Swimming lessons, which allow participants to gradually develop their swimming skills (the "Swim for Life" program by the Lifesaving Society), are only offered at our Regina Assumpta day camp. More information is available here.

Here is an example of a typical day at day camp:

• 7:00: Paid daycare service
• 8:30: Free daycare service
• 9:00: Morning gathering and snack
• 9:25: Activity
• 10:25: Activity
• 11:30: Lunch
• 12:30: Activity
• 1:00: Activity
• 2:30: Snack
• 2:45: Activity
• 3:45: Afternoon gathering
• 4:00: Free daycare service
• 4:30: Paid daycare service

Yes. You will be able to meet your child's counsellor before 8:30 AM or after 4:30 PM. However, we ask that you schedule an appointment in advance to ensure their availability and to allow us to arrange for a replacement during your meeting. If you would like to share any feedback or comments about the services provided to your child, please contact the site coordinator directly.

Yes. You need to inform us of an early pick-up so that we can ensure your child is ready when you arrive. Please check your Customer area for the exact contact details. Also, please note that since the groups are in circulation and preparing for departure between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM, it is not possible to pick up your child during that time.

Yes. We invite you to contact the day camp management directly to inform them of your child's lateness or absence. Please check your Customer area for the exact contact details.

Summer is made for outdoor play! That’s why we ensure that the majority of activities on the schedule take place outdoors, with the exact number varying depending on our sites. However, due to weather conditions (such as rain or extreme heat), more activities may occasionally take place indoors. Most specialized camps are also held indoors. For more details, we encourage you to contact the camp coordinator.

Yes, if they wish. Themed costume days are organized at each of our sites in connection with our weekly theme. We invite you to consult the Theme document for your child, available in your Customer area, for all the details.

Your child is free to wear the sportswear of their choice.

The groups are formed based on the children's age and, if applicable, their choice of specialties. The staff-to-child ratios follow those prescribed by the Association des camps du Québec:

Groups	Counsellors	Children
Minis (3-4 years old)	1	6
rTout-petits (4-6 years old)	1	10
Petits (7-8 years old)	1	12
Moyens (9-10 years old)	1	14
Juniors (11-12 yeas old)	1	15
Ados (13-14 years old)	1	15

You can find out your child's team number and counsellor's name on the Friday before the start of the camp session by checking your Customer area. You will also find the specific schedule for your child's group there.

All our employees are selected based on their experience, energy, creativity, and sense of responsibility. Having completed at least secondary school (Grade 10), they must also hold their Diplôme d'Aptitudes aux Fonctions d'Animateur (DAFA), a first aid certification, and a valid competence certificate, if required by their area of expertise. They must also consent to a background check and participate in various ongoing training sessions throughout the season. As a result, all counsellors and specialists are fully equipped to intervene appropriately at all times.

Select the service during your registration directly in your Customer area, or request it from a member of our team by contacting us at 450-435-6668 / changements@edphy.com.

Since the procedure may vary slightly from one site or program to another, we invite you to consult the Arrival and Departure Procedures document in your Customer area for all the details.

We provide all the necessary equipment for the sports activities scheduled. However, we encourage you to consult the Personal belongings for Day Camp document for your child, available in your Customer area, to check for any specific items required for specialized camps, if applicable.

We invite you to view our policy about this subject.

By becoming a privileged member of the Edphy family, you can access the registration platform before anyone else, and reserve your child's spot in our most popular programs. You'll also be the first to know about our new services and promotions, and benefit from exclusive rates and discounts at different times of the year. Finally, become an official donor to the Edphy Foundation, as $5 will automatically be donated to help give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience life in the great outdoors and take part in a wide range of sports that are as varied as they are beneficial to their development.

The Association des camps du Québec suggests asking the child to apply the sunscreen themselves, with verbal guidance, or to have a friend help them. The goal is to prevent any compromising situations for the counsellors and to protect the integrity of the children. Therefore, this practice has been made mandatory at all of our sites. However, the counsellors ensure that the children are properly covered with sunscreen and provide support if they have difficulty applying it themselves. We also ask parents to apply sunscreen to their child before dropping them off at camp.

Concerned about the health of the children attending all our sites as well as the well-being of our staff, here are the precautions we take to reduce risks:

• Frequent water breaks to ensure hydration;
• Shortened activity periods – or replaced – to reduce physical effort;
• Addition of water games to cool down the skin;
• Moving activities to shaded areas and indoors, in available air-conditioned spaces;
• Frequent visits to the pool, when possible.

Additionally, all members of our staff have completed first aid training and are capable of recognizing and responding to heatstroke.

From November 25th, 2024 for Privilege members and December 2nd, 2024 for all, online or by phone at (450) 435-6668 / 1 (888) 463-3749

*Since some programs are in high demand, you can add your child to our wait list if the group of your choice is full. As soon as a place becomes available, an e-mail will be sent to you, giving you 24 hours to accept or decline the spot.

No. It is necessary to provide a meal for your child, except on Thursdays if they are enrolled in the "festive lunch" option. Since there is no refrigerator, it is also important to place an ice pack in their lunchbox to keep the food fresh. Microwaves are available for reheating meals.

One of the main objectives of the summer camp experience is to completely break children out of their usual routine and help them detach from their family bubble for a short period, in order to foster their independence and autonomy. Attending camp is an opportunity for them to share unforgettable moments with other children, learn to assert themselves, and make their own choices, all under the guidance of an experienced team. To this end, visits and phone calls are not permitted during their stay. However, parents are encouraged to write to their children. Campers eagerly await the delivery of mail! There are three ways to send correspondence:

• Write letters in advance and submit them to the camp management at the beginning of the stay;
• Write and mail the letter(s) to the following address:
  1200, 14th Avenue, Val-Morin (Québec) J0T 2R0 – be sure to send it early enough for your child to receive it during their stay, despite delivery delays.
• Write a letter and send by email to centrevacances@edphy.com.

It is understandable that this new experience at summer camp may be a source of concern for parents. However, rest assured that our team will contact you promptly if necessary.

Here is a typical day at sleep away camp:

A stay at a summer camp offers children not only a special connection with nature but also a certain detachment from their parents. This is a time when they take control of their daily life and grow alongside other children, fostering their development—independence, cooperation, and open-mindedness. This is what distinguishes a camp experience from a day camp and gives the stay its full value.

For all these reasons, parents are not allowed on the site, except for arrivals and departures. Note. Visits are allowed for participants staying at the camp for more than two weeks on Sundays between each session, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We kindly ask that you notify the camp coordinator by email (centrevacances@edphy.com) at least 24 hours in advance and remain outside the camp site during the visit.

Participants can enjoy each day at camp, regardless of the weather. Our tents and various indoor facilities (double gymnasium, exercise room, pool, and multipurpose rooms) not only provide shelter for all campers in case of rain but also allow us to hold many of our activities. Our counsellors also have plenty of ideas to brighten up gray days and keep everyone engaged and entertained.

Groups are formed based on the children's age and their chosen program. The staff-to-child ratios follow the guidelines set by the Association des camps du Québec:
Tout-petits (4-6 years old): 1 counsellor for every 5 children Petits (7-8 years old): 1 counsellor for every 7 children Moyens (9-10 years old): 1 counsellor for every 8 children Juniors (11-12 years old): 1 counsellor for every 8 children Ados (13-14 years old): 1 counsellor for every 9 children Seniors (15-16 years old): 1 counsellor for every 10 children
You can find out your child's team number and counsellor's name on the Friday before the start of the stay by checking your Customer area. You will also find the specific schedule for your child's group there.

All our employees are selected based on their experience, energy, creativity, and sense of responsibility. Having completed at least secondary school (Grade 10), they must also hold their Diplôme d'Aptitudes aux Fonctions d'Animateur (DAFA), a first aid certification, and a valid competence certificate, if required by their area of expertise. They must also consent to a background check and participate in various ongoing training sessions throughout the season. As a result, all counsellors and specialists are fully equipped to intervene appropriately at all times.

Select the service during your registration directly in your Customer area, or request it from a member of our team by contacting us at 450-435-6668 / changements@edphy.com.

Since the procedure may vary slightly from one site or program to another, we invite you to consult the Arrival and Departure Procedures document in your Customer area for all the details.

We provide all equipment for sports activities. However, we ask participants, if possible, to bring their own life jacket.

By becoming a privileged member of the Edphy family, you can access the registration platform before anyone else, and reserve your child's spot in our most popular programs. You'll also be the first to know about our new services and promotions, and benefit from exclusive rates and discounts at different times of the year. Finally, become an official donor to the Edphy Foundation, as $5 will automatically be donated to help give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience life in the great outdoors and take part in a wide range of sports that are as varied as they are beneficial to their development.

The main language of communication is French. However, our staff is bilingual (French and English) and provides instructions and safety guidelines in both languages. Many of our participants come from all over the world, and English is often the language used by them, as well as Mandarin and Spanish.

From November 25th, 2024 for Privilege members and December 2nd, 2024 for all, online or by phone at (450) 435-6668 / 1 (888) 463-3749

*Since some programs are in high demand, you can add your child to our wait list if the group of your choice is full. As soon as a place becomes available, an e-mail will be sent to you, giving you 24 hours to accept or decline the spot.

Laundry vouchers will only be provided to campers staying for more than two weeks at the camp. Emergency laundry services are available through Edphy. Only clothes and bedding items that are labeled with the child’s name will be sent to the laundry to avoid loss. We encourage parents to pack older and worn clothes. We are not responsible for any clothing that is lost or damaged during washing.

It would be wise to check this information with the Canadian consulate or embassy in your country. A parental authorization signed by both parents, preferably notarized, allowing the child to travel alone must also be completed. Give the participant an original copy of this authorization to enclose with his or her plane ticket, and send a copy to our offices. EDPHY cannot assume responsibility for obtaining visas, passports or other permits.

The trip advisor, assistant coordinator for groups and international campers, ensures personalized preparation of the trip, and is on hand to answer participants' questions and prepare their arrival at the airport.

The rate for participants from outside of Canada includes:

• Membership to our insurance coverage (health and accident).
• Transportation between the camp and the airport: You will need to complete the form available in your Customer area no later than 2 weeks before the start of the stay and provide a copy to your child to attach to their plane ticket.
• bedding
• necessary toiletries
• assistance from a travel advisor