This year Rainbow Online Connection will be hosting ROC March Break Camp from March 14-18, with fun activities from 3:00-7:00pm every day! Join us for another week of virtual fun from your home as we venture through a medley of activities. Goosechase photo challenge, group games, cooking together and more!
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Sample Activities
Programming will include a mix of "live" sessions (through Zoom) and "independent" sessions that campers can complete on their own. The final schedule will be posted and sent out to registered participants but activities may include:
Improv Games!
What's that? A Hat? A Crazy, Funky, Junky Hat! What else could a hat be? Come learn all about how to say YES, AND and continue rolling with the punches and gettin down and dirty with the acting business! Come play some fun and exciting improv games with us from 3:00-4:00pm EST!
Among Us!
Oh no there's an imposter among us! Come join us to see who can survive, with teamwork and betrayal we will be playing the award winning video game Among us! Make sure to download the app or join us and hang out on zoom while we play!
Kayaking Indoors!
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could Kayak inside? Well wonder no longer while we teach you the ins and outs of kayaking! Bring along a broomstick or paddle and we will teach you everything from bow to stern!
Taco Tuesday!
It's party time as we get together to listen to some certified bops and make the most awesome and amazing tasting tacos around! Bring with you all the taco ingredients that you require to make it super awesome! We will be teaching you how to make a tortilla, re-fry some beans and put together all of the tacos you can build!
How to Adult!
Ever wonder how Adults do things? Well here is your chance to learn about what a 401K is and how to do the dishes, laundry and taxes. If you have any questions about how to apply to college or university, how to pick a career and how to wonder down the road life has to offer this is the program for you!
Jackbox Gaymes!
Join us for some of your favorite online games! It will be an awesome time to work as teams, individuals and create friendships!
Pancake Lupper!
We will be coming together to make some pancakes from Scratch and eat them! This cooking session will give you a chance to add some new recipes to your repertoire!
Empires!
The Challenge is yours, as leaders of your own kingdoms you will have to defend your kingdom against the rest of the lands! Make sure you are victorious by guessing the right names for others! Defend your kingdom! Fight for your empire to grow!
Pipe Cleaner Pigeons!
For this session we will be building best friends out of Pipe cleaners! This is a chance to create your own pigeon which will help you with all of life's trials!
Goosechase Finale and Podium Finale!
During the March Break Week there will be Goosechase challenges that are released! This is the final quick match of the challenges! After all challenges are finished we will meet on Zoom for a final podium and look at some of the most iconic and interesting posts from the week! Feel free to dress to impress for the celebrations!!
Registration and Cost
Registration is done online through our registration portal. Please ensure that you have accurate contact information (email and phone) on your registration form so that we are able to contact you! Zoom links for each session will be sent to the email address we have on file. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at registration@rainbowcamp.ca or 888-909-2234 x101.
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Rates
Welcome Friend Association understands and respects that people have differing abilities to pay for our ROC Programming. We do our best to ensure programs are financially accessible by offering a voluntary tier-based payment system. *This program is voluntary and in no way influences the experience that campers receive. It is intended to allow camp families to take an active roll in supporting the cost of programming. Office staff are the only people who know what tier you have selected and this information is used for billing purposes only.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Pride and Remembrance Foundation, we are able to offer subsidized registration fees for our March Break program. If you are unable to afford Tier 3, please contact us. We do not want finances to be a barrier to participation in our programs.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Break ROC | $125 | $85 | $30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rainbow Online Connection (ROC) is a year-round program that offers participants (ages 12-18) the chance to connect virtually through at-home activities and staff-led interactive programming.
Programs for Winter/Spring 2022 include our free evening drop-in programs, 6-week Dungeons and Dragons campaigns and our March Break Program.
March Break ROC is scheduled from March 14-18 with programs running each day from 3:00-7:00pm (EST).
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Please ensure that you have accurate contact information (email and phone) on your registration form so that we are able to contact you! Zoom links for each session you register for will be sent by email the day before each program to the email address we have on file.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at registration@rainbowcamp.ca or 888-909-2234 x101.
Of course! ROC is offered entirely virtually which means that you can participate from anywhere in the world! All of our programming is running in Eastern Standard Time (EST). To check what time zone you are currently in, click here!
We have intentionally scheduled our programming later in the day and included evening programs so that even if you don't have the same March Break you can still participate!
Rainbow Online Connection (ROC) is open to anyone aged 12-17 who is interested in participating! You do not need to openly identify as 2SLGBTQ+ either at virtual camp or at home and we welcome allies as well! We require all participants, regardless of how they identify, to agree to our “Safe Space” policy.
If you are concerned about speaking with your parents or guardians, contact us! We can explain ROC to them in a friendly and non-judgmental way and/or provide tips for you to navigate talking with them on your own. You are also welcome to register as an ally, regardless of how you self-identify.
In order to participate in ROC you will need to have a device with reliable internet, camera and speaker. Most cell phones, laptops and tablets have cameras and speakers built in! If you are on a desktop computer, you may need to purchase a separate webcam in order to participate.
Some of our programming will use an app called GooseChase which can be installed on any mobile device. If you do not have access to a mobile device, you can still participate with the help of your teammates!
The safety of our community is always our top priority. All participants must agree to a code of conduct governing appropriate behavior. Any violation of these policies will have consequences up to and including removal from Rainbow Online Connection (ROC). We have been running online programming since Summer 2020 and have had no issues with online security.
In addition, we will be implementing the following safety protocols:
- Only registered participants, staff and volunteers will be given access to our virtual space. We will be utilizing the waiting room in Zoom to ensure that only registered individuals can join our programs.
- All sessions will be recorded for safety. These recordings will not be shared without explicit permission from participants and their parents/guardians.
- All programs will have a minimum of two trained staff and/or volunteers present to ensure our ROC “Safe Space” is maintained at all times.
If you have any specific questions about online safety and security, please contact Mallory (Administrative Assistant). She can be reached at mbrennan@welcomefriend.ca or 888-909-2234 x101.
At the start of each session, we will require video to be turned on for a virtual attendance so that we can verify online participants. After that, if you wish to turn off your camera you may. There will be some sessions that will require video to stay on and there will also be sessions that do not require video. Information will be included in each session description.
Programming for March Break will include a mix of "live" sessions (through Zoom) and "independent" sessions that campers can complete on their own. The final schedule will be posted and sent out to registered participants. You do not have to participate in everything and can choose which sessions interest you the most.