Registration Form 2010

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Champions of Change

Leadership Development and Sports Camp 2010

Champions of Change is a special and unique camp that inspires and challenges campers through a variety of leadership development and sports activities each week. The safe and fun environment provided allows for youth to make new friends, learn from a variety of excellent role models, and participate as individuals who can make positive changes in their community.

The Leadership Development and Sports Camp is open to children between the ages of 8 - 13 years.  The camp will be held for five selected weeks Monday to Friday, from 9:00am until 4:00pm at Courtice North Public School during July and August. Two weeks of the summer, Monday to Friday 9:00am until 4:00pm will be spent at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. 

Each of the seven-week programs have a different theme. The scheduled activities, events and interesting guest speakers are chosen based on these themes. Last summer 11 different and returning guest speakers visited camp including: Luke Vankroonenberg the up-and-coming drummer from The Ocean Buried, Olympic competitor Graham Hockley, a representative from Durham Deaf Services to teach sign language, and Cathy from Cathy's Crawly Composting to name just a few! This year's lineup will promise just as much variety! 

Each week participants also learn about their community by volunteering and going on a variety of field trips. Champions of Change have an important relationship/partnership with the seniors at White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence. Every week campers spend time getting to know and having fun with the seniors playing brain gym, bingo or other activities. Fridays are reserved for field trips! Campers head to the Metro Toronto Zoo, the Ontario Science Centre, Camp Kawartha for high ropes and swimming, or other locations to celebrate the closing of each week! The price of all excursions and activities held at camp are part of the registration fee. The only additional cost at camp is an optional hot lunch provided on Wednesdays, or the purchase of something white and 100% cotton for our weekly tie dying sessions.

Campers are eligible to receive the "Leader of the Week" award and prize to conclude the festivities, but all campers receive a certificate of completion from the Camp Director.  

The camp is staffed by 1 Camp Director and 4 outstanding Camp Counsellors who lead the participants through every different and rewarding weeklong experience.

Why do parents/guardians choose to send their kid(s) to

Champions of Change over other camps?

"It's an event-filled week of fun for the campers -- not just daycare, like some of the other camps my children have attended."

"It is great value for money and the camp counsellors are great!"

MEET THE TEAM!

CAMP COUNSELOR, BRENDAN

Claim to fame: Spreading the importance of eating all-natural

Aspiring to be: Kinesiologist, nutritionist, engineer

Favourite quote: “It aint about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward,” Rocky Balboa (Also my hero, because he has incredible mental strength. No matter what the circumstance he finds a way to come on top)

If I were a fruit: I would be a Macintosh apple. I would be a Macintosh apple because they taste sweet and to me that resembles caring for others. They also rarely ever go bad, therefore it shows loyalty and respect for others.  

Three things I would bring on a deserted island:  A Flashlight, a magnesium and flint fire starter, and a pocket knife  

What leadership means to me: To me, leadership means taken the lead and taking responsibility. Putting others ahead of yourself, problem solving, and making a positive difference are all qualities of great leadership.

Activity/trip/guest speaker I am most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to the Warsaw Caves trip. Warsaw Caves is really fun, and climbing through caves is something I rarely get to do.

CAMP COUNSELOR, TAYLOR

Claim to fame: Telling jokes that are only funny because I miss the punchline (every time)
 
Aspiring to be: A primary level teacher
 
Favourite quote: "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want" - Dan Stanford

If I were a fruit: I would be a peach! My personality can be soft or firm, but always sweet!

Three things you would bring on a deserted island: One friend, my loser cruiser (minivan), deck of cards
 
Your hero and why...My momma! She's worked so hard for everything she has, and has taught my brother, sister and I to never give up either.
 
What does leadership mean to you? Leadership means setting an example through behaviour for all the people that surround you. This means getting back up when something knocks you down, treating people the way you want to be treated, and always looking to move forward.
 
Name the activity/trip/guest speaker you are most looking forward to this summer: I am so stoked to hear from storm-chaser George Kourounis in our Natural Disaster week!

CAMP COUNSELOR, KAYLA

Claim to fame...Being the Mario Kart Champion of my household!

Aspiring to be...I aspire to be a social worker, both within Canada and
internationally.

Favourite quote..."You must be the change you want to see in the world."- Ghandi

If I were a fruit...If I were a fruit I would be a kiwi! Not only are they my
favourite fruit but they are sweet on the inside, rarely ever sour and show
that you cannot make judgements based on the outside look!

Three things you would bring on a deserted island...If I were to go to a
deserted island I would bring my cell phone for communication,sunchips for a
snack, and a good book to relax with!

Your hero and why...My mom is my hero because she has always been the best role
model anyone could ever have and helped shape me into the person I am today.

What does leadership mean to you? Creating your own beliefs and always following your heart. It is standing up for what you believe is right and chooisng your own path to follow. Leaders act as good role models to others around them and treat them with the respect that everyone deserves.

Name the activity/trip/guest speaker you are most looking forward to this
summer:  Warsaw Caves because I have always wanted to go cave exploring, as well as tie dying because it is always a fun and creative activity and you get to wear the results!

CAMP COUNSELOR, TYLER

Claim to fame... Being an all around athlete
 
Aspiring to be... Pharmaceutical Chemist
 
Favourite quote... "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine 
 
If I were a fruit... I would be a blackberry, a little rough around the edges but always sweet.
 
Three things you would bring on a deserted island... Axe, Matches and a sleeping bag
 
Your hero and why... My hero would have to be Nelson Mandella because of his aspring efforts to lead his country to peace within itself.
 
What does leadership mean to you? To take control of a situation by setting a good example or allowing others to follow as well as listening to all the others in your group and using their input to make what you are doing a lot more fun and enjoyable.
 
Name the activity/trip/guest speaker you are most looking forward to this summer:  I am most looking forward to coburg beach, I love lounging in the sun and being in the water.
 

CAMP DIRECTOR, HAYLEY

Claim to fame: Dancing and singing to myself  randomly in public places

Aspiring to: Teach overseas within the next two years

Favourite quote: (one of many)"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"- Maya Angelo

Favourite meal: ANYTHING my Greek grandmother makes

Three things I would bring on a deserted island: A ukulele for music, a first aid pack for safety (including unlimited SPF 60 sunscreen), a friend to laugh with!

What Leadership means to me: Being the best of yourself by learning from your weaknesses, capitalizing on your strengths, treating every living creature with kindness and respect, and being brave if you are scared or doubting yourself.

REGISTRATION PRICES

Camp Themes:

WEEK 1:OUTREACH WEEK July 5th-9th (Courtice North Public School) 

Although Champions of Change Leadership and Sports Camp always involves an element of community service into the fun and games, this week campers will really be tested on their leadership skills. Exploring the Clarington area, campers will learn about important social issues and put into practice ways in which they can contribute to the community.  

WEEK 2: OLYMPIC WEEK July 12th-16th (CNPS)

The Champions of Change camp has continued this themed week for many years. This is because recreating the Olympics and competing in teams has always made for a fun and exciting celebration. Campers really get to know, trust and support each other as they work towards winning medals, and then trekking in small, dark spaces for Friday's field trip. This will be the third summer camp will be visiting Warsaw Caves for underground adventure and exploration. 

WEEK 3: JUNGLE JAM WEEK July 19th-23rd (CNPS)

Lions and tigers and monkeys, oh my! Campers almost turn into real animals this week at camp, as games, activities and guest speakers surround this jungle theme. Participants will also feel the rhythm of the jungle with some musical discovery! The week just wouldn't be the same if we did not come face-to-face with some jungle inhabitants during our Friday trip to the Metro Toronto Zoo.

WEEK 4: NATURAL DISASTERS WEEK July 26th-July30th (Bowmanville, location, St. Paul's United Church)

This week campers learn about the amazing, disastrous and unexpected wrath of Mother Nature by exploring different kinds of natural disasters. Games and activities will surround this theme with experiments, problem solving, and survival training.  Expect to spend this Friday at the Ontario Science Centre learning the scientific explanation for the natural phenomena.

WEEK 5: MAGIC MYSTERY MADNESS WEEK Aug 3rd-6th   (Bowmanville location, St. Paul's United Church $96 week)

During this new themed week, campers will find themselves lost in the imagination of the magical fiction and fables of talented authors. Caught in a variety of mysteries, campers will have to solve puzzles and work together to complete challenges that will test their strength and sanity! The field trip this week is to Youth Leadership Camps Canada's Pigeon Lake location, to partake in high rope and team building activities. 

WEEK 6: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WEEK Aug 9th -13th (CNPS)

When you think of camp, what comes to mind? Perhaps: hiking, climbing, swimming, and campfires. Expect yourself to be doing all of those fun activities and much more! Time this week will be spent outside with friends in a variety of challenges and reaching new heights (literally) during the Friday field trip to Camp Kawartha.

WEEK 7: BEAT THE HEAT WEEK Aug 16th -20th (CNPS)

This week campers will think about and experience the ways to combat a hot summer!  In tradition with the past few years our very last Friday field trip will be to Cobourg Beach. WARNING: DO NOT EXPECT TO STAY DRY THIS WEEK!