Tim Horton Childrens Foundation
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Record #: HAM1244 Last Modified: 06 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 13 Jul 2012
Early Years Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Early Years HeadingsCamps
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunitySt George
Office Phone519-448-1248
Toll Free Phone1-888-585-0829
Fax519-448-1415
Websitewww.thcf.com
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Tim Horton Children's Foundation 
PO Box RR 2 
Home Office 
264 Glen Morris Rd E 
St George, ON N0E 1N0
Primary ContactVictoria Caves, Registration and Travel Manager; Email: victoria.caves@thcf.com
Description & Services
DescriptionTim Horton Children's Foundation camps operate at two Ontario locations in Parry Sound and St. George  
 
Residential camp Program: (9-12 years) - Traditional camp activities include: hiking, fishing, archery, swimming, water-skiing/tubing, canoeing, sailing, paddle boating, pontoon boat cruises and overnight camping trips * All campers can enjoy traditional evening campfires, arts and crafts, land sports and activities, theme days, and special events * All camps have a Health Centre with a registered nurse on site at all times providing 24-hr care * Hospitals and clinics are located within twenty minutes of each camp. 
 
Youth Leadership Program: (13-18 years) - This program is the Foundation's long-term commitment and multi-year program for campers who have previously attended a Tim Horton camp * Designed to develop leadership skills, self-esteem and self-confidence * Successful Tim Horton campers who demonstrate leadership, determination and a commitment to the principles of the program are invited to re-apply every year; after 5 years in the program, successful participants may receive a bursary for college or university. 
 
Note: The children who attend Foundation camps must be specially selected and referred by a community agency working closely with a local Tim Horton store. The Foundation distributes the camper application forms to Tim Horton store owners in December. The store owner will then ask a local community agency that works with children to select one or two children who meet the criteria. The entire selection process is in the hands of the individual Tim Horton store owner and the community agency the store owner has decided to approach. Children must come from an economically disadvantaged family, must not have attended a Tim Horton camp before and must be free of emotional, behavioural and physical concerns. Children must be from the same geographic area as the sponsoring Tim Horton store.
HoursMon-Thu 8:30 am-5 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesApplications must have been received by February 28th at any Tim Horton location. Campers who get their application approved will be notified of exact camp dates. 
 
Areas ServedBurlington ; Hamilton (City of)
BoundariesCity of Hamilton and Burlington
EligibilityAges: 9 year(s) - 18 year(s)
ApplicationApplications are distributed to Tim Horton store owners in early Nov. Store owners/Agencies screen and select appropriate children, ensuring that each child meets all criteria. Applications are then sent to the Foundation no later then Feb 28th. During the month of March all applications are screened, reviewed, approved and then entered into the database. If a camper is selected they will be notified, and then asked to attend a meeting designed to inform campers and parents about the Tim Horton Camp experience. Visit any Tim Horton restaurant for more information or call the Home Office to receive a booklet on the selection criteria.
FeesNone ; There is no charge to participate in the Tim Horton Children's Foundation camps.
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
AccessibilityUnknown
FundingDonations
Established1975
Record Classification
Service CategoriesCorporate Giving Programs ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ~ Low Income ; Residential Camps ~ Low Income ; Scholarships