طرق الغابة

*Please note that your child must be the specified age on the first day of the camp program.

*يخضع التوافر للتغيير. يرجى ملاحظة أنه يجب أن يكون طفلك في السن المحدد في اليوم الأول من برنامج المخيم.

خيارات النقل

Drop Off/Pick Up at Kelso Conservation Area  

Parents or guardians have the option to drop off campers starting at 8:50 am at Kelso, and pick up campers between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm instead of utilizing Ways of the Woods Busing. 

If you are unable to pick up your camper by 4:30 pm, you can add Aftercare to your registration for the week, your children will be supervised at Kelso until 5:00 pm. Please see below for more details.

Ways of the Woods Busing 

Ways of the Woods is excited to offer free transportation الاثنين to الجمعة for campers to get to and from camp! Stops for each route are listed below. You will be able to select which stop your camper would like to use at registration. Unfortunately for logistical and safety reason, when campers reserve a seat on a specific bus for the week, we cannot accommodate campers riding different buses on different days. 

Note: Bus pick-up and drop-off times will be posted two weeks before your week of camp starts and times could change slightly from day-to-day. Bus schedules will be emailed to parents and guardians.

What to do if you miss the bus:  

Option 1: You may use any other stop on the same bus number Indicating which bus stop you intend to use when you register helps our staff run attendance at bus stops. 

Option 2: Drive to Kelso Conservation Area (5234 Kelso Road) to drop your camper off at the Visitor Centre. 

Drop Off/Pick Up (Regular Hours) 

Parents or guardians have the option to drop off campers starting at 8:50 am at Kelso, and pick up camper between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm instead of utilizing Ways of the Woods Transportation. 

 Aftercare 

Aftercare is available as an add-on until 5:00 pm. Please note aftercare is only available for pick-up from Kelso. Aftercare is offered for a flat rate of $40 for the week. 

Is registration for 2024 camps open yet?
Registration is open for Ways of the Woods summer camp 2024!  

What is the best camp for my child?
Ways of the Woods camps are broken out into offerings that target age, and interest groups. We recommend you first consider your child’s age, and then look to see which programs may be of most interest to them. 

How old does my child need to be to attend camp?
Please note that your child must be the specified age on the first day of the camp program. Ways of the Woods offers camps for children as young as 4 and as old as 15. 

What activities will my child be participating in each day?
Each week may be slightly different based on weather, age, energy level, interest, and camp program etc. We’ve provided a list of the major activities available at each park. Some activities are age specific. We suggest that you pack your camper with what they would need so they are prepared for any of the activities listed at their camp location.

What are the Ways of the Woods camp hours?
Camp runs الاثنين through الجمعة (including holiday weeks).  Programmed activities start daily at 9:00 am, and end at 4:00 pm. 

On الاثنين mornings, campers will spend extra time getting to know their counsellor and groups and may begin scheduled activities later than 9:00 am. 

I need to pick up my camper early, what should I do?
Please contact our WOW team by phone at 905-878-5011 (and press 3) or email vslead@hrca.on.ca so we can confirm the details with you. 

I need to pick my child up after regular camp hours, what should I do?
Aftercare is available until 5:00 pm الاثنين to الجمعة at Kelso for a flat rate of $40 for the week. Please note after care only is available from Kelso and not on any of the bus routes. 

I have decided to drop my child off at camp. Where do I drop them off each day?
All camps use Kelso as the hub.  Please drop campers at Kelso between 8:50 am and 9:00 am.

I’m having issues figuring out how to register. 

الخطوة 1: حدد أسبوع المخيم وبرنامج المخيم الذي تبحث عنه. 

• You will also be able to select your transportation options at this time. If you do not know which bus you may want, please refer to transportation information above.
• Parents wishing to drive their campers or carpool with other families should select “Drop off & Pick-Up at Kelso”.

Add additional Weeks: If you wish to add additional weeks of camps for your first camper, repeat Step 1.

Step 2: Add your camper & parent/guardian information.

• Camper name and date of birth
• Parent & guardian contact information
• جهة اتصال طارئة
• Any other adults you wish to permit to perform pick ups at the bus or Kelso
• Swimming ability, and biking ability if you are signing up for Mountain Bike Camp (otherwise select ‘Not Applicable’)
• Any known medical or allergy information 

Step 3: Once you have selected your camps and provided the needed details, you will proceed to check out. 

• Please review your multiple camper registration
• أدخل معلومات الدفع
• Proceed to check out and you will receive a confirmation e-mail following your transaction 

كرر الخطوات 1 و 2 و 3 كما هو مطلوب. 

Please contact us at 905-878-5011 (and press 3) if further assistance is required. 

Does your camp provide busing? 

Yes, busing is included! We offer bussing to and from Mississauga, Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. 

What time do buses pick up and drop off campers?
Please view the bus schedule above for timing. We recommend that parents be at the stop 10 minutes prior to buses arriving. 

I have missed my bus, what should I do?
If you can safely arrive at another pick up location on the same route, you may do so. Otherwise, drop your child off at Kelso between 8:50 am and 9:00 am . View transportation section above for stop locations.  If you are unable to make it to Kelso on schedule, please call our WOW team at 905-878-5011 (and press 3).

هل يمكنني إجراء تغييرات على مسار أو محطة الحافلات لدينا؟

Your camper is booked on their bus for the duration of the week and must ride the same bus each day. 

If you would like to pick them up or drop them off at a different stop along the same route we can easily accommodate this. Simply show up at your desired stop at the designated time. Due to bus capacity limitations, and for the safety and security of all of our campers we CANNOT accommodate changes in routes or different routes for different days. 

If you are unable to make your stop or prefer to drop off or pick up your camper on a particular day we can accommodate this at Kelso but YOU MUST contact us at 905-878-5011 (and press 3) to confirm the details. 

Prior to your camp starting (before الخميس at noon the week prior to your camp) we may be able to accommodate changes to your route based on availability.  Please call 905-878-5011 (and press 3)

It’s more convenient for me to drop my child off at camp, is this possible?
Yes, campers can be dropped off at the Kelso Visitor Centre between 8:50 am and 9:00 am.  You will need to pick your camper up at Kelso by 4:00 pm. Aftercare is available at Kelso until 5:00 pm if needed (additional fee).

Can I provide permission for my camper to walk home from the bus unsupervised? 

If you did not already indicate this when you registered please contact us at 905-878-5011 (and press 3) so that we can update your camper profile and alert the bus monitors. 

I am unavailable to pick up my child and need to send someone else, what do I do?
Please list ALL contacts with first/last names and contact information in the area provided on our registration site. If your camper needs to picked up by someone other than the listed primary or secondary contacts approved for pick up on their file please contact us at 905-878-5011 (and press 3) or email vslead@hrca.on.ca. 

What sort of supervision will be provided while my child is at camp?
Ways of the Woods has an outstanding team of camp staff.  Our counsellors work in teams, of two.  This ensures that every group has a great camper to staff ratio, and that our staff are always in a setting where they can continue to learn to be the best they can be! 

What is the supervision ratio at camp?
Ways of the Woods strives to maintain camper ratios for our staff that allow our counsellors to work as closely as possible with your camper.  Our Primary programs are offered at an 8:1 ratio for ages 6-8 and 6:1 ratio for ages 4-5. Our Junior programs are offered at a 10:1 ratio.  Our Senior programs are offered at varying ratios, but are typically a 10:1. 

How can I become staff with Ways of the Woods?
Ways of the Woods hires exceptional young people who are passionate about providing a truly awesome summer camp experience to our campers.  Staff must be at least 16-years-old. We offer a variety of positions based on experience and certifications. 

I would like to Volunteer at Camp, is this possible?
Ways of the Woods offers a great transitional approach from being a camper, to eventually working at Camp. Our  CIT Camp is offered twice per summer and is a required step for anyone wishing to volunteer at camp. Once you have attended a CIT Camp, you may return as a CIT for any portion of the remainder of the summer in a volunteer capacity.

طفلي يعاني من الحساسية. هل يمكنك استيعابهم في المخيم؟

Ways of the Woods هو مخيم نشط في الهواء الطلق. سوف نتواصل حتما مع مجموعة متنوعة من الحيوانات والأعشاب والنباتات.

هل Ways of the Woods مخيم خال من الفول السوداني؟

على الرغم من أن Ways of the Woods سعيدة بمحاولة استيعاب أي مخيم يعاني من الحساسية ، إلا أننا غير قادرين على إدراج أنفسنا كمخيم خال من الفول السوداني. يتمتع الآلاف من الأفراد الآخرين بإعداداتنا الخارجية على مدار العام ، ويجلب المخيمون الآخرون وجبات غداء ، وقد تكون كميات ضئيلة من المواد المسببة للحساسية موجودة في مجموعة متنوعة من المواقع.

يتناول المخيم الخاص بي الدواء أثناء وجوده في المخيم، ما هي المعلومات التي يحتاجها موظفو المخيم؟

عند التسجيل ، نطلب منك وصف أي مخاوف طبية محددة قد تكون لديك أو لدى العربة الخاصة بك. وهذا يشمل المعلومات المتعلقة بروتين الأدوية ، والإصابات الحالية ، والحساسية ، وما إلى ذلك.

نسيت أن أعطيك بعض التفاصيل أو أن المعلومات الطبية قد تغيرت منذ أن سجلنا، ماذا أفعل؟

Contact us at 905-878-5011 (and press 1) so that we can update your camp reservation.

My Camper is not a swimmer. Can they avoid Swimming as an activity?
Swimming is one of our camp’s most popular activities.  Our waterfront at Kelso is fully lifeguarded, and is located at a sand beach with graduated depth markers.  Non-swimmers are required to wear a PFD at all times.  Our staff will work with non swimmers to introduce them to the water and ensure they are closely supervised while at the beach. In addition to the camp staff, the Kelso Beach is overseen by lifeguards that are specifically assigned to camps. If you are certain that you do not wish your camper to swim, you may indicate that in the additional notes section during registration, however they will be required to visit the beach with their group while the other campers swim.

What do each of the swim levels mean in registration?
Our camp staff will have access to notes from your registration including a camper’s swim level so they know what level of PFD and support is required at the beach. The ability levels should be interpreted as below:

• Non-swimmer – my camper does not know how to swim and should have a PFD at all times on the beach.
• PFD Required – my camper has some experience swimming, but they should always have a PFD on in the water.
• PFD غير مطلوب - العربة الخاصة بي هي سباحة مريحة ولا تتطلب PFD أثناء وجودك على الشاطئ وفي الماء. أعترف بأن العربة الخاصة بي ستظل مضطرة إلى ارتداء PFD أثناء استخدام أي من القوارب.

Is your Boating activity supervised?
Boating is done at Kelso where we have our Lifeguard staff on duty, as well as first aiders and rescue boats at our Boat Rental beach. All participants wear proper PDFs while on the water, and our camp staff join them on the water to supervise more closely.  Campers boat in groups and carry all the require small pleasure craft emergency supplies they may need.  The Kelso reservoir is limited in size and has no water way exits, so campers cannot leave the supervised area.

How strong a biker does my child need to be for bike camp?
The Ways of the Woods Mountain Bike Camp is intended for campers with some existing off pavement bike experience. We strongly recommend that campers be comfortable riding their bike on grass, gravel, and on bike trails.  Campers will build skills pertaining to riding up and downhill, as well as navigating trail features like rock, roots, bridges, etc.  This is NOT a camp for new riders, but being an expert is most definitely not a requirement.

What do each of the bike levels mean in registration?
If registering for Mountain Bike Camp, we also collect your campers bike level so that they can be matched with other campers of similar ability and comfort levels. The ability levels should be interpreted as below:

• مبتدئ - يمكن لعربة العربة الخاصة بي ركوب الدراجة بشكل مريح على الطرق على الرصيف والعشب والحصى. لديهم خبرة محدودة في ركوب الدراجات على مسار مخصص.
• متوسط - لدى العربة الخاصة بي بعض الخبرة في ركوب الدراجات على شبكات مسارات الدراجات الجبلية. انهم قادرون على ركوب مع بعض السرعة بشكل مريح.
• متقدم - العربة الخاصة بي هي راكبة دراجة جبلية ذات خبرة. انهم قادرون على ركوب جميع المسارات في كيلسو مع السرعة والراحة.

What type of bike do I need for bike camp?
We ask that campers be riding at minimum a 24” wheel bike with both front and rear handlebar actuated brakes.  Coaster brakes (backpedal / skid brake) will not be sufficient for this camp.

What other equipment will I require for Bike Camp?
A proper bike helmet, riding gloves and some way to carry water on the trail (water bottle, hydration back) are the only required equipment. Your camper will have an area to leave their lunch and belongings while on trail, so we also recommend parents set up campers to be able to take only what they need on the trail separate from the rest of their belongings. Other equipment you may appreciate would be shin / knee guards, and spare tube to fit your wheel size.

Can I leave my bike at Camp for the week?
Yes, campers in Mountain Bike Camp can leave their bike at camp during their week of camp.  It will be locked up overnight, so there will be no access to the bikes once camp hours are over. All bikes MUST be picked up on الجمعة afternoon by 5:30 pm.

How should I get my child’s bike to camp?
We recommend that campers in Mountain Bike Camp get a ride to camp on الاثنين morning with their parent or guardian. They may ride the bus home that day, as their bike can stay on site.  Similarly, parents will want to pick their child up on the final day of camp in order to transport their bike home.

How is behaviour dealt with at camp?
Ways of the Woods Camp Staff recognize that kids will be kids. This is to imply that Summer Camp is a place to play, explore, and learn. Our staff work hard each week to ensure campers understand what behavior is acceptable at camp and what is not. These expectations are introduced to campers at the start of camp, and the culture of respect for everyone and everything at camp is fostered from that point forward. Our behavioral policy is not intended to be restrictive or prescriptive in how each camper is dealt with at camp. Staff will always use their best judgement and always work with their supervisors to ensure that everyone is able to have fun at camp. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

How is bullying dealt with at Camp?
Bullying is not tolerated within any Ways of the Woods Camp. Behaviour that is deemed to be bullying will result in immediate contact being made with the campers guardians.  Campers who bully may need to leave camp for the day or week.

If my camper is asked to leave camp, do I receive refund or credit?
No. Campers who lose their privilege to be at camp due to behaviour are not entitled to refund. Their spot in camp was held at registration and we are unable to fill space in camp mid week.

What is your refund policy?

• All refund requests and changes to registration must be received fourteen days prior to the start of the registered camp. A $25 administrative fee applies.
• We do not offer refunds less than two weeks before the first day of camp.
• We do not offer refunds for days missed.
• Camps are not transferrable.
• يجب أن تعود المبالغ المستردة إلى البطاقة المستخدمة في المعاملة الأصلية.

I have had a change in schedule and need to change my camper’s registration. What can I do?
As per our refund policy, exchanges are only possible with more than fourteen days notice from the start of their scheduled camp. Providing you have realized the need to change camps before that time, you may transfer your registration to another week and only pay an administrative fee of $25.

• تحتفظ Conservation Halton بالحق في إزالة عربة التخييم من البرنامج إذا لزم الأمر بسبب مخاوف تتعلق بالسلوك أو سلامة المخيم. سيتم إصدار المبالغ المستردة في هذه الحالة وفقا لتقدير المخيمات وهي غير مضمونة.
• تحتفظ Conservation Halton بالحق في إلغاء تدفقات المخيم إذا كان التسجيل لا يفي بالحد الأدنى من أرقام التسجيل لدينا.
• Each campers’ personal belongings are their responsibility. Camp staff will assist campers in remembering to pack up their belongings, but cannot be held responsible for lost items. A lost and found pick-up area is available at the end of the day and each week at camp.
• يجب أن يتطابق تاريخ ميلاد المخيم مع متطلبات تاريخ ميلاد المخيم في اليوم الأول من المخيم.
• Camp fees are HST exempt (excluding CIT Camp) and your receipt can be used towards childcare expenses or the children’s fitness tax credit. Transportation and extended care services are subject to HST.

• All refund requests and changes to registration must be received fourteen days prior to the start of the registered camp. A $25 administration fee applies.
• No refunds less than two weeks before the first day of camp.
• لا توجد مبالغ مستردة لأيام ضائعة.
• يجب أن تعود المبالغ المستردة إلى البطاقة المستخدمة في المعاملة الأصلية.

Ways of the Woods puts great pride in offering a positive and memorable experience for all of its campers.  In situations where campers are having difficulty contributing to this positive experience, our staff follow a well-planned behavioural policy.  The policy focuses on helping our campers learn from mistakes and discover how to best contribute with their group.  Behaviour that risks safety or injury of any camper is taken quite seriously. Campers who are having a difficult time with behaviour may find themselves removed from their group, dealing with their guardians and camp staff, or in some situations may find themselves being asked to leave camp.  In any case, guardians will always be consulted and kept aware of how their children are doing at camp.

Bullying
Bullying is not tolerated within any Ways of the Woods Camp. Behaviour that is deemed to be bullying will result in immediate contact being made with the campers guardians.  Campers who bully may need to leave camp for the day or week.

Dealing with Behaviour
Ways of the Woods Camp Staff recognize that kids will be kids. This is to imply that Summer Camp is a place to play, explore, and learn. Our staff work hard each week to ensure campers understand what behavior is acceptable at camp and what is not. These expectations are introduced to campers at the start of camp, and the culture of respect for everyone and everything at camp is fostered from that point forward. Our behavioral policy is not intended to be restrictive or prescriptive in how each camper is dealt with at camp. Staff will always use their best judgement and always work with their supervisors to ensure that everyone is able to have fun at camp. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.