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Location
Claremont Field Centre is located on a 160-hectare property just off Westney Road in Durham Region, just north of Pickering.The beautiful Duffins Creek runs through the property flanked by valley slopes of mixed woodlands, open meadows, cedar lowlands and reforested coniferous plantations.
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Facility
The field centre, which opened in 1970, is a panabode cedar log building with a spacious lounge, wood burning fireplace, dining area and classroom/lab space that accommodates up to 60 participants and six visiting teachers or leaders. Rooms sleep two to six participants in bunk-beds. While visiting, staff have adjacent private rooms with ensuite washrooms.
In addition to a wide variety of activities, Claremont Field Centre provides the opportunity to explore one of the region's healthiest cold water streams as well as a chance to look back at our heritage in a restored pioneer log cabin.
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What to Expect
Here is an example of a typical daily schedule:
| WEEKDAYS | ACTIVITY | WEEKENDS | ||||||||
| 7:00 a.m. | Rise & Shine | 7:30 a.m. | ||||||||
| 7:15 a.m. | Dining Room Set-Up | 7:45 a.m. | ||||||||
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast | 8:00 a.m. | ||||||||
| 8:30 a.m. | Building Clean-Up Routines | 8:30 a.m. | ||||||||
| 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Morning Program | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | ||||||||
| 11:45 a.m. | Dining Room Set-Up | 11:45 a.m. | ||||||||
| 12:00p.m. | Lunch | 12:00p.m. | ||||||||
| 12:45 p.m. | Building Clean-Up Routines | 12:45 p.m. | ||||||||
| 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Afternoon Program | 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | ||||||||
| 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Free Time | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. | ||||||||
| 4:45 p.m. | Dining Room Set-Up | 4:45p.m. | ||||||||
| 5:00p.m. | Supper | 5:00 p.m. | ||||||||
| 5:45 p.m. | Building Clean-Up Routines | 5:45 p.m. | ||||||||
| 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Evening Program | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | ||||||||
| 8:00 p.m | Group's Own Time | 8:00 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 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:
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.
Nearest Hospital/Emergency Response Time: The nearest hospital is Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital, located at 580 Harwood Avenue, Ajax. The phone number is 905-683-2320. Emergency response time is 10 - 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: Claremont Field Centre draws water from an on-site well. Water is treated and tested in accordance with provincial clean water regulations to ensure a safe water supply.
Allergies: Claremont 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:
Claremont 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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