Before program
Nominal fee applies. Campers enjoy supervised free time prior to the start of camp programming for the day.
A Typical Day at Bit By Bit...
While activities vary from day to day, here's a sample of what a day at Bit By Bit might look like for your child.
Note: exact times and activities vary from year to year.
Camp Hours
Bit By Bit runs from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM each day.
Before / After Program
For a nominal fee of $30.00 for the week, a before and after program is available from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, and from 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
What to Bring
Campers should bring a swimsuit and towel, comfortable indoor/outdoor shoes, a re-useable water bottle, snacks and a lunch, or money to purchase lunch (see below).
Lunch
Campers are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Your child will also have the opportunity to purchase lunch. Lunch is typically eaten at the Grad Club, but may be eaten some days at the UCC Food Hub food court.
A Note about Allergies
Bit By Bit often has campers with nut allergies. Accordingly, all lunches and snacks packed for campers should be nut free.
Typical Schedule*
Regular Arrival / Sign In
Morning Lesson
The counsellors deliver a tutorial to campers on concepts such as software development, graphic design, web design, or robotics. Campers learn while doing, following the steps given in the tutorial.
Having worked through a tutorial interactively with their counsellors, campers are now presented with a new challenge. By applying their newfound knowledge, they synthesize a design of their own. Counsellors are circulating around the room, helping campers as questions arise.
Swimming
After a quick walk to the Western Student Recreation Centre, campers cool off in an Olympic-sized pool, swimming and playing games together as a group. Swimming is subject to pool availability. If swimming is unavailable, additional outdoor time will be provided.
Lunch
Campers and counsellors eat and socialize together outside (weather-permitting) the Grad Club, the restaurant located conveniently in Middlesex College, or in the UCC Food Hub food court, located in the University Community Centre. Campers can either purchase their lunch, or eat a lunch brought from home. All lunches and snacks packed for campers should be nut free.
Outdoor Activities
Campers play organized games and sports in the field outside of Middlesex College.
Afternoon Lesson
The counsellors deliver a tutorial to campers on concepts such as software development, graphic design, web design, or robotics. Campers learn while doing, following the steps given in the tutorial.
Having worked through a tutorial interactively with their counsellors, campers are now presented with a new challenge. By applying their newfound knowledge, they synthesize a design of their own. Counsellors are circulating around the room, helping campers as questions arise.
Free Time / Pick-up
Campers enjoy some supervised free time in the computer lab. Campers often spend this time exploring the world of Minecraft, or working on activities and skills covered in the daily lessons. Friendly competition and light banter amongst campers makes for a fun atmosphere of socialization.
After Program Pick-up
Nominal fee applies. Campers enjoy supervised free time following the day's programming.
*Schedule order is subject to change.
