Question 1

My child is not a student at Canberra Grammar School, can they attend?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

We accept all students from the ages of 8-13. You do not need to be currently attending CGS or be affiliated with CGS to attend this Sports Camp.

Question 2

How is a CGS Sports Camp day structured?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Any participants not picked up by 5:00pm will be taken to CGS Care and incur an additional cost.

Sample Day

9:00am	Coach introduction. Schedule for the day.
9:10am	Explicit skill instruction. A combination of closed and open drills use to teach Physical Literacy Elements. Participants rotate through stations working on various elements. An example of the elements a camp could include are: • Agility • Movement skills • Reaction time • Tactics • Stability and Balance • Coordination • Strategy and Planning • Cooperation
11:00am	Playgrounds and classrooms open for self-guided play.
11:30am	Skill expansion. Taught Physical Literacy elements are applied in a game sense approach. Participants rotate through a rang of games that incorporate movement skills used to move on, in or with a new range of equipment.
1:00pm	Playgrounds and classrooms open for self-guided play. Special Guest autograph signing.
1:30pm	Players Choice to specialise in: • Basketball • Netball • Cricket • Touch Football • AFL Example of Specialist skills covered Defensive Skills Spatial awareness Skills Specialist session Attacking Skills Key Drills, open ended games and specific coaching Structured Warm Down
3:00pm	MVP and Sportsmanship Award ceremony. End of Day. Sign Out.

Question 3

What dates are the CGS Sports Camps offered?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

CGS Sports Camps are offered for four days during each school holidays.

CGS Sports Camps will run during the Term 2 school holidays from
26 September - 28 September 2022.

Question 4

What are the camp's hours?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

9:00am to 3:00pm for the standard sports camp

Question 5

Are all sports available for both boys and girls?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Yes, all sports are designed to cater for both boys and girls.

Question 6

What is the age range of children who can enroll?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Children between 8 to 13 years of age can attend the CGS Sports Camps.

Question 7

How much does it cost to attend a CGS Sports Camp?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

4-day Sports Camp (9:00am - 3:00pm) = $385

Any participants wanting further care past our extended camp hours are welcomed to book into CGS Care. This will incur an additional fee.

Any participants not picked up by 5:00pm will be taken to CGS Care and incur an additional cost.

Question 8

Are there discounts offered for siblings?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

No, not at this stage. Potentially, we could look at offering this in the near future.

Question 9

What happens if extreme weather is forecast?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Staff will make alternative arrangements using different facilities at Canberra Grammar School.

In rare cases, CGS Sports Camps may need to cancel the 4-day camp and offer a full refund to those already registered.

CGS Sports Camps endeavors to communicate with families early if or when this occurs.

Question 10

Does CGS Sports Camps offer any subsidies for low income families or single parents?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

At this stage, CGS Sports Camps does not offer any subsidies for low income families.

Question 11

What happens if my child is sick/injured during the camp?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Parents/carers will be called to collect their child. All of our staff are first aid trained.

In an emergency, staff will administer first aid as per their training and engage ACT emergency services where needed. Parents/carers will be called, consulted and kept informed.

Question 12

What meals and snacks are included throughout the day?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

No catering is currently provided for CGS Sports Camps.

Question 13

What does my child need to bring to the camp?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Appropriate clothes, shoes, a hat, as well as food for recess and lunch.

A drink bottle and a wrist band will be given on the first day.

New campers will receive a CGS Sports Camp t-shirt. Returning campers are kindly asked to bring the CGS Sports Camp t-shirt they were given last time.

For those who wish, extra CGS Sports Camp t-shirts are available for purchase on all the first day of camp for $30.

Sunscreen is provided, however, please bring your own if your child has allergies.

Your child may also bring anything specific they need for their chosen sport eg mouth guard.

Question 14

Can children be grouped with their siblings/friends?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the age gap or skill ability is not too great. Please provide your preference on pairing when you register.

Question 15

Can I choose multiple sports during the three-day camp?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

No, you must choose one sport for your child to concentrate on for the four-day CGS Sports Camp.

Question 16

What clothing should be worn to the camp?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Comfortable sports attire eg shorts or leggings and a shirt, runners, and hat.

New campers will be given a CGS Sports Camps t-shirt on the first day. Returning campers are kindly asked to wear the CGS Sports Camps t-shirt they were supplied at a previous camp.

Extra CGS Sports Camps t-shirts are available for purchase on the first day of camp for $30 cash.

Question 17

What is your ratio of coaches and children for the camps?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

There is one specialist coach for every 12 children.

Question 18

My child is turning 8 later this year. Can they still join the CGS Sports Camps?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as they are turning 8 before the end of the year, they are welcome to join the CGS Sport Camps.

Question 19

What is CGS Sports Camps' sun smart policy?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

CGS Sports Camps' sun smart policy follows guidelines set by Sun Smart Australia.

Students are encouraged to seek shade when possible, slip on sun-protective clothing, slap on a sun-protective hat and slop on sunscreen.

Sunscreen is provided. Please bring your own if you have allergies.

Question 20

What is CGS Sports Camps' refund policy?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

CGS Sports Camps will provide a full refund to participants who cancel within 14 days prior to camp commencing.

Question 21

Do you administer medication?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Yes, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen can be administered when needed, and if consent has been given.

Question 22

Do all staff have a Working with Vulnerable People check (WWVP)?

Jasmine Kimlin · Accepted Answer

Yes, all of our staff have WWVP checks.

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