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Location
The Albion Hills Field Centre is located in the Albion Hills Conservation Area , eight kilometers north of Bolton in the region of Peel. Intersecting on this 446-hectare property are the Humber River and Centreville Creek, at one point dammed to form a natural swimming area "Lake Albion".
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Facility
The Albion Hills Field Centre is a spacious cedar and granite chalet-style building that provides accommodation for up to 44 people. The building has a comfortable lounge with a beautiful stone fireplace, a dining room overlooking Centreville Creek and a lab/classroom, all of which are air-conditioned for summer comfort. Just outside the doors of the facility, visitors will find a variety of recreational opportunities such as volleyball. A campfire circle with bleachers completes the immediate surroundings.
Albion Hills also has an authentic 1840s log home, 28 kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails, a maple sugar shack and the potential to participate in swimming and/or canoeing in Lake Albion during the summer months.
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What to Expect
Daily Routine:
Here is an example of a typical daily schedule:
Rise and Shine
7:45 a.m
Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Building Clean-up Routines
9:15 a.m.
Morning Program
10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Program
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Free Time
4:30 - 5:50 p.m.
Supper
6:00 p.m.
Evening Program
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Group's Own Time
9:00 p.m.
What to Wear and Bring
Students are outside in all weather and should dress in layers to be warm and dry. Clothing must be practical, comfortable and in sufficient quantity. Bring old clothes which can get dirty - fashion is not important. Think about the season and the local weather forecasted for your trip. Here are a few essentials:
- Winter - warm coat, snow pants, boots, hat, mittens or gloves, scarf, warm socks
- Summer - hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, insect repellent
- Rainy days - raincoat or other waterproof jacket, rubber boots
Participants will also need to bring a pillow, sleeping bag or other linens, and a towel.
More detailed information will be provided in our planning document after you book your visit.
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Teachers' Preparation/Involvement:
- Attend a planning session at the field centre prior to your trip.
- Book bus transportation to and from the field centre.
- Distribute appropriate paperwork to participants; collect completed forms and payment.
- Complete paperwork to be given to field centre staff upon arrival (e.g. dormitory floor plan).
- Provide one teacher/leader to accompany each program that the field centre staff are facilitating.
- Outside scheduled program times, it is very important for the visiting teachers/leaders to supervise chores, free time, snack time, shower time and bed time.
- We take care of all the teaching, both during the day and in the evenings.
- We also provide resources: art supplies, sports equipment, to keep your group busy during recreational time.
More detailed information will be provided in our planning document after you book your visit.
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Safety:
Staff First Aid Training: All field centre staff is trained in Standard First Aid and CPR, with access to onsite first aid supplies. Swimming and canoeing is supervised by certified National Lifesaving Society (NLS) lifeguards. Canoe instructors are also certified by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (ORCA).
Nearest Hospital/Emergency Response Time: The nearest hospital is
Headwaters Healthcare Centre
100 Rolling Hills Drive
Orangeville, ON
L9W 4X9
519-941-2410
Emergency response time is approximately five to 15 minutes.
Food Service: All field centre food service staff have completed their PROTON Food Handlers Certification. Kitchen facilities are inspected regularly by regional health inspectors and meet all provincial and regional food service regulations.
Water: Albion Hills Field Centre is serviced by the Region of Peel's municipal water system.
Allergies: Albion Hills Field Centre is a "nut-sensitive" facility. Visitors are asked to bring only snacks that are free of nuts and/or nut products. Group leaders who have a participant that is or may be allergic to nuts or other allergens are asked to ensure that field centre staff are made aware so that appropriate precautions can be built into your daily schedule.
More detailed information will be provided in our planning document after you book your visit.
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Accessibility:
Albion Hills Field Centre can accommodate participants in wheelchairs and with other special needs. Programs can also be tailored to meet the specific needs of the group and/or participants. Please ask for more details regarding our accessibility during your planning session.
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