Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Camp will be located in the Hinton Family Centre and the People's Centre.  Please come through the big yellow doors across from the spray park.

Drop Off:

You can drop off your child in the Hinton Family Centre beginning at 7:45am.  If we are leaving early for a field trip day, this will be sent out via email, as well as the whiteboard on the sign in table.  

Pick Up:

Pick up will occur in the same area as drop off. If we're somewhere else enjoying the summer weather, we will post on the door and inform parents through the iCare app. Please note, only authorized people (indicated on registration forms) are twill be permitted to pick up your child. 

Our daily ratio is two leaders per 20 children.  

Staff members are required to participate in our full staff training program held over a week prior to the start of the Summer Camp season. Staff training includes workshops, courses, and hands-on learning opportunities. All staff are required to have Standard First Aid, CPR C, and a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Screening.

Each day, please ensure your child comes prepared with:

• Refillable water bottle
• Weather appropriate outdoor clothing (including rain gear)
• Snacks and lunch
• Running shoes and/or strap-on sandals
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Any authorized medications
• Sunglasses and hat
• Items needed for the activities posted on daily calendar (e.g. swim suit and towel, hiking boots, etc.)

DO NOT SEND TO CAMP

• Cell phones, iPods, iPads, Nintendo DS’s, or any other electronic device 
• Toys
• Money (we will not go to the cafeteria)
• Valuables 
• Flip-flops, crocs or other easy-to-lose shoes

Discovery: Each day, we do 4-6 periods of activities from 45 minutes to 1 hour that relate to the theme of the day (arts, crafts and culture, physical or outdoor activity, educational, and totally awesome theme activities). We set a weekly calendar and post it on our Facebook page and in our Centre so parents and kiddos can get excited for what we have planned!

Give us a call or send us a text at 780-223-9217 or send us an email at hkfs@hinton.ca!

Our groups are made up by age group. If your child and their friend are similar ages, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate! 

Yes! Our core team is here year-round, as we also operate the Hinton Kids for Success out-of-school care program. Give us a call at 780-223-9217 or send us an email!

Child Care Subsidies from the Province of Alberta are available to families that qualify. To see if you qualify call 1-877-644-9992. You can also estimate your subsidy or view subsidy information online at the Government of Alberta website.

We always have our eyes on the skies! In case of inclement weather, we will cancel activities as appropriate to ensure the safety of the children within our care. We always have a fabulous back-up plan in place with more engaging and creative activities just in case.

We sure do! We keep it by the door - if you're missing something specific, let our team know. At the end of Camp, anything remaining is donated to the Share Shop so don't forget to check!

Please review the Hinton Kids for Success & Discovery Camp Policy Manual: Fees, Refund, & Credit Policy HKFS Policy #001

https://www.hinton.ca/DocumentCenter/View/13208/07-2023-HKFS-2023-Policy-ManualPlease review the Hinton Kids for Success & Discovery Camp Policy Manual: Child Guidance Policy #003