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ONTARIO CAMPS ASSOCIATION 2016-2017

ANNUAL REPORT

accredited ontario camps: 5 Star CampS • adventure Camp • aGO art Camp • Camp aGudah • ahmek: taylOr Statten CampS • ak-O-mak • appleby COlleGe CampS • Camp arOwhOn • arrOwhead Camp • Camp arrOwhead day Camp • artS by the lake at lOnG bay Camp • autiSm OntariO: kidS Camp (Camp aOk) & adult Summer prOGram • autiSm OntariO: niaGara • Camp awakeninG • bambOObay art Camp • bayview Glen Camp • beaCOn bible Camp • belwOOd lOdGe and Camp • biG CanOe: united ChurCh • bil-O-wOOd • Camp bimini: united ChurCh • b’nai brith Of Ottawa • briCk wOrkS aCademy: COneStOGa COlleGe CambridGe • briCk wOrkS aCademy: hamiltOn • briCk wOrkS aCademy: tOrOntO weSt • brOCk univerSity: yOuth prOGramS • CGit Camp kalalla • Cnib lake JOSeph Centre • C.y.O. Camp brébeuf • C.y.O. Camp marydale • Cairn family Of CampS: Glen mhOr, iOna and preSbyterian muSiC Camp (pmC) • Canadian adventure Camp • Camp Can-aqua • Canterbury hillS Camp • Capital CampS (aCtivity CampS) • Capital CampS (tenniS) • Cave SprinGS Camp: united ChurCh • Cedar ridGe Camp • CeltiC • Centauri Summer artS Camp • Centre Camp: the JaCk and pat kay Centre Camp • Camp Cherith OntariO • ChikOpi • Chilawee trailS Camp • ChriStie lake kidS Camp (Clk) • CirCle r ranCh • CirCle Square ranCh: arden • CirCle Square ranCh: brantfOrd • Claireville day CampS: City Of tOrOntO • Camp COnneCtiOnS • Camp COuChiChinG • COuntrySide Camp & Camp ShalOm • CreStwOOd valley day Camp • Camp CriCket • CrOSSrOadS • diSCipleS COnferenCe GrOundS • earthbOund kidS/Camp treetOp • eaSter SealS OntariO: Camp merrywOOd • eaSter SealS OntariO: Camp wOOdeden • eCO Camp @ ChimO • eCO Camp-hiGh park: City Of tOrOntO • Camp eden wOOdS • Camp ekOn • elite baSketball CampS • elite CampS: hOOp dreamS OverniGht baSketball Camp • the enriChment StudieS unit @ queen’S univerSity • hOllOwS Camp • Camp iawah • Camp kintail • Camp kirk • OCOntO • Camp Oki •

OCA BOARD OF DIRECTORSeric Shendelman, PresidentShendy’s Swim School

Jonathan nyquist, Vice PresidentNYQUEST Training and Placement Inc.

rob Carmichael, Vice PresidentCampBrain

leon muszynski, Secretary/TreasurerCamp Arowhon

Christina bonner, DirectorCamp Huronda

Jeff brown, DirectorCamp Otterdale

mark diamond, DirectorCamp Manitou

Julie Gallie, DirectorCity of Toronto, Claireville Day Camp

karen hartnett, DirectorC.Y.O. Camp Marydale

kelly mathews, DirectorKing Day Camp-Seneca College

brandon mcClounie, DirectorYMCA: GTA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

mike Stewart, DirectorRyerson Summer Day Camps

OCA STAFFheather heagleExecutive Director

Jen GilbertMembership and Volunteer Coordinator

margarita tcharnolousskaiaSocial Media and Events Coordinator

rob CrewAdministrative Assistant

elana davisBookkeeper

PHOTOGRAPHS GENEROUSLY SHARED BYAk-O-Mak, Appleby College Camps, Ian Lefebvre © Art Gallery of Ontario, Boreal River, CampBrain, Brock University: Youth Programs, Countryside Camp and Camp Shalom Go Green Sports and Leadership Camp, Camp Kodiak, Lakefield Camp International, Mooredale Camp, Moshava Ba’ir Toronto, NYQUEST Training and Placement Inc., Oconto, Ryde Lake Camp, Ryerson Performance Youth and Community Programs, San Souci Riding Centre Inc., Swallowdale Camp, Camp Tamarack, Camp Tawingo, Camp Wenonah, YMCA GTA: Pine Crest

TABLE OF CONTENTSPresident’s Message ............................................................................. 3 – 4

Executive Director’s Message ....................................................................5

Secretary/Treasurer’s Message ...................................................................6

Archives Committee ...................................................................................7

Awards Committee ....................................................................................8

Canadian Camping Association Research Report ...................................9

Community Engagement Committee ....................................................10

Educational Programs Committee ..........................................................11

Environment Committee .........................................................................12

Government Relations Committee .........................................................13

Health Care Committee ...........................................................................14

Membership Committee .........................................................................15

Mentorship Committee ...........................................................................16

Nominating and Governance Committee ..............................................17

Outdoor Education Committee ..............................................................18

Preferred Vendors Committee .................................................................19

Special Needs Resources Committee ......................................................20

Standards Committee ..............................................................................21

Standards Review Committee .................................................................22

Lakefield Camp International

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

The summer of 2017 is officially on the books. No matter the weather, OCA camps work extremely diligently to create positive outcomes and 2017 was no exception. Once again, collectively, our members provided top notch experiences to thousands of campers and staff across Ontario. The diversity, depth and breadth of programming, skill building and fun our camps provide is so unique. The OCA can be proud of all that it accomplishes each year with a small office staff and a ton of volunteers. This past year, we were at many tables ensuring that our voices were heard and that campers and youth across this great province had positive experiences at camp.

STANDARDSUpdating government regulations within our Standards, coupled with best practices for our industry has been an important part of who we are as an Association. The outstanding work done by the Standards and Standards Review Committees must be recognized. So many people assisted us in the creation of our Year-round Standards. We received great feedback regarding the online version of our Year-round Standards Answer Sheets and feedback forms. We thank all those that sent in this valuable feedback.

GOvERNmENT RELATIONSOCA was at many government tables this past year. We also had a handle on any government information that affected our camps. We had meetings with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, Ministry

of Early Years and Child Care. We met with representatives to discuss areas that affect the OCA, such as boating, temporary foreign worker program, and minimum wage, to name a few. All meetings were extremely positive. With the help of TACTIX (government lobbying group), we received the most accurate information and key timelines we needed to be aware of. This is an ongoing area that OCA will continue to be involved in to ensure that our camps are represented and that all ministries know what we do, who we are and the impact we have on children, youth, staff and families in this province.

OCA BOARD OF DIRECTORSWorking with such a bright and energetic bunch of professionals is truly inspiring. The fact is, without the dedicated volunteers of our association, it would be next to impossible to take on some of the initiatives that we have this past year. Everyone on the Board plays a key role and I am amazed at the work that is getting done. It is vital that our members get involved in this process and allow their names to stand when opportunities come up.

COmmITTEES wIThIN OCAIt was great to meet our OCA Committee Chairs this past spring and discuss future plans that will allow us to grow as an Association. Each committee plays such a fundamental role. It is so great to see the many volunteers joining our mission. I would highly encourage getting involved on a committee with the OCA.

YMCA GTA: Pine Crest

OCA CONFERENCEThis is an amazing educational event for the OCA. The amount of effort that goes into such an event is tremendous. We must thank the Conference Committee and office staff for their outstanding work. There were so many influential speakers, opportunities for networking, great vendors, fantastic food and great fun that made our event memorable. We hope you will sign up early for our January 2018 conference. It will be another great experience to learn, share and have a ton of fun at the Hilton in Markham. I am also very excited that the Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet are at the conference this year. The dinner was sold out last year so we have planned for a much bigger venue with more seating availability. Let’s celebrate some of the amazing accomplishments this past year. Don’t miss it! Look for updates in the coming weeks.

KEy EDUCATIONAL EvENTSThe OCA has provided numerous educational events over the course of the year. The Health Care Conference, Campfire of Inclusion, various webinars and conference calls provide camps with the most up-to-date information. I encourage you all to continue to support these initiatives by either joining the planning teams, attending and/or sending staff. Substantial work goes into each event and you will always take back vital and useful information to your camp.

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OCA’S FINANCIAL PICTUREThe OCA, once again, is in a positive cash-flow position. With the help of the Treasurer, Auditor, Bookkeeper, Finance Committee, office staff and the Board of Directors, the OCA can continue to plan for positive outcomes in this area. We hope to continue to grow our camp membership, recruit more vendors, individual members and affiliates to add to our bottom line.

INCLUSION INITIATIvESSome might say that we have had a bit of ‘inclusion confusion’ this past year - in a good way of course.

a) We were so fortunate to receive a grant from the government to enable our camps to learn about AODA compliance, best practices and reporting related to this legislation. Through upcoming workshops, webinars and information sharing at various events, the OCA will help guide camps through all information and requirements. This was a huge win for the OCA and now we have amazing opportunities to learn and create even more positive outcomes for both campers and staff in the coming months.

b) More recently the OCA Board of Directors tasked a newly formed LGBTQ+ Engagement Committee to look closely at how, we as an Association, can address meeting the needs of that community. There has been a call for more resources in this area and the committee is working with various members and professionals to come up with them to share with the Member-ship. This is such important work and I applaud those that have volunteered to be part of this initiative.

OCA AND CCA PARTNERShIPSOCA and CCA continue to work together in a number of areas such as Government Lobbying and National Initiatives (Drowning Prevention, Celebrating Camp, Inclusion, Insurance). This relationship is important when it comes to camp across the nation. I was at the World Drowning Prevention Conference in October where I represented OCA and CCA. I provided both Associations with key information to ensure that our

industry does everything it can to prevent drownings in Canada. I also attended the National Leadership Forum in Vancouver in November with other Provincial Camp Association Presidents and Representatives. We had opportunities to share what we do in our individual provinces along with a discussion on other key initiatives that can benefit camps across our country. Collectively, we can make a difference in the lives of children and youth.

PREFERRED vENDORSWe are so fortunate to have a committed group of Preferred Vendors within our Association. Some have been with us for decades and we continue to recruit new vendors. They are important to have with us in so many ways. Camp and business go hand in hand. When our members can benefit from cost savings and close relations with vendors, we all win. Once again, we look forward to meeting our OCA vendors at the Exhibit Hall in January at OCA’s Annual Conference.

NEw CANADIANS INITIATIvEOCA camps continued to participate in this great initiative to provide camp experiences to those who are new to Canada. We had 135 camps participate by sending over 450 campers to various camps throughout

our province. The program has been a proven success and it has been great to hear about the positive experiences of many new campers. The stories coming back from their families and the camps that provided the experiences has been amazing. We thank all of the camps and their staff for creating wonderful memories for these families.

It has been an exciting year overall and I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming conference in January. I want to wish you all a happy, healthy and exciting year ahead. We must all continue to work together, support each other and recognize the importance of being part of an Association that we can all be proud of.

A special thank you to our Executive Director, Heather Heagle, and the office staff, Jen Gilbert, Rob Crew and Elana Davis, for their daily commitment and hard work which allows the office to be organized and responsive. Please take some time and read the following committee reports submitted by our esteemed Chairs.

Have fun, play safe and enjoy every camp day!

Respectfully submitted by:

Eric Shendelman, OCA PrESidENT

Go Green Sports and Leadership Camp


Each year the OCA continues to grow and add new Year-round Standards.

This year has been a whirlwind of activity and growth for the Association. We have added four new committees: Social Media, led by Neil Persaud, Outdoor Education and Mentorship (formally organized by the OCA office), led by Brandon McClounie, and Inclusion, led by Mark Diamond. Volunteer numbers have increased in most committees, especially on the Outdoor Education, Special Needs Resource, Standards and Standards Review Committees.

At this time, I would like to recognize and thank Janet Adamson, Past Chair of the Archives Committee, Past OCA President, and Honourary Life Member, for all of her support, time and generosity as Chair of the Archives Committee. The archives at Trent University have grown exponentially because of her active involvement with this Committee.

This year the office worked with outside experts and OCA Members to create and

EXECUTIvE DIRECTOR’SMESSAGE

implement a revised website which includes new information on accessibility, we drafted and successfully received an AODA Grant “Camps Committed to Inclusion Project” to assist camps with compliance, and with understanding their roles with AODA and providing tools to assist people with additional needs. Furthermore, we developed electronic Year-round Standards Answer Sheets to improve reporting, we also implemented Year-round Standards with Contextual Education and Compliance Demonstration to bring further clarity to each Standard question and support Visitors during the Visit.

Adam Kronick, OCA President for four years, ended his term in January 2017 and Eric Shendelman began his tenure as OCA President. Both Presidents have been outstanding to work with and have advanced the Association’s credibility and value greatly. They donate many hours, expertise and support for many of the successful initiatives generated by the Membership, all levels of government and by the OCA Board of Directors.

Ak-O-Mak

OCA’s Preferred Vendors are also to be commended for their support of the Association. Many of them are involved in committees, are on the OCA Board and are sponsors of OCA’s educational events. OCA is lucky to have them as part of this wonderful Association.

I would like to thank the OCA Staff, Jen Gilbert, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator, Elana Davis, Bookkeeper, and Rob Crew, Administrative Support for all of their work, for sharing their expertise and for generously giving their time to not only the administration of the Association but to all of the events that take place throughout the year! The OCA is also welcoming Margarita Tcharnolousskaia, who will be the new Events and Social Media Coordinator.

It has been a great year, thanks to everyone!


heather heagle, ExECuTivE dirECTOr

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SECRETARy/ TREASURER’SMESSAGE

I am pleased to be able to report to the Membership that our financial house remains in order with an operating surplus of $6,064 on total revenues of $654,929. Revenue from Membership fees were slightly higher than budgeted, but were lower overall than the previous year because of decreases in fees from Accredited Camps and Preferred Vendors. Revenue from fees was $419,945.

Revenues for 2016-17 were budgeted at $732,351 and came in at $654,929. This is due to the fact that $100,000 in revenue was projected for this year from grants. By year-end, only $25,000 had been collected resulting in a shortfall due to timing and not the loss of revenue. The remaining $75,000 will be received in the next fiscal year. Revenues for the 2017 Annual Conference were also significantly more than anticipated, although the success of the Annual Conference in terms of registrations was tempered by difficulties with expenses associated with the conference.

On the expense side, the biggest challenge was much higher than expected food and beverage costs associated with the annual Annual Conference. The Finance Committee, Executive Director and President have been working hard this year to provide oversight and direction on the conference budget and spending in order to satisfy the need to assure that this major OCA event remains at least

financially neutral to the organization if not a net contributor to the overall operating budget as it has for the past several years. Staffing expenses as well as office and general expenses were significantly below budget, a reflection of the Executive Director’s deft ability to adjust expenses to compensate for difficulties in other areas.

Our reserves at year-end have increased by $87,122 from $367,140.58 to $454,262. The Legacy account contains $83,392. All of this occurred in the context of a year that was more difficult than previous years in terms of both revenues and expenses.

This is my last report to the Membership as Treasurer as I move over to allow another camp professional to guide the financial life of the OCA. It was a pleasure and honour to work with so many fine people on the Board as well as on the Finance Committee.

Special thanks are due to Finance Committee Members, including Rob Carmichael, Marjorie Booth, and Ana Belic as well as two Presidents, Adam Kronick and Eric Shendelman. Most of all I wish to express, as I always do, immense appreciation for the skills and dedication of our fine Executive Director, Heather Heagle. She is the one who keeps all of the numbers working for us.


Leon muszynski, SECrETAry/TrEASurEr

Committee membersLeon Muszynski, Chair Finance CommitteeHLM, Camp Arowhon

Ana BelicGTA Photography Classes

Marjorie Booth, HLMMooredale Day Camp

Rob Carmichael, Vice PresidentCampBrain

Swallowdale Camp

39%, Workshop, Conferences

33%, Staffing

9%, Office

6.9%, Occupancy

3.85%, Other, incl. Auditor, Legal, and Insurance

3%, Committees

3%, Publications, Communications

2%, CCA Membership

.25%, Marketing

64%, Membership

20%, Education

12%, Sales

4%, Other, incl. Interest and Sponsorship

REVENUE

EXPENDITURES

39%, Workshop, Conferences

33%, Staffing

9%, Office

6.9%, Occupancy

3.85%, Other, incl. Auditor, Legal, and Insurance

3%, Committees

3%, Publications, Communications

2%, CCA Membership

.25%, Marketing

64%, Membership

20%, Education

12%, Sales

4%, Other, incl. Interest and Sponsorship

REVENUE

EXPENDITURES

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Committee membersAlf Grigg, Chair, HLM

Liz Greenway, HLMPast President, Camp Tapawingo – YWCA

Marilee MacFarlane, HLM

Terms of Reference•Topromotetheimportanceand

value of archives in the camping community.

•Toencourageandfacilitate the camps and camping groups in Ontario.

•ToencouragetheOCAand Member Camps to contribute archival materials, and to facilitate their transfer to the Camps Archives at Trent University.

•Toactivelycreatearchival materials through Oral History Interviews and other projects.

ARChIvES COMMiTTEE

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17Special thanks to Janet Adamson, Past Chair of the OCA Archives Committee, and members of the OCA Archives Committee for their good work over the past years. The committee would like to recognize the guidance and support of Brian Blackstock on the committee over the years, who we sadly miss.

The Archives Committee continues to support the work of the OCA Archives, which at present is hosted in a Trent University satellite location in downtown Peterborough due to the upgrading of the Thomas J. Bata Library at Trent University. Within the next year, the OCA Archives will be back in the library building at Trent University.

Our camping records are heavily utilized by researchers of all sorts: undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. students; authors; OCA administrators; and, camping enthusiasts. The archives include photographs, pamphlets and brochures, correspondence, minutes of meetings, standard records, camp manuals, articles and reports, and audio and video tapes. These Archives are available on the webpage: trentu.ca/library/archives.

Currently, the OCA records comprise of approximately 40 linear metres, a substantial holding for our repository. The records

continue to grow year by year, building on the first acquisition received almost half a century ago.

The OCA support of the Trent Archives includes the ongoing “Brown Bag Program” and a multi-year digitization project funded by the OCA. This entails transferring dozens of audio tapes to a digital format; the tapes date from 1970 and include interviews with prominent people in the camping movement.

The Archives Award, initiated this year in recognition of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, was a vision of Brian Blackstock. Bernadine Dodge, M.A. University Archivist Emeritus, Trent University, was the recipient of the Archives Recognition Award. The award is given to a group or an individual, who, in the opinion of the OCA Archives Committee, has made an outstanding contribution to the Archives of the Ontario Camps Association located in Trent University. This recognition award will not be presented annually; instead, it will be presented as a special award when appropriate.

The Committee would like to acknowledge the very strong support received from the OCA office and Heather Heagle in our communication and liaison with Trent University.


Alf Grigg, ChAir

Sans Souci Riding Centre Inc.


AwARDSCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersJeff “Capt.” Brown, Chair, HLMBoard Member, Camp Otterdale

Liz Greenway, HLMPast President, Camp Tapawingo -YWCA

Patti Thom, HLMTanamakoon

Terms of ReferenceTo recognize Ontario Camps Association (OCA) Volunteers on an annual basis for their valuable contributions to the Association.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS AND GOALS 2016-17The highlight of the year in the OCA Awards calendar is the annual Awards Banquet. Once again last January, award recipients, family, colleagues and friends enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and an excellent meal at the Sunnybrook- Vaughan Estates.

Hitting the “pause button” for a few hours in mid-winter, amidst an ice storm outside, to recognize the incredible achievements of Members and camps’ milestones was very inspiring. From the Dorothy Walter Award of Excellence to our Preferred Vendors Awards, to the many Camp Milestone Awards, it was a memorable evening and a fantastic tribute to all recipients.

Thank you to the OCA Members who submitted nominations, the Awards Committee Volunteers and the OCA office staff for all their support.

I encourage you to continue recognizing the great work that is done within your camp and to those who contribute to the ongoing work of the OCA by nominating your staff and colleagues.


Jeff “Capt.” Brown, ChAir

Appleby College Camps


Boreal River

CANADIANCAmPINGASSOCIATIONrESEArCh rEPOrT

ThINK TANK ON RESEARCh INTO CAmPINGOn May 7, 2017 in Toronto, Dr. Stephen Fine, Chair of the CCA Research Committee, chaired a meeting of CCA Executive Members, John Jorgenson, President of the International Camping Fellowship, and several academics representing various disciplines: education; nursing; architecture; sociology; anthropology; and, recreation and leisure studies. The focus of the Think Tank was to share experiences and resources to further research in the phenomena of camp within Canada.

Academic participants at the Think Tank on Camp Research included Dr. Troy Glover, Professor, University of Waterloo; Dr. Karla Henderson, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina; Dr. Deb Bialeschki, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Dr. Catherine Laing, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary; Dr. Thomas McIlwraith, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph; Dr. Trevor Norris, Associate Professor, Brock University; Peter Gilbert, Professor Emeritus, Ryerson University; and, John Blakey, M.Ed., Montcrest School.

The group confirmed that the ultimate goal of research in camping is to assist camp professionals in maximizing the experience for campers. Research results have to be understood by camp directors and seen to have practical applications. Currently, research is a strong component

at international camping congresses worldwide. Local camping conferences can also be suitable venues for researchers to share their work.

The Waterloo research project, which proved the benefits of camp to Canadian youth, is now being utilized within the CCA’s national marketing campaign “#ThanksToCamp - #GraceAuCamp” to promote camp. Research has a role to play in educating the public, informing camp professionals and validating and improving the camp experience.

CANADIAN CAmPING RESEARCh AwARD OF EXCELLENCEThe winner of the CCA Research Award of Excellence is Amanda Baker’s Ph.D. dissertation, Becoming and Being a Camp Counsellor: A Study of Discourse, Power Relations and Emotion, which researched Ontario camp counsellors, is available on the CCA research webpage: ccamping. org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Amanda -JP-Baker-2015.pdf.

RESEARCh AND RESEARCh IN PRACTICE At the time of this publication, an unprecedented option for the collection and analysis of relevant data on CCA camps would be through the ACA’s Research 360 over-sampling for Canadian camps. The individual camps and Provincial Camping Associations should give this opportunity serious consideration for 2018. Cost for participation of up to 30 Canadian

camps is approximately $15,000 USD. This could be as low as $300 per camp. The cost benefit ratio of the Research 360 opportunity is extremely attractive. In comparison, the cost to the CCA for the Canadian Summer Camp Research Project was $90,000 with an additional $30,000 put forward by the University of Waterloo. The ACA’s Research 360 project is directed and overseen by the University of Utah.

In the fall of 2017, the CCA contacted Member Camps across the country to gage interest in participating in an American/Canadian research project. The project’s aims and methods align with the National Research Council’s work on college and career readiness, which means that reports on the results of this project will help position camp within the broad context of youth development programs. Interested parties in Canada should contact: Stephen Fine - [email protected]. View the Research 360 webpage: acacamps.org/resource- library/research/research-360.


Stephen Fine, Ph.d., ChAir


Ryerson Performance Youth and Community Programs

Committee membersPatti Thom, Chair, HLMTanamakoon

Matt BernardoCamp Wabikon

Sam ButcherOnondaga Camp

Jay Haddad, HLMCamp Nokomis

Kate HortonAmici Camping Charity

John Jorgenson, HLMCamp Tawingo

Russell MarstonHurontario

Ellen Nash, HLMPast President

Megan SnapeGlen Bernard Camp

Mike StewartRyerson Summer Day Camps

Jen WhiteCamp Manitou

Terms of Reference•Torecognizeoutstanding

volunteers through the annual Volunteer Award program.

•Toprovidesocialandinformationalevents that will encourage the connections of Members within the Association.

•Toencourageandpromote volunteerism within the OCA.

•Helptofosterasense of community within the OCA.

COmmUNITyENGAGEmENT COMMiTTEE

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17The Committee has had a successful and interesting year! Some of the highlights include:• ThepresentationofVolunteer

Recognition Awards at the Awards Banquet.

• RepresentationontheAwards Committee.

• Furtherdevelopmentandfinalplanwith the Board and Executive Director regarding plans for the Community Engagement Committee.

• PlansforanHonouraryLifeMember(HLM) social event are presently underway.

GOALS 2017-18• Communityengagementwillbeonsite

to engage OCA Members at the AGM, and Awards Banquet on an annual basis.

• CommunityEngagementCommitteerepresentatives will be organizing an Honourary Life afternoon tea or event, which will be an opportunity to engage this group annually to ensure their continued engagement with the OCA.

The perseverance and creativity of this committee continues! They are to be commended for their ability and drive to come up with new innovative ways for our Membership to become involved with each other and the work of the Association. Under the Terms of Reference we believe that the future of the OCA Community Engagement Committee will be sustainable and will thrive.


Patti Thom, ChAir


Brock University: Youth Programs

EDUCATIONALPROGRAmSCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersKelly Mathews, ChairBoard Member, Seneca College, King Day Camp & Outdoor Centre,

Julie GallieBoard Member, City of Toronto, Claireville Day Camps

Karen HartnettBoard Member, C.Y.O. Camp Marydale, Education Board Liaison

Mara KatesCamp Arowhon

Luke LaRocqueBeacon Bible Camp

Bruce PhillipsDIALCOM Communications Ltd.

Keith RashidMarch of Dimes Canada

Evan RothCamp Northland-B’nai Brith

Erin SunstrumCamp Wanapitei

Tim WalkerHarbourfront Centre Camps

Lauren WeinbergVolunteer

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17 With Canada celebrating its 150th birthday, the theme for the 2017 conference was appropriately themed “History Happens Here.” Keynote speakers included CBC’s Jesse Wente who ushered in the conference with the theme “Tipis to Tents: Decolonizing Camps” and, the energetic David Conley from Expert Online Training, who concluded the conference with his presentation “Stronger Together: Maximizing Personalities to Build Better Teams.” There were 54 well-attended sessions covering a wide variety of topics relevant to the camp industry. One of the special experiences at the conference was the KAIROS Blanket Exercise which was as poignant as it was insightful.

The Exhibit Hall was once again a major conference highlight. There were 89 Preferred Vendors in attendance at 95 vendor booths. The traditional charity raffle was held which raised $2,358 for the OCA’s New Canadian Program. When it comes to social events, the OCA conference did not disappoint – kicking off the Wednesday night with the “OCA’s Got Talent Show.” It has become evident that camp people love a casino. Partnering with Spirit Entertainment, the Country

Themed Casino Night and President’s Reception, held on Thursday night was a roaring success! Thank you to everyone for getting into the spirit with your costumes and participation!

GOALS 2017-18 Planning for the 2018 Conference is well under-way. The Conference dates for the 2018 Annual OCA Conference are Wednesday, Jan. 24 to Friday, Jan. 26, and will once again be held at the Hilton Hotel-Markham Suites. Some of the highlights for the 2018 Conference will include several “pre-conference” programs including Mentor Training and Senior Camp Director Sessions. Excitingly, the Annual General Meeting and Awards Reception will return to the Conference on the Wednesday night; at this time the social event for Wednesday night and the theme for the Casino Night have not been determined. The Keynotes will include OCA’s favourites, Michael Brandwein and Joe Rich! The Exhibit Hall and raffle proceeds will be donated to Kids In Camp!

Stay tuned for more information.


Kelly mathews, ChAir


Ryde Lake Camp

ENvIRONmENT COMMiTTEE

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17This Committee was formed in 2016. We are still in the initial steps of attracting committee members and focusing on a clear direction that will best-serve the OCA community.

GOALS 2017-18Our goals are to promote and communicate new and established environmental initiatives within the Membership of the OCA that reflect sound stewardship, sustainability and current best practices. To work closely with the Standards Review Committee to recognize existing Standards and develop new Standards which encourages environment education programs, and promotes awareness and best practices.

It is an exciting time for this committee and we look forward to providing a platform to share resources among Member Camps and Individual Members in the year ahead.


Jeff “Capt.” Brown, ChAir

Committee membersJeff “Capt.” Brown, ChairBoard Member, HLM, Camp Otterdale

Megan HuttonCamp Otterdale

Leon MuszynskiBoard Member, Secretary/Treasurer, HLM, Camp Arowhon

Jacob RodenburgCamp Kawartha

Terms of ReferenceTo promote and communicate new and established environmental initiatives within the Membership of the OCA that reflect sound stewardship, sustainability and current best practices.


CampBrain

GOvERNmENTRELATIONSCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersMark Diamond, ChairBoard Member, HLM, Camp Manitou

Sol Birenbaum, Camp Walden

Jeff “Capt.” BrownBoard Member, HLM, Camp Otterdale

Leon MuszynskiBoard Member, HLM, Camp Arowhon

Jonathan NyquistBoard Member, NYQUEST Training & Placement Inc.

Craig Perlmutter, Camp Tamakwa

Mike Sladden, Camp Pathfinder

TERmS OF REFERENCE•TheOCAMembersareworking

in coordination with the Canadian Camping Association (CCA).

•Toprovidethecampindustrywithupdates on changes to government legislation, both provincially and federally, prior to the proposed regulations becoming law.

•ToensurethatOCAandCCAhavean opportunity to have a voice at any legislative table or in any community, to allow us to impact draft legislation that could affect the camp community.

•Toworkwithalllevelsofgovern-ment, associations/organizations to inform them of this vital robust industry and the impact OCA’s Members have on the residents of Ontario.

•Tolobbythegovernmentwithrespect to prospective changes to legislation that will or have already impacted summer camps.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17The government relations firm we have worked with, TACTICS, has provided both the OCA and CCA excellent advice and as a result we have now in place a structure that facilitates Foreign Workers at camp on a long term basis!

Currently our committee is working on lobbying the Provincial Government with respect to the minimum wage exemption for students, ensuring it is still in place and seeing if it can be made available to non-students who have not entered into full-time employment. We are also closely monitoring the challenges of the Day Care and Day Camp government-related legislation.

GOALS 2017-18We will continue to lobby the government on the issues regarding foreign workers. Once again in the spring, we had to arduously work with government officials and expect that despite the excellent exemptions now in place, we will still need to work with government officials to ensure a proper interpretation. By January, we hope to have in place a proposal that will allow minimum wage to not apply to a large portion of our staff.


mark Diamond, ChAir


Oconto

hEALTh CARE COMMiTTEE

Committee membersBev Unger, ChairCamp Robin Hood

Pearl Bell, HLMCamp Robin Hood

Cheryl Bernknopf, HLMCamp Shalom

Shelley ClarkeCamp Tawingo

Michelle ColomvakosCamp Robin Hood

Barb GrayEaster Seals Ontario

Lori ScottCamp Otterdale

Steph WilsonOconto

Terms of ReferenceTo promote and develop the highest standards of camp health care and to educate and support health care professionals in the camping industry.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17• AssistedtheHealthCareConference

Committee to plan and run the annual Health Care Conference.

• WorkcontinuedonaHealthManual for Camps.

• AMentalHealthFirstAidworkshopwas held in April 2017. A total of 17 participants were provided with skills to manage and work with those experiencing a mental health emergency.

• Establishedconnectionswith,andsupported the Summer Camp Emergency Study Program, a research initiative through Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to run Mock Emergencies with summer overnight camps in an effort to educate health staff.

• TheAnnualRoundtablediscussionon health care at the OCA Annual Conference in January had the highest attendance recorded. Many health-related topics were discussed with many questions answered in this ever evolving world of camp health.

• RepresentedtheOCAataninformationevening on camps for parents with Toronto Anaphylaxis Education Group (TAEG).

• ContinuedtorepresenttheOCAontheLyme Disease Stakeholders Group with the Ministry of Long Term Care.

• DistributedLymediseaseeducationalmaterials to all OCA camps.

• SupportedtheworkoftheMelanomaNetwork in sun education for camp staff and families.

• Wecontinuetoprovideongoingsupportand resources for OCA camps and their Members – available for Q & A via the OCA office or the Summer Hotline.

GOALS 2017-18• ContinuetoworkontheOCAHealth

Manual.• Offerwebinarsonacoupleofhot

health topics.• Continuedinvolvementinallareasthat

support camp health education, including the OCA Annual Health Care Conference.

• Continuetoprovideongoingsupportand resources, as requested, by Member Camps with issues related to health – available for Q & A via the OCA office or the Hotline.

• OngoingrepresentationatallOCAconferences.


Bev Unger, ChAir


Camp Kodiak

mEmBERShIPCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersEugene Chong, ChairCNIB Lake Joseph Centre

Ellen Nash, HLMPast President

Kelley Ruys de PerezCedar Ridge Camp

Lisa Wilson, HLMOconto

Terms of Reference•RecruitnewMemberCampsfrom

around the province and assist with the Membership application process.

•Reviewofapplicationpackagesfor each level of Membership with the OCA office staff and apply new information or make changes to the process, as required.

•ReporttotheOCABoardon new applications for approval and for the OCA office to schedule Standards Visits.

•ProvidereportstotheOCABoardof any Membership issues or initiatives.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-171. Fifteen camps were newly accredited

in the fall of 2017.2. Six camps began the Accreditation

process in the summer of 2017.

GOALS 2017-181. Aim to add an additional ten new

Provisional One Applicants in 2018.2. Provide new Members and prospective

camps with information and insight into the Standards and help prepare them for a successful Visit.

3. Work closely with the other Committees to address any Membership issues or initiatives that have been flagged through application and/or Accreditation processes.

4. Work with existing Member Camps to identify potential leads and cultivate relationships to recruit new Members.

5. Assist with campaign to spread the word about the OCA and benefits of Membership.


Eugene Chong, ChAir


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mENTORShIP COMMiTTEE

Committee membersBrandon McClounie, ChairBoard Member, YMCA GTA: Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Terms of ReferenceThe OCA Mentorship Committee, in consultation with the Membership and Standards Committees, is responsible for the ongoing development, recruitment, training and implementation of the OCA’s Mentorship Program for Provisional One and Two Camps and/or Accredited Camps who have new ownership, new leadership or who are facing difficulties and need support.

GOALS 2017-18The Mentorship Committee will create a list of recommended new mentors, for the following camp summer. In addition they:

• formavolunteercommitteefromwithinOCA Membership.

• assignMentorstoProvisionalApplicantsannually.

• supportMentorsbyprovidingvaluable,credible and appropriate training and support.

• meetannuallywithnewProvisional Applicants at the OCA Annual Conference.

• communicatewithMentorsasrequired.• evaluatetheMentorshipProgram

annually and provide feedback to the OCA Board.

• attendStandardsTrainingannually.• haveathoroughunderstandingofthe

Year-Round Answer Sheet process.• possessdetailedknowledgeofStandards

Committee approval process.

This Committee will help to ensure all newly Accredited Camps are able to provide safe, knowledgeable, fun programs and operations in a professional industry that is recognized by parents, campers, staff and governments at all levels.


Brandon mcClounie, ChAir


NOmINATING & GOvERNANCECOMMiTTEE

Committee membersCraig Perlmutter, ChairCamp Tamakwa

Howie GrossingerPast President, Camp Robin Hood

Heather HeagleExecutive Director

Adam KronickPast President, Camp White Pine

Terms of ReferenceResponsible for identifying and presenting candidates for election as directors who appropriately reflect the types and numbers of Accredited Camp Members in good standing from time to time, including appropriate representation from all aspects of the Accredited Camp Membership, being the private, day, not-for-profit, special needs and religious camps, such that the slate of candidates for election reflect both a cross section of the Membership of the Corporation and individuals who have the appropriate expertise, experience and time commitment to ensure a high quality Board of Directors at all times.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17The Nominating and Governance Committee enjoyed an election year filled with amazing choices for Members and helped identify a number of new Member volunteers to hopefully consider running for Board positions in the near future.

Our mandate to find a variety of nominees continues to be crucial in continuing the ability of the OCA Board to advance the OCA in all aspects of running the Association effectively, efficiently and with all Members in mind.

The 2017 elections were innovative in that the OCA used its website to post videos of all election candidates allowing members to see and hear what each candidate was proposing for his/her term in office. In addition, this was the first year that OCA Members could vote electronically. The number of voting Members increased dramatically.

We look forward to another incredible slate of nominees for our Members to choose from this coming year.


Craig Perlmutter, ChAir

Camp Tawingo


Camp Tamarack

OUTDOOREDUCATION COMMiTTEE

Committee membersBrandon McClounie, ChairBoard Member, YMCA GTA: Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Kelly Allaire, King Day Camp & Seneca Outdoor Education Centre

Andre Amiro, Camp Arowhon

Rianne BaretteThe Camp Wenonah Centre for Outdoor Education

Rick BoerkampLambton Centre: United Church

Daniel FiccaFlaghouse Physical Education Equipment

Janice Greenshields, Camp Kandalore

Nancy Knyf, YMCA of Western Ontario

Joel Murphy, YLCC Media

Max Muszynski, Camp Arowhon

Cam Norman, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Tracey RyanGrand River Conservation Authority

Robin SquiresBorden, Ladner and Gervais LLP

Miles Villneff, Onondaga Camp

Barb WeedenSparrow Lake Camp: United Church

Terms of ReferenceIn the initial stages of this new Committee, the key goal will be to develop a baseline understanding of our current Membership and how it relates to Outdoor Education. From there the Committee will identify what common gaps within Outdoor Education exist that are not currently being served.

GOALS 2017-18The main objectives of this Committee will be: 1. To strengthen the network of Outdoor

Education Centres and programs within, but not limited to, the OCA.

2. To research, develop and implement educational workshops, conferences and/or seminars appropriate to the year-round outdoor education industry.

3. To support the Standards and Standards Review Committees in implementing Year-round Standards.

The ultimate goals are to represent, advocate, inform and steward the outdoor education areas of the Membership appropriately as a part of the larger OCA.

This committee was recently formed and with a great response from our Membership has been able to build a large committee base to carry forward the objectives outlined above. We look forward to creating a voice and space for outdoor education.


Brandon mcClounie, ChAir


Moshava Ba’ir Toronto

PREFERREDvENDORSCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersBruce Phillips, Co-ChairDIALCOM Communications Ltd.

Jonathan Nyquist, Co-ChairBoard Member, NYQUEST Training & Placement Inc.

Jay Battrick, Battlefield Equipment Rentals

Jeff Bowman, CampBrain

Bill Embury, Saugeen Shafts

Dan FiccaFlaghouse Physical Education Equipment

Mayer Hyman, HiTech Merchant Services

Shelley Makepeace, Canadian Red Cross

Ryan McCutcheon, Bennett Golf Cars

Sandi Silver, Cubby Cubes

Nora Turano, Splashables Inc.

Andrea Winarski, Easy Peasy Patches

Terms of ReferenceTo continue to promote Preferred Vendors within the OCA to Accredited Member Camps that can benefit from their products, services and/or support.

To ensure that the Preferred Vendors have a voice and their interests are met throughout the year, including at the Annual Conference.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17This was a great year for the Preferred Vendors of the OCA. The Exhibit Hall at the Hilton was the highlight as always. Attendance was up as well as interest in new vendors.

An accomplishment that we are especially proud of was our vendor meeting a few weeks before the Annual Conference. The purpose of this meeting was to help vendors prepare for the Exhibit Hall. We did this by inviting some Camp Directors to this meeting to tell us what they expected from us and from their Exhibit Hall experience. Three Directors attended and we can only say that the meeting was a definite success. These Directors gave freely of their time and imparted valuable knowledge to the vendors. Our reworking of the raffle will be evident at this year’s Conference.

GOALS 2017-18•ContinuehavingPreferredVendors

represented on the Conference Committee.

•Continuethepracticeofhaving a Preferred Vendors Forum annually.

•EncouragenewPreferredVendors to join the OCA.


Bruce Phillips, CO-ChAir


SPECIAL NEEDSRESOURCES COMMiTTEE

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17 The Special Needs Resources Committee (SNRC) set out two goals this past year. First, to expand and execute a successful Campfire of Inclusion based on topics gathered from our committee. Second, to continue supporting our kindred camps and the larger camp community with AODA related topics and conversations. Our 2017 Campfire of Inclusion was a successful event that was well attended and allowed for the expansion of camp connections during a meet and greet dinner. As well, our keynote speaker David Lepofsky brought first-hand knowledge and experience regarding AODA.

Members of the SNRC worked closely with the OCA office to secure a grant directly related to AODA. Key members of the SNRC will be working with the OCA office to support the creation and implementation of the Inclusion Policy, specifically through educational resources such as webinars.

GOALS 2017-18• ActivelysearchfortwoCo-chairsand

one Vice-chair to assist in the continued support of the SNRC.

• Providemainstreamcampsandcampsserving those with special needs with:- concrete resources and training,- staff training,- support in terms of campers with

special needs transitioning onto staff, and

- support with AODA related issues.

• TheSNRChaschosentotake on FOUR focuses this coming year:1. Get back to basics and continue

to provide Membership Camps with the tools and resources to support campers with special needs.

2. Utilize meetings to create a larger discussion as a committee to help support Members with issues related to special needs campers/staff/AODA.

3. Work together as a committee to support camps who have campers aged 16 and over regarding tools, financial supports and strategies.

4. Create a sub-committee to plan and execute our 2018 Campfire of Inclusion so that members stay engaged in the SNRC as a whole.

Follow-up action: • Havinghottopicsdiscussedatourown

meetings that will be shared with the larger OCA community.

• LearnfromtheCampfireFeedback and plan another successful Campfire of Inclusion.


melissa Ray, ChAir

NYQUEST Training and Placement Inc.

Committee membersMelissa Ray, Chair

Julie GallieBoard Member, City of Toronto, Board Liaison

Katharine BeavenOntario Pioneer Camp

Jerry Enchin, Camp Winston

Sarah Facey, Camp Awakening

Karen Faragaher, Thames Valley

Denise Fruchter, Camp Winston

Barb Gray, Easter Seals Ontario

Sari Grossinger, Camp Robin Hood

Andy McMullan, Camp Winston

Tracy Morley, Camp Awakening

Kristy PulveryKinark Child & Family Services

Oksana RomanovReach for the Rainbow

Nimisha VyasYMCA of Western Ontario

Marg Wiley, Camp Oochigeas

Midori YamaokaKettleby Valley Camp & Outdoor Centre


Mooredale Day Camp

STANDARDSCOMMiTTEE

Committee membersMatthew Bernardo, ChairCamp Wabikon

Marjorie Booth, HLMMooredale Day Camp

Christina BossartHidden Bay Leadership Camp

Rob Crew, HLM

Heather DavidsonCamp Kidaca, City of Hamilton

Jen DundasCamp Couchiching

Julie GallieBoard Member, City of Toronto, Claireville Day Camps

Colin LeonardCamp Oochigeas

Rankin MiddlebrookHarbourfront Centre Day Camps

Kelley Ruys de PerezCedar Ridge Camp

Hilary VillneffCamp Kandalore

Miles VillneffOnondaga Camp

Terms of ReferenceThe Standards Committee exists to support high quality and safety among Provisional Camp Applicants and Accredited Camp Members, in accordance with best practices developed by the Membership.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17With the launch of OCA’s Year-round Standards, a new online system for the Standards Visits Answer Sheets, and 114 visits to coordinate for the summer 2017, it has been a very successful year. A huge thank you is due to the OCA office staff, the Standards Committee Members, our volunteer Visitors and our Member Camp representatives whose hard work and ded-ication to this process made it all possible.

Once again, to assist both our volunteer Visitors and the camps being visited with the Standards Visit process, six Standards Visit training sessions were run in the spring, as well as one at the OCA Annual Conference. These sessions were offered in-person and via telephone/web conference to outline the process, layout, what to expect, provide useful tips and suggestions and answer any questions. With the new Year-round Standards and online Year-round Answer Sheet system to navigate, these sessions have proved to be a valuable tool.

The new online Year-round Answer Sheet system was a great success in its inaugural year. Not only did it streamline the submission of answer sheets, but it also improved the Visit Review process done by the Standards Committee in the fall, and eliminated paper and postage waste. User feedback suggests it helped save valuable time for Visitors and Member Camp representatives during the busy summer months. We will continue to improve the system based on your feedback.

An additional thank you is due to Rob Crew, Eric Shendelman, Leon Muszynski and the OCA office staff for the amazing work done to develop our Year-round Standards and organize them in their new format. With additional regulations and Standards becoming necessary each year, the clarity, thoroughness and room for growth this format offers has already proven to be of great value to the OCA and its Membership.

GOALS 2017-18• Continuetodevelopandimprove

Standards Visit training to assist volunteer Visitors and Member Camp representatives with their understanding of what is expected and how to have a successful Standards Visit.

• Continuetodevelopandimprovethenew online Answer Sheet system to make the Standards Visit process and review more efficient and easier for everyone.

• WorkcloselywiththeMentorship Committee to assist Provisional Camps with their progress toward full Accredita-tion and support Member Camps.

• ContinuetopromotethevalueofourYear-round Standards and the crucial role they play for our organization.

• Keep the OCA membership up-to-date and informed of any new and evolving Standards and how to meet expectations.


matthew Bernardo, ChAir


Camp Wenonah

STANDARDSREvIEw COMMiTTEE

Committee membersMiles Villneff, ChairOnondaga Camp

Rob Crew, HLM

Mark DiamondBoard Member, HLM, Camp Manitou

Barb GrayEaster Seals Ontario

Bruce IngersollKeewaydin Camp

Anne MorawetzPonacka

Bill Stevens, HLMCamp Big Canoe: United Church

Terms of ReferenceThe OCA Standards Review Committee works closely with the Standards Committee to monitor current recreation practices and government legislations that ensure the OCA Standards are current and reflect the industry’s best practices.

ACCOmPLIShmENTS 2016-17Given that the OCA Standards are a living document, changes were made this year to reflect the ever-evolving landscape of the camping industry. The 2016-2017 calendar year marked the first year of the Year-round Standards being set in place for all Members of the OCA to adhere to. This was a huge step forward as an organization, extending many of our best practices and Standards to camps’ all-season outdoor education programs. Thank you to Rob Crew, Past Standards Review Chair, for all of his work in establishing these Standards.

Furthermore, the creation of the Year-round Standards also includes a ‘Contextual Education’ piece which serves as additional and clarifying information to further explain each Standard. This has proven to be an important addition by assisting new Camp Directors as well as seasoned Directors in understanding the ‘spirit’ of each Standard. ‘Contextual Education’ was a welcomed addition as a valuable tool for all Camp Directors, although continual tweaks will be required.

GOALS 2017-18• Continuedassessmentofcamping

industry best practices as well as on-going evaluation of government regulations to ensure our OCA Standards are current, relevant and progressive.

• On-goingevaluationofall‘ContextualEducation’ within Standards to ensure the ‘spirit of the standard’ is being properly and clearly conveyed to all camp professionals.

• ConsultationwiththeOutdoorEducation Committee to ensure the continued evolution of Standards and best practices that particularly pertain to outdoor education trips, and the close relationship that exists between School Boards and Camps.

• Focusonout-trippoliciesandprocedures, specifically those related to participant safety with water-based programs (e.g. canoe tripping).


miles villneff, ChAir


whAT IS ThE STAmP OF A GREAT CAmP?It’s the Ontario Camps Association (OCA)Accredited Camp logo that our members can proudly display on all of their camp materials, illustrating that they continuously meet industry standards with the utmost safety and care of your family in mind.

whAT DOES ThE ‘STAmP OF A GREAT CAmP’ mEAN FOR my FAmILy?The Stamp of a Great Camp represents the confidence you can have that the camp you choose for your child is safe, educational, and fun. With so many camp programs offered in Ontario, not all are accredited with the OCA. As a parent, it’s your right to ask potential camps if they have the Stamp of a Great Camp, and you can check the OCA website to ensure their membership.

whAT TyPE OF CAmPS NEED TO BE ACCREDITED?•Anyandallcampsthatofferprograms

for children and adults.

•Thisincludesdaycamps,overnightcamps, camps run by private schools, camps run through churches, and other religious groups, special needs camps, camps that run anywhere from one day, to eight weeks long, YMCA camps, municipality-run camps, Girl Guide and scout camps, and more.

hOw DOES A CAmP EARN ThE OCA ‘STAmP OF A GREAT CAmP’?• Campsmustfirstworkthrougha

two-year provisional process before they can become fully accredited.

• Allaccreditedcampsmustadhere to over 450 standards when they are visited every four years and evaluated by senior camp professionals of the OCA.

• Thesestandardsfollowbothfederalandprovincial legislature, as well as industry best practices, and cover all aspects of camp including site, facility, health and safety, food service, water quality, program, transportation, management, staff hiring and training, and more.

• Whenacampadherestothesestandards and guidelines it is a reassurance to all camp families that they are providing safe programs for their campers.

why ShOULD yOU TRUST ThE OCA’S ‘STAmP OF A GREAT CAmP’?• Reviewing and Revising: The OCA

is continually reviewing and revising the standards that camps must meet as federal and provincial legislature changes.

• ConCeRns oR issues: After every OCA visit, camps are notified of any concerns or issues regarding the standards and are required to make the necessary changes before the next summer.

• CRisis Hotline: Throughout the summer months (June – Aug.) the OCA offers all accredited camps access to our Crisis Hotline, which members can access for assistance with questions and support through a crisis.

• ReseaRCH: The OCA offers accredited camps access to current research that is relevant and important to the camps industry, completed by the Canadian Camping Association and the American Camps Association. Professional Development: Throughout the off- season, the OCA offers accredited camps the opportunity to learn from and work with industry experts at sever-al different conferences and workshops in order to better their camp operation.

• inClusion: The OCA assists accredited camps in working towards inclusion and accommodating campers with additional needs.

• Funding: The OCA provides resources to seek out financial assistance to eligible families wanting to send their children to OCA camps.

If you know of a camp that is NOT accredited, please encourage them to apply or let the OCA head office know.

LOOK FOR ThIS LOGO ON CAmP wEBSITES:

STAmP OF AGrEAT CAMP

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70 Martin Ross avenuetoronto, on M3J 2l4

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