DARE to LOVE Summer FUN Camps
Our goal is to promote virtues, values, and Biblical principles through SUMMER FUN CAMP. DARE stands for: Discipline, Attitude, Respect and Effort and LOVE stands for: Listen (to your parents), Obey (your parents), Volunteer (at home and school), and do it…Every day. Our intention is also to improve your child(ren)’s physical abilities, confidence in themselves, and FUNdamental life skills while embracing faith-based principles. We endeavor to provide a variety of other activities to keep them physically, mentally, socially, environmentally, intellectually, and spiritually active. Pages 2 & 3 above provides general information of each week as well as what to bring, where to drop off and pick up, and what to expect.
*(NEW) LIFE SKILLS
Campers are invited learn how to set the table, learn about meals and meal planning, food art, weaving, sewing, crochet, physical fundamentals, STEAM, learn to listen to each other, social etiquette, pray, and to be a contributing member of the family.
LEGO WEEKS and *(NEW) STEAM DAYS
LEGO Weeks: Lego provides a way of mastering many kinds of emerging skills, such as problem solving, spatial skills, and understanding semi complex tasks. Using three-dimensional objects also enables young and fertile minds the ability to plan ahead and make the necessary alterations so the pieces fit together as intended. (Retrieved April/2024 from: https://www.kidsclubchildcare.com.au/does-playing-lego-benefit-early-childhood ) Week 4 is both a “LEGO week” and “Build it & Fix it week”. Campers will have a choice between the two. This week’s rate is only for those who register “A la carte”. This week’s rate does not apply to those who register for the 6-week bundle (who will experience greater savings).
STEAM DAYS: We have previously entertained our campers with fun learning experiences in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This year, we are introducing creative and critical thinking through STEAM projects. Campers 7 years and older have the opportunity to learn, plan, build, present, and cherish the educational experiences from assembling projects (woodworking or solar robots). There is additional cost of approx. $20 per camper to purchase materials. While this program is recommended for 8 years and older, we will allow some 7 year olds to participate in these projects.
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BASKETBALL CAMP ages 12-15
($650 special for 6 weeks)
The basketball camps are customized weekly and daily based on the players. There is no “cookie cutter” week. The objective is to continuously develop and improve each player’s skills on and off the court while adhering to the virtues and values of DARE to LOVE Sports Club. Each player attending *FAITH over fear Basketball Camp will see and notice their progress daily and weekly. Min. required players is 8 for this camp to run.
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PKLball Plus PICKLEBALL CAMP ages 12-15
($650 special for 6 weeks)
The pickleball camps are customized weekly and daily based on the players. Players will learn to play and develop skills both indoors and outdoors. There is no “cookie cutter” week. The objective is to continuously develop and improve each player’s skills on and off the court while adhering to the virtues and values of DARE to LOVE Sports Club. Each player attending *PKLBall Plus will see and notice their progress daily and weekly. Min. required players is 8 for this camp to run.
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Lead-the-Way
Educating and empowering our youth to lead within their community.
Lead the Way – General expectations:
Learn life and leadership; gain experiences that are worthy of future careers.
Gain a perspective on coaching, leadership, training, managing, and philanthropy.
Understand goal setting, plan, execute, adjust, evolve, resolve, and succeed.
Empathy and Community: “It’s not about me”.
Observe and appreciate.
Create and develop entrepreneurial skills.
Learn to manage and let go.
Opportunities: Depending on the competencies of the group, Lead-the-Way campers can learn to coach and or develop a business.
The Lead-the-Way program is customized as it caters to the individuals participating each summer. Those participating in the summer program for less than 6 weeks will be focused on learning to lead by coaching or assisting.
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What to Bring
As per the school standard, peanuts or nut products are not allowed in the schools. Please pack food and drinks in a cooler bag. Please LABEL your items as necessary. Disposable water bottles and juice boxes are not permitted at camp. Week 4 and Trips will incur for an additional fee.
What to bring:
- Full day campers bring 2 light snacks (in reusable containers).
- Lunch in reusable containers please.
- Wear sunscreen before arriving and bring a tube or can (labeled in a zip-lock bag in case it leaks) with you please.
- Hat for sun protection
- Indoor and outdoor shoes (cleats are not mandatory – these counts as a third pair of shoes)
- Shin pads and socks if you have them (for soccer players and not mandatory for 4-6 years old).
- A towel for picnics, resting and for Water Wednesdays.
- 2 bottles of water in re-usable containers. We will not allow players to drink from disposable bottles or juice boxes unless it is required for medical reasons. Campers will have to use the water fountain.
- Any medication, if necessary, labeled in a zip-lock bag.
- Soft and sugar drinks (Gatorade or Powerade) are not permitted. Water is the best beverage for your child and for camp and does not attract bugs or bees. Exception may apply for those with a medical reason or on Trip Days.
- Swim wear or extra shorts, T-shirt, underwear, footwear (water socks) and for water balloons days (typically Wednesdays weather permitting).
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FUN Camp Lunch Time and Snack time
Lunch time is approximately 11:45am or 12:15pm (pending age and group).
Indoor and outdoor activities are run throughout the day. Cleats are only allowed during soccer practice. Outdoor and indoor shoes are required.
Drop off is 9:00 am (or 8:00am for extended hours). Ask us if you need earlier/later times; additional fee applies.
Pick-up times are at 3:00 pm for the full day (or 4:00 for extended hours).
*If you will be late for 3pm pick-up, please notify Coach Lillian @ 416-712-9992 ASAP; a $15 late fee may be applied.*
What to expect on your first day for ALL campers:
- Orientation: Making friends, learning responsibilities, safety rules, having fun, more fun expectations.
- Please do not bring NUTS and EGGS.
- Circle up and learn what DARE and LOVE stand for.
- The importance of virtues, values,
- Biblical principles, faith over fear and prayer.
- Morning routine when arriving to camp. Daily routines the coaches will take you through.
- Everyone is a family even when you are playing against them in friendly competition.
- Have fun and let others have fun too.
- Always think about safety.
- Calendar check: Trips, special visitors, and special events (ie. Lego weeks, popcorn and PJs)
- Offsite activities are optional for Pickleball Campers and may incur additional costs.
- Be prepared for a summer of team spirit, fitness, and fun 😊
Parents: Please note – we take pictures and videos during camp. These are mainly for memories for a lifetime. All videos and pictures are used to capture memories for years to come. By participating in the DARE to LOVE Sports Club Summer Camp Programs, your child may be seen in photos and videos that we create. See samples below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koJspo9XQwI&t=56s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BqQT8pB-kM