you have questions about the curriculum for specific camps.

Ages and grade levels indicated next to each camp represent the age your child will be or the grade your child will enter in the fall. 

Little Osprey camp (Gr PP-P) is designed for campers who are at least four years old.

They must be fully potty-trained in order to attend. 

Junior Osprey camp (Gr 1-3) 

Osprey Discovery camp (Gr 4-6) 

Policies for Withdrawing from Camp/Requesting a Refund

• There is NO reimbursement for withdrawals from any Osprey Camp once the camp has started.

One-Day Camps

• A full refund will be issued if a camper is withdrawn at least 2 weeks before the camp date

• Camp Fees will not be refunded within 2 weeks of the camp date

Week Long Camps (March Break and Summer)

• Cancellations 30 days prior to the start of camp will receive a refund, less a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee.

• Cancellations 2 weeks prior to the start of camp will receive a refund, less a $150 non-refundable cancellation fee.

• Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the camp date are non-refundable.

Camp Transfers

In the event of camp transfers, the following policies apply: 

• Transfers on or prior to June 30th do not result in a fee. All funds will be transferred to the new camp and any difference in the cost of camp will be refunded or charged to the card on file.

• Any camp transfers after June 30th will incur a $25 fee, but all other funds will be transferred. 

• All changes and/or late registration requests must be made two weeks prior to your child's camp week and will incur a $50 fee if the request falls within the two week timeframe (applies after 8:00am the Monday two weeks prior to camp).

Dismissal From Camp

Children/families can be dismissed from Osprey Camp if they are disruptive to the program, interfere with the staff, or do not practice the stated policies. Fees will not be refunded in these circumstances.

If an Osprey Camp is Cancelled

In the event that Osprey Camps has to cancel a camp for any reason, full refunds will be issued.

Waitlists are available, you will be notified if a spot becomes available. 

If the camp is full, always choose to be placed on the waitlist more camps are sometimes created if enough campers are interested. 

BeforeCare 8:00am-9:00am ($50)

Fees for BeforeCare and AfterCare are nonrefundable, and fees are not prorated on the number of days attending for any reason. 

Nut Policy 

The Osprey Camp is “peanut reduced”. Please DO NOT bring nuts or products containing nuts into camp. (We also encourage parents not to feed children peanut butter at breakfast as residue can stay on hands and clothing.) We do not permit nuts or nut containing products in camp.

Field Trips and Off Site Visits Policy

Upon registration all campers are required to have a Field Trip permissions waiver signed by a Parent/Guardian. When a field trip or off site visit is planned for a group, a senior staff member will always accompany the camp group, along with the leaders and other staff involved in the camp program. Groups will have a first aid kit and cell phone with them at all times. Should a camper not be able to behave in a trusted or appropriate manner, they will not be able to attend off site trips. Parents/Guardians will be contacted if this should happen. 

Illness Policy 

Osprey Camp will follow the Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection Guidelines for Communicable Disease Prevention and Control for Childcare Programs (2015). 

We ask that campers follow the guidelines below: 

Sick children should not be brought to Osprey Camp if/when they are not feeling well. This includes but is not limited to,  a high fever (101F or 38.3C), vomiting, diarrhea, and other communicable diseases. 

Parents are required to notify Osprey Camp if their child has, or has come in contact with a communicable disease. 

If a child becomes ill while at Osprey Camp, including but not limited to fever (101f or 38.3C), vomiting, diarrhea and other communicable diseases, the Parents/Guardians will be contacted immediately and arrangements for pick up will be made. 

Children can not return to the program for 24 hours after showing symptoms including, but not limited to those noted above. 

Osprey Camp reserves the right to exclude children from the program if they are generally unwell and unable to participate in the general camp routine (i.e., field trips, outdoor activities, etc.). Parents/guardians will be notified. 

Medications Policy 

Staff are NOT permitted to administer over the counter or prescription drugs. Should your child require a prescription medication then a Parent/Guardian must make arrangements to administer the medication. 

Exception

Epi-pens (if required) must accompany campers each day in order for them to attend the program.  Parents are responsible to check the epi-pen regularly to ensure it has not expired.

Inclusion

If your child requires inclusion support in order to participate in the camp program, we encourage you to contact the Camp Coordinator at camps@armbrae.ns.ca  or 902-471-1993 to discuss what options are available.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Armbrae’s commitment to Equity and Inclusion is rooted in the need to ensure that every child is known, heard, and valued. Belongingness is a hallmark of the Armbrae experience, and our Be Kind | Work Hard philosophy underpins everything we do.

The Osprey Camp Team is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment for team members, youth, and community members. We believe that a strong foundation in DEI principles is essential in shaping the minds, hearts, and characters of our community as we grow and develop. Our policies for participants and team members include our expectations for behaviours that support an environment free of racism, harassment, sexism, and any other harmful actions. As a team we acknowledge that anti-oppression and DEI work is a long-term commitment that requires on-going research, feedback, and action so every year we have a team that adds to our training and policies.

Diversity

We celebrate and value the unique qualities, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to our community. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, and learning styles. By embracing diversity, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive environment that prepares our youth and team to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world.

Equity

We are dedicated to creating an equitable learning and working environment that ensures every individual has adaptable access to opportunities, resources, and support. We recognize that everyone has different needs, strengths, and challenges, and we strive to provide individualized attention and tailored approaches to our work. We are committed to removing barriers to resources, promoting kindness, and empowering all youth and staff to reach their full potential.

Inclusion

We foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We promote a sense of belonging, collaboration, and open dialogue among youth, teachers, families, and the communities that we engage with. We actively encourage the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and experiences, creating a safe and welcoming space for all. We embrace inclusivity as a feature of our approach, enabling the skill to develop empathy, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the richness of human diversity.

By embracing diversity, promoting equity, and fostering inclusion, we strive to nurture well-rounded individuals who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to navigate a complex and interconnected world with empathy, respect, and a commitment to social justice. Together, we are dedicated to creating an organization and community that celebrates the unique worth and potential of every human.

Behaviour Policy  

Armbrae’s Auxiliary Programs all practice the Caring Schools approach. The main philosophy underlying this is to “Bring campers together to encourage conversation in order to resolve conflicts that may have occurred”.  We train our staff, supervisors and leaders to use questions like these below, to help campers to think of what has happened:

• What happened? 

• What were you thinking of at the time? 

• What have you thought about since? 

• Who has been affected by what you have done? In what way? 

• What do you think you need to do to make things right? 

• Sometimes a camper may be asked to take a break from the group to find something to do on their own until they feel they can join back in the activity in a kind and respectful manner. 

• Should a camper not be able to behave in an appropriate, respectful manner towards the other campers and leaders further steps may be taken.  Some examples of such steps, include: 

• Visiting the camp office 

• Phone call to parents/guardians

• Asked to leave camp for the day 

• Asked to not come back to the camp for the week (no refund will be given, in this case) 

Privacy Code 

Information provided on registration forms is the property of Armbrae Academy-Osprey Camps and will be held in confidence. Information will not be shared with other parties. 

Please send the following items to camp. We recommend that these be placed in a backpack that your child can carry:

• A healthy peanut/nut-free LUNCH 

• 2 SNACKS (Daily) 

• A REFILLABLE Water Bottle 

• Hat 

• Sunscreen 

• Change of Clothes 

• Indoor Sneakers (for rainy days)

• Sandals with straps 

• Rain Gear (when/if necessary)

• Please Label all items with your child’s name. 

• Lunch: 1 microwave (per camp room)  is available for use at lunch time 

• A lunch service is available if you are interested in ordering lunch for your camper throughout the week orders must be placed by Friday of the week before camp starts.

• Water Bottle: Campers have access to water fountains at all times during the day. We require campers to bring a labeled water bottle with their name on it EVERY DAY!

• Clothing:  Please have an extra change of clothes in your campers bag at all times. **Fun Fridays where campers have time in water play, they will then change into dry clothes afterwards (please no bathing suits). 

• Sunscreen: Your camper must come to camp each morning with sunscreen already applied. Please have a labeled bottle of sunscreen in your campers bag for reapplying in the afternoon. 

• March Break we offer a Pizza lunch option. 

  • • Must order at time of registration. 

• Summer Camps have lunch included. 

  • • Each day campers will have an option from a menu.

    • You will receive an email the Wednesday before camp starts and lunch orders must be placed by Friday before camps starts.

    • Selecting lunch is optional, but cost of camp does not change if you choose not to order lunch. 

You will receive an email by noon the Wednesday before camp begins with specific camp information including drop-off and pick-up information. If you are registered for multiple weeks, please be sure to read each weekly email as some information changes from week to week. If registration is received after noon on Wednesday, there may be a delay in this communication.

Theme Day Tuesdays 

Each Tuesday we will have a different theme to celebrate. 

**Campers can dress the theme or bring and item to go with the theme. **  

Fun Fridays 

Everyday is fun at camp but Fun Friday is SUPER fun!! You can expect to see campers splish splashing around in the sprinkler, water slides, dance parties and more. 

** Please make sure your child comes with extra clothes on Fridays. **

Osprey Book Worms 

Once a day campers will take 20 mins breaks to read. Allowing campers to read each day shows them 

1) that we think reading is fun too! and 2) that small steps can build their reading skills and increase their reading confidence. 

** We encourage campers to bring a couple books from home at their reading level. **