TFS – Canada’s International School March Break 2024

Camps Cancellation Policy

Cancellations that are received 40 days prior to the beginning of camp will be provided with a refund less a 15% administrative fee.

Cancellations that are received with less than 40 days of notice prior to the beginning of camp will be provided with a refund less a 50% administrative fee.

Cancellations that are received with less than 20 days of notice prior to the beginning of camp will not be eligible for a refund.

*If a camp registration cancellation is requested within less than 48 hrs from the time of registration, only a $30 cancellation fee will apply.

Missed Days Of Camp:

In the case of exceptional illness, that results in three consecutive missed days or more, a 50% refund or 100% credit will be provided. A signed doctor’s note must be provided in these circumstances.

Individual camp days missed for any reason cannot be refunded or credited.

Gift Certificates:

There are no refunds on gift certificates.

Weather-Related Altered Programming:

There are no refunds on rain days or weather-related altered programming.

Government Funds:

There will be no refund for Government funds or support. Only credit if applicable.

Cancelled Programs:

Due to any force majeure, including but not limited to: pandemics, cancelled permits by the permit office or facility owners, any cancelled programming or camps will be provided credit ONLY – no refunds.

Credit is provided if the programs/camps are cancelled by TAC and not by the client’s initiative – If cancelled by the client’s initiative, the cancellation policy is upheld.

The credit lasts indefinitely and can be used for any TAC Program.

Year-Round Lessons And Aquatics Cancellation:

In regards to weekly developmental/year-round programming/Aquatics programs, cancellations requested with one week’s notice of the start of the program will receive a refund less a $40 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received with less than one week before the start of the program will receive no refund.

Missed Lessons:

A max of three credits per year for missed Aquatics lesson if cancelled by the family if notified within one day before 12:01 AM of the actual date of the program – No refund.

A max of two credits per season for programs and lessons that are not Aquatics related programs and cancelled by the family for our year-round programs if notified within one day before the 12:01 AM of the actual date of the program – No refund.

Cancelled Programs:

Due to any force majeure, including but not limited to: pandemics, cancelled permits by the permit office or facility owners, any cancelled programming or camps will be provided credit ONLY – no refunds.

Credit is provided if the programs/camps are cancelled by TAC and not by the client’s initiative – If cancelled by the clients initiative, the cancelation policy is upheld.

The credit lasts indefinitely and can be used for any TAC Program. 

Lunch Program

All our camps are nut free. We can cater to specific allergies and most dietary restrictions. All allergies and dietary restrictions for medical, religious, or cultural reasons MUST be noted in the registration form during the registration process in the appropriate sections allocated for such information – an alternate meal with these allergies and dietary restrictions in mind will be provided.

All full day, full week registrations will be included in the lunch program*. This provides the camper with a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

To be eligible for the lunch program, a full-day camper must be registered for 4 days or more of the same week. Registrations of three days or less per week will not be provided with the lunch program. – Unless the camp is set up as a 3 days week by TAC Sports (Example: Winter Break Camp 2023 – Week 1 December 28th to December 30th)

Half day registrants will receive one snack. Half-day camper must be registered for 4 days or more of the same week. Registrations of three days or less per week will not be provided with a snack.

Registrations done within a week or less of the start date of camp are not guaranteed lunch, dietary restrictions, allergy specific meals, and snacks. Lunch must be packed from home until confirmed with the office that lunch will be provided for late registration campers.

It is highly recommended that extra snacks are packed from home.

*Some camp locations are excluded from the lunch programs.

If a child requires an Epi-Pen please ensure to provide the camp coordinator with the Epi-Pen. This will be returned at the end of each day or at the end of the week of camp. The Epi-Pen will be placed in a secure but accessible location in the event of an emergency.

Prorated Fees

Drop-in participants, who are going to attend less than 5 days per week, are eligible for pro-rated pricing on premium programs (biking and robotics) and before/aftercare. If required, please call the office at 416-627-1092.

Discounts and Coupons

TAC Sports is very happy to offer many different types of discounts and coupons to the community. Multiple week discounts will be applied automatically to the invoice, as well as the sibling discount for the second child, third, and so forth registered.

**All discounts and coupons will not be applied to any drop-in sessions and pro-rated fees, only to full session registrations.**

Coupons are a one-time use ONLY and cannot be applied multiple times per account. If the same coupon is found to be used multiple times TAC Sports holds the right to invoice the account owner for the amount of the extra coupons.

Coupons and special offers can not be applied towards already purchased programs, camps, or activities.

Gift Certificates:

Cannot be used to refund already purchased weeks of camp.

Multiple gift certificates cannot be combined.

One time use ONLY.

If the full value of the gift certificate not used it cannot be redeemed at a later time, no credit or money back will be provided for the remaining amount.

Applicable to camp tuition Only.

Must present gift certificate with code clearly visible to claim week of camp.

Cannot be redeemed as in-store credit or refundable cash.

If the program or camp is canceled no refund or credit will be applicable.

Gift certificate can only be applied to one participant only, if there is a remaining amount it cannot be used for a second participant.

Whatever value you’ve provided to obtain the gift certificate does not affect the value of the stated amount on the gift certificate.

Changing Sports Policy

Children who do not choose a sport during registration will automatically be added to multisport.

Athletes can choose to switch their chosen sport on the second day of camp (subject to availability and capacity). However, campers must remain in their selection for the remainder of the week and are unable to make a change in the sport beyond the second day of camp.

Cancellation of Programs/Sports

Specialized programs and sports require a minimum of 5 students in order to function as designed. If the minimum number of registrations for a specific program is not met, the said program may be canceled anytime the week before the camp is to start.

TAC Sports will provide as much notice as possible about the cancellation of the program, however, this may be on the Friday before the start of the program. If a program is canceled, the participants will be given the opportunity to choose an alternative program. A refund for any program with additional fees that have been canceled will be provided, however, if requested to cancel the full week of camp the camp cancellation fees will apply.

Bullying Policy

Bullying will not be tolerated at any TAC Sports program. In general, a “three strikes” policy is followed. After the first incident, a coach will address the situation with both the aggressor and victim. During a private meeting with the aggressor, the coach will explain the consequences of bullying. The parents of both parties will be notified. An incident report will be drafted and sent to head office. This procedure is followed should a second incident occur. In addition, the aggressor may be separated from the group or put into a different sport/activity (additional fees for specialized programs will apply). If a third incident should occur, the aggressor will be expelled from camp, not only for the duration of the program but from any other TAC Sports program in the future. Cases of extreme bullying are not subject to the three strike rule. If it is proven that there was intent to seriously harm another child through physical or verbal means the aggressor will face expulsion from camp. His or her parents will be called for immediate pickup (refund for remaining days ONLY will apply).

Please click HERE to find out more about what bullying is.

Parking

TAC Sports will not be held accountable for any tickets/parking tickets received.

TAC Sports will provide parking passes for the Glendon location. This parking pass will allow parents and guardians to park in the designated parking lot for 30 mins during pick up and drop off. Until parents receive this parking pass it is highly recommended to purchase a parking stub/feed the parking meter. Do not park in or near the handicap parking spots, unless with the appropriate handicap permit, a $400 parking ticket will be given. TAC sports will not be held accountable for any parking tickets.

Rainy Day Policy

Our coaches and coordinators are equipped with a rainy day schedule in the event of inclement weather. Students will remain in their sport-specific groups. Coaches will adapt their lesson plans for the indoor space. No refund, credit or make up days for rain days or inclement weather will apply.

Instructors

Every TAC Sports coach holds a current CPR and First Aid Training certification. All instructors are certified by NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program of Canada) and follow safe teaching methods with proper sequential instruction. Our 5 star development levels ensure that students are progressing at a pace that is appropriate for their current ability. All activities are supervised and our low instructor to student ratio ensures maximum attention.

Emergency List

We keep emergency contact information at every location, with records on medical history or allergies. We identify, treat, report, and record any occurrence of injury in a systematic way and keep up-to-date safety records of each camper.

Photo for students with allergies or medical concerns:

We require a photo of any child with a history of serious allergy or medical concerns. Please email [email protected] with a photo of your child. Please ensure the picture includes a clear view of your child’s face. If a child requires an Epi-Pen please ensure to provide the camp coordinator with the Epi-Pen, this will be returned at the end of each day or at the end of the week of camp.

Sign In/Out System

At TAC Sports, we have a proven and safe system in place for the sign-out of campers. No camper leaves the premises without a parent or guardian signing them out. Parents are required to show official identification every day upon pickup of their children and have to be on the list of authorized personnel.

TAC Sports is not liable for any children until they are signed in to our care by the parent or guardian or other authorized person listed on the authorization list.

Lost and Found Items

Each location has its own Lost and Found Bin. All items found by the coordinator and coaches will be placed in this bin. At the end of the camp items not claimed will be donated to a charitable organization. It is highly recommended that the child’s full name is placed on all personal items.

TAC Sports is not held accountable for any lost items, including but not limited to clothing articles, electronics, water bottles etc.

First Aid Materials

Fully Stocked First Aid Kits and ice packs are available at all times at all camp locations.

TAC Sports is proud to announce a great partnership with Kids Lunch Program Catering services!

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Lunch Program

All our camps are nut free, our caterers are nut free as well. We can cater to specific allergies and dietary restrictions. All allergies and dietary restrictions for medical, religious, or cultural reasons MUST be noted in the registration form during the registration process in the appropriate sections allocated for such information – an alternate meal with these allergies and dietary restrictions in mind will be provided.

All full day, full week registrations will be included in the lunch program*. This provides the camper with a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. To be eligible for the lunch program, a full-day camper must be registered for 4 days or more of the same week. Registrations of three days or less per week will not be provided with the lunch program. 

Half day registrants will receive one snack. Half-day camper must be registered for 4 days or more of the same week. Registrations of three days or less per week will not be provided with a snack.

Registrations done within a week or less of the start date of camp are not guaranteed lunch, dietary restrictions, allergy specific meals, and snacks. Lunch must be packed form home until confirmed with an office that lunch will be provided for late registration campers.

It is highly recommended that extra snacks are packed from home.

*Some camp locations are excluded from the lunch programs.

Adventure Camp – Multi Sports

All children registered in Adventure Camp must be potty trained.

“Physical literacy is just as important as the ability to read and write. The most important step toward developing physical literacy is mastering fundamental movement skills.”

– Canadiansportforlife.ca

Full-Day Soccer Camp 

Our full-day TAC Soccer camp is designed for all players, regardless of skill level. Each week is designed to focus on the fifty essential skills, techniques and strategies to master the game of Soccer. Students are divided into different skill sets and work on fundamentals and the most advanced techniques. 

Coaches are expert soccer coaches and players with advanced knowledge of the games and year-round coaching experience. All coaches are trained by our partners at TAFC Academy, with A-licensce and former Pro-Youth coaches from Toronto FC providing the coaching expertise and drill planning. 

Programming is centred on individual skills and on increasing children’s self-confidence. The typical day consists of fun skill games, soccer matches, and thorough practices.

Students start with basic techniques such as dribbling, passing and shooting, and move towards advanced techniques such as strategy, 1v1 dribbling, and positioning. Other skills are also developed, such as ball control, ball possession, tackling, positional sense, guarding the ball, and support play. Specialized training for goalkeepers is provided at more advanced levels.

We apply the 5-Star TAC Soccer Development System to all our soccer programs. This system gives students five measurable levels to achieve with specific criteria outlined. The 5-Star System is designed to increase motivation, knowledge retention, goal-setting skills, and development. This system is unique and distinguishes TAC Sports from other camps.

The week progresses to gameplay, with the end of the week culminating in big team tournament games such as the World Cup and penalty shootouts. 

Students who progress to an advanced level receive an invitation to try out for our competitive soccer teams with the TAFC Soccer Academy, our Competitive Soccer Development Pathway. 

Basketball

Our TAC Basketball camp program is designed for all skill levels; from the introduction of the fundamentals of basketball to the refinement of the most advanced techniques.

Students work on basic techniques such as ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, footwork, positioning, strategy. Students work on skill building, playing games and working on their skills through practice and repetition. Advanced students will learn positioning, strategy, and have specific feedback on improving their fundamental techniques.

We apply the 5-Star TAC Basketball Development System to all of our programs. The 5-Star basketball Development System gives students 5 measurable levels to achieve with specific criteria outlined. This is specifically designed to increase motivation, knowledge retention, goal-setting skills, and development. This is a unique and distinguishing factor of our camps.

Dance & Gymnastics Camp

We have combined the art form of Dance with the sport of gymnastics into one amazing integrated week. Half of the day will be dedicated to dance and the other to gymnastics. Campers will have the opportunity to integrate some of their newly found gymnastics skills and tricks into the dance routine they are learning.

Dance

TAC Sports Dance summer camp combines the fundamental skills and progressions of the two popular dances of hip-hop and jazz, with touches of introduction to other genres such as contemporary.

The skills of dance are covered through our 5-Star Development System. Elements of fitness, stretching, and leadership are included in the programming. Students have full creative freedom yet are guided appropriately to help them progress to achieve fundamental milestones in the sport. Fun choreographed dances are done with a performance at the end of the week to modern popular songs.

Gymnastics

Our exciting gymnastics camp program is designed for students to learn and perfect gymnastics skills. During the program, students engage in the fundamental movements of jumping, turning, balancing, floor exercises, posture, and balance. Our 5 Star Development System, which includes a step-by-step system with a full map of skills, is designed to help students understand exactly what skills they need to learn while being motivated to achieve the next level.

Key Areas of Focus 

1. Log Roll
2. Two-foot Landing
3. Balance Bases
4. Forward Roll
5. Jump Turn
6. Swaying Motions
7. Propulsion
8. Pushing and Pulling
9. Balancing (low balance: walk, gallop and slide; high balance beam: walk and jump off)

Outcomes

It is expected that students will:

1. Demonstrate basic gymnastics skills in a circuit or in simple routines found in standard gymnastics routines;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of motions that influence propulsion and balance;
3. Demonstrate care and cooperation during activities;
4. Regardless of skill, come out with an extremely positive, developed self-confidence and self-image.

Dance + Gymnastics Camp Ages 7-12

Does my camper need to have previous experience?

We welcome all skill levels into our dance + gymnastics camps with consideration that the program is recreationally focused. We will work with your child on an individual basis to help develop there dance + gymnastics skills in the areas they are looking to develop and based on our 5- star developmental progress model.

What Styles of dance are included?

Main dance genres are Jazz and hip hop, with elements of other dance styles such as contemporary & acro.

What kind of gymnastics elements will my child learn?

Gymnastics will consists of developing skills and tricks through floor work and developing floor routines in a smaller group to showcase their skills towards the end of the week

3D Design and Coding 

Our combined summer technology program includes a combination of 3D Design and Coding.

The programming is designed by our directors at Lifetime Skills Academy, a company dedicated to creating future leaders of tomorrow. 

Our combined full day tech program introduces students to essential skills in two
of the newest emerging technologies, skills that will be essential for their lifetimes.

Our dynamic camp program focuses on building skills through challenges
and games in our step-by-step system, with easy-to-follow lessons.

Each half-day, programming will switch between 3D Printing and Coding.
Students have a half-day snack break a 30-minute break for physical activity in both
AM and PM half-days.

In our 3D printing programming, students learn how to 3D Design online using
easy-to-use software, creating their own unique designs to print on
any 3D printer. Students learn how to create a variety of different designs
and objects with lessons.

Our coding program introduces children to coding through Scratch, an easy
to use online platform. They learn how to build basic video games and
animations with building blocks in fun dynamic lessons.

3-D Coding & Design Camp, Ages 7-12

What will my camper be learning?

Our 3-D Coding & Design camp is a combination of 3D printing programming in which students learn how to 3D Design online using easy-to-use software, creating their own unique designs to print on any 3D printer. 

Students will also learn how to create a variety of different designs and objects through working through real life problems and applying solutions to these problems through designing them! Our coding program introduces children to coding through Scratch & Tinkercad, an easy to use online platform. They learn how to build basic video games and animations with building blocks in fun dynamic lessons.

Who has developed this program?

Our 3-D Coding & Design camp has been formulated through our LSA (Lifetime Skills Academy) which includes a team of highly skilled individuals in the field of technology. Our program follows the TAC Sports 5 star development model to make sure students are progressing at an individual basis in order to boost motivation and confidence in continuing with future studies in technology.

Are there any specific eligibility requirements?

A laptop is mandatory for camp. Ipads are not compatible for our 3-D Coding & Design camp.

LSA Lego Robotics

TAC Lego Robotics program allows students to engage in various technological activities that are growing popular in today’s youth. The students enjoy building their robots, as well as programming them. By learning the basics, and building their way up, individuals can achieve mastery and demonstrate competence.

Students start with the basic skills, such as building a simple robot, programming different motions, and using the various sensors to make a robot move. Once learned, students can go above and beyond, making robots that can pick up items, sense when people are near, and even solve Rubik’s Cubes.

Lego Robotics Camp, Ages 7-12

What will my camper be learning? 

Lego Robotics camp takes children’s love of legos uses this love to foster creative thinking in design, structure and movement! Campers will be working with We-Do Lego kits learning how to build basic structures, understand the principles of ultrasonic sensors, mechanisms behind motors, and robotics programming through the construction of transportation models, animal models & other tangible objects.