Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the camp located?

Sunny Acres Day Camp is located at John Abbott College in Saint-Anne de Bellevue.

2. What are the camp hours?

Regular camp hours are from 8:50am-3:40pm. We offer extended hours from 7:30am-6:00pm (for an additional fee).

3. Are camp fees tax deductible?

Yes, you will receive a receipt in January for camp fees and extended day fees.

4. How old are the staff?

The staff range in age between 17 and 30.

5. What are the camper/staff ratios?

Sunny starters (3-4 year olds) 5:1

Kids’ Club (finishing pre-k and kindergarten) 7:1

All-stars (finishing grade 1 and higher) 9:1.

6. If I want to pick up my child early from camp, what’s the best way to do this?

You must call the office and let us know what time you’re coming and we will have your child in the office ready and waiting for you.

7. How often does my child have swimming lessons?

Campers swim every day in every program we offer. They have lessons Monday to Thursday, and free swim on Friday.

8. What if I don’t know what swimming level my child is in?

If you do not indicate a swimming level on the registration form, we will test them on their first day.

9. Can I register my child for one week of camp only?

Our programs require a 2 week minimum registration. The 2 weeks do not have to be consecutive unless they are being registered for Creative Arts Zone and Director’s Cut.

10. If my child is on the bus, how will I know when they will be picked up and dropped off?

If your child is on the bus, the camp office will contact you the week before to give you an approximate time when the bus will arrive at your door. Buses leave camp at approximately 3:30 every day.

11. How would I go about changing my child’s registration or canceling if I have to?

You can make additions to your child’s registration at any point. Once camp is in session all additional weeks in our traditional program and SportZone will be charged a flat rate. There is no charge at any time to change weeks within the same program.

Cancellations:

If at any point you need to cancel your registration in part, or in whole, please contact the office manager.

12. Can I register my child in more than one program?

That’s the beauty about Sunny Acres. We offer many different programs and we encourage you to mix and match all of our programs.

13. Do you take the campers on field trips?

All activities take place on the campus.

14. What if I can’t pick up my child by 3:45pm?

If you are late, your child will be brought to our extended day service in the Casgrain building. You can pick them up anytime before 6pm.