Camps

The Town of Newmarket is happy to provide a variety of camp programming during Summer months, Winter Break, March Break and PA Days! Our camp experiences help campers create memories and relationships to last a lifetime.

Mark your Calendars for Summer Camps 2021 Registration!

• Residents: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:30 a.m.
• Non-Residents: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:30 a.m.

Click here to visit play.newmarket.ca for camp registration information

Click here to download the Summer Camp 2021 Registration Form 

2021 Camp Weeks:

• July 5 to 9
  
• July 12 to 16
  
• July 19 to 23
• July 26 to 30
• Aug 3 to 6
• Aug 9 to 13
• Aug 16 to 20
• Aug 23 to 27
• Aug 30 to Sept 3

Ages:
4 to 12 years – Camp Dependent

How to Reach Us:
camps@newmarket.ca.
Our Camp Central phone line will open June 9^th - 905-953-5300, ext. 2825 or 2826.

Age Overrides: 
For age overrides, please email camps@newmarket.ca.

Refunds:

At least 5 business days' notice before the first day of camp:

• Full refund will be issued back to credit card.

Within 5 business days of the camp start:

• Full credit will be placed on your Family Account. Credit can be used towards any other Town of Newmarket recreation program.
  

The Town of Newmarket camp staff are chosen for their passion for working with children, creativity and leadership skills. All camp staff are certified in Standard First Aid, CPR "C" and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development, Safeguard and have received a positive Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Due to Ministry Guidelines and cohort requirements, extended care will be unavailable for Summer 2021. The Town of Newmarket is happy to offer extended day camp hours to assist in varying family schedules. For Summer 2021, camp hours will be 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (excluding partnership camps, which will run 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Please note structured camp programming will be scheduled from 9:00 – 4:30 p.m. with flex drop off and pick up between 8:30 – 9 a.m. and 4:30 – 5 p.m. Specific camp hours will be listed on the registration website.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Town of Newmarket Summer Camps will follow camp guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Health and York Region Public Health.

Please note that participants who are unable to follow by these new guidelines (such as physical distancing & mask wearing) may be removed from camp for the safety of themselves and other participants.

Screening of Camp Participants:

• Campers will be required to complete a COVID-19 Screening (Click here to do the screening) each day prior to arrival at camp. Camper will need to show the green checkmark page to the Camp Director at sign in.
• If a camper fails the screening (symptoms or exposures), they should not attend camp and call Camp Central to inform them of the absence
  905-953-5300, ext. 2825 or 2826.
  
• Campers will not be permitted to return to camp until they have a positive screening.

Symptomatic Camp Participants:

• Should a campers start exhibiting symptoms during the camp day, strict protocols will be followed beginning with the camper being immediately isolated from the rest of the camp.
• Immediate pick up is required (within 30 minutes). Please ensure at least 1 of the camper's emergency contacts is able to pick up within 30 minutes.
• Campers will not be permitted to return to camp until they have a positive screening.

Safety at Camp:

• All campers & staff will be required to wear a face covering at all times indoors. Face coverings will be required outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Outdoor mask breaks will be scheduled daily.
• All camps will have a small group format.
• Physical distancing of 2 metres will be emphasized and enforced, with the exception of staff interventions for behaviour management and issuing first aid where necessary.
• Equipment and supplies will be cleaned and sanitized between uses. Where possible, individual supplies and equipment will provided.
• Frequent hand washing will be enforced throughout the day.  Hand sanitizer will also be available.
• Campers will participant in outdoor time each day, unless there is inclement weather.

In the event that the Day Camps for Summer 2021 are cancelled under the direction and guidance of the Province of Ontario and/or York Region Public Health, full refunds will be issued.

To help serve you more efficiently and safe time, we will be sending all camp paperwork through email. Prior to camp starting, you will receive an email to complete your child's camp paperwork. You will only need to complete this paperwork once for the entire summer! Camp forms can also be found below and emailed into camps@newmarket.ca when completed.

To verify that your email is correct in our system, please contact our Customer Service department at 905-953-5303 or check your Quik-E-Link account online.

Click the links below to download the fillable camp forms:

• Camper Information Form
• Auto-Injector 
• Medication 
• Seizure 

The Town of Newmarket is dedicated to ensuring all campers have a successful camp experience. There are times when a child requires more support than our program ratios are able to provide. In these cases, we strongly recommend consulting with us about our support options.

Additional support is required if:

• Extra support is required at school
• A disability exists that could affect the safety of the participant or other participants
• Extra support is required at home for basic care
• The participant is associated with a support agency and/or program
• The participant has a safety plan with their educational institution
• There are behaviours to be managed (ie. Biting, scratching, pinching, etc)

Families are required to complete an All About Me Package and provide an IEP and Safety Plan to help camp staff with any program adaptations. When considering a recreation experience, please consider the individual's needs, and that the recreation integrated setting may not be suitable for all persons. Health and Safety of participants and staff is paramount, which could result in participants being denied access to the program. This includes safety measures related to complying with COVID-19 Provincial and Regional Safety Guidelines.

To discuss camp integration and support needs for Summer 2021, please email inclusion@newmarket.ca or call 905-953-5300 ext. 2821

The Town of Newmarket is happy to offer a variety of summer camps for Summer 2021 including:

• General Camps
• Art Camps
• Sports Camp
• Specialty Camps
  

All camp programming will promote physical distancing at all times. In addition to full day camps, the Town of Newmarket will be offering a Kids on the Move Pop Up Park Program.

We require all parents/guardians to sign their child in and out of camp daily. Parents/guardians should be prepared to show photo ID daily at sign out. You may choose to give your child permission to arrive and leave camp on their own on their Camper Information Form. The Town of Newmarket would prefer that children aged nine and under be signed in and out by a parent/guardian.

If your child will be absent from a day of camp please call the Camp Central Line at 905-953-5300, ext. 2825 or 2826. If your call goes to voicemail, please leave your name, phone number, your child's first and last name, and the camp they are attending. We will be sure to get the information to the proper camp.

Back by popular demand! Kids on the Move – Pop Up Park Program is back for Summer 2021. This program gives children an opportunity to engage and socialize in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Each program is 2 hours in length and geared for ages 6 – 12 years. Staff will lead small groups through a variety of games, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities which are designed for participants to have fun while maintaining physical distancing. Pre-registration is required. Public health guidelines will be in place.

Please note: 

• Participants are encouraged to only register once per week as programming will remain the same on a weekly basis. This is to assist in serving as many children in our community as possible.
• In case of inclement weather or extreme heat, the program will be cancelled, participants will be notified and a refund will be issued. Please ensure an up to date email address is saved to your family account in order to receive notifications.

Participants should bring

• Water bottle - please label with participants name.
• Sunscreen - not to be shared with other participants.
• Hat/Sun Protection
• Appropriate footwear

Price: $9/day

Age: 6 – 12 Years

Schedule: