Registration underway for a summer of fun
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City offering in-person summer camps starting in July
Registration begins today for the City of Vaughan’s in-person summer camps taking place from Monday, July 20 to Friday, Sept. 4. In light of recent COVID-19 developments, the City launched this modified on-site program to keep kids active, entertained and safe. In-person summer camp programming will feature daily activities geared toward children aged six to 12, including outdoor and nature-based play, games, arts and crafts and special-themed days.
The in-person program will follow all guidelines and
health precautions set out by the Province of Ontario and York Region Public
Health, including physical distancing and smaller camp sizes. Each group, with
no more than eight campers, will be assigned its own space for defined activity
periods, a dedicated washroom and a designated camp counsellor who will remain
with the same group of children all week. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting
protocols have also been implemented. For more information on camp programing
or guidelines, visit vaughan.ca/camps.
Below is a breakdown of all available in-person summer
camps.
Summer Adventure Camp:
- Camps run for one-week sessions, starting Monday, July 20 to Friday, Sept 4, 2020.
- Camp programming will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with assigned drop-off times between 8:15 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. Pick-up times are between 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Pre-registration is required online (no drop in’s will be accepted).
- Fees start at $195 per week.
- Camps will run at most community centres and other select City locations across Vaughan.
The City Playhouse Theatre will also feature a
modified on-site Summer Arts Camp. This camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
daily for the month of August. Programming will be available for kids aged nine
to 12 for $225 per week. Note that this camp will not feature the traditional
end-of-week performance in response to the global pandemic.
Maple Community Centre will also offer the Summer
FUNtastic Camp, designed for participants with different abilities and special
needs. This camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for kids aged nine to 14 and
the fee is $195 per week. For the health and safety of all participants,
registrations must be screened according to COVID-19 Health and Safety
Guidelines. Those interested in registering are required to first waitlist into
the program, and then staff will contact them to assess eligibility by
completing a COVID-19 intake assessment form. Upon meeting the criteria, they
will be registered and contacted for payment. Please email specialneeds@vaughan.ca for more information.
To view the On-Site Summer Camp descriptions and
locations, visit the Registration Portal at vaughan.ca/RecOnline. For more information or to obtain a registration
barcode and PIN, please contact Access Vaughan by calling 905-832-2281 or
emailing accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
Virtual Summer Adventures
Registration continues for the City’s first-ever Virtual Summer Adventures series, which will bring summer camp activities and
recreational programs straight to homes across the city. Classes will run from
Monday, July 6 to Friday, Sept. 4, with City instructors livestreaming the
programs remotely via Zoom. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.ca/RecOnline.
Registration is on a
weekly basis and a materials and supply list will be emailed to everyone
registered in advance of the course start date. Fees start at $75 per week and
participants will receive a summer camps drawstring tote, while quantities
last, available for curbside pickup at a pre-assigned community centre.
The virtual recreation
program offers activities for 45 minutes to one hour each week. There will be
up to nine weeks of programming with fees starting at $40 to $120. Programs are
available for people of all ages, from preschool to older adults. There are also
family lessons for parents and children to participate in programs together.
Choose from creative and culinary arts, enrichment, health and wellness and
sports.
As the pandemic
continues to unfold, receive the City’s latest updates by checking vaughan.ca/COVID19, signing up for the City Update
eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and following the
City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Those who feel unwell,
and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region
Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional
information and resources on COVID-19, including physical distancing tips and
advice from Public Health officials, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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