Vaughan introduces day camps pending school closure
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Activities available for children ages six to
12 years old
In response to the potential school closure, the City of Vaughan has introduced day camps for children aged six to 12 years old starting Monday, Oct. 7. These camps will be available until the closure ends and will be operating from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Residents interested in registering their children for programs can do so online or in person at community centres across the city, except for Rosemount Community Centre and Woodbridge Pool Memorial and Arena. Spots are limited.
Quick facts:
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is now available online and in person at community centres.
- There are limited spots available, but parents are encouraged to add their child to the waitlist as participation numbers and ratios will be monitored.
- Registration is for the full week (partial week or single-day registration is not available).
- Registration is currently available up to the week of Oct. 28. Weeks will be added if required.
- The cost for the week is $195 per child.
- Fees will be refunded in full for any days remaining at the end of the school closure (with no penalty).
- Withdrawals prior to the end of the school closure will be subject to an administration fee as per the Recreation Services department’s refund policy.
- There is no extended care option available. Parents must drop off their child no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and must pick up their child by 4 p.m.
- Photo identification must be shown at time of pickup.
- Campers should come prepared with a lunch, two snacks and a refillable water bottle. All belongings should be labelled. Please note City community centres are a nut-free environment.
- On the first day, parents/guardians will be asked to complete a Camper Information Form.
- Parents will receive a notice the day before any special activities.
Here's what else is going on at
community centres to keep kids busy:
- Recreational swim – schedules and fees available at vaughan.ca/swim.
- Recreational skating and shinny hockey (starting Oct. 12) – schedules and fees available at vaughan.ca/skate (free, unsupervised times currently available).
- Games Room featuring billiards, foosball, air hockey, Xbox, Wii – free with an annual Youth Membership; drop-in rates also available – schedules at vaughan.ca/sports.
- Family bowling on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Maple Community Centre – schedules and fees available at vaughan.ca/sports.
- Youth sports (ages 10 to 17 years old) – schedules and fees available at vaughan.ca/sports.
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