No School, No Problem!

Unleash your child's imagination! Our school break camps offer a perfect blend of fun and learning. With exciting activities like arts, crafts, games and outdoor adventures, your child will have a blast! Register and spend your day off school with us!

PA Day CampsFall 2024

Jr. PA Day Camps

4 to 6 years 

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

Friday, September 27

Monday, October 21

Friday, November 15
Sr. PA Day Camps

7 to 12 years 

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

Friday, September 27

Monday, October 21

Friday, November 15
 Tennis PA Day Camp

5 to 14 years

This program is open to players of all skill levels and will be placed into groups according to age and playing experience. During the hours of camp, campers will go through drills and games led by Tennis Canada certified coaches. The camp’s main focus is on FUN, being active and learning or improving your tennis skills. This camp is weather dependent and will be cancelled if court conditions are unsafe.

For more details and registration:

Friday, September 27

Winter 2025 

Registration Opens:
December 5, 2024 - Residents
December 12, 2024 - Non-Residents

Jr. PA Day Camps

4 to 6 years 

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

Friday, January 31
 Sr. PA Day Camps

7 to 12 years 

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

Friday, January 31

March Break Camp 2025

Registration Opens:
December 5, 2024 - Residents
December 12, 2024 - Non-Residents

 Jr. March Break Camp

4 to 6 years

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

March 10 to March 24
 Sr. March Break Camp

7 to 12 years 

This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Note: some of the camp activities will be outdoors, please dress for the weather 

For more details and registration:

March 10 to March 24

 Important School Break Camp Information

You can find specific camp information below! For additional camp and program policies please contact the Camp Team!

General Camp Information

Call us at (905)-478-3826

Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Camper Welcome Email 

You will receive a welcome email the Thursday before the start of camp, with the following forms for completion:

  • Allergy/medication form
  • Authorized pick-up form
  • Safe Play Protocols form

To verify your email is correct in our system, please check your online account or contact our Recreation Services department at 905-478-3826. If you register after 12 noon on the Thursday prior to camp, please email the Summer Camp Team for the camp paperwork and schedule.
Late Pick-Up

Failure to pick up your camper by the designated time will result in a late pick up fee of $10 every 15 minutes for each camper.
Absent or Late to Camp
If you know in advance that your child will be absent, please email the School Break Camp Team or contact Recreation Services at 905-478-3826. If we have not heard from you, Camp Supervisors will call the primary contact to confirm your child’s absence.
Sign In and Out Procedures 

Parents/guardians will be asked to document individuals who are authorized to pick up their child at the end of camp, during the day or if early pick up is required. All parents/guardians will be required to show photo ID for verification. Please have your ID ready when picking up your camper.
Medical Information

Ensure all medical concerns (medications, allergies, epi-pen, etc.) are up to date and properly documented during registration.
Camp Team

Our staff are selected on the basis of past experience, skills, enthusiasm and passion to work with children. Our staff are certified in First Aid and CPR-C, High Five and submit a police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Parent and Guardian Responsibilities 

Photo Policy

The Town of East Gwillimbury may capture and use photographs of programs, camps and participants for promotional purposes.

If you do not wish to have photos taken of your camper, please contact our Recreation Coordinator
Healthy Lunch and Snack

All East Gwillimbury camps strive to be nut-aware. Please pack a nutritious nut-free lunch and snacks in easy to open containers and a refillable water bottle each day.
Clothing and Sunscreen

Campers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and weather appropriate clothing. A knapsack labelled with the camper’s name is encouraged, as well as labelling other items. Please pack additional clothing.
Valuable Items

Ensure your child does not bring valuable items to camp. The Town of East Gwillimbury and its vendors are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Electronic games, iPads, cellphones, money, etc. are not permitted at camp.
Toileting

All campers must be toilet trained and independent in the washroom. If an accident occurs, a phone call to the emergency contact will be made and the parent or guardian is expected to come in to assist the camper. If your child has specific needs or you have a concern, you can contact the Recreation Coordinator by email or at 905-478-4282 ext. 1447.

Please note by joining a program the registrant or participant recognizes, agrees, and accepts the known risks of participation in recreational activities and further agrees to hold harmless the Town of East Gwillimbury, elected officials and its employees from any injury or accident as it relates to these activities. The Town of East Gwillimbury does not assume any responsibilities for any incidents or injuries how so ever caused sustained by participants in any program in the buildings or on the grounds so designated or for the loss of personal or organizational effects stored or left in the building or on the grounds.

Safe Play in Camps

Safe Play and Respect in Public Spaces Policy

The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to providing fun, safe, and engaging recreational program opportunities to residents and community members. All participants attending programs are expected to participate and behave in a way that fosters safety to themselves and others. There are certain behavioural expectations that are required to be met by our participants to ensure that all campers have a rewarding, memorable, and fun experience while participating in our programs.

The Safe Play in Camps procedure outlines behavioural expectations that the Town of East Gwillimbury has within programs, in addition to the follow-up steps taken when behaviour expectations are not met. Participants in our programs are also expected to abide by the Town of East Gwillimbury’s Camp Code of Conduct.

This includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Respect other participants, staff, and volunteers

  • Respect the Town of East Gwillimbury buildings and property

  • Respect other’s personal space and belongings

  • Use appropriate language with Town staff, volunteers, other registered participants, and the public

  • Stay with the group

  • Remain hands off

  • Follow instruction from Town of East Gwillimbury staff members and volunteers

  • Contribute to a safe, friendly, and productive environment that cares for everyone 

To promote a safe and successful program environment, East Gwillimbury’s recreation staff are committed to working with participants and implementing tools and strategies to handling conflict, making feasible adaptations when necessary, and for creating a successful experience for all.

If your child has behavioural concerns, please contact the Recreation Coordinator and notify them of triggers and methods that are helpful for your child. It is our goal to make camp enjoyable for everyone!

Sincerely,

The Town of East Gwillimbury Camp Team

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We want to hear from you! Tell us your thoughts on our current programs with the Recreation Program Feedback Survey and what you would like to see at our new community facility with the HALP Program Feedback Survey.

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