Dear Campers and Parents of RKY Camp, W

e hope that you are able to join us this summer for an exciting and wonderful experience at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake. Please read over this brochure carefully as we have many new and exciting programs and have spent a great deal of time giving things a new look!

Leading our staff team as RKY Camp Director is Christina Bonner. As second year director or RKY Camp, Christina is looking forward to continually providing safe, quality experiences to all RKY participants. Furthermore, RKY Staff are chosen to ensure this continual commitment to providing positive opportunities.

With their cabin groups, campers are given the opportunity to make new friends, learn a variety of outdoor skills and practice teamwork and responsibility. At RKY Camp we strive to ensure that every campers experience reflects the YMCA Quality Eight values. Our mandate is to provide a safe and caring environment, where children can develop self-confidence, while having tons of fun!

Our staff team are trained in the principles of healthy child development, role modeling, experiential teaching and the importance of being a friend. The wellness of all campers is very important to us. In case of an emergency many highly trained first aid individuals reside on site each session. In addition, all staff are trained in First Aid and RKY Camp’s emergency procedures.

Our wonderful food service provides us with three nutritious (and delicious) meals and a snack each day, in accordance to the Canadian Food Guide. We can accommodate to a variety of dietary needs. To ensure safety and comfort of all campers and staff, RKY Camp is a nut and shell fish free site. We look forward to meeting you in summer! If we can do anything to make your stay more pleasant, please let us know.

Christina Bonner
RKY Camp Director

Kathleen Gurski
Outdoor Education and Assistant Director

RKY VISION

Each person who attends RKY Camp will grow to feel a sense of empowerment and community within a natural, safe and wholesome environment.

RKY MISSION

RKY provides high quality programming and leadership opportunities through a wide range of appropriate activities while seeking to retain the rich, historical nature of the camp and its long term viability.


CAMPER HEALTH AND SAFETY

As a YMCA Camp and accredited member of the Ontario Camping Association, RKY Camp meets or exceeds the stringent safety standards set by both organizations. Our staff are trained to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, whether campers are on the waterfront or on the climbing wall. All campers are supervised by staff, 24 hours a day.

While on the water, or on out-trip there are lifeguards. All participants are required to wear a personal floatation device. In case of illness or injury, a volunteer doctor or nurse reside on site each session. If any kind of follow up is necessary, parents will be contacted immediately.

CAMPER CODE OF CONDUCT

We encourage group-building and cabin bonding, and discourage cliques. In addition, the camp director reserves the right to expel from camp – at the parent’s expense – anyone whose behaviour compromises the wellbeing of themselves or others. We take every step to ensure that everyone’s stay at RKY Camp is a successful, safe and enjoyable one.