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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
Important Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Melrose United Church
86 Homewood Ave
Hamilton, ON L8P 2M4
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton West
Site LocationMelrose United Church
Major IntersectionLocke St S and Aberdeen Ave
WardWard 1
Office Phone289-244-7105
E-Mailgetgrowing@sproutcamp.ca
WebsiteSproutcamp.ca
Bus Routes(6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (34A) UPPER PARADISE
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Sprout Summer Growing Camp 
211 Glencarry Ave 
Hamilton, ON L8K 3S1
Primary ContactKelly McKinney, Camp Founder/Sprout Leader
Description & Services
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
FeesProgram - Call for details ; Fee assistance available.
LanguagesEnglish
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care HeadingsCamps (Full List - all Camps) ; Camps: Financial Assistance ; Camps: Summer ; Out of School Programs
Other Details
Service CategoriesDay Camps ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Special Interest Camps
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Some trip locations are not accessible
Established2010