Important Information – Summer Respite

Hello dear parents,

Here is the important information regarding your child’s stay with Répit Emergo this summer. Please read it carefully and write to us at info@repitemergo.com if you have any questions.

Location for the Adaptatou, Emergence and iDÉFIx programs

Camp de Grandpré
756 chemin des Patriotes, Otterburn Park, J3H 1Z5
View on Google Maps
The on-site emergency number will be provided at check-in.

Arrival and Departure Times

  • Arrival: between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM directly at the camp. A team member will greet you at the main entrance.
  • Departure: between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at the end of the stay.

Medication

  • Use of the Dispill system is mandatory, along with a copy of the valid prescription.
  • As-needed medication must be in its original container with the pharmacy label.
  • All medication, prescriptions, and a photocopy of the health insurance card must be handed to the health care coordinator upon arrival.

Special Diet

  • If your child follows a special diet, you must provide the meals and menu for the duration of the stay.
  • Strict prohibition: No food containing or possibly containing traces of nuts is allowed.

Health Guidelines

  • A medical certificate is required if your child has a heart condition.
  • Please inform us if your child has had a contagious illness in the 15 days prior to camp, or has been in contact with someone who has.
  • Please provide enough diapers or incontinence briefs if necessary.

Items to Bring

  • Sunscreen SPF 30+ and insect repellent
  • Water bottle
  • Communication tools used at home (pictograms, notebook, etc.)
  • Photocopy of the health insurance card
  • Intervention plan, if applicable

Clothing and Personal Items (all labeled)

Adjust based on weather and length of stay:

  • 6 pairs of underwear
  • 6 pairs of socks
  • 2 pairs of warm socks
  • 6 t-shirts
  • 2 long-sleeve shirts
  • 3 pairs of shorts
  • 2 pairs of long pants
  • 2 pajamas
  • 1 swimsuit
  • 1 sun hat
  • 1 windbreaker
  • 1 rain jacket
  • 1 pair of rain pants
  • 1 pair of shoes
  • 1 pair of sandals
  • 1 pair of slippers
  • 1 pair of rain boots
  • 1 labeled laundry bag
  • 4 washcloths
  • 2 bath towels
  • 2 beach towels
  • Shampoo, soap, deodorant
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush or comb
  • Shaving cream and razor (if needed)

Important Reminders

  • All personal items must be clearly labeled.
  • If you need to cancel, please contact us by email. If the stay has already begun, you will be charged for services already provided.
  • Receipts will be sent in September.

Information – School Respite Program
(weekends from September to May)

Contact Information

  • Répit Emergo (Camp): 756 chemin des Patriotes, Otterburn Park, J3H 1Z5 –
    View on Google Maps
    The emergency number (team cellphone) will be provided at check-in.

Departure and Return

  • Check-in at 6:00 PM at the office. You may bring the participant directly to camp around 7:45 PM.
  • Return at 4:00 PM at the office (or pickup at 2:15 PM directly at camp).
  • Late fee: $1 per minute after 4:15 PM (or 2:30 PM if you pick up your child at camp).
    Paratransit: not accepted. A parent must be present for both drop-off and pick-up.

Medication

  • Use of the Dispill system is mandatory with a copy of the valid prescription.
  • As-needed medications must be in their original packaging with the pharmacy label.
  • All medications, the prescription copy, and a photocopy of the health insurance card must be handed to the health coordinator upon arrival.

Special Diet

  • If your child follows a special diet, you must provide the meals and menu for the duration of the stay.
  • No food containing or possibly containing traces of nuts is allowed.

Clothing and Personal Items

  • Bring weather-appropriate clothing, personal hygiene items, and a bath towel.
  • All items must be clearly labeled (don’t forget shoes and boots).
  • Bedding is provided by the camp.

Communication Tools and Intervention Plan

  • If necessary, bring your child’s usual communication tools (notebook, pictograms, etc.).
  • If an intervention plan was established in the past year, please email it to info@repitemergo.com.

Health Guidelines

  • A medical certificate is required if your child has a heart condition.
  • Please inform us if your child had a contagious illness in the past 15 days or was in contact with someone who had one.
  • Provide enough incontinence briefs or diapers, if necessary.

Suggested Clothing (adjust based on weather and length)

  • 4 pairs of underwear
  • 4 pairs of socks
  • 2 pairs of warm socks
  • 2 t-shirts
  • 2 long-sleeve shirts
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • 2 pairs of long pants
  • 2 pajamas
  • 1 sun hat
  • 1 windbreaker
  • 1 rain jacket
  • 1 pair of rain pants
  • 1 pair of shoes
  • 1 pair of slippers
  • 1 labeled laundry bag (for dirty clothes)

Toiletries

  • 2 washcloths
  • 1 bath towel
  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • Comb or hairbrush
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste

Depending on the weather

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain boots
  • Snow gear
  • Hat, mittens, scarf

Thank you for your collaboration!

The Répit Emergo Team
info@repitemergo.com
514-931-2882
www.repitemergo.com