2014 Spring/Summer ProgramsFamily Events The Amazing Race 2.0 Sunday, April 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ooch’s Amazing Race is back! Work as a team to follow clues and discover Toronto while racing against the clock. We’ll meet at Ooch Downtown to receive your first clue, then follow the clues to end the race at our secret lunch location. Whether you’re a novice or experienced transit’er, there is a route for every level.

Jays DaySaturday, May 10th, 11:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m Show your spirit as we cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays, Camp Ooch style. We will have a pre-game pep rally at the Rogers Centre, where you and your family can get your face painted, play some games and enjoy lunch while watching the Toronto Blue Jays warm up. Go Jays Go!

Mini Golf PGA Tour Saturday, May 31st, (afternoon) Fore! It’s the perfect time of year to sport those argyle socks and join us for a fun afternoon of outdoor mini golf and a picnic. Now is your chance to show off your golf skills or pick up some new tricks. Whether you’re up for some competitive golfing or some friendly fun, this is the course for you!

Summer Kick Off Party Saturday, June 14th, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Get geared up for summer as we celebrate its arrival at Ooch Downtown. It’s a fun filled afternoon of carnival games, food, and crafts. This is the perfect chance to re-connect with your old friends, make some new ones and get excited for an awesome summer ahead! A bus from Barrie will be available for this event.

Night at the Museum (Sleepover age 5+)Friday, April 11th, 5:00 p.m. – Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m. Bunk down for the night with a backstage pass to Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Before bedtime, get up close to Museum artifacts, speak with ROM experts, enjoy a special movie screening and make your own souvenir to take home. Plus don't miss the PJ karaoke and late night pizza party followed by a continental breakfast in the morning! *This is a public program, other groups will be present at sleepover*

Gone Fishin’ Monday, June 16th or Tuesday June 17th, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Do you love fishing? Have you always wanted to try it but never had the opportunity? Well, now’s your chance! We’ll be heading to Scadding Court Community Centre - just minutes away from Ooch Downtown, where we’ll be fishing for trout out of the “pond “! Don’t let this one get away!

Picnic in High ParkSunday, June 22nd, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Back by popular demand… another Ooch Family Picnic! Join us and spend the afternoon at High Park, enjoying lunch, games and a special visit with the High Park zoo animals. There’s nothing better than starting the summer with a picnic in the park! Hope to see you there!

Dinner and a Rooftop MovieFriday, July 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Looking for a fun family outing for Friday night? Look no further! Join us with your family in your best pair of PJs and enjoy a movie under the stars!

Day Camp Ooch’s Day Camp is held on week days at Camp Robin Hood in Markham. We have our own space for indoor activities, but share all the great outdoor spaces with Robin Hood campers. Ooch volunteers bring the same Ooch fun and activities to this unique summer experience. Busing is provided from locations around the GTA. Please see the Camper Handbook for details.Session 1: Monday, July 14 – July 25Session 2: Monday, July 28 – August 8 (no camp Civic Holiday, August 4)

Adventures in High ParkSaturday, July 5th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Join us for a fun-filled day at High Park with all of your Ooch Day Camp friends! We’ll visit the animals at petting zoo, splish-splash at the splash pad and enjoy some s’mores around a campfire!

Ooch Downtown Ages 4 - 7

PA Play DayFriday, June 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.School’s out! Come to Ooch Downtown where we’ll be harvesting our community garden and baking up a storm. Rock climbing and camp challenges await! Can’t wait to see you all there!

Night at the Museum (Sleepover)Friday, April 11th, 5:00 p.m. – Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m. Bunk down for the night with a backstage pass to Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Before bedtime, get up close to Museum artifacts, speak with ROM experts, enjoy a special movie screening and make your own souvenir to take home. Plus don’t miss the PJ karaoke and late night pizza party followed by a continental breakfast in the morning! *This is a public program, other groups will be present at sleepover*

PA Play DayFriday, June 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.School’s out! Come to Ooch Downtown where we’ll be harvesting our community garden and baking up a storm. Rock climbing and camp challenges await! Can’t wait to see you all there!

Summer Specialties WeekAugust, 18th – 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Visit us daily at Ooch Downtown and enjoy new activities and guest programming. There will be visits to the park, adventures at Ooch Downtown, and opportunity to create art masterpieces, and visit a toy factory! Summer Specialties week is a great opportunity to make new friends, learn some great skills, and maybe even pet an animal or two!

Ooch Downtown Ages 8 -13

The WeekendersJoin The Weekenders, as we develop new skills, meet new friends and explore the city! Join us for one, two or all of these great opportunities.

• Weekender 1 at the Brickworks Saturday, April 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come on an outdoor adventure with your friends from Ooch! Meet us at the Brickworks where we will spend the day getting our hands dirty building shelters, cooking over the fire, taking a nature walk and making s'mores!

• Weekender 2 Drama Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Spend the day enjoying an exciting theatre environment. All campers are encouraged to use their imaginations, explore the world of live performance and expand their creative potential.

• Weekender 3 Photography Saturday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The hands on approach to the world of Digital Photography will allow campers to be creative, interactive and to easily learn the tricks of the trade from a professional photographer at Ooch Downtown!

New Medication Bags for All Ooch Campers This summer we will be providing a medication carrier bag to all campers who need medications while at camp. These news bags will make it easy for you and your family to pack your bags in an easy and consistent manner for each program you come to all year long. This bag will have the Ooch logo and your child’s name on the bag and you will receive your child’s bag at their departure location of their first 2014 summer camp experience.

The expectation is that you will continue to use the provided bag for all future Ooch programs where you child needs to pack medications. Please only send necessary medications up to camp. We have a large variety of over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Tums and Gravol at our camp locations. We are happy to provide these to your camper and we would prefer you to not pack them yourselves.

Leadership Ages 13-18Teen Leadership & Social Club (15+)Saturdays April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, approx. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Have you been wondering what the Teen Leadership and Social Club got up to in the winter? We did screen printing, helped out at camp-a-thon, went snowshoeing and laughed (a lot). Take a chance to expand your leadership opportunities, serve your community and see what Ooch Leadership programs are all about. This club is self-directed which means YOU get to decide what leadership activities and socials you want to do as a group. Volunteer projects and community service experiences may be used toward high school community service hours and the Service portion of participants Duke of Edinburgh Award.

TSN (15+)Sunday, April 13th, 3:45 – 8:30 p.m.Join us as we head out to the TSN Studios for our very own private tour. Learn from the best in the sports broadcasting business; try your hand at being in front of the camera and find out what really happens behind the scenes at TSN!

Duke of Edinburgh Workshops (14+)Wednesday, April 16th and Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.The Duke of Edinburgh program is an internationally recognized leadership award that can help build your post-secondary applications and resume. This program is the standard of leadership excellence and Camp Oochigeas wants you to be a part of it. Whether you are already enrolled in the program or are interested in committing to this leadership experience, the Duke of Ed Workshop will help you reach your goals and work on your award levels. Our workshops will ensure that you are on the right path to success, help with the new online record books, provide an opportunity to work on activities for your record book and will help keep you committed to your goals.

Leadership RetreatFriday, April 25th – Sunday, April 27thLet’s head up to Ooch in Muskoka before anyone else does this Spring! At this year’s Leadership retreat, you’ll experience the magic of camp and MORE. Take part in skill-building discussions, workshops, friendship and fun. Ooch Leaders unite.

Bruce Trail HikeFriday, June 6th – Sunday, June 8thGrab your hiking boots and your cameras! Join your Ooch friends for what will surely be an unforgettable wilderness weekend. On Friday, we’ll travel to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula where we will set up camp at Cyprus Lake Campground. You’ll experience beautiful hiking trails right alongside the turquoise shores of Georgian Bay. After our treks, enjoy delicious food, fun and games under the stars. For those of you who are new to overnight outdoor camping, or if you love adventure but aren’t too fond of canoeing and portaging, this weekend is a wonderful opportunity for you. Try something new this Spring!

Summer Leadership Opportunities Please refer to Camper Handbook for descriptions of our LIT and High School Credit Programs.