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Sprout Summer Growing Camp

Day Camp Program

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Record #: CCH0224 Last Modified: 15 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2013
Special Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Contact Information
Social MediaFacebook
Address & Map
Melrose United Church
86 Homewood Ave
Hamilton, ON L8P 2M4
 
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Site LocationMelrose United Church
Major IntersectionLocke St S and Aberdeen Ave
Mailing Addressc/o Sprout Summer Growing Camp 
211 Glencarry Ave 
Hamilton, ON L8K 3S1
Office Phone289-244-7105
E-Mailgetgrowing@sproutcamp.ca
WebsiteSproutcamp.ca
Primary ContactKelly McKinney, Camp Founder/Sprout Leader
Service Details
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Some trip locations are not accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton West
WardWard 1
DescriptionSprout Summer Growing Camp (Ages 5-13 yrs) is all about helping kids grow in the flourishing green spaces of our city. Through outdoor, place-based education, we create friendships, gain environmental awareness and build community.  
 
Enjoy week-long programs where campers will: 
* Exploration and lessons in our learning gardens, farms, forest and city. 
* Eco-friendly arts and crafts. 
* Hiking, swimming and cooperative sports games. 
* Culinary adventures at the farm and farmers market. 
* Music making, movement and drumming workshops. 
* Free time and more! 
 
Little Sprouts camp (Ages 3-4 years) is a one week half day camp. Parents are welcome to participate. 
 
High School students (Ages 14-17 years) entering grade nine to grade 12 can interview to do rewarding and engaging community service hours at a week of camp (Leadership in Training). 
HoursSprout Camp Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Extended Care 8:30 am-9 am, 4 pm-5:30 pm * Little Sprout Camp Mon-Fri 9am-1 pm
DatesSprout camp operates three weeks in July and one week in August * Little Sprout camp operates on week in Aug * Call or visit the website for details
Areas ServedHamilton
EligibilityAges: 3 year(s) - 17 year(s) 
 
Little Sprouts Camp 3-4 years * Sprouts Camp 5-13 years * Youth Community Service - students entering grade nine to grade 12
Bus Routes(6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (34A) UPPER PARADISE
FeesProgram - Call for details ; Fee assistance available.
LanguagesEnglish
FundingFees
Established2010
Indexing
Service CategoriesDay Camps ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Special Interest Camps
SubjectsCamps ; Children ; Day camps ; Financial assistance ; Gardening ; Recreation ; School age children
Local SubjectsOut of school programs