Camps & School Break
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Summer Camps
Join us for an exciting summer camp season packed with more than 80 unique camps (including 10 brand-new ones), which means campers can do anything and everything. Vaughan’s summer camps continue to deliver enriching experiences that spark creativity, foster lifelong friendships and create lasting memories for our young campers — and this year will be no exception!
Explore the 2024 Summer Camps Brochure and register at vaughan.perfectmind.com! All camp program codes link directly to online registration and an accessible version (PDF) is also available. Camps are one- or two-week sessions over the course of nine weeks beginning Tuesday, July 2.
What’s in store
As we celebrate the return of beloved classics, we also invite you to discover 10 brand-new and inspiring camps that promise adventure, exploration and a dash of intrigue. Summer camps are organized into nine categories: creative arts, culinary arts, enrichment, leadership,outdoor adventures, performing arts, recreation, sports and water adventures.
Our summer camp lineup wouldn’t be complete without programs that are accessible, supportive and catered to children of all abilities. Our selection of inclusion camps ensure kids and youth with disabilities can live their best camp life, too. Options for inclusion support are also available.
Must-reads for before registration
Whether or not you’re new to City of Vaughan summer camps, here are a few helpful tips to get you prepared:
- Get ready to register. Sign up for an account or make sure all personal information in your existing one is up to date (pages 8-9).
- Brush up on the basics. There’s a lot to know, but we cover off every bit of it to ensure everyone has a successful summer (pages 10-13).
- Drop off early, pick up late. Before & After Care is available and requires separate registration at the same location as your kid’s camp (pages 14-15).
For additional assistance, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email rec@vaughan.ca.
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P.A. Day
A day off school doesn’t have to mean a day without learning—or fun!
Join our P.A. Day programs & camps, available at select Vaughan community centres for children ages 3-14. Spend your days off school with us on September 27, October 21 & November 15!
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December Break Camps
Spend your time off school with us: join our December Break camps, available at Vaughan community centres for children ages 4-14, beginning December 23 until January 3.
Programming runs from 9am to 4pm daily except on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) where camp ends at 12pm. Flexible drop-off and pickup are available from 8:30am to 9am and 4pm to 4:30pm. Flex drop-off and pickup are not available at the Vaughan Studios & Event Space.
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P.A. Day Programs & Camps
Camp Basics for Parents
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Programming runs from 9am to 4pm daily except on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) where camp ends at 12pm. Flexible drop-off and pickup are available from 8:30am to 9am and 4pm to 4:30pm. Flex drop-off and pick-up is not available at the Vaughan Studios & Event Space or for any half day camp. Children enjoy fun camp activities and games. Ages: 4-15 years.
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From age requirements to medical and food allergy guidelines, read December Break Camps and March Break Camps for all you need to know.
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Our staff are CAMPassionate people – energetic, encouraging, caring, kind. They have a soft spot for kids and mentor them to be the best that they can be. All camp staff are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR, subject to a police reference check and trained in High-Five Principles of Healthy Child Development as well as program planning, managing challenging behaviour and risk management.
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We recognize that sometimes plans change. You can cancel up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session and a full credit/refund will be issued without penalty. Cancellations may be made online.
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If you require assistance creating an account or registering call Service Vaughan at 905.832.2281, email rec@vaughan.ca or visit your local community centre. For more information on registered programs, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Watch our tutorial videos on the recvaughan YouTube channel to find out more about our online registration system. Community centres are cashless; credit, debit and cheque are the only acceptable forms of payment.
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- December Break Camps: Thursday, August 22