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Join us for a celebration of epic proportions as Summer Club commemorates its 75th year! One of the city’s most creative and fun summer camps we offer an exciting array of activity-based programs inspired by the collections and research of a world-class museum. Our wide variety of programs ensures that you’ll find something to match your child’s interests and abilities. The ROM’s fascinating galleries, authentic artifacts and outstanding professional staff guarantee an unforgettable camp experience.
Our programs fill up quickly - sign up early! Check the registration form at the back of the brochure for session dates, and course offerings for your age group.
Registration begins February 14, 2017. Exclusive sign-up period for ROM Members only, until February 13, 2017.
GETTING STARTED
NEW THIS SUMMER!Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with three new exhibitions. In Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story Summer Club campers will explore the shores of Eastern Canada as they come face to face with the largest animal on Earth - the blue whale. They’ll learn how this eighty-foot skeleton journeyed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Museum, and the many mysteries surrounding this elusive creature. Anishinaabeg: Art & Power will inspire campers with the art and creative histories of North Americas most populous and diverse indigenous community, while cultivating their own artistic styles. Campers are invited to think differently about family photographs in The Family Camera, where they’ll discover how these photos shape our sense of self, family, community and nation.
For more information visit www.rom.on.ca.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Age 5
MORNING OPTIONS
Wild ThingsLeaping lemurs! From scaly snakes to bustling beetles to wonderful whales - the ROM is full of all kinds of fascinating creatures. Using artwork, creative play, costumes and real scientific specimens, you’ll explore the animal kingdom as you discover the amazing variety of life that roams our world. It’s everything you need to know about your favourite wild (and not so wild) animals.
DINOMITE!Get up close and personal with the biggest residents of the ROM… the dinosaurs! Hear about the adventures of ROM palaeontologists, and how they get these massive fossils out of the earth and back to the Museum. Use the ROM’s galleries as inspiration to try your hand at making fossils and recreating your own dino friend to take home.
Mini-MythsPrepare for an adventure of mythical proportions as we set sail on a journey into the world of fictional follies. Dangerous dragons, herculean heroes, and gargantuan gods are what await in this interactive story experience. Travel through Greece, Egypt, China and more as we discover the great myths of the ancient world. Meet the monsters behind the myths, and enter into the most fantastic fables history has to offer.
No Place like HomeWhether it’s an ocean tide pool, or a nest high in a tree, a Medieval castle or a hut made from mud, all creatures need a place to call home. Journey through the ROM to investigate the homes and habitats of both the human and natural world. Then, let your imagination guide you as you craft a new home for a lost creature, a colourful rainforest habitat, or a castle fit for a king!
Science SafariGo wild as you investigate the puzzling properties of water, the gravity defying fancies of flight, or the many special ways animals sense their surroundings. Try experiments, create your own gallery-inspired art, and go on a Science Safari at the ROM! 3
“The best thing about summer club is… it’s the best camp in the city!”
Morning Options
Ages 6-7Animal AthletesWho’s faster: the cheetah or the peregrine falcon? Which animal would win at high jump? Which animal is the fastest swimmer? Find the answer to these questions and more! Learn about some of the incredible feats these animals can perform, and discover the science that makes it all possible! Also available as an afternoon group.
ArtrageousGrab your crayons, paintbrushes and pencils, and get ready to open your ears, eyes and minds for an around- the-world artistic adventure! Journey through the Museum’s many amazing galleries like Ancient Egypt, Rocks and Minerals, and our new exhibitions Anishinaabeg: Art & Power, The Family Camera and Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story. No corner of the ROM will be left unturned as you let your creativity soar! Also available as an afternoon group.
Building BlocksTravel around the world as we learn about the building blocks of great cities, ancient inventions, and the world of animal architecture. Discover what it takes to build an Egyptian pyramid, a modern museum, or some of nature’s greatest structures. Spend every day building the foundations of your very own world! Also available as an afternoon group.
Canadian CrittersLet’s celebrate Canada 150 with a stay-cation! Camp out in our country’s spacious backyard, and tour the wildlife that lives all around us. Wade into our vast ocean coasts, and meet the largest creature of all time- the blue whale. Get to know the proud moose and find out why he has antlers. Wander into the forest and meet bears, wolves and coyotes, and take a trip into the cold to visit our arctic friends. See the creatures of the great white north like never before in this animal adventure!
Clay DaysGet ready to spend your days working with clay! Let the ROM’s galleries, including our brand new exhibitions Anishinaabeg: Art & Power, The Family Camera and Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story, provide the inspiration for some incredible clay creations while your talented instructor guides you in creating masterpieces. Prepare to enter the wild world of slipping, scoring, pinching, pressing, glazing, and texturing your way to becoming a budding ceramic artist!
DAYS OF KNIGHTSSpend your days in the Middle Ages! Develop the skills of the Medieval armourer, learn the secrets of the manuscript maker and experience what life was like for a knight-in-training. Voyage to far off lands and encounter characters, legends, costumes, and arts of different cultures from the days of knights.
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Dino DaysSpend the day exploring the everyday lives of the most amazing creatures ever to have walked the earth, and the palaeontologists who search for them. How do they find fossils from the badlands of Alberta, and bring them to museums around the world? Which dinosaurs were solitary, which hunted in packs, and why? If all you think about is dinosaurs, then Dino Days is for you!
Eew and AweAre you ready for two weeks of ooey, gooey, icky, sticky and slimy adventures? Get ready to discover amazing facts from history and nature that are guaranteed to make your skin crawl! Try your hand at creepy crafts, revolting recipes, and squishy science experiments. You’ll learn the ins and outs of mummification, peer inside a whale’s heart, sniff smelly minerals, and meet a spindly-legged stick bug all while having gross amounts of fun! Also available as an afternoon group.
Land and SeaTrek and sail along the routes of kings and queens, warriors, monks and merchants. Then follow whales, butterflies and more as we learn about epic migrations around the globe. What inspired these travellers to go through dangers, bad weather, and hardship to reach their destination? Learn about the treasures, and good fortunes these travellers found at the end of their journeys over land and sea. Also available as an afternoon group.
National TreasuresDid you know this year is Canada’s 150th Birthday? Celebrate as we take a tour around the museum and see Canada’s national treasures. Get up close with the mighty Albertosaurus and meet the iconic General Wolfe, before getting to know our newest national treasure, the blue whale! Then learn about incredible Anishinaabeg art in the brand new exhibition Anishinaabeg: Art & Power! Also available as an afternoon group.
MIGHTY MARINERSAhoy there, mateys! It’s time for an ocean adventure! Experience the ROM’s galleries and our brand new exhibition Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story, and discover the secrets of the waters that cover most of our planet. Join us as we explore all things ocean, sea, river and stream, including underwater creatures, birds, ancient water highways, and the legends that only such a wild frontier can hold. Also available as an afternoon group.
“We are really impressed with the organization of the program, the quality of the instructors and volunteers, and the engagement of the children in all aspects of the Museum.”Ages 6-7
Morning Options
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Art WorksGet ready to flex your creative muscles in this offbeat approach to art. Learn how to combine paint, paper, fabric, and clay to make funky and even useful objects of art. Venture to the ROM’s galleries as well as our brand new exhibitions Anishinaabeg: Art & Power, The Family Camera and Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story, for inspiration as you create your own works of art! Also available as an afternoon group.
Clay ComboBiodiversity and ancient cultures collide as we explore how people have expressed the world around them in ceramics throughout history. Using everything from simple coils to sophisticated decorating methods, you’ll have the chance to put your creativity to work as you let the ROM’s galleries and exhibitions, inspire your own clay creations. Also available as a full day group.
Fables & FolkloreGather around one and all as we hear the greatest stories the world has to offer. From the myths of Ancient Greece, to the spectacular tales of the Norse Gods, and the mysteries of Ancient Egypt - we’ll learn about some of the most infamous monsters and legends. Combine art, games, and artifacts to bring the fables to life. Join us as we explore these adventures throughout history and make a few of our own along the way! Also available as an afternoon group.
Explorers & ExpeditionsFollow in the footsteps of famous and infamous explorers. Record an Egyptian expedition to the mysterious land of Punt, join today’s adventurers as they search for giant blue whales, or sail the seas with one of the famous pirates ever, Ching Shih. Map out routes, create 3D landscapes, and master timeless tricks of the navigation trade. Also offered in the afternoon.
EGYPTOMANIACombine the magic of the Nile with your own creativity and brush away the sands of time in Ancient Egypt. Unravel the mysteries of pyramids and sphinxes, and discover how these fascinating people lived and died thousands of years ago. Assemble an Egyptian outfit, mould a magical shawabti, and find out first-hand why pyramid building is no easy task.
Ages 8-10Morning Options
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Monks and MercenariesTake a tour through the ages and find out how these two groups shaped the world’s greatest civilizations! Learn how Egyptian priests performed the mummification process. Meet the hired swords - or katanas - that kept farmers safe in Japan. Find out what Siddhartha learned under the bodhi tree and how friars helped during the Crusades. From monks who could do battle with the best of them to mercenaries that waged heavy peace, you’ll meet all sorts of colourful characters in this journey through monasteries around the world! Also available as an afternoon group.
ROMic Books From the Egyptians to the Maya, people have been telling stories by combining pictures and words for thousands of years. Guided by an experienced artist you’ll develop skills in composition, perspective, design and storyboarding. Carry on the great tradition by drawing on the ROM’s collections to inspire your own illustrated stories of heroes and villains.
Science SleuthsHave you ever wanted to be a scientist and solve the mysteries of everyday life? Well here’s your chance! Conduct simple experiments to find out why the sky is blue, why leaves change colour in the fall, and what paper airplane design flies the farthest. Your investigations will take you from the microscopic level of the cell to the cosmic level of the stars in a mini-planetarium.
Wildlife WondersWhy are zebras striped, blue whales giant, and male lions maned? There’s so much to learn from and discover about the wonders of wildlife! Be inspired by the incredible selection of animals we have on display and get up close with rarely seen specimens from our zoology collections. Then, take what you’ve learned and create masterpieces using the wonderful designs, colours, and textures found in the natural world! Also available as an afternoon group.
Ages 8-10Morning Options
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Age 5
AFTERNOON OPTIONS
Animal AdventuresIncredible insects, rockin’ reptiles and wonderful whales are some of the cool creatures you’ll meet on your ROM animal explorations. Whether it’s journeying outside to look for animal tracks or participating in the Animal Olympics, our creative nature-inspired crafts, and activities will awaken your wild side.
Art ExpressAll aboard for a global art-venture! First stop Ancient Egypt, where the magic of the Nile will inspire the recreation of a Pharaoh’s temple. Then to Ancient China, home of the Forbidden City, and celebrated dragons, to add your touch to a Chinese zodiac mural. No corner of the Museum will be missed and no facet of the arts overlooked as you act, draw, paint, and sculpt your way around the world.
Call of the WildDo you hear that? It’s the call of the wild! From the fierce lions of the Serengeti to our new blue whale from eastern Canada, there are countless curious creatures to meet. Through art, stories, and interactive play, you will learn about the vast diversity of creatures the ROM has to offer!
I SPYAt the ROM there is no shortage of wonderful treasures. On this adventure you’ll meet brown bats in a dark cave, bustling bees in a busy hive, animals in art from Egypt, Rome, and beyond. What you see on your museum travels will unleash your imagination and inspire stories, art, and more.
Time BanditsSpend your summer days caught in a time warp. Climb into your time machine and discover a few billion years of history right under your nose! Colourful collages, and dazzling drawings will help you to capture each day’s voyage. Whether you’re donning a helmet and shield for a gallant tournament or treading in the footprints of a mighty Maiasaur, after this adventure, the twenty-first century will seem rather dull.
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Afternoon Options
Ages 6-7Backyard ScienceUse a keen eye and some simple tools to study science right in your own backyard. Find out why the sky is blue or why leaves change colour in the fall. You’ll develop your observation skills as you record your discoveries in your notebook and gain a greater appreciation for just how amazing and simple science can be!
Rock OnUncover geological formations, extinct sea creatures, dazzling gems, and traces of long-vanished glaciers right here in the city. Travel inside a volcano and learn what really happened in Pompeii. Your geological quest takes you from the earth’s core and ocean floor to the far out stratosphere. Learn to collect, identify and classify your own mineral and fossil collections.
ROM Sport Jr Discover the ancient roots of modern sports. From wrestling to the Olympic games we know today, sample the games pastimes, sporting events, foot races, and contests of skill of ages past! Develop coordination and teamwork skills while having fun participating in high-energy, low stress events like the ROM Olympics or Splash Sports.
Space CadetsPrepare to be starstruck as you master the basics of space exploration and begin your journey to the final frontier! Investigate human perspectives on the stars, from the initial imaginings of ancient civilizations to cutting edge discoveries of modern astronomers. Your astronomical adventures in the Starlab mini-planetarium and our galleries will inspire art projects and activities that are truly out-of-this-world.
Suit YourselfFashion yourself a trunk full of costumes as you take an imaginative journey through our galleries. Learn about different cultures fashions through history and take inspiration from the natural world of prints and patterns. Then, using paint, paper, fabric and more, you’ll create outfits and accessories to suit yourself in this crazy costume caper!
See morning options for classes also offered in the afternoons.
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Afternoon Options
Ages 8-10ImagineeringMake your way through the ROM as you discover some of the most important and imaginative inventions from around the world! From the discovery of the compass, to the creation of a writing system, the inventions of the ancient world still have an impact to this very day! Handle inventions from China, Europe, and Rome as you engineer the next great innovation!
MADE IN CANADATowering Northwest Coast Totem Poles, a ravenous Albertosaurus, and our brand new exhibitions Anishinaabeg: Art & Power and Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story — come from right here in Canada. Explore our country’s rich natural history and learn about our cultural heritage.
ROM Sport Sr Discover the ancient roots of modern sports. From wrestling to the Olympic games we know today, sample the games pastimes, sporting events, foot races, and contests of skill of ages past! Develop coordination and teamwork skills while having fun participating in high-energy, low stress events like the ROM Olympics or Splash Sports.
Star GazersPrepare to be star struck as you master the basics of space exploration. Discover the magic of the northern lights, create a cosmic comet, and plan your own space mission to Mars! Your astronomical adventures in the Starlab mini-planetarium will inspire crafts and activities that are truly out-of-this world.
School of Hard Rocks It’s definitely a hard rock life for us! Travel back in time (and back out west) as geologists finding gold, and discovering the rare-earth metals that could be hiding in your pocket! Learn about the treasures that lay beneath your feet and beyond the stars. Explore the collections of precious gems and visit our very own vault!
See morning options for classes also offered in the afternoons.
Jackson Beardy, Fisher with a Broken Tail, 1972. Copyright Royal Ontario Museum.
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Ages 8-10
FULL DAY OPTIONS
ArchitreksUse the ROM as a launching point to study architecture old and new. Encounter some of the world’s most amazing feats of engineering. From legendary lost cities like Pompeii, to modern-day museums, architecture has shaped the world around us. Put on your walking shoes and join us as we trek around the city learning about the history of man-made structures, and how they have evolved into the city around us.
Art MovesTake advantage of this whole-day program to discover Toronto’s exciting cultural sites. Galleries in and beyond the ROM will inspire you to expand your portfolio and develop artistic skills through studies in sketching, painting, collage, and sculpture. Get moving as you travel through the Museum and beyond to some of the city’s hidden artistic treasures while developing your skills in the visual arts.
ALL THE ROM’S A STAGEPlaces everyone! Prepare yourself for a journey of the imagination and bring the ROM’s exhibits to life. Our special theatre school will draw on the Museum’s rich culture and offer the chance to enhance your acting abilities through training in voice, movement, expression and dialogue. Everything you learn will culminate in a final performance worthy of a Shakespearean stage.
NaturequestAnswer nature’s call and head outdoors for a full day of scientific investigation on shores and in forests around the city. Study everything from rocks and fossils to birds and mammals. Get up close and personal with pond creatures, and urban wildlife. Develop an appreciation for the balance of nature, and uncover hidden wonders right in your own backyard.
PalaeoquestFrom the origins of life, to the first flight of dinosaurs, to the rise of humans, palaeontology covers a vast amount of awe-inspiring science and history. Explore our world class collection of fossils spanning hundreds of millions of years, learn about the ROM’s cutting edge research on prehistoric life, and discover how palaeontologists preserve, piece together, and study their finds. How did life begin? Are dinosaurs truly extinct? Can Ice Age beasts be brought back to life? Find out in Palaeoquest! Also available as a morning group.
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Relics & RuinsWhat can we discover from a fallen city? Well, just about anything! From daily life to their untimely demise, the relics and ruins of ancient civilizations are some of history’s greatest treasures. Get your hands on relics from Egypt, Rome and Byzantium some of the world’s greatest empires, before exploring their ruins to uncover the mystery of their final fall. Also available as an afternoon group.
Science FrontiersDelve into the world of high-tech laboratories and fascinating field research. Visit working labs, conduct your own scientific studies, and head outdoors on collecting expeditions. Get hands-on experience with the current tools and technologies used in the fields of anthropology, palaeontology, conservation biology, botany, and zoology.
Summer Club ComboCan’t decide whether to fulfill your flare for the artistic or test your inquiring mind? Why not do both in this exciting take on the classic Summer Club experience. Sample a variety of topics inspired by the ROM’s galleries, collections, and research. Spend your mornings roaming the ROM to inspire your own artistic creations, and then trek through our galleries in the afternoon to experience a world of scientific investigation.
Ages 8-10Full Day Options
Felicity cutting cake with her mother Kitty and friends on her 8th birthday. Photo by Derry Martin. Gelatin silver print. England, April 1948. 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Courtesy of the Somerset Family.
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BATTLEFIELD ROMFor centuries humankind has been waging wars and engaging in battles. Explore the armies, weapons and tactics that leaders have used throughout the ages to expand their empires and outwit their enemies. Relive the famous historic battles of Alexander the Great, William the Conqueror and Ramses II. You will have plenty of hands-on experience as you investigate armour up close and apply your new found strategy skills in games and role play.
Close EncountersHave you ever wondered what’s really out there? Join us on our quest to explain the unexplained mysteries of the world. Did you know that what was once thought to be dragon bones were actually the fossils of dinosaurs? What about life on other planets? Explore the facts behind the fiction as we hone our critical thinking skills.
Dungeons & DragonsLearn about legends, monsters, scrolls, and weapons from the actual cultures and artifacts that Dungeons & Dragons-style games are based upon. Use your imagination to bring it all to life while playing an on-going campaign in the ROM-inspired D&D world of Elaran. Create characters, strategize, and try to stay on the Dungeon Master’s good side!
Eco AmbassadorsWe all have a part to play in the care of our planet. Using the ROM’s galleries, including our brand new exhibition Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story, learn how life is diverse, interrelated, and in crisis. Travel through ecosystems and study the interconnections of species and habitats. Then see how your daily decisions can make a difference in the conservation of our environment and help save the planet!
Lights, Camera, Action!Take a story idea from concept to casting to filming and then straight to the silver screen! Learn about script writing, storyboards, acting, and cinematography – just like the pros. An effective mix of film theory, and hands-on practice will have you calling the shots in no time.
Ages 11-14Full Day Options
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Ocean-ScapesDive head first into the world of art, and become inspired by all of the beauty an ocean-scape has to offer. Learn techniques in figure and gesture drawing as you sketch aquatic creatures in the ROM’s exhibition Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story.
Portfolio PrimersBuild your portfolio as you find inspiration from the ROM’s diverse galleries, and exhibitions. Learn the fundamentals of art techniques from drawing to printmaking and get comfortable with various mediums including pencil, pastel, and paint. Once your portfolio is primed and ready, it’s time to share your work with an exhibition.
ROMgineersFrom Ancient Roman aqueducts to railroads that connected North America from east to west, learn about some of the most important inventions in history! Whether it is the invention of the wheel 5,000 years ago, or the first discovery of glass from sand, learn about the contributions the ancient world has on modern science. Once you’ve looked back, it’s time to look forward at what the next big invention will be, and then dream it up yourself!
ROMologyThe ROM is one of the most diverse museums in the world, with researchers studying everything from archaeology to zoology. Sample the best the ROM has to offer through the use of hands-on labs and insider info on palaeontology, mineralogy, anthropology and more. Become a ROM Researcher as you explore a different “ology” every day!
ROM ReportersGet the inside scoop on the ROM’s galleries and collections as an official ROM Reporter! In an action-packed two weeks, be a part of the ROMKids twitter account, craft new tales for ancient artifacts, create fun and informative vlogs, and interview specialists in topics ranging from art to science. Whatever story you want to tell about the ROM and the fantastic things inside it, we’ll find the best way to tell it.
ROM RevealedEver wonder what makes the Museum tick? Take a trip to the centre of the ROM as we explore everything that makes a museum great! Meet some of our amazing curatorial staff as they share the process of building a gallery. Discover how the ROM obtained their world famous collections and see what it takes to build a museum!
Ages 11-14Full Day Options
LeadershipJoin our leaders-in-training program and improve your confidence, communication skills and ability to work with a team. Real hands-on experience working with children, assistants, and instructors in our Summer Club programs will reinforce exercises in problem solving, motivation and conflict resolution. You’ll also get a chance to meet with museum professionals and learn about museum careers. Graduates of this program will be considered for volunteer assistant positions in next year’s Summer Club, and other ROMKids programs. Not offered in Session 5.
Ages 14-16Full Day Options
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HOW TO REGISTER
ONLINERegister online at www.rom.on.ca/summerclub Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted.
BY MAILMail the registration form together with payment and consent form to:
Royal Ontario Museum ATTN: Programs Department 100 Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6
DROP OFFDrop off the registration form at the Admissions Desk during ROM opening hours.
BY FAXRegistrations paid for by credit card can be faxed. Fax your registration and consent form to 416.586.5562. Don’t forget to include your credit card number, expiry date and signature. Your fax transmission report is proof of our receipt.
Note: One form per child. Registrations are not accepted by phone.
Important: Please ensure you have calculated the correct payment.
Registrations paid by cheque with the wrong payment will not be processed and will be returned to you by mail. Cheques should be made payable to the Royal Ontario Museum. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
To pair your child with a friend, please submit both children’s registration forms together and indicate the other child’s name on the line provided.
All programs are HST exempt under Registration # R105248256.
Have any Questions? Don’t hesitate to give us a call! 416.586.5797 | 9 am – 4:30 pm | Monday – Friday
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“Very well staffed, unique among Toronto camps, great for children with inquisitive minds”
SESSION DATES
SESSION 1: July 4 to July 14 (Excludes July 3) (9 days)
SESSION 2: July 17 to July 28 (10 days)
SESSION 3: July 31 to August 11 (Excludes August 7) (9 days)
SESSION 4: August 14 to August 25 (10 days)
SESSION 5: August 28 to September 1 (5 days)
PAYMENTHALF DAY
SESSION MEMBER NON-MEMBER
1, 3 $225 $240
2, 4 $250 $265
5 $130 $145
EXTENDED CARE
SESSION MEMBER NON-MEMBER
1, 3 $84 $93
2, 4 $90 $100
5 $50 $55
LEADERSHIP (FULL-DAY)
SESSION MEMBER NON-MEMBER
1, 3 $482 $525
2, 4 $535 $580
MORNING + AFTERNOON OR FULL-DAY
SESSION MEMBER NON-MEMBER
1, 3 $450 $480
2, 4 $500 $530
5 $260 $290
TRANSFERSA fee of $20 will automatically be charged to children transferring from one course to another; this is in addition to any adjustments if transferring between differently priced sessions.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSCancellations must be received in writing no less than two weeks prior to the course date for a refund of 80%. After this time, any such request will be processed only if accompanied by a medical certificate and received prior to the end of the first week of the camp period.
In the case of insufficient registrations for any course, we reserve the right to cancel the program, and a full refund will be forthcoming with the option to transfer to another available course.
REGISTRATIONRegistration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is limited to the space capacity. Please list second choices for programs on the Registration Form. Applications submitted to the Programs Department will be processed as quickly as possible, however, registering online is the best way to secure a spot. Note: Registrations are not accepted by phone.
UPDATESGo to www.rom.on.ca/summerclub for up-to-date information on the availability of courses, or follow us on Twitter @ROMKids.
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Please use the checklist to ensure all the information has been included before sending us your registration:
Child’s name, parent/guardian’s name and address
Membership # (if applicable)
Choices for each session and labeled 1 for 1st choice and 2 for 2nd choice
Extended care (if applicable)
Signed consent form and emergency contact person
All names of people authorized to pick up your child
Friend to be registered with (if applicable)
Payment: complete credit card # with expiry date, completed cheque with current date. No post-dated cheques will be accepted, cash accepted at the ROM’s Admissions Desk.
CONFIRMATIONConfirmations will be sent by mail or e-mail only. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted by telephone immediately upon receipt of registration.
Note: To enroll in an age group, children must be the appropriate age by the end of the calendar year.
The ROM reserves the right to make changes to programs at any time.
Registrations will not be processed if they are incomplete.
Please use one form per child. Photocopy if necessary. Incomplete registrations will be returned by mail.
“Engaging. Creative. Educational. Fun. Experimental. Kept my child on her toes. New Friendships. Well Organized!”
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CLASS SIZE & INSTRUCTORSClasses are limited to 20 children. Staff ratios are 6:1 for 5 year-olds, 8:1 for 6–7 year-olds, and 10:1 for children 8 and older. Instructors hold degrees or diplomas, and have professional and teaching experience. Assistants are senior secondary school or university students who have extensive experience in educational programs. Each group also has two or more volunteers to provide additional support.
To request a volunteer application, please e-mail [email protected] or call 416.586.8043. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUMIs via the President’s Choice School Entrance at the south side of the building. Go down the small set of stairs between the Museum and the Planetarium, and through the first set of glass doors on the right. You will be greeted inside these doors.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UPThere is no parking available at the Museum. There is a school bus loading zone along Queen’s Park on the east side of the ROM where you may drop-off, and pick-up your children briefly. Parking your car in this area and/or blocking the TTC stop are considered by the police to be parking violations, and you may be ticketed. The Museum assumes no responsibility for such violations nor can we assist you with parking tickets.
The TTC also stops at our door on both subway and surface routes. Call 416.393.INFO for details.
SUPERVISED DROP-OFFSummer Club staff are available from 8:30 am to 9 am at the school bus drop-off zone on the east side of the ROM on Queen’s Park, and at the turnstiles in the Museum TTC Station to escort campers to their morning groups. Staff can be identified by staff shirts and badges.
EARLY BIRD FILMSDrop off your child between 8 and 9 am for our free early bird films that are offered before official programming begins.
LUNCHAfternoon and full-day participants have a supervised lunch in Philosopher’s Walk (weather permitting) behind the Museum. Children must bring their own bag lunches, drinks and snacks. No peanuts or tree-nuts please.
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DAILY SCHEDULEPrograms are two weeks in length (one week during Session 5), daily Monday to Friday.
Morning programs run from 9 am to 12 pm.
Afternoon programs run from 1 pm to 4 pm (following a supervised lunch from 12 to 1 pm).
Morning combined with afternoon programs or full-day programs run from 9 am to 4 pm (including a supervised lunch in the park behind the Museum, weather permitting, from 12 to 1 pm).
Children are required to bring their own lunch and snacks. Not nuts please.
Supervised mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks take place outdoors in the park behind the Museum, weather permitting.
Typical daily programs begin with a visit to a Museum gallery that sets the context for creative projects or experiments in the Museum’s studio, classrooms or labs.
Busing is not available.
EXTENDED CARESupervised activities will be available for a limited number of children enrolled in afternoon or full-day program, from 4 pm to 6 pm. It will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please consult the fee schedule and be sure to check off the appropriate section on the registration form.
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY/ PICK-UPChildren must be picked up promptly after programs or extended care ends. Late fees of $1/minute apply.
We do not permit children to leave unattended. If your child is 11–16 years of age he/she can leave on his/her own if he/she has a signed note from home noting permission for relevant dates.
Please provide a note if you know in advance if your child is going to be absent. Please telephone 416.586.8043 if your child is ill and will not be attending.
Children are released only to people whose photo ID matches the name(s) submitted as authorized pick-up people. Names can be added to this list throughout the session.
HOLIDAYSPrograms do not run on August 7.
ROM MEMBERSHIPYou must hold a valid Family Membership at the time of registration to receive the Members’ discount. Exclusive Members’ sign-up period runs until February 13.
SUMMER CLUB HOTLINE416.586.8043 or [email protected]
Administrative queries only: 416.586.5797
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Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Price: $14 (tax included) > # of shirts x $14 each =
Please include this amount with your registration fee. (Sorry, we can’t exchange sizes so please check your child’s size before ordering)
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REGISTRATION FORMChild’s Name: Last
Parent/Guardian’s Name: Last
Date of birth (dd/mm/yy):
Address: Street
City
Phone (primary)
General Public Member Membership #
First
First
Age at camp:
Apt Postal code
Phone (secondary)
Expiry date
Indicate your choices for each session and label them 1 for 1st choice and 2 for 2nd choice in the circle provided.
AGE SESSION 1: JULY 4-JULY 14(Excludes July 3)
SESSION 2: JULY 17-JULY 28
SESSION 3: JULY 31-AUG 11(Excludes Aug 7)
SESSION 4: AUG 14-AUG 25
SESSION 5: AUG 28-SEPT 1
MORNING OPTIONS (9am - noon)Age 5 101 Wild Things 201 Mini-Myths 301 Science Safari 401 No Place Like Home 501 DinoMite!
Age 6-7 102 Mighty Mariners 202 Building Blocks 302 Days of Knights 402 Land & Sea 502 Days of Knights
103 Dino Days 203 Animal Athletes 303 Canadian Critters 403 Dino Days 503 Canadian Critters
104 Eew & Awe 204 Clay Days 304 Clay Days 404 National Treasures 504 Artrageous
Age 8-10 105 Fables & Folklore 205 Egyptomania 305 Explorers & Expeditions 405 Monks & Mercenaries 505 Egyptomania
106 Palaeoquest 206 Science Sleuths 306 Palaeoquest 406 Science Sleuths 506 Art Works
107 Art Works 207 ROMic Books 307 Wildlife Wonders 407 Clay Combo
AFTERNOON OPTIONS (1pm - 4pm)Age 5 108 I Spy 208 Call of the Wild 308 Art Express 408 Animal Adventures 507 Time Bandits
Age 6-7 109 Artrageous 209 National Treasures 309 Mighty Mariners 409 Building Blocks 508 Suit Yourself
110 Backyard Science 210 Rock On 310 Eew & Awe 410 Backyard Science 509 Eew & Awe
111 ROM Sport Jr 211 Land & Sea 311 ROM Sport Jr 411 Space Cadets 510 Animal Athletes
Age 8-10 112 Explorers & Expeditions 212 Monks & Mercenaries 312 Relics & Ruins 412 Fables & Folklore 511 Made in Canada
113 School of Hard Rocks 213 Star Gazers 313 School of Hard Rocks 413 Imagineering 512 Wildlife Wonders
114 Made in Canada 214 ROM Sport Sr 314 Art Works 414 ROM Sport Sr
FULL DAY OPTIONS (9am - 4pm)Age 8-10 115 Clay Combo 21 Relics & Ruins 315 Summer Club Combo 415 Art Moves 513 Palaeoquest
116 Science Frontiers 216 Architreks 316 Naturequest 416 All the ROM’s a Stage
Age 11-14 117 Ocean-Scapes 217 Battlefield ROM 317 Portfolio Primers 417 ROM Reporters 514 Dungeons & Dragons
118 ROM Revealed 218 Eco Ambassadors 318 ROMgineers 418 Close Encounters 515 ROMology
119 Dungeons & Dragons 219 Lights, Camera, Action! 319 Dungeons & Dragons 419 Lights, Camera, Action!
Age 14-16 120 Leadership 220 Leadership 320 Leadership 420 Leadership
Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care
PAYMENT
CONSENTIn consideration for my child’s attendance at and/or participation in the Royal Ontario Museum (the “ROM”) kids programs (the “Program”), I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and agree that my child is able to and will participate in the daily activities of the Program which include off-site excursions to, without limitation, other public museums, historic sites, conservation areas, public parks, the University of Toronto campus and sports facilities. I hereby consent to my child leaving the ROM premises, from time to time, on foot, by chartered bus or public transportation on the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), as part of the Program without prior consultation with me. I agree that the ROM and the University of Toronto and their respective trustees, officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any injury to my child or any loss or damage to my child’s personal property arising from, or in any way resulting from, my child’s attendance at or participation in the Program and hereby release and indemnify the ROM and the University of Toronto from any claims or damages arising from any such injury, loss or damage, unless such injury, loss or damage is caused solely by the negligence or wilful misconduct of the ROM or the University of Toronto, as applicable, or their respective trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents or independent contractors while acting within the scope of their duties.
I hereby consent to give the ROM permission to gather my/our personal information for the following purposes: a) Name, address, phone numbers, email address for the purpose of communicating about ROM programs, events and activities. b) Attendee’s date of birth to determine eligibility, age group, and appropriate level of program. c) Attendee’s personal health information including health card number, allergies, emergency contact and medical history for use in the case of a medical emergency.
I hereby consent to videos and/or pictures being taken of my child during the Program for purposes of promoting the Program or the ROM generally and grant permission to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use my child’s photographic likeness for such purpose. No other personal identifying information (i.e. name/address) will be associated with the use of the photos or videos.
The collection of Personal information is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Should you have any questions regarding privacy provisions, please contact Kiron Mukherjee, ROMKids Coordinator, 416.586.8043.
Parent or Guardian:
Name
Signature
Date
Participant’s: Name
Emergency Contact:
Name
Relationship to child
Home Ph ( )
Bus Ph ( )
Cell Ph ( )
All Person(s) who will pick up child:
Name
Relationship to child
Name
Relationship to child
Name
Relationship to child
Cheque Cash Visa MasterCard American Express
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Signature
Expiry date
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