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Grand Bend Youth Centre
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Summer Activity Schedule (2008)
June 7th – First Annual Camping Trip to Camp Sylvan. Cost: $25/pp Parents are welcome to camp too! We are sleeping in cabooses and munching on smores! Bring out your friends for a night of unforgettable fun! Call the centre for more details!
June 14th - Saturday - Burgerfest Weekend
Summer Day Camp & Trip Registration
Don't miss out! Come and register for a summer full of excitement
Location: Grand Bend Youth Centre (GBYC)
Time: 10am - Noon
Ages: 5-12
June 14th - Saturday - Skateboard Demos & BBQ
Stick around after registration for burgers and pop to raise money for the summer program! We have up and coming pro skaters from London and St. Thomas to entertain you. Boards and skate gear will be for sale.
Brings your boards and join the fun!
Location: Grand Bend Youth Centre (GBYC)
Time: Noon - 5:00pm
Everyone's welcome
June 21st – Babysitting Course. Cost: $40/pp Ages 11+ includes introductory first aid and pizza lunch.
Join us this summer for our day camps which run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Youth Centre. The camps will run every week starting July 8th until August 21st. Camp time will start at 9:00am and run until 3:00pm. Don't worry if you need to drop your campers off early or pick them up later - we have extended care options!
These general recreation day camps provide opportunities to participate in a variety of structured leisure activities including sports, arts and crafts, quiet and active games, field trips, wet 'n wild days, and special events. Additional fees may be charged for certain off site activities or field trips.
July 8th - 10th
Check out what the Youth Centre has to offer and get to know the summer leaders! On Tuesday, we'll be building our own mini putt golf course and testing it out later on. Wednesday afternoon we'll be headed to the beach to build sandcastles and play in the sand. On Thursday, we're off to the Pinery Provincial Park to try paddle boating, have a picnic and go on a hike.July 15th - 17th
We'll spend the week getting ready for our trip to the Toronto Zoo on Thursday! We'll be playing a variety of animal-themed games and learning about the animals we'll be seeing at the zoo. Bring in pictures of your favorite animal to share with the group! The trip to the Zoo was hit last year and is sure to be again!July 22nd - 24th
Bring your running shoes for a fun filled week of being outside and active! On Tuesday, we'll hit the skateboard park to learn some new moves and practice some old ones. We'll be on the basketball court on Wednesday shooting some hoops and running lay-ups with an experienced coach. To end the week, we'll be going to the East Park Golf Gardens for a day of fun!July 29th - 31st
Join us Tuesday for backyard camping! There'll be camp games, sing-a-longs, ghost stories and s'mores, of course! On Wednesday, we'll be off to the Dude Ranch where we will go on a trail ride, a hay ride and enjoy some outdoor fun. We'll split up into 2 tribes on Thursday and see who can complete the challenges to become a true survivor.August 5th - 7th
Bring a white t-shirt on Tuesday because we'll be making our very own tie-dye shirts. The rest of the week you'll need your bathing suit because Wednesday we will be playing a variety of water games such as water balloons, water guns and trying out our new water slide! Thursday, we're off to the Bluewater Fun Park for some slippery slides, bumper boats and pools.August 12th - 14th
We'll begin the week by playing around with some cool science experiments. We'll make a volcano erupt, turn a soda bottle into a motor boat and make some gooey ooze! Wednesday, we'll make our very own haunted house at the centre, sending chills up everyone's spines. Then we will each build our own magnetic rollercoaster to prepare for Thursday, which is our big trip to Canada's Wonderland! Everyone loves the exhilarating roller coasters, so sign up early!August 19th - 21st
Tuesday we will explore different cultures, food, games and crafts from around the world. Bring in any souvenirs you may want to share with the group. Wednesday, bring your dancing shoes and your singing voices because we'll be singing karaoke and dancing up a storm with our new Dance Dance Revolution game. To end the summer, Thursday will be Carnival day! There will be tons of carnival games and everyone will go home with a prize!
All trips require a minimum of 25 registered participants to proceed. Arrive half an hour before departure time to sign in. Everyone needs to bring a lunch and drinks. Don't forget to dress appropriately for the weather, wear sunscreen & a hat.
Pinery Park
Paddle boating, a nice outdoor picnic, and a hike in the wilderness! It's all just minutes away from the centre. We'll enjoy a day in the great outdoors!
Date: July 10th
Time: 9am - 3pm
Age: 5+
Cost: $20Toronto Zoo
Over 5,000 animals on display, plus an exciting sting-ray-bay exhibition - sure to be a fun filled day
Date: July 17th
Time: 8am - 8:30pm
Age: 5+
Cost $45
East Park Golf Gardens
Go carts, mini golf, rock climbing and batting cages - a fun & active day. Be sure to wear running shoes!
Date: July 24th
Time: 9am - 3pm
Age: 5+
Cost: $20Dude Ranch
return with us to the J Dude Ranch for a trail ride, games, a hay ride and some outdoor fun.
Date: July 30th
Time: 9am - 4pm
Age: 5+
Cost: $35Bluewater Fun Park
Water slides, bumper boats, go carts and mini golf - a fun and exciting day! Be sure to bring your swimsuit and a towel.
Date: August 7th
Time: 9am - 4pm
Age: 5+
Cost: $25Canada's Wonderland
Need we say more? Let the bus do the driving as we head for a fabulous day of rides, shows, fun and friends. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: August 14th
Time: 8am - 8:30pm
Age: 5+
Cost: $55
All programs require registration
Registering early for our programs allows us to have adequate staffing, snacks and supplies to ensure an enjoyable event for everyone involved. And bus trips and special events are not feasible unless we meet our minimum registration. So register today!General InformationParticipants must provide their own transportation (except bus trips).Campers must be signed in and out by authorized individuals.Campers must bring their own lunches; limited refrigeration space is available.Camp participants do not have to attend off-site field trips.Closed-toe shores are required in order to participate in sports and recreational activities.All trips will be cancelled unless the minimum number of seats have been filled.Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Fee StructureRegular camp days - $20 per camper per day or $50 per week (3rd & 4th children are half price).Trips - see trip section for information and individual pricing.Late Pickup Fee Policy - A late fee of $2 per camper for every 15 minutes late will be assessed for campers who are not picked up by the program's scheduled closing time. Payment is due when you pick up your camper. We recognize that emergencies arise and request that parent's call the Centre if they are delayed for any reason.Extended Care OptionsWe have before-care options and after-care options to accommodate family schedules. Supervised non-structured playtime before and after camp hours is available. Please inquire when reserving your spot.Location:
Grand Bend Youth Centre
16 Municipal Drive, P.O. Box 645
Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Call us: 519 .238.1155
Email us: gbyouthcentre@hay.net
Fax us: 519.238.1366
