With Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, campers will have a fun, safe, rewarding and, most of all, memorable summer.

Age Requirements

To ensure a high quality program, all activities are age specific. Campers must be the required age by the start of the program.

Staff

Our camp staff have been carefully selected for their enthusiasm, experience and background in working with children. Staff participate in presummer training which include child management, appropriate program planning, risk management, inclusion and support and much more. All staff are certified in Emergency First Aid.

Inclusion and Support

We welcome and include children and youth with special needs/disabilities to explore our summer camp opportunities at a level of participation suitable to their ability, program choice and facility access. To ensure a positive camp experience we would ask that parents/caregivers contact their local facility prior to registering to ensure the activities offered are appropriate for their child's needs. We also provide one-on-one support for campers requiring the additional support. Arrangements can be made through the Adapted/Integrated section prior to registering - space are limited.

Swimming

Staff will provide swimming opportunities for campers, where possible, in accordance with the City of Toronto Admittance Policy for Day Camps/Groups.

Litterless Lunch and Snacks

A supervised lunch period is offered at each location. Children must bring their own snacks and lunch each day (full-day programs only). In order to reduce the risk of exposure to nut allergies, we recommend participants bring nut-free lunches to camps.

Help us maintain the 3 R’s when packing lunches. Check out these tips on reducing, reusing and recycling waste:

• Pack with none or as little packaging as possible - fresh, nutritious snacks like apples, pears and oranges require no packaging
• Pack in reusable containers, rather than plastic bags
• Try to use biodegradable packaging - paper is biodegradable, plastic is not
• Choose items packaged in recyclable materials

Holidays

Camps do not operate on statutory holidays.

Other Information

• Campers are required to have an information form filled out prior to attending camp.
• Some programs may require the purchase of a camp t-shirt or hat for off-site excursions. Call your local recreation centre for more information.

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