ECYD  Conquest

Winter Boys' Camp

Theme: (still working on it--but something StarWars-y)

 

A Christ-centered camp, but with a Star Wars story line. We're still working on it...

 

Check out our video from our last winter Star Wars Camp (note that it will be in a different location this year):

 

Who: boys grades 5-8

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025 (arrival at 7 on Friday evening, closing family Mass at 11 on Sunday, followed by a picnic)

Where: Mount Mary Retreat Center (437 Wilson St E, Ancaster, L9G 3K4 ON)

Cost: $185 (each sibling $20 off)

Payment options: E-transfer, Paypal or cash/cheque at Sign-In (Please indicate child name when making payment)

(we want everyone to be able to attend, so if there is a financial need, contact Fr Jerek)

Contact: Fr Jerek Scherber, LC 416-570-0079

 

NATURE AND DURATION OF ACTIVITIES: The ECYD Conquest Winter Camp is a weekend camp for boys taking place January 31 - February 02, 2025, at Mount Mary Retreat Center at Ancaster, ON. Activities will include sports, meals, talks and formative activities, daily Mass and rosary, a campfire, and other similar events. 

ACTIVITY SUPERVISOR (S): Fr Jerek Scherber, LC (416-570-0079) and a team of adult volunteers

TRANSPORTATION: Not Applicable. Participants are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from activities, as the company does not provide transportation.

REQUIREMENTS: The child named above is in good health and has no physical or medical limitations that would cause the activities as described above to be detrimental or dangerous to the child. Parents/guardians should specify allergies and medical problems in corresponding section.

MENTORING: Participants may be offered mentoring, which is intended to help young people personalize the principles of Christian living that they receive at home and in retreat activities. Mentoring involves a private conversation with an adult conducted in plain view of others. When dealing with adolescents, confidentially will be maintained to foster openness of dialogue, but situations involving sexual abuse of a minor or threats to life or physical health will be reported to the appropriate authority and to the parents (except in those cases where the parent may be the alleged abuser).

CONSENT: I/We hereby consent to the above-named child’s participation in the activities described above, and specifically request that he be allowed to participate in those activities. I/We warrant that I/We have full authority to legally consent to his participation in the activities described on this form, and all provisions contained herein.

AUTHORIZATION. I/We hereby authorize Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. to use the image and likeness of my/our child in photograph or video form whether taken by or commissioned by Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. in its promotional materials and for its promotional purposes associated with its nonprofit activities. This authorization shall extend to use of my/our child’s image and likeness on the website of Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. or its successor in operation or affiliated organization(s) upon written consent of Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. I/We understand that this authorization shall survive the end of my/our child’s participation in the activities referenced on this form.

INSURANCE: I/We understand that Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. does not carry any health insurance relative to the activities or for any injury that may occur to the above-named child. I/We represent that the child is (a) covered by insurance through my/our own insurance carrier; or (b) that I/We am/are personally financially responsible for any and all medical costs incurred as a result of the child’s injury.

EMERGENCIES: If the above-named child requires any emergency medical procedures or treatments during the activities, I/We consent to the activity supervisor(s) taking, arranging for or consenting to such procedures or treatments in the discretion of the activity supervisor(s). For purposes of such procedures and treatments, my/our child’s blood type allergies or other medical problems (if any) are listed below:

EMERGENCY CONTACTS: If, in the event of a medical or other emergency, I/We am/are unable to be reached by telephone at the numbers listed below, I/We authorize the activity supervisor(s) to attempt to contact me/us through the alternative emergency contacts listed below.

RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: I/We release and waive, and further agree to indemnify, hold harmless or reimburse Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. the individual members, agents, directors, officers, employees, volunteers and representatives thereof, as well as activity supervisors, from and against, any claim which I, any other parent or guardian, any sibling, the above-named child, or any other person, firm or corporation may have or claim to have, known or unknown, directly or indirectly, for any losses (including attorneys’ fees incurred by Legion of Christ Canada, Inc. or any of its individual employees, agents, volunteers, etc. in enforcing this indemnity provision) without limitation in time or amount, damages or injuries arising out of, during, or in connection with my/our child's participation in the activities, the travel to and there from, and the rendering of emergency medical procedures or treatment, if any. I/We understand that this release and indemnification shall survive the end of my/our child’s participation in the activities referenced on this form.