In-Season Camp Contacts
CAMP	HOMEBASE	PHONE	EMAIL	OFFICE
March Mania	Sport Hall,  David Braley Athletic Centre	x24464	marchmania@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Sport Fitness School	Sport Hall,  David Braley Athletic Centre	x27071	sfs@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WB111
Basketball Camps & Clinics	Burridge Gymnasium,  Ivor Wynne Centre	x24464	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Football Camps & Clinics	Les Prince Field,  Ron Joyce Stadium	x24463	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Soccer Camp	Les Prince Field,  Ron Joyce Stadium	x24464	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Swim Camps & Clinics	Pool & Wet Classroom,  Ivor Wynne Centre	x24464	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Volleyball Camps & Clinics	Burridge Gymnasium,  Ivor Wynne Centre	x24464	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Year-Round Camp Contacts
Registration/Customer Service		x24464	reconline@mcmaster.ca	DBAC WG101
Camps Coordinator: Kristin Taylor		x26639	tayloka2@mcmaster.ca	DBAC W117

Visit our complete, interactive CAMP MAP!

 

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• Camper T-Shirt
• Running Shoes (no sandals, heelies or shoes with openings)
• Packed Lunch & Snacks (there is no refrigeration available, please consider using re-usable containers and remember we are nut-free!)
• Water Bottle: Bring your own every day!
• Bathing suit and towel
• Hat & Sunscreen (Summer Camps)
• Coat, gloves, boots, etc. (March Break only)
• Athletic Attire

A note on electronics: One of the goals of camp is to provide campers with unique experiences at McMaster. Electronic devices - games, phones, music players etc. - while great for individual entertainment, do not readily encourage socialization at camp and often present challenges, especially when they go missing. We ask that all electronics be left at home for the duration of camp and promise to provide an awesome experience to keep campers engaged throughout their session!

Please visit your camp's page for camp specific items.

ABSENCES, ARRIVING LATE, LEAVING EARLY

It is imperative that we are aware if your child will be absent, late or leaving early!
Please call the camp office or send a note with your child prior to the day of absence. For your child's safety, we will be calling home for any unannounced late or absent campers.

• Sport Fitness School: (905-525-9140 x27071)
• Sport Camps: (905-525-9140 x24464)
• March Mania: (905-525-9140 x24464)

Late campers:

• SFS Campers should report to the SFS office (DBAC WB111) prior to joining their activities.
• Sport Campers should report to their camp home base prior to joining their activities.  
• March Mania Campers should report to the office (DBAC WG101) prior to joining their activities.  

CLOTHING AT CAMP

To ensure a safe camp experience, please consider the following attire for camp:

• T-Shirt & Shorts: The camp t-shirt must be worn as part of the daily uniform. They will receive their t-shirt on Day 1.
• Shoes: Comfortable running shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or "heelies")

LOST & FOUND: LABEL IT!

Going to camp, school, or even just out the door - add children to the mix and things seem to go missing quickly. Visit our Lost & Found webpage for tips on reclaiming lost items, and send a kid in need to camp!

www.marauders.ca/camptreasure

CAR: DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

Pick up and drop off can be very busy, especially on the first day of camp - leave yourself lots of time!

With lots of campus action at any given time, there will be a considerable amount of traffic in and around the McMaster campus. Please consider carpooling, walking, biking or taking public transit to drop off your camper.

ALL CAMPS PARKING LOT H (Summer Camps)

Designated pick-up and drop-off lot for camps is Parking Lot H. Follow the directional signs on campus.  Parking for March Mania may differ; please check your "Preparing for Camp" email.

During Camp Arrival & Dismissal Hours parking will be free and parking staff will be on the scene for easy entry and departure.

If you are coming outside of regular drop-off/pick-up you will have a 15-minute "no charge" period.

DISMISSAL

To keep things in a safe, controlled environment, approved pick-up persons will be expected to travel to their camp's homebase to sign-out their campers.

SELF-SIGN-OUT: WALKING, BIKING HOME

If your child is planning on walking or riding their bike home (or to another location on campus) without an approved pick-up person, for safety reasons, we request that you indicate during registration and ensure they have self-sign-out privileges.

If you need to make changes to dismissal permissions and approved pick-up list in your online account, please email us at reconline@mcmaster.ca

DISMISSAL POLICY

No matter the age of your camper, how your camper is travelling, or what camp they are attending, ALL campers must be signed out before leaving camp.

WAYS TO SIGN-OUT:

1. Approved pick-up person
2. Self-sign-out

What do I need to KNOW?

Covid-19:

Under guidance from the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), Hamilton Public Health, and McMaster University, the Department of Athletics & Recreation is resuming camp operations for the 2022 season. Outlined below is our health and safety plan for the season to promote a safe environment for children and camps staff, while maintaining the primary objective of summer camp - to have fun. Please note that we will make adjustments as required by Provincial, Hamilton Public Health and University health guidelines. 

• Campers are NOT required to be vaccinated at this time.  
• Staff, visitors, and athletes are asked to stay home if exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms.
• All McMaster staff will be fully vaccinated.
• Athletes, staff and visitors will not be required to wear a mask, however it is strongly encouraged.
• The 2022 summer season will see a return to "normal" operations. Campers will not be in cohorts. Campers will be grouped based on their camp, age, and activity selections.
• Camp programming will take place both indoors and outdoors. In the event of inclement weather (heat warnings, thunderstorms, etc.), all camp activities move indoors.
• Physical distancing of 2 metres will be considered for all activities and transitions where possible.
• Hand hygiene protocols will be posted, scheduled, and enforced throughout the camp day

Extreme Heat Alerts:

At times during the summer, Environment Canada will release an extreme heat advisory whenever the humidity reaches a level where extreme activity is considered unsafe.

During these times, all camps will begin running their extreme heat plans featuring:

• Extra water breaks
• Minimal direct sun exposure
• Reduced activities during the mid-afternoon

Please note that portions of camp are designed to run outdoors. Modified programming will take place, and we will move indoors for varying times of the day. Full camp refunds will not be provided because of extreme heat.

First Aid @ Camp:

Our experienced First Aid Coordinator is on staff  (*summer only) to supervise first aid at camp.

In addition, all camp staff are certified in First Aid/CPR. In the event of an emergency, the Emergency Contact Person identified on your registration forms will be notified.

Zero Tolerance:

All camps have a Zero Tolerance policy for any abusive behaviour directed at campers or staff. This includes physically and verbally abusive behaviour. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Please see our Behaviour Expectations for more information. 

What do I need to DO?

Medical Information Changes:

Please keep us up-to-date!  Once you have submitted your medical form, you will no longer be able to make changes. If you need to make changes, please contact us at 905-525-9140 x24464 or by email at reconline@mcmaster.ca

Medications:

Please send your camper with any required medications, to be stored with the camper's belongings, or the camp staff, and make sure you have outlined use in your registration information.

Nut-Free Camp & Lunches:

Many campers have fatal allergies to nuts. Do NOT send any nut-based products to camp! 

This includes all nut-based products including peanut butter, chocolate bars, squares, cookies, and other items including nuts.

We appreciate your attention to items being placed in your child's lunch.

The following expectations are designed to support McMaster University Athletics and Recreation in its mission to create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for participation, and that includes our camps! 

Our camp staff are trained to implement tools to manage camper behaviour, encourage participation, and work with campers to resolve conflict in a positive way. In instances of inappropriate behaviour, camp Staff may inform camp Leadership Team members. 

In some cases our Camp Directors or the Camp Coordinator may contact parents when behaviour is especially concerning. In extreme cases, the Camp Coordinator may decide to dismiss a camper from the Camp program. In cases where a camper is removed from Camp and asked not to return, refunds are not available.

We have borrowed the Ontario Code of Conduct (Safe Schools Act) to help us develop our Standards of Behaviour at Camp:

Try your best, be a good sport and have fun!