Camps

We offer camps for children aged 4 to 12, including those who need additional support. Due to their popularity, we recommend that you browse program offerings in advance and be prepared to register promptly when online registration opens.

Customers registering in an Inclusion Support camp do not need to process a second registration. Participants will be placed in their camp of choice upon completion of the intake meeting.

Low-ratio Kid's Adventure Program!

Enjoy a traditional camp day with a lower 1:4 leader to child ratio. Days will be filled with games, crafts, stories, and songs as participants build lasting friendships with one another. For ages 8 to 12.

Campers must be within the age range of the program by December 31 of the year the program is taken. 

There is one exception: Due to provincial child care legislation; four-year-olds entering our programs must be the required age by the start of the program.

To help ensure a safe, inclusive, and successful camp experience, all participants must be able to participate appropriately in a group setting. This includes the ability to:

• Participate within the standard program ratio without additional support
• Transition between program spaces with minimal assistance
• Remain in the designated program space
• Wait their turn, share materials, communicate needs appropriately, and follow basic group routines

Please note: The Town of Oakville reserves the right to remove participants who are unable to meet these expectations for safety reasons. We will work with families to explore available support options whenever possible.

Check the schedule payment box when you register online to pay 50 per cent up front for summer programs and simply confirm your pre-authorized payment for the balance. The remainder will be automatically deducted from your credit card on June 1.

Questions? Contact registration staff at 905-815-2000.

Subsidies and fee assistance are available for Town of Oakville camps. Visit the Affordable Access page to find out how to apply for fee assistance and use it to register.

Camp hours

Unless otherwise noted, our camp programming runs daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We also provide free flexible drop-off between 8 and 9 a.m. and flexible pick-up between 4 and 5 p.m.

Please note: Extended hours are not available before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Late pick-up policy and fees

To ensure the safety of all participants and respect our staff’s time, a late pick-up fee of $20 per 15 minutes will apply if a child is not picked up promptly at the end of camp. Fees begin immediately after the scheduled end time and are charged in 15-minute increments.

Safe Arrival and Dismissal

The Town of Oakville is committed to providing a safe, secure environment for your child(ren). Our safe arrival and dismissal process ensures campers are only released to their caregiver or a designated individual. Authorization is completed during registration.

Everyone picking up a child from camp is required to show government-issued photo ID Only someone 14+ years old may sign in or out a camper under the age of 10.

Upon pick-up, caregivers will check-in with their photo identification at the screening table and a leader will bring your participants to you.

When to play and when to stay away

If you need to contact your camper in the event of an emergency, please call their Senior Leader, Coordinator, or the Recreation and Culture facility. We will do our best to assist you.

If your camper becomes ill during the program, their caregivers, or emergency contact will be notified.

Campers with a communicable disease will not be permitted to return to camp until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours. For more information on communicable diseases, please visit the Halton Region website.

Sun safety

Sunscreen should be brought daily and applied regularly. We encourage you to show your child how to apply their own sunscreen. Hats should also be worn every day. Please label your child’s sunscreen.

EpiPens and Inhalers

Any child bringing an EpiPen or inhaler to camp must bring it in a separate fanny pack/case to be worn at all times. A Medical Consent form must be completed.

Allergies

Please ensure that all allergies are listed on your child’s registration. This includes any seasonal, food, pharmaceutical, and other allergies (i.e. bee stings, bites, etc.).

Hand sanitizer will be used in our programs. Please be sure to list this as an allergy if your child has a contraindication to this product. For the safety of all campers, we do enforce a strict no food sharing and nut-free policy.

Medically fragile participants

Participants who require the use of medical equipment are welcome to attend programs, however program staff are not trained in this area. A support worker who will be responsible for the participant’s medical needs must be provided by the family.

We encourage campers to leave valuables at home. This includes money, electronics, and special belongings.

The Town of Oakville is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. To ensure a fun and worry-free experience, only bring the essentials needed for camp activities.

What campers will need

The following items should be clearly labelled:

• A nut-free litterless lunch, two snacks, and a refillable water bottle (no glass).
• A hat and sunscreen (recommended for outdoor activities). Please help your camper practise applying sunscreen by themselves at home so they are ready for camp.
• Closed-toe running shoes (recommended for all participants). 
• Campers should come dressed in comfortable, play-ready clothing. We encourage all participants to “dress for a mess”, as many activities may involve outdoor play, arts and crafts, or hands-on materials.
• A swimsuit and towel for camps offering a swim or visit to a splash pad.

Equipment specific to specialty camps is outlined in the program descriptions.