Participant Application for the 2022 Sunflower Camp - A Canada-wide CISV experience
NOTE: Application deadline now extended to July 17th, 2022

This form is to apply as a participant for the 2022 Sunflower Camp, a Canada-wide CISV camp that is being held Aug 21-27, 2022 just outside of Ottawa, Ontario. The camp will be held at the lovely St John's Ukrainian Church camp which is an hour's drive from Ottawa.

The 2022 Sunflower Camp is a multi-age week-long program for up to 50 youth aged 11+ from across Canada. It is being organized by the CISV Ottawa Chapter in collaboration with CISV Victoria and CISV Saskatoon. The design of the camp will be similar to the National Camps that are normally organized by CISV Canada's Junior Branch.

Like all CISV programs, the Sunflower Camp will be a dynamic, fun learning experience focused on peace education and leadership development. Participants are encouraged to take an active leadership role within the camp. After the first day run by the staff, participants will work together to plan and run camp activities.

The theme of the Sunflower Camp is "peace-ing" ourselves together after our two-year break in activities due to COVID-19. Sunflowers are amazing, beautiful plants that have come to symbolize peace, solidarity and hope in many cultures around the world. During the camp we will explore what connects us as Canadians and global citizens and how we can work together to build a more just, equitable and peaceful world.

Trained adult staff will facilitate the planning groups and ensure that everyone has a great experience. Every day will include active time outdoors on the beautiful camp property. The camp is on a lovely lake and there will be swimming time supervised by a lifeguard.

TRAVEL LOGISTICS
Camp pick-up and drop-off will be from the Walmart parking lot of the Billings Bridge shopping Centre in Ottawa.

1) Camp Start:
Participants need to arrive at Billings Bridge by 3pm on Sunday, August 21st to sign in and board the bus to the camp. If you are arriving in Ottawa by plane, bus or train please ensure that you arrive at the station or airport no later than 1:00pm on August 21st to allow for enough time for travel. If you prefer to arrive on August 20th, please let us know and we will arrange for a homestay with a CISV Ottawa family.

2) Camp end:
Participants will arrive back at Billings Bridge by 2pm on Saturday August 27th. If you are departing Ottawa by plane, bus or train, please make sure the departure time is no earlier than 4pm. If you prefer to travel on the Sunday please let us know and we will arrange for a homestay in Ottawa.
 
CISV MEMBERSHIP
All participants in the Sunflower Camp have to be members of a CISV Canada Chapter in good standing. Membership is inexpensive and is required to cover the insurance for local and international CISV activities. Membership fees vary by Chapter and some Chapters offer complimentary trial memberships for youth attending their first activity. For a list of Chapters and contact information please visit  https://cisvcanada.org/about-us/cisv-in-canada/.

APPLICATION REVIEW, REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT
After submitting your application you will receive an automatic email with a summary of your responses to the questions and instructions for next steps. A representative from the 2022 Sunflower Camp will review your application and then contact you within a few days to confirm your registration and provide you with payment instructions.

There is no limit on the number of participants that can come from each Chapter; however, the 2022 Sunflower Camp will reserve two registration spaces for each CISV Chapter in Canada until May 1st, 2022.

COST
The cost of the camp is $500 and includes transportation to and from the Billings Bridge shopping Centre in Ottawa and well as all meals, materials and accommodation for the week. Payment is accepted by e-transfer to treasurer@cisvottawa.ca.

CANCELLATION
Registration fees will be refunded in full if CISV Ottawa has to cancel the camp for any reason (e.g. COVID-19 restrictions). If you decide to withdraw, then you will receive a 100% refund before June 1, 2022 and a 50% refund before June 30, 2022. No refunds will be provided for cancellations after June 30, 2022. Exceptions to these rules may be considered by the Sunflower Camp committee on a case-by-case basis.

Participants that have to cancel at the last minute due to COVID-19 will be provided with a full refund.

CONFIRMATION and PAYMENT
After you have submitted your form, the Sunflower Camp team will review your form and reply with you acceptance and payment instructions.  

In May 2022 you will receive a pre-camp package outlining any required CISV participant forms and providing a packing list.  

COVID RISK MANAGEMENT
As you are aware, COVID risk management is always evolving in line with the latest scientific findings as well as health measures imposed in each province. We will continue to adapt our COVID risk management practices, and keep you informed.

Our approach is informed by CISV International's extensive guidelines for COVID risk management and child safeguarding that are available online at: https://cisv.org/resources/risk-management-safeguarding/

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