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Parent/Guardian InformationPlease review the information below and direct any questions to the camp office by email or by calling 416-736-5669.
Camp Hours
Camp HoursYYC operates 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. We ask parents/guardians to respect the hours of the camp to ensure campers fully participate in all activities. Campers may be de-registered from camp after two days of late arrival or absence in any session, after discussing each incident with the camper’s parent/guardian. Before-care and After-careBefore-care is available at no additional cost, beginning at 8am. After-care is available for an additional $10 per week, until 5:30pm. Families requiring before- or after-care must indicate this on their Registration Form. Children not picked up on time will be charged a fee of $1/minute. Additionally, if you have not already paid for after-care and collect your child after 4:30pm twice in one week, you will be billed for a week’s after-care. Camper Drop-off and Pick-upCampers ages 10 and younger must have adult supervision at all times during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Children 11 and older can arrive and leave camp unescorted only with parent/guardian consent on the camper release form, which is in your Camper Package. Only the adults or guardians listed on the camper release form will be allowed to pick up a camper. Prior to releasing a camper, YYC staff may ask the adult to present photo ID. Directions and MapSubway construction and detours As you are likely aware, the Yonge-University-Spadina Subway Line is being extended through York University. This construction may result in frequent and/or lengthy detours and lane restrictions. Please visit Subway Construction for the most up-to-date information. By Bus TTC York University has several TTC stops, as follows:
GO Transit Hwy 407 Express GO Bus Service: Hamilton - Burlington - Oakville - Mississauga - Bramalea - York University Common - Thornhill - Mount Joy - Scarborough - Pickering - Oshawa Meadowvale Express GO Bus Service: Meadowvale - York University Bradford GO Train Service: Barrie - Bradford - East Gwillimbury - Newmarket - Aurora - King - Maple - York U - Union Stn. A free York shuttle transports passengers to/from the York Common to the York University GO Train Station. York Region Transit Jane-Concord - Route 20: connections to Vaughan Mills Mall; Jane Street Industrial-Employment Corridor; Interchange Restaurants & Entertainment Complex; Ahmadiya Mosque; Paramount Canada's Wonderland (provided only during park operating season) and many other local destinations. Woodbridge - York University 10 - Islington/Langstaff - Martin Grove/Woodbridge - Rutherford/Islington - Langstaff, south on Ansley Grove and Weston Road - Steeles - York U Thornhill - York University 3 - from York Region Transit Terminal at Promenade Mall (with connections to YRT Routes 77, 83, 88 and TTC Bathurst 160) - Bathurst/Atkinson - New Westminister - Steeles - Dufferin/Steeles - York U Brampton Transit Brampton Transit's Zum Bus Rapid Transit service runs along Queen Street from downtown Brampton to York University. Visit the Brampton Transit website for a map of the Züm Queen Street line [PDF]. Viva York University is a VIVA stop on both its Orange and Purple lines. VIVA is a light-rapid transit service that connects Toronto with Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora and Newmarket. It operates along major corridors much like an above-ground subway. Buses arrive at destinations every 15 minutes or less, and operate between approximately 5:30am and 12am midnight on weekdays. By Car We are located on Winters Road, which is the second road North of York Blvd. off Ian MacDonald Blvd. Follow the stairwell down to Vanier College's Renaissance Room. If you will be parking your car and escorting your child to Vanier College's Renaissance Room, there is a passenger drop-off on Winters Road. Map Please refer to our campus map to find your way around the University. Use the toggle to zoom in and out.
Allergies and Food PolicyDue to the seriousness of peanut allergies, the YYC has adopted a no-nut food policy. Parents/caregivers are requested to adhere to the policy for the safety of all campers. Products which typically contain peanuts include peanut butter, granola snacks, peanut sauce, and others. If in doubt, keep it out of your child’s lunch and snacks. At the start of each session, YYC staff will contact parents with other known camper allergies. We expect parents to cooperate in eliminating these allergens from their child’s lunch and snacks. If your child has a serious allergy, please inform the camp office by email or at 416-736-5669. Also, include this information in the Health/Medical section of the Camper Package. Swimming InformationAll campers may participate in swimming at York University's Tait McKenzie Pool where qualified lifeguards and YYC staff supervise swimming activities. Swimming is primarily recreational (free swim and recreational water games) and each camper who wishes to swim must participate in a swim test at the beginning of each session to test his/her ability. Swimmers unable to pass the deep end test will be required to remain in the shallow end. Younger campers with limited or no swimming ability may be asked to wear a life jacket (provided). Parents of children who are not permitted to swim because of medical and other extenuating circumstances must inform the camp office by email or at 416-736-5669. The YYC has integrated "Swim to Survive" into its swim activities. This program was introduced at the YYC in 2009, and offers campers with little or no swimming experience the opportunity to learn basic swim skills and develop an understanding of water safety. Campers not wishing to swim will be provided other activities. Inclusion statementYYC is an inclusive, positive and safe space for our campers and our staff. Themes of inclusion and diversity are integrated into YYC curriculum. Behaviour on the part of any member of our camp that violates the spirit of this program will not be tolerated. If your child shares any concerns with you, please let us know right away. The safety and confidence of every camper is our first priority. Our StaffYYC senior staff are upper year post-secondary and/or graduate students with training and experience in program planning and working with children and youth. All other YYC staff are post-secondary students who bring enthusiasm and knowledge in a specific program area (e.g. art and design, health and fitness) and have experience working with children and youth. Volunteers are young leaders who have been trained and enjoy working with diverse children and youth. All YYC staff hold current First Aid certification and have been appropriately screened.
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