CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY CAMP
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28
CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY EXPERIENCE
Here at the Children of the Valley summer camp, we present the first Coptic Orthodox Christian sleep-away camp! At the beautiful Valley of the Mother of God, we provide a wide range of activities from rock climbing to a state-of-the-art home theatre to in-depth spiritual discussions all while encouraging and exemplifying Christian beliefs and behaviour.
Our Founder
Father Angelos Saad is the founder of the Children of the Valley Summer Camp. Through his leadership and generosity, the valley has been renovated and transformed into the first Orthodox Christian Sleep-Away Camp. His visions and continuous prayers have and will continue to bless this camp.
Our Organizers
Children of the Valley overnight summer camp was presented as an idea to a group of intelligent youth from the Church of the Virgin Mary and Saint Athanasius. Together, they prepared and organized the first Coptic Othodox Sleep-Away camp here at the Valley of the Mother of God.
OUR MISSION ...
"It is our mission to immerse youth in a fun and enjoyable week while building Christian leadership and promoting spiritual growth."
ACTIVITIES
Camp Fire
Join us at our nightly campfire, where hearty discussion will occur and smores will be made.
bible reflection
Join us as we lounge in outdoor gazebos, where spiritual and friendly group discussions will take place.
Rock CLimbing
Within a safe environment, campers will have the opportunity to rock climb pre-defined routes at different levels of intensity. Campers will have the opportunity to develop strength and trust through continuous encouragement.
Beach Volleyball
Enjoy the sun and company of fellow campers using our beach volleyball court.
Gym
In the newly refurbished gym, campers will have the opportunity to participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, and floor hockey.
Archery
At our camp, we offer state-of-the-art archery facilities! Campers may have the chance to practice their aim and compete in friendly competition using our archery equipment.
Arcade Room
In a newly minted arcade room, campers will have to opportunity to play air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and many other classic games, in a fun and safe environment.
Video Game Lounge
In our video game lounge, campers will have the opportunity to play PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and many other console all while developing communication and teamwork.
Movie Theatre
The newly renovated movie theatre where campers will be able to spend quality time with their friends. Relaxing on comfortable couches with popcorn, drinks and watching movies projected on a movie-theatre size screen.
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How much does this camp cost and what does it include?The Children of the Valley camp costs $375 per week, with discounted pricing for those who register for multiple weeks. It includes: - Transportation - Accommodations (room, bed, bathroom and shower) - 1 Personal Covid-19 Safety Kit - 1 Camp T-Shirt - 3 meals per day - 2 snacks per day - All activities (sports, spiritual and recreational)
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How long is this camp?The camp will take place for 3 separate weeks: The first week will take place from Monday to Thursday, July 17 - 20. The second week will take place from Monday to Thursday, July 24 - 27. The last week will take place from Monday to Thursday, August 14 - 17.
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What do my kids need to bring?For this 4-day and 3-night long sleepover camp, children should bring: Over Night - Outdoor clothes - Rain Jackets - Sweaters - Toiletries - Bed Sheets - Pillow Cases - Hand Sanitizer Sports & Activities - Sport Clothes - Sport Shoes - Water Bottles - Towels Spiritual - Bible - Agpeya - Tonya
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What should I do if my child has a health condition or allergies?If your child has a health condition, it must be indicated on thier registration form, as well as a list of their medications and when they should be administered. If your child is unable to regulate taking their own medication on time, a councellor will be appointed to ensure their medication is properly administered. If your child has allergies, it must indicated on their registration form and they must bring their own epipens. A copy of this information will be given to the kitchen staff and if needed, a separate meal will be provided.
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What are the procedures in the case of an emergency (i.e. injury)?In case of an emergency, the child will be directed to the camp health center where first aid will be administered. For more severe emergencies, an ambulance will be called, your child will be redirected to the nearest emergency center and the parents will be notified.
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What happens if I want to cancel my registration?To cancel your registration, you must email us at childrenofthevalleycamp@gmail.com, with the subject line “Cancellation of Registration.” Please include your child’s full name and age. If cancellation occurs 14 days prior to the start of the camp, a full refund is guaranteed. Otherwise, a 50$ cancellation fee will be deducted.