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1 Camp Programs 2019 In This Guide: Registration Information 2 Summer Job Opportunities 4 Camp Bonaventure 6 Camp Fun zamust 10 I.C.A.N! Services 12 Special Events 13 Volunteer With Us 14 How You Can Help? 15 Important Dates 16

2 Summer Camps Registration Between Friends Camp Bonaventure & Camp Fun zamust How? Registration: Wednesday, February 13, :30pm 6:30pm Participants under 6 years are able to register for a maximum of four (4) weeks of Between Friends Camp Bonaventure. Participants aged 6+ years are able to register for a maximum of two (2) sessions of Between Friends Camp Bonaventure. Online: Phone: Registration at During phone registration, if the phone is ringing, please stay on the line to hold your place in the queue. If you get a busy tone, the lines are saturated so please hang up and call back to get into the queue. In Person: Between Friends office: Macleod Trail S. Program Fees You must be a current member to register for any programs. If expired, please make sure to renew your membership BEFORE registration night. All program fees are due at the time of registration. Cash or cheque payment must be received by the Between Friends office within five business days or registration will be cancelled. If you require payment plan options or Fee Assistance, please let us know at the time of registration. 2 Summer Camp Programs 2019 Everything about Between Friends is a treat!

3 Fee Assistance Between Friends does its best to ensure that every member with a wish to attend programs is granted the opportunity. In order to remain accessible, we subsidize all programs for all participants. To further ensure that programs are available to all, Between Friends offers the option to apply for additional fee assistance, and to arrange for payment plans. Fee assistance is available for two (2) sessions per camp. To apply, please register for your session(s) of choice over the phone or in person, and indicate the need for fee assistance. Application forms will be provided and must be completed and returned to the main office within five (5) business days. For more information please contact Heather O Bray, Operations Assistant at Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) Policy A charge of $45.00 applies for NSF cheques. The issuer will be given 24 hours to make payment by VISA, MasterCard, money order, certified cheque, or cash, before registration is forfeited. Cancellation Policy To cancel registration you must call A 15% cancellation fee will apply to ALL cancellations. Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of a program will forfeit a refund. Refunds will be provided only when vacancies can be filled. If Between Friends cancels a program due to low registration, you may transfer to another program if space is available or receive a full refund. We will make every effort to contact you prior to the start date of the program if cancellation is necessary. Important Information A minimum deposit of $225.00/week for Minnows or $450 for all other age groups for Between Friends Camp Bonaventure, and $ a week for Between Friends Camp Funz Amust is due at the time of registration, unless an FSCD addendum stating full coverage can be provided at that time NO EXCEPTIONS. If you would like Between Friends to direct bill FSCD for your camp fees, an FSCD addendum is required within five business days of registration. Please Note: Your child will not be accepted at camp if fees have not been paid, and/or a signed FSCD addendum has not been received by the office. 3

4 SUMMER CAMP STAFF OPPORTUNITIES Between Friends is currently looking for summer staff to help us facilitate Between Friends Camp Bonaventure and Camp Fun zamust. Be sure to keep checking our website s employment page over the next month for more opportunities at BETWEEN FRIENDS CAMP BONAVENTURE SUMMER SUPERVISOR Provides leadership and supervision to all Between Friends summer program personnel. Provides ongoing feedback and recognition to staff and volunteers, and ensures that appropriate evaluations are completed in a timely manner. Read More BETWEEN FRIENDS CAMP BONAVENTURE PROGRAMMING LEADER Plans theme days and special events (prior to the start of Summer Programs), ensuring program planning is completed in a timely manner and that all activities planned are age and socially appropriate. Acts as a liaison between Summer Day Camps and all external partners. Read More BETWEEN FRIENDS CAMP BONAVENTURE RECREATIONAL INCLUSION FACILITATOR (RIF) Provides support to Between Friends summer program participants and support strategies to Between Friends summer staff in regards to discipline and behavioral concerns. Reviews all incident reports and ensures proper follow-up is maintained, as outlined in the Between Friends policies and procedures. Read More BETWEEN FRIENDS CAMP BONAVENTURE VOLUNTEER LEADER Mentors and supports our Volunteers, Junior Volunteers and Volunteers In Training (VITs). Works with the Volunteer Coordinator and Summer Supervisor to provide supervision, direction and leadership to all camp volunteers. Read More BETWEEN FRIENDS ADVENTURERS VACATIONERS LEADER Provides supervision, direction, support and leadership to all Vacationers Team Leaders and Group Leaders for the full duration of the program. Provides ongoing feedback and recognition to staff and volunteers, and ensures that appropriate evaluations are completed in a timely manner. Read More BETWEEN FRIENDS CAMP FUN ZAMUST DIRECTOR Provides supervision, direction, support and leadership to all Easter Seals Camp Horizon staff and Between Friends personnel for the full duration of this summer program. Read More Please Note: Application deadlines for all the above postings is January 31, See the detailed job postings for information on start dates, and how to apply by clicking the Read More links. 4 Summer Camp Programs 2019

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6 Between Friends Camp Bonaventure is a fun outdoor, accessible,summer day camp for children and youth, with and without disabilities. Campers experience positive social interactions while challenging their abilities and learning new skills. This inclusive setting can be adapted to all ability levels. Through Between Friends Camp Bonaventure, participants build self-esteem and develop a sense of independence and accomplishment. Campers are grouped by age to encourage interaction with their peers and to facilitate age-appropriate programming. Between Friends considerably subsidizes summer programs through fundraising efforts. Friends in Motion: Bowl-A-Thon (see page 13) is our biggest source of subsidy for Between Friends Camp Bonaventure, Between Friends Camp Fun zamust, and Between Friends Adventurers. Activities Between Friends Camp Bonaventure focuses on activities that challenge our campers abilities in a safe environment. All activities are monitored by our highly trained staff and include a variety of skill development opportunities such as: physical movement skills, social skills, and building positive identity. Campers will get to experience swimming, sailing, arts and crafts, games, overnight camp outs, campfire sing-a-longs, unstructured free play, and much more! Between Friends Camp Bonaventure even has a horticultural therapy garden and multi-sensory room to meet our campers diverse interests and needs. Campers on deck for having fun. 6 Summer Camp Programs 2019

7 Support Ratio Between Friends Camp Bonaventure can accommodate counselor to camper ratios of 1:2 to 1:6, with most groups organized into a 1:4 ratio. We use information collected on participant profiles to assist us in structuring ratios within our groups and in providing additional volunteer support as required. If your camper requires a 1:1 support ratio, they are welcome to attend camp with their private support aide. If you are unsure if your camper will require a private support aide, please contact your Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC). Unsure of who your CEC is? Call Building great friendships. T-Shirt Design Contest Your design could be on the new camper t-shirt! Submit a drawing of your favourite part of camp on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. Ensure that the artist s name, age, their parent/guardian s name, and a phone number are on a separate piece of paper submitted with the design. Send all submissions to planningcoord@betweenfriends.ab.ca. All submissions must be received at the Between Friends office by Friday, April 26, Every Camper Will Receive a FREE Between Friends Camp Bonaventure T-Shirt! 7

8 Age Groups* Session Dates & Times Location Subsidized Fee (What You Pay) Extended Minnows** Minnows Ages 4-5 Minnows participate in one-week sessions. Session 1: July 2-5 Session 2: July 8-12 Session 3: July Session 4: July Session 5: July 29 - August 2 Session 6: August 6 9 (No Camp on Heritage Day August 5) Session 7: August Session 8: August Monday to Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm Minnows start and end their days at: Riveredge Park Ave SW. Session 1: $365 Session 2: $465 Session 3: $465 Session 4: $465 Session 5: $465 Session 6: $365 Session 7: $465 Session 8: $465 Minnows can register for a maximum of 4 weeks; a $225 deposit per week is required at registration. Session 1: $415 Session 2: $520 Session 3: $520 Session 4: $520 Session 5: $520 Session 6: $415 Session 7: $520 Session 8: $520 Exrtended Minnows run: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Between Friends has once again partnered with 1000 Voices at Genesis Centre to offer programming for the Northeast quadrant of Calgary. In summer 2019 we are running 2 two-week day camps in July. The Northeast Day Camps (Goose & Moose) will start and end their days at the Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE. Each week campers will experience two onsite days at the Genesis Centre and join in with other group activities at Between Friends Camp Bonaventure at Riveredge Park. Transportation to offsite activities will be provided. Thank you to Business Fore Calgary Kids for partially funding this programming. For more information on the Northeast Day Camps please contact: Akshay Anand aanand@betweenfriends.ab.ca Age Groups* Session Dates & Times Location Subsidized Fee (What You Pay) Before & After Care** Chipmunks: Ages 6-7 Otters: Ages 8-9 These camper groups participate in two-week sessions. Deposit restrictions apply. No overnights. Goose Ages 6-12 Moose Ages These camper groups participate in a two-week session. Badgers: Ages Wolverines: Ages Coyotes: Ages Grizzlies: Ages These camper groups participate in two-week sessions. Deposit restrictions apply. Overnight option available. *Age groups are subject to change. Session 1: July 2-12 Session 2: July Session 3: July 29 - August 9 (No Camp on Heritage Day, August 5) Session 4: August Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Goose Session: July 2-12 Moose Session: July Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Session 1: July 2-12 Session 2: July Session 3: July 29 - August 9 (No camp on Heritage Day, August 5) Session 4: August Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Chipmunks start and end their days at: Riveredge Park Ave SW. Moose & Goose groups start and end their days at the: Genesis Centre 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE. Camp Bonaventure groups start and end their days at: Riveredge Park Ave SW. **If your camper requires 1:1 support, their private support aide must also attend Before & After Care. Session 1: $945 Session 2: $1050 Session 3: $945 Session 4: $1050 Goose Session: $945 Moose Session: $1050 Session 1: $945 Session 2: $1050 Session 3: $945 Session 4: $1050 Campers ages 6-17 can register for a maximum of 4 weeks of camp or 2 two-week sessions; a $450 deposit per session is required at registration. Additional fees for: Before Care 7:30am - 9:00am After Care 4:00pm - 5:30pm Session 1: $52/week Session 2: $65/week Session 3 (Week 1): $65/week Session 3 (Week 2): $52/week Session 4: $65/week Not currently available for these camps. Additional fees for: Before Care 7:30am - 9:00am After Care 4:00pm - 5:30pm Session 1: $52/week Session 2: $65/week Session 3 (Week 1): $65/week Session 3 (Week 2): $52/week Session 4: $65/week Campers 10 years and older have an optional campfire and overnight as part of their two-week camp schedule. Overnights will start at camp on Thursday at 4:00pm and run overnight until pick-up at 10:00am Friday morning. There is no camp following an overnight pick-up on Friday. At campfires, campers enjoy a sing-a-long, games, and other activities. Parents and caregivers are always encouraged to attend campfires. During overnights campers spend the night sleeping in a tent. Leaders are always accessible to campers throughout the night. Coyotes and Grizzlies share the same overnight dates, alternating with Badgers and Wolverines who share overnights every second Thursday. Please Note: Minnows, Chipmunks, Otters, Goose, and Moose groups do not have their own campfire or overnight dates. However, campers are welcome to attend our other campfire dates. If your camper attends, parents and caregivers must also attend to supervise them Campfire Schedule Session Date Campfire Time Overnight Groups Session 1 Session 1 Session 2 Session 2 Session 3 Session 3 Session 4 Session 4 July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 August 15 August 22 WESTERN MATERIALS HANDLING 8:00pm 9:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm Coyotes & Grizzlies Badgers & Wolverines Coyotes & Grizzlies Badgers & Wolverines Coyotes & Grizzlies Badgers & Wolverines Coyotes & Grizzlies Badgers & Wolverines 8 Summer Camp Programs

9 Between Friends Camp Fun zamust is a week long sleep away camp experience offered in partnership with Easter Seals Camp Horizon. It is designed for youth, teens and adults with and without disabilities. Between Friends and Easter Seals Camp Horizon staff are skilled in providing a safe and enriching environment that is inclusive for participants of all abilities. Between Friends Camp Fun zamust is wheelchair accessible. Fun zamust Youth Ages 7-17 $790 Sunday, July 28 Friday, August 2, 2019 Fun zamust Adults Ages $790 Sunday, July 21 Friday, July 26, 2019 Easter Seals Camp Horizon 40 minutes southwest of Calgary, just 10 km southwest of Bragg Creek on Highway 66 How To Register Campers must register FIRST with Between Friends and THEN complete an online package with Easter Seals Camp Horizon. February 13, :30pm 6:30pm By phone at Online: In Person Registration will continue weekdays, 9:00am to 4:00pm, until programs are full Registration is complete only when the registrar confirms your request Once you have registered with the Between Friends office, log on and complete Easter Seals Camp Horizon online registration forms: Please Note: Campers who have not registered with the Between Friends office, and/or have not completed their online forms with Easter Seals Camp Horizon by July 2, 2019 will not be accepted at camp. 10 Summer Camp Programs 2019

10 Activities May Include: Giant Swing Climbing & Traverse Walls High & Low Ropes Courses River Rafting Swimming Hiking and Backpacking Field Games Nature Inspired Crafts Transportation It is the responsibility of parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to drop-off and pick-up their camper at Easter Seals Camp Horizon. Further directions to and from camp as well as specific drop off and pick up times will be provided in the Parent Package following registration. About Easter Seals Camp Horizon Offers specialized spring and summer camps for children & adults with staff to participant ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 S afe, adapted and supportive environment. Outdoor pursuit activities allow participants to maximize their potential, experience personal growth, and empowerment Takes pride in providing life changing experiences for Albertans of all abilities with professional staff and volunteers who are enthusiastic, energetic, responsible, and fun! All of their programs are physically, emotionally, and socially therapeutic Girls just wanna have Fun zamust! 11

11 Between Friends I.C.A.N! Services are offered through partnerships with Between Friends and local community recreation providers. Participants with disabilities choose, enroll, and participate without specialized support. Partner Camp Leaders provide the majority of guidance for your camper; however, a Between Friends trained Recreation Inclusion Facilitator (RIF) will be on-site at each camp for the entire summer to support the inclusion process. Between Friends partners with over 40 social and recreation providers around the city, including all YMCA locations, Trico Centre, Vivo, University of Calgary, MRUKids, and SAIT summer camps! Who Can Participate? Between Friends I.C.A.N! Camp participants must be a Between Friends member. Members of all ages can participate as long as the partner camp offers programs for your age group. Members must have an interest in and desire to participate in activities, and be comfortable with minimal support in a larger than typical ratio. It is recommended that members attend Camp Bonaventure if they need a higher level of support than what inclusion camps can provide. Recreation Inclusion Facilitator (RIF) The RIF supports Partner Camp Leaders by providing advice on creating an inclusive environment. Before the start of camp, the RIF will educate staff on the inclusion process and best practices. The RIF will also be monitoring the inclusion process throughout each day at camp and be available to support staff. Between Friends I.C.A.N! Camp Registration Spaces are limited in each Partner Camp, so register early. Between Friends I.C.A.N! Services are offered for 1-4 weeks based on availability. 1. Choose the Partner Camp of your choice, register, and pay fees accordingly. There is no cost for Between Friends I.C.A.N! Services thanks to the support of our funders and donors. 2. Provide Between Friends with full details of your registration, so that we can assign a RIF. 3. A week prior to camp, your assigned RIF will be in contact to discuss the inclusion process, participant s abilities, and assess their needs at camp. For more information or to register with Between Friends I.C.A.N! Services contact: Your Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) or view our I.C.A.N! Summer Program Guide online. If you are unsure who your CEC is, please call Summer Camp Programs 2019

12 Friends In Motion: Bowl-A-Thon! Between Friends will be hosting our 5th Annual Friends in Motion: Bowl-A-Thon in March. We had a fantastic time in 2018 and can t wait for you to join us again! All funds raised from this event will directly support the quality summer programming we offer for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 5:30pm 9:00pm Location: Century Bowling Ave SE To Register or More Details: Amazing team spirit at the 2018 Friends in Motion: Bowl-A-Thon! St. Patrick s Dance Ages 18+ $15 Adults ages 18+ are invited for an evening of dancing, snacks, and lots of fun! Remember to wear your St. Patrick s best! Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm Location: SE Community Hall (location and leader information will be provided upon registration) Registration begins February 20 at 9:00am Registration runs until March 14th at 4:00 pm, or until all spaces are filled. Please call or register online at betweenfriends.ab.ca. Space is limited! Voic registrations are not accepted. Please Note: Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Winter Urbanites Central and Evening Escapes Central will be attending this dance as part of their regular schedule, so additional registration is not necessary. Participants requiring a 1:1 support ratio must attend with support aides, who are welcome free of charge. 13

13 Volunteer With Us Between Friends Camp Bonaventure VOLUNTEERS WANTED! To volunteer at camp, you must be 12 years or older. Junior volunteers are ages and are placed with participants their age or younger. Volunteers ages 16 or older are welcome to volunteer with any age group. As a camp volunteer, you will be asked to help with supervision, support, creating friendships, and assisting our participants in a variety of camp activities such as: swimming, sailing, canoeing, and day trips. Volunteers are required to actively participate in all camp activities, and be positive role models. We require our volunteers to commit to a minimum of five selected days at camp. Between Friends Camp Bonaventure runs July 2 August 23, 2019, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 pm 4:30 pm. There is a mandatory volunteer training session for new and returning volunteers on Friday, June 28, Learning the ropes VIT Program. Between Friends Volunteer in Training (VIT) Program Developed for members of Between Friends or members of the public who have a disability and want to learn and develop the necessary skills it takes to become an ongoing, independent and successful volunteer. The mission of the program is to ensure that the selected participants going through the Between Friends VIT Program work on individual skill sets to become a full-fledged volunteer at Between Friends programs. Between Friends Camp Bonaventure runs July 2 August 23, 2019, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 pm 4:30 pm. We require all VIT Participants to select a 2-week session at camp, for a total commitment of 10 days. There is a mandatory volunteer training session on Friday, June 28, The program is open to applicants 16 years of age or older, who are fairly independent and eager to work on their skill development goals. Applicants MUST be willing to participate, and be a role model for all program activities. For more information on volunteering or the Between Friends VIT program campvolleader@betweenfriends.ab.ca 14 Summer Camp Programs 2019

14 How You Can Help? Did You Know? Between Friends relies heavily on the generosity of donors like you to provide affordable quality programming for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Thanks to our donors and supporters, Between Friends subsidizes all programs by an average of 72% and provides additional fee assistance to ensure our programs are accessible to all participants. Ways You Can Help: Make a donation, big or small to Between Friends or become a monthly donor. Visit Host an event (birthday or anniversary party, movie night, etc.) to raise money on behalf of Between Friends Ask your employer if their community investment plan aligns with Between Friends values. Encourage them to donate, match your donations, or organize a volunteer group day(s) at Between Friends Plan your corporate team building activities with us A Gift for Today & Tomorrow... Have you ever wondered how you can ensure your children, and children of future generations can continue to be a part of Between Friends? A planned or legacy gift to Between Friends can: Help us realize our common vision of an inclusive community, and ensuring that future generations have access to quality social and recreational opportunities Help you address a variety of personal financial goals Consider a gift of securities an easy gift option that can be given as a current or future gift (as part of your estate), while providing immediate tax benefits Whether you want to make a gift during your lifetime, or as part of your estate, we can work with you and your advisors to create mutually beneficial gift plan. For more information on Planned or Legacy Gifts, contact: Suzanne Jackett at or Kim Martin at No matter the size, your gift can make a big difference in helping include more participants. Corporate Donations: Mounira Chehade mchehade@betweenfriends.ab.ca Individual Donations: Kim Martin kmartin@betweenfriends.ab.ca 15

15 Important Dates 2019 Wednesday, February 13 February February Wednesday, February 20 Friday, March 8 Saturday, March 16 Wednesday, March 27 Thursday, March 28 April 5 7 Wednesday, April 10 April Tuesday, April 23 Saturday, May 11 May Saturday, May 25 Sunday, May 26 Sunday, June 2 Monday, June 10 Sunday, June 16 Monday, July 1 Tuesday, July 2 July July 28 August 2 Monday, July 29 Monday, August 5 Thursday, August 15 Thursday, August 22 Friday, August 23 Wednesday, August 28 Registration: Camp Programs Between Friends Camp Bonaventure & Fun zamust No Programs Office Closed Family Day Weekend Registration: Spring Trip & Dance Between Friends Adventurers Vacationers Spring Trip & St. Patrick s Dance 5th Annual Friends in Motion: Bowl-A-Thon! St. Patrick s Dance Registration: Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Spring & Spring Fiesta Dance Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Winter Ends Between Friends Vacationers Spring Trip Registration: Between Friends Adult Summer Programs Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Summer & Adventurers Office Closed Easter Weekend Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Spring Begins Spring Fiesta Dance Office Closed, No Programs Victoria Day Annual Awards & AGM (date subject to change) Scotiabank Marathon Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Spring Ends Between Friends Adventurers Vacationers Summer Trips Begins Family Golf Day (to be confirmed) Office Closed, No Programs Canada Day Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Summer & Camp Bonaventure Begins Between Friends Camp Fun zamust Adult Camp Between Friends Camp Fun zamust Youth Camp Between Friends Adventurers Day Trippers Begins Office Closed, No Programs Heritage Day Summer s End Celebration (date subject to change) Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Summer Programs ends Between Friends Camp Bonaventure & Adventurers Programs ends Registration: Between Friends W.E.S.O.A.R! Fall Macleod Trail S Calgary, Alberta T2H0M Charitable Registration No: RR0001