2025 Kawartha Lakes Summer Day Camps Guide by kawarthalakes

Day Camps Guide

Summer 2025

Summer Day Camps

Jump In and connect through Kawartha Lakes Summer Day Camps! Summer Day Camp programs provide an opportunity for all children to try different activities, meet new friends, and develop important skills.

This summer we are proud to offer a variety of Day Camps for children aged 5 to 12, along with a new Leaders in Training program for youth aged 13 to 15.

Our enthusiastic camp staff are committed to fostering quality experiences for all campers, in a healthy, safe and fun-filled program environment.

2025 Summer Day Camp registration

begin Tuesday, April 15 at 9am through our

Summer Day Camp Information

Registration Information

2025 Summer Day Camp registration will begin Tuesday, April 15 at 9am through our Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website. In order to register, you must have an account for our online Program Registration website. To get started, simply hit the ‘Signup’ button at the top of the landing page and fill in the required fields.

Payment is due at the time of registration. Once registration is confirmed, any changes or cancellations are subject to our Cancellation Policy. For more information on camp policies, please visit our Day Camps webpage at www.kawarthalakes.ca/camp

If you require alternate payment arrangements, contact us prior to registering by email at recreation@ kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Camper Forms

During registration, you will be required to complete the Emergency

Contact and Consent form. Additional forms are to be completed and submitted by the Thursday before your week at camp. Alternate formats of these documents are available upon request. Contact recreation@ kawarthalakes.ca or call 705-324-9411 extension 1307 for further information.

• If your camper has an EpiPen, caregivers are required to fill out the Consent for Assistance in Administering an EpiPen form.

• If your camper requires medication while at camp, caregivers are required to fill out the Camp Medical Administration Request form.

Learn more about Allergens, Medication, and EpiPens on our Day Camps webpage at www. kawarthalakes.ca/camp

Waitlist, Refunds and Transfers

Register early to secure your first choice of camps! Our programs do have a limited registration capacity. Campers that register after a program has reached capacity are put on the waitlist. Payment is not required to secure a waitlist spot. Should a spot become available, individuals will be contacted following the chronological order of the waitlist. Those registered for an alternative program that wish to transfer to the now available camp, may do so at no additional charge (given the cost of the program is equivalent).

The Parks and Recreation Division reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration. In these cases, a full credit or refund is issued. If a camp is cancelled, staff will contact participants and provide options for alternative programs (where space is available).

Refunds and credits for any other reason are subject to approval and an administration fee of 15% (minimum of $5). Refunds will not be issued in circumstances of illness, no-shows, or last minute cancellation. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent to recreation@kawarthalakes.ca

Communication

Please check your email regularly for camp communication. Weekly calendars will be sent to parents before the week of fun begins!

Preparing For Day Camp

Please reference the checklist below to help prepare for camp!

What to Bring

Campers are encouraged to bring the following with them to Camp each day:

• Nut free lunch and snacks

• Reusable water bottle

• Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs)

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Towel and slide shoes

• Swimsuit

• Extra set of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks)

• Weather-appropriate clothing

What Not to Bring

The following items are discouraged and will not be permitted at Camp:

• Toys from home

• Money

• Electronics (phones/video games)

• Personal valuables

• Peanut products or food that is not identified as peanut free

• Weapons

• Lighters

The City of Kawartha Lakes is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

Age Requirements

Programs are available for campers aged 5 to 12 years old. Specialty camps have different age requirements; all camp programs have age requirements included in their respective program description. All children must be toilet trained to attend camp.

Camp programs will provide age appropriate programming. Camper groups will be determined based on the age of participants registered in the particular program, while abiding by mandatory staff supervision ratios.

Attendance and Absences

Report camper absences by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1307. Please leave a message with the date, the child’s first and last name, and the camp they are registered for.

If no absence is reported and your child has not arrived to camp by 10am, calls home will be made to confirm whether your child will be attending the program that day. This is in an effort to ensure your child’s safety during the hours of camp programming.

Camper Behaviour

The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to providing inclusive and quality programs. To foster a safe and enjoyable experience for all, staff and volunteers uphold the highest standards regarding appropriate behaviour while at camp. Please report any incidents or concerns to staff. The Parks and Recreation Division reserves the right to remove camp participants that are unable to follow the behaviour expectations, as outlined in the Behaviour Code of Conduct; this includes behaviour that jeopardizes the safety of the camper themselves, program staff, and/or other participants. For further information regarding our Camp Policies and Behaviour Code of Conduct, visit our Day Camps webpage at www. kawarthalakes.ca/camp

Caregiver Communication

Weekly newsletters are sent to caregivers on the Wednesday, by end of day, of the week prior to your week at camp. This will include information regarding daily schedules, weekly theme, and other important information to help you prepare for camp!

All camp communications will be sent via email, so be sure to check your email inbox. Communications will be sent to the email address associated with your online Program Registration account. If you do not receive an email, check your junk/spam folder, if you still do not receive the email please don’t hesitate in contacting us by email at recreation@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Leader in Training

13 to 15 years of age

We are introducing a new twoweek leadership program for our in-betweener’s with a goal of becoming our next gen Leaders!

During the first week participants will build on leadership and communication skills, behaviour management, program planning and more! The second week provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, where participants will be placed at a camp of their choosing.

Participants will walk away with their earned volunteer community service hours, Standard First Aid and CPR C certification and some great Leadership skills!

To learn more and to register check out page 16.

Drop Off, Pick Up and Extended Care

To ensure camper safety, governmentissued photo identification must be present at the time of pick-up for campers to be released. Please ensure that all individuals permitted to pick up your camper(s) are included as an Emergency Contact and/or Person(s) Permitted to Pick Up.

Government-issued identification is required every time you pick up your camper. Individuals without identification and/or those not included on the Consent form (completed during registration) are not permitted to sign campers out.

Friday PizzaDay

Happy Friday!

We will be offering pizza lunches every Friday for all campers.

$6 for each order will include an individual-sized pizza (8 inch crust) from Boston Pizza.

Orders will be accepted until 5pm on the Wednesday prior to your child’s Friday Pizza Lunch. To learn more and to register, please visit our Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website.

Extended supervision is available in the mornings starting at 8am, and in the evenings until 5pm. There is no additional cost for extended care services. If you wish to register for extended care, be sure to indicate this at the time of registration.

Hours of Operation

Summer Day Camps will run on a weekly basis from July 2 to August 22, 2025. Programs will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camps will not operate on statutory holidays (Tuesday July 1, and Monday August 4, 2025).

Lunch and Snacks

Campers are required to bring their own litter-less lunch, snacks, and reusable water bottle to camp each day. There will be two nutritional breaks, in addition to a lunch period. Snacks and/or meals will not be provided during camp, with the exception of our Pizza Lunch program.

• We are a nut-free Day Camp. Peanut butter, nuts, tree nuts, and/or any food that contains nuts are not permitted.

• We ask that caregivers refrain from sending food that needs to be refrigerated or heated.

• Food will not be shared or traded amongst camp participants.

Swimming at Camp

All camp programs include swim and water play opportunities throughout the week. These opportunities have related rules in place to keep campers safe while in and around the water.

Campers are asked to bring a towel, bathing suit, and appropriate shoes for the pool deck and outdoor water play.

• Campers six and under are required to wear a lifejacket in the pool and are supervised closely by camp leaders.

• Campers, seven to nine years old, that do not pass the swim test must wear a lifejacket and be supervised by a camp leader while in the pool.

• Campers, seven to nine years old, who are able to pass the swim test, may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied and without direct supervision of a camp leader.

• Children 10 years and older may be admitted to the pool without direct supervision of a camp leader. To enter the deep end of the pool, campers must pass the swim test.

If your camper has passed the swim test and has a swim test card, please let staff know at drop-off on the first day of camp. Campers with valid swim test cards are not required to retake the swim test.

Program Feedback

We welcome all program feedback; we want to know what you think of our programs! Insights from caregivers and participants helps us to improve the day camp experience for our campers. Participant families will receive an opportunity to provide feedback based on their child’s experience at camp in an end-of-camp survey.

Those with more immediate comments, questions, or concerns are encouraged to contact the Program Coordinator by email or by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Inclusion Support Program

Returning this summer, the Parks and Recreation Division is proud to be offering our Inclusion Support program. This program is intended to foster accessible, inclusive opportunities for participants of all abilities. Inclusion Support may be suitable for your camper if they:

• Receive support at school.

• Engage in behaviours that could affect the safety of themselves or others.

• Are associated with a support agency.

Caregivers will be required to complete an in-depth questionnaire, detailing the needs of the camper that the support is being requested for. We ask that caregivers be sure to include details of behaviours that may affect the safety of the camper or others while at camp (i.e., biting, hitting, tendency to elope or exit-seek, etc.). Participants who require assistance with toileting or continencerelated needs will be asked to provide an external support worker or caregiver to assist with these needs. Camp staff are not responsible for assisting with toileting or continence-related needs. After review of camper’s support requests, staff will reach out to the family for more information to ensure our program is the right fit.

Participants will be eligible to receive a maximum of two weeks of support, to ensure that all applicants have the opportunity to participate in the program. Applicants must register in the Inclusion Support course for the week of their choosing. Registering in the course is the only method to ensure the request for support is received. The Program Coordinator will confirm if the request for support has been fulfilled. Requests are processed in the order they are received, and based on the availability of Inclusion Staff.

All camp participants are to abide by the Behaviour Code of Conduct. The Parks and Recreation Division reserves the right to remove camp participants that are unable to follow the behaviour expectations as outlined in the Behaviour Code of Conduct; this includes behaviour that jeopardizes the safety of the camper themselves, program staff, and/or other participants. For further information regarding our Camp Policies and Behaviour Code of Conduct, visit our Day Camps webpage at www.kawarthalakes.ca/camp

Communication

Please check your email regularly for camp communication. Weekly calendars will be sent to parents before the week of fun begins!

Support Workers

Participants are welcome to provide their own support staff while attending camp. Families with external support workers are required to complete the Outside Support Worker Release form prior to attending the program.

Week Three

July 14 to July 18

Course ID: 43696

Week Four

July 21 to July 25

Prior to attending the program, external support workers must submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (issued within the last six months), and provide proof of valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification. The municipality may request personal information from the support worker, in case of emergency.

For further information, contact our Program Coordinator by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Week One

July 2 to July 4

Course ID: 43694

Week Two

July 7 to July 11

Course ID: 43695

Course ID: 43697

Week Five

July 28 to August 1

Course ID: 43698

Week Six

August 5 to August 8

Course ID: 43699

Week Seven

August 11 to August 15

Course ID: 43700

Week Eight

August 18 to August 22

Course ID: 43701

Weekly Day Camps

Lindsay Littles

5 to 6 years of age

This camp will introduce younger campers to the summer camp experience, while participating in ageappropriate activities. Junior campers will participate in a week of fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts, outdoor fun, and more! This camp will have the opportunity to swim three times a week.

Kawartha Kids

7 to 12 years of age

This camp will provide campers with the authentic summer camp experience. Campers will participate in a week of fun-filled activities, several themed crafts, active and passive games, outdoor fun, and more! Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to take part in a themed workshop/event. This camp will swim daily.

Lakeside Legends

7 to 12 years of age

This camp will keep campers active and having fun all week long! Campers will participate in active games, fun activities and a daily swim. Focusing on teamwork and friendship, campers will have the opportunity to participate in team-based games, outdoor activities, and more!

July 2 to July 4

Cost: $120

Lindsay Littles: 43721

Kawartha Kids: 43746

Lakeside Legends: 43754

Week Two

July 7 to July 11

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43722

Kawartha Kids: 43747

Lakeside Legends: 43755

Week Three

July 14 to July 18

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43723

Kawartha Kids: 43748

Lakeside Legends: 43756

Week Four

July 21 to July 25

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43724

Kawartha Kids: 43749

Lakeside Legends: 43757

Week Five

July 28 to August 1

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43725

Kawartha Kids: 43750

Lakeside Legends: 43758

Cost: $160

Lindsay Littles: 43726

Kawartha Kids: 43751

Lakeside Legends: 43759

Week Seven

August 11 to August 15

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43727

Kawartha Kids: 43752

Lakeside Legends: 43760

Week Eight

August 18 to August 22

Cost: $200

Lindsay Littles: 43728

Kawartha Kids: 43753

Lakeside Legends: 43761

Gain High School volunteer hours and take an active role in your community! Parks and Recreation offers many opportunities for Camps, Special Events, Aquatics and more!

To learn more or to complete a volunteer application form visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/volunteer

Specialty Day Camps

Swim Lesson Camp

8 to 12 years of age

New this summer, our Swim Lesson Camp will be a two-week camp that offers campers an opportunity to participate in daily swimming lessons, in addition to all the fun of summer camp! Campers will participate in fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts, outdoor fun, and more. In addition to the morning swim lesson, campers will join the afternoon camp swim.

Campers are required to provide previous swimming progress information at the time of registration. Please note that achieving a swim level is dependent on the child, and participation in Swim Lesson Camp does not guarantee the successful completion of a level.

Week Three and Four

July 14 to July 25

Cost: $440.00 Course ID: 43762

Kawartha Eco-Explorers

8 to 12 years of age

Returning this summer, campers will participate in a variety of activities that focus on the environment and their relationship with the natural world. Participation may include plant/animal identification, land cultivation and conservation, and more! This camp will keep campers busy with a range of fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts, outdoor fun, and a daily camp swim.

Week Six

August 5 to August 8

Cost: $176 Course ID: 43765

Creative Cove

8 to 12 years of age

New! This exploration-based camp will introduce campers to artistic concepts, techniques, and skills over the course of the week. Campers will learn about foundational knowledge, like colour theory, and have the opportunity to try a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpting, and more! Beyond their artistic pursuits, campers will participate in a range of fun activities, outdoor fun, and a daily camp swim.

Week Two

July 7 to July 11

Cost: $220

Course ID: 43762

Underwater Universe

8 to 12 years of age

Does your camper love the water? In addition to the daily camp fun swim, campers will have an hour of pool time each day where they can try unique and exciting water activities, which may include water polo, underwater hockey, diving, and more! On land, campers will participate in a variety of active and passive games, fun activities, themed crafts, and outdoor fun.

Please note that campers must have completed Kawartha Swimmer 4 or equivalent to be eligible for this program. This is intended to ensure all campers are able to fully participate in all the activities this camp has to offer!

Week Five

July 28 to August 1

Cost: $235

Course ID: 43764

Specialty Day Camp offerings continued on page 16.

Canoe Crew

8 to 12 years of age

Taking place in Bobcaygeon, this new and exciting program offers campers the opportunity to get out on the water and learn the basics of canoeing.

Campers will have daily lessons with a certified ORCKA instructor, and have the chance to earn their Safe Canoeing certificate. Beyond their canoeing sessions, campers will participate in fun activities, themed crafts, active and passive games, and more!

No paddling experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome. Paddles and personal floatation devices will be provided.

To learn more and to register check out page 16.

New! This program offers campers the opportunity to get out on the water and learn the basics of canoeing. Campers will have daily lessons with a certified ORCKA instructor, and have the chance to earn their Safe Canoeing certificate. Beyond their canoeing sessions, campers will participate in fun activities, themed crafts, active and passive games, and more! No paddling experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome.

*This program will be offered in Bobcaygeon, located at the Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre. Paddles and personal floatation devices will be provided.

Week Seven

August 11 to August 15

Cost: $250

Course ID: 43766

Leader in Training

13 to 15 years of age

New! This two-week leadership program will introduce participants to the basics of being a camp leader. The course will include one week of in-class content that focuses on leadership and communication skills, resume building, behaviour management, program planning, and more! The second week provides the opportunity to gain handson experience, where participants will be placed at a camp of their choosing. Participants will walk away with their Standard First Aid and CPR C certification, and their earned volunteer community service hours.

Week Two and Three

July 7 to July 18

Cost: $150

Course ID: 43767

Week Five and Six

July 28 to August 8

Cost: $135

Course ID: 43768

Youth Shinny

Lindsay Recreation Complex Pad 2

It’s official! We are excited to offer a regularly scheduled Youth Shinny time for youth aged 12 to 15 years old. This pilot program will take place at the Lindsay Recreation Complex and will allow participants to play an informal scrimmage, where staff divide teams, supervise play, and encourage teamwork!

Participants are able to register up to 14 days in advance. To learn more or to register, please visit our Online Program Registration Website, email recreation@kawarthalakes.ca or call us at: 705-324-9411 extension 1307

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