Summer Programs

Summer programs are scheduled during the months of July and August annually. Explore exciting opportunities to add recreation to your Summer plans! 

Summer program registration opens on May 6 at 7AM. 

Aquatics 

Visit the Alliston Rotary Pool information page for swim schedules, admission fees and admission guidelines. 

Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Swim Lessons 
The Town of New Tecumseth is a proud affiliate of the Lifesaving Society. The Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life® Program makes sure your kids are Water Smart®. You’re never too young to start, and never too old to learn. 
Parent and Tot 4 months to 36 months
 
Parent and Tot 1

Designed for the 4 to 12-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent/caregiver. Parent/caregiver is required to be in the water with the child.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Parent and Tot 2

Designed for the 12 to 24-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent/caregiver. Parent/caregiver is required to be in the water with the child.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Parent and Tot 3

Designed for the 2 to 3-year-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent/caregiver. Parent/caregiver is required to be in the water with the child.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Preschool 3 to 5 years 
 
Preschool 1

These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We’ll help them jump into chest deep water. They’ll float and glide on their front and back and learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles underwater.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Preschool 2

These preschoolers learn to jump into chest- deep water by themselves and get in and get out wearing a life jacket. They’ll submerge and exhale underwater. Wearing a life jacket, they’ll glide on their front and back.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Preschool 3

These preschoolers will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a life jacket. They’ll recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They’ll work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Preschool 4

Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They’ll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They’ll master a short swim on their front wearing a life jacket and gliding and kicking on their side.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Preschool 5

These preschoolers get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a life jacket and treading water for 10sec. They’ll work on front and back crawl swims for 5 m, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
School Aged 6 to 12 years 
 
Swimmer 1

These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a life jacket. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Swimmer 2 

These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a life jacket. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x5m).

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.

 
Adult 1 18+ years 

You'll work towards a 10-15 m swim on your front and back. You'll do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with 4 x 9-12 m interval training.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.

 Specialty swim lessons are designed to teach select swimming skills covered in the LSS swim program.  

Next Step Essential Skills  
 
  Next Step Essential Skills 5 to 12 years 

Step into enhanced swim training with our Next Step Essential Skills program! Designed as a specialty class, this program builds upon the foundations taught in the Life Saving Society swimming program. Participants will refine their techniques, focusing on perfecting form and enhancing fluidity in the water. By emphasizing efficiency and precision, this class prepares swimmers to excel in their next standard level and beyond. Take your skills to the next level and unlock your aquatic potential!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Next Step Essential Skills is a specialized swimming program that operates independently from the Life Saving Society Swimming Program. As such, participants will not receive a Life Saving Society badge or report card upon completion. This program is designed to teach select skills covered in Life Saving Society levels Swimmer 3 and 4. However, due to the Alliston Rotary Pool's lack of a deep end, any deep-end-specific skills are excluded from the curriculum.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
  Next Step Essential Skills 13 to 17 years

Step into enhanced swim training with our Next Step Essential Skills program! Designed as a specialty class, this program builds upon the foundations taught in the Life Saving Society swimming program. Participants will refine their techniques, focusing on perfecting form and enhancing fluidity in the water. By emphasizing efficiency and precision, this class prepares swimmers to excel in their next standard level and beyond. Take your skills to the next level and unlock your aquatic potential!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Next Step Essential Skills is a specialized swimming program that operates independently from the Life Saving Society Swimming Program. As such, participants will not receive a Life Saving Society badge or report card upon completion. This program is designed to teach select skills covered in Life Saving Society levels Swimmer 3 and 4. However, due to the Alliston Rotary Pool's lack of a deep end, any deep-end-specific skills are excluded from the curriculum.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Next Step Advanced Skills

PRE REQUISITE: Next Step Essential Skills

 Next Step Advanced Skills 5 to 12 years 

Elevate your swim training with our Next Step Advanced Skills program! This specialty class builds on the foundation established in the Next Step Essential Skills program, providing participants with engaging and challenging opportunities to practice and enhance previously learned techniques. Through activities that boost endurance and speed, as well as refine essential skills, swimmers will prepare themselves for higher-level courses offered by the Life Saving Society.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Next Step Advanced Skills is a specialized swimming program that operates independently from the Life Saving Society Swimming Program. As such, participants will not receive a Life Saving Society badge or report card upon completion. This program is designed to teach select skills covered in Life Saving Society levels Swimmer 5 and 6. However, due to the Alliston Rotary Pool's lack of a deep end, any deep-end-specific skills are excluded from the curriculum.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
 Next Step Advanced Skills 13 to 17 years

Elevate your swim training with our Next Step Advanced Skills program! This specialty class builds on the foundation established in the Next Step Essential Skills program, providing participants with engaging and challenging opportunities to practice and enhance previously learned techniques. Through activities that boost endurance and speed, as well as refine essential skills, swimmers will prepare themselves for higher-level courses offered by the Life Saving Society.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Next Step Advanced Skills is a specialized swimming program that operates independently from the Life Saving Society Swimming Program. As such, participants will not receive a Life Saving Society badge or report card upon completion. This program is designed to teach select skills covered in Life Saving Society levels Swimmer 5 and 6. However, due to the Alliston Rotary Pool's lack of a deep end, any deep-end-specific skills are excluded from the curriculum.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Private Lessons - 1 participant 

Gain confidence in the water and improve your skills with individualized swimming lessons. Our certified swim instructors will provide personalized one-on-one guidance and support, tailored specifically to the participant's needs.  

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.
Semi-private Lessons - 2 participants
Gain confidence in the water and improve your skills with semi-private swimming lessons. Our certified swimming instructors will provide personalized guidance and support for two participants, tailored to each of the participant's needs.

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION- Please register in person or by calling 705.435.3900 option 2.

Check back April 22 for a summer program sneak peek. Registration opens May 6 at 7AM.

Summer Day Camps

The Town of New Tecumseth provides day camp for children aged 4-17 years. Our vision within Recreation programs is to be a leader and valued partner in building a healthy community.  All day camps are designed to build campers imagination, curiosity, creativity, self-esteem, and confidence. 

Learn more information about summer day camps, including information about subsidy organizations and support persons.

Camp Tater Tot 4yrs (Alliston) - New Pilot Program

🥔 Calling all 4-year olds for a spud-tacular time at Camp Tater Tot! 🥔

Welcome to our newest addition, Camp Tater Tot! This is a pilot program, designed for our youngest campers. This camp provides a safe, fun, and nurturing environment tailored specifically for 4-year-olds. Named in honor of New Tecumseth's rich history with potato farming, Camp Tater Tot is sure to provide a summer full of excitement.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Smaller Ratios: We ensure participant safety with smaller camper-to-staff ratios, providing personalized attention and care.

  • Weekly Themes: Each week brings a new journey with unique themes and associated activities

  • Indoor & Outdoor Fun: From interactive indoor games to exhilarating outdoor activities, there's never a dull moment at Camp Tater Tot.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for a summer to remember at Camp Tater Tot, where every day is a new opportunity to learn and have fun in our nurturing environment!

Camp Tater Tot is part of a pilot program, which is a small-scale, preliminary study designed to evaluate the feasibility, time, cost, and potential impact of a program before launching a full-scale implementation.

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Camp Kaleidoscope 5-11yrs (Tottenham)

🌞 Unleash a Summer of Colour with Camp Kaleidoscope! 🌞

Join us for a classic summer camp experience! Get ready for a week filled with fun activities, engaging games, creative crafts, and plenty of smiles. At Camp Kaleidoscope, we create a safe and enjoyable environment where you can make lasting memories and new friendships. Each week brings a fresh opportunity with changing themes, offering new experiences just like a kaleidoscope of colors.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Weekly Themes: Each week brings a new journey with unique themes and associated activities

  • Indoor & Outdoor Fun: From interactive indoor games to exhilarating outdoor activities, we’ll have fun everywhere we go.

  • Water Play: Cool off with a weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Theme details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what’s coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Come join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new adventure in our vibrant and ever-changing Camp Kaleidoscope!

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Aqua Adventures Camp 5-9yrs (Alliston)

🌊 Dive on in and make a splash at Aqua Adventures! 🌊

Prepare for a summer full of splashes and smiles with our Aqua Adventures camp! Whether your child is a budding swimmer or just loves the water, this camp offers the perfect blend of aquatic fun and skill development.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Swimming Skills Development: Your child will progress through the LSS - Swim for Life Program, enhancing their swimming abilities and water safety knowledge each day.

  • Water Safety: Learn essential water safety skills to ensure confident and safe water experiences.

  • Weekly Themes: Each week brings a new journey with unique themes and associated activities

  • Indoor & Outdoor Fun: From interactive indoor games to exhilarating outdoor activities.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Theme details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what’s coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Schedule:

  • Aqua Adventures runs for two weeks in a row. Please note that camp does not run on the weekends.

  • Campers will start their day at the Rotary Pool, diving into a 30 minute swimming lesson / water activities.

  • After lessons we will enjoy a snack in the park before walking to the Alliston Memorial Arena as a group to end the day with classic camp activities, crafts, and games

  • On fun swim days, we'll stay near the pool after lessons, enjoying a picnic in the park and fun in the field until the later swim, this is to avoid making the walk twice. These days will still end at the Alliston Memorial Arena.

Join us for an unforgettable summer of Aqua Adventures, where every day is a new splash of excitement!

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Super Sportacular Camp 5-11yrs (Beeton)

🏀 Shoot and Score at Super Sportacular Camp 🏀

Slam dunk your way into an action-packed summer with our Super Sportacular Camp! This dynamic camp focuses on skills and drills for a variety of sports, providing campers with the opportunity to learn, play, and grow in a supportive and energetic environment. Each day is filled with athletic fun and new friendships.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Multi-Sport Skills: Develop your athletic abilities with skills and drills for a variety of sports. Learn the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, badminton, volleyball, and more. Build confidence and improve your game in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

  • Fair Play and Teamwork: Emphasize the importance of fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Engage in activities that foster cooperation, communication, and mutual respect among campers.

  • Fun and Games: Enjoy a mix of structured sport activities and classic camp games that keep campers active and entertained. Each day offers new challenges and opportunities for growth.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new athletic adventure in our exciting Super Sportacular Camp!

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Art Adventures Camp 7-12yrs (Alliston)

🎨 Make & Take at Art Adventures Camp 🎨

Unleash your creativity this summer with our Art Adventures Camp! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic exploration. Each day is filled with fun activities, creativity, and new friendships. Every week offers a fresh adventure in art, providing campers with opportunities to express themselves and learn new techniques.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Artistic Exploration: Expand your artistic horizons with activities that focus on different mediums and styles. Learn to create mosaics, paint, work with clay, textiles, and more. Build confidence in your artistic abilities and explore your creativity in a supportive environment.

  • Creative Projects: Campers will work on multiple art projects. They will compile their artwork into a personal portfolio, capturing everything they made at camp throughout the week to take home to share with friends and family.

  • Group Gallery: Families are invited to attend a group art show at the end of the week, where campers can showcase their artistic creations and celebrate their accomplishments.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new artistic adventure in our craft and creative Art Adventures Camp!

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Culinary Connections Camp 7-12yrs (Beeton)

🍳 Bake & Take at Culinary Connections Camp! 🍳

Taste a summer full of flavor and fun with our Culinary Connections Camp! Rise into a world of exciting baking and cooking activities, thrilling games, creative crafts, endless fun, and new friendships. Embark on a delightful culinary journey, offering a fresh adventure with new recipes each week.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Culinary Adventures: Learn to understand food through flavors, textures, and aromas. Focus on reading and following recipes, expanding taste buds, gaining kitchen confidence, enforcing kitchen safety, and learning different cooking/decorating techniques.

  • Cooking, Baking, Decorating: Campers will bake and cook multiple recipes, taking home a sample of their creations each day. They will also compile the recipes into a personal cookbook, capturing everything they made at camp throughout the week.

  • End-of-Week Cafe: Families are invited to a cafe bistro at the end of the week to showcase campers' culinary creations.

  • Allergy Information: This camp is nut-aware. However, please note that not all food intolerances/allergies/dietary restrictions may be able to be accommodated. Please reach out to camp staff to discuss any concerns before registering.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what’s coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in Safe Food Handling, BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for a summer to remember, where every day brings fresh flavours and new recipes!

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Wacky Science Camp 7-12yrs (Alliston)

🔬Blast Off this Summer with Wacky Science Camp 🔬

Get your lab coat on for a summer filled with scientific discovery and fun at our Wacky Science Camp! Campers will embark on a journey of exploration, engaging in hands-on experiments and creative activities that spark curiosity and foster a love for science. Each day offers new science experiments, thrilling games, creative crafts, and new friendships.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Scientific Exploration: Blast off into a world of science with activities that focus on measuring, mixing, and observing. Conduct hands-on experiments, create scientific projects, and learn about different scientific principles in a fun and engaging way.

  • Creative Projects: Campers will work on multiple science projects as they learn about the scientific method. They will create a personal learning log that compiles their experiments and observations into a science journal.

  • End-of-Week Science Fair: Families are invited to attend a showcase at the end of the week, where campers will present their scientific discoveries and creations.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Make a hypothesis and join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new scientific adventure in our inquisitive Wacky Science Camp!

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Curtains Up Camp 7-12yrs (Beeton)

🎭 Make a Scene at Curtains Up Camp 🎭

Get ready to step into the spotlight with our Curtains Up Camp! This summer, campers will immerse themselves in the world of performing arts. Each week is filled with exciting activities, creative projects, and new friendships, culminating in a special performance for family and friends.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Performing Arts Exploration: Dive into different styles of creative movement, dance routines, and theatrical skills. Learn to express yourself through voice, movement, and acting, while building confidence on stage.

  • Creative Projects: Campers will work on multiple projects, including script writing and performance preparation.

  • End-of-Week Performance: Family and friends are welcome to attend a special presentation at the end of the week, where campers will showcase their skills and talents in a memorable performance.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Convenience: We offer before and after care options to accommodate your schedule.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new performative adventure in our creative Curtains Up Camp!

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 Junior Firefighter 9-13yrs (Various Locations)

🚒 Junior Firefighter Camp is Bringing the Heat 🚒

Join us for a summer of heroic fun and learning with our Junior Firefighter Camp! Step into the exciting world of firefighting and safety, filled with thrilling activities, teamwork-building games, and unforgettable experiences. Each week offers an adventure and valuable lessons on what it takes to be a firefighter.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Work Directly with Firefighters: Campers will have the unique opportunity to work directly with the New Tecumseth Fire Rescue team of Firefighters, gaining firsthand experience and insights from real-life heroes.

  • Firefighting Adventures: Learn the basics of fire cause and prevention, fire and personal safety, and the use of firefighting equipment. Focus on teamwork, problem-solving, and building confidence in emergency situations.

  • Practical Skills: Campers will engage in hands-on activities, simulating real-life firefighting scenarios and practicing essential safety skills.

  • Junior Firefighter Graduation Ceremony: Families are invited to a special ceremony at the end of the week to celebrate the campers' achievements and showcase their newfound firefighting skills.

  • Traditional Camp Fun: In addition to fire-specific programming, campers will participate in traditional day camp activities such as games, crafts, and outdoor fun.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Safety First: Our trained and experienced staff are certified in BMS, First Aid with CPR-C, High Five - Principles of Healthy Childhood Development, and more. Your child’s safety and fun are our top priorities.

Join us for some fire-fighting related fun this summer, where every day brings the heat at our Junior Firefighter Camp!

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L.I.T - Leader in Training 13-14yrs (Alliston + Various Locations)

🌟 Learn and Grow as a Leader in Training (LIT) 🌟

Unlock your leadership potential with our Leaders in Training (LIT) Program! This engaging two-week program serves as an introduction to leadership development, combining practical training with hands-on experience to prepare participants for future opportunities.

Program Highlights:

  • Leadership Development: Spend the first week gaining essential skills in program planning, communication, first aid, effective discipline for children, games, songs, self-care, and understanding policies and procedures.

  • Hands-On Experience: Upon successful completion of the training week, participants will have the opportunity to volunteer in a placement at one of our camps, applying their new skills in a real-world setting.

  • Future Opportunities: This program is an excellent stepping stone for potential future employment. Participants will receive an evaluation at the end of the session, along with credit toward community service hours.

  • Extended Volunteering: If LITs enjoyed their week of volunteering and received a good evaluation, they are welcome to return for additional weeks to gain even more hours and experience.

  • Water Play: Cool off with weekly fun swims, as well as water play sessions (all water activities are weather permitting).

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming next.

  • Training by Experienced Staff: LITs will be trained by our experienced and certified staff, ensuring they receive high-quality guidance and support.

Join us for a transformative summer experience, where you'll develop valuable leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories. Prepare yourself for future success with our dynamic and comprehensive LIT Program!

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 C.I.T - Counsellor in Training 15-17yrs (Alliston + Various Locations)

🌟 Gain Experience with our Counsellors in Training (CIT) Program 🌟

Take the next step in your leadership journey with our Counsellors in Training (CIT) Program! This advanced program builds on the foundations established in the Leaders in Training (LIT) Program, providing participants with more in-depth training and hands-on experience to prepare them for future roles as camp counsellors.

Program Highlights:

  • Advanced Leadership Training: Build on your leadership skills with advanced techniques in program planning, communication, customer service, behavior management, and what it takes to become a successful camp counsellor. This is a mandatory training session to prepare for your volunteer placement. During this session, you will receive confirmation of your camp location and gain valuable insights into your role and responsibilities.

  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience by volunteering at one of our camp programs. Apply your skills in a real-world setting and make a positive impact on campers' lives.

  • Future Opportunities: This program is an excellent stepping stone for potential future employment as a camp counsellor. Participants will receive an evaluation at the end of the session, along with credit toward community service hours.

  • Extended Volunteering: A commitment of a minimum of 1 week is preferred when volunteering. If CITs enjoyed their week of volunteering and received a good evaluation, they are welcome to return for additional weeks to gain even more hours and experience.

  • Stay Updated: Camp details and more will be outlined in our weekly newsletter, so you'll always know what's coming the week you volunteer.

  • Training by Experienced Staff: CITs will be trained by our experienced and certified staff, ensuring they receive high-quality guidance and support.

Join us for a transformative summer experience, where you'll develop advanced leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories. Prepare yourself for future success with our dynamic and comprehensive CIT Program!

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Extended Care Camp Options

Whether you need to get somewhere early or need a little extra time at the end of the day, camp staff are on site to interact with campers. Extended care requires additional registration and has separate morning or afternoon options for each corresponding week.

Extended care is available daily from:

  • 7:30 am to 9:00 am 
  • 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Extended care rates are:

  • Before Care (5 days a week): $37.81 per week
  • After Care (5 days a week): $37.81 per week
  • $6.45 fee will be charged for late pick up every 15 minutes 

Extended care is only available at certain camps and locations.

Tottenham Extended Care:

Beeton Extended Care:

Alliston Extended Care:
NEW - Inclusion Intake - Interest List 4-17yrs (Various Locations)
 📝 Inclusion Intake - Interest List 📝
Welcome to our Inclusion Intake process! If your camper requires one-to-one (1:1) support at any of our camps, please register onto the interest list for the week you are interested in. This list helps us identify campers who may need additional support but does not guarantee a spot for care that week.
Important Information:
  • Interest List Registration: The registration lists are only to express interest and initiate the intake process, you are not guaranteed a spot for care that week.
  • Scope of Care: Participants require 1:1 support to participate in camp if they:
    • Require additional support at school, in the home, or in the community with basic needs such as dressing, toileting, or feeding.
    • Have a physical, developmental, and/or learning disability that affects their communication, mobility, comprehension, and/or socialization.
    • Tend to exhibit harming or eloping behaviors.
    • Do not understand danger.
  • Follow-Up: Our inclusion staff will review the intake list to determine if your camper falls within our scope of care. If so, we will follow up to discuss support needs further and proceed with registration into the camp of your choice for that week. You will be contacted either way.
  • Camp Registration: Once our inclusion staff confirms your camper falls within our scope of care, they will assist with registering your camper into the selected camp. Inclusion campers pay only the camp's associated cost; there is no additional charge for 1:1 support care. No payment is required to join the interest list. Payment will be required once your camper is selected and registered into the camp.
  • Limitations: Families are initially limited to 2 weeks of camp unless there is no new interest from other campers in other weeks. Spots are limited each week. We will determine if the camper falls under our scope of care based on our current inclusion staff’s experience and ability.
  • Future Growth: Even if your child is not selected to fall within our scope of care, this is an important process that will help us grow our inclusion services in the future. It demonstrates the demand for these inclusion services and helps us to understand the scope of care needs from the community.
Join our Inclusion Intake process to ensure your child receives the support they need to have a fantastic camp experience! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Camp Inclusion Staff for assistance.
🔔REGISTRATION CLOSED
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Try a Camp Day - July 2
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Try a Camp Day - July 3
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Try a Camp Day - July 4
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 1 - July 7-11
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 2 - July 14-18
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 3 - July 21-25
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 4 - July 28-August 1
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 5 *Short Week- August 5-8
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 6 - August 11-15
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 7 - August 18-22
  • Inclusion Intake - Interest List - Week 8 - August 25-29

Active Play & Learning Programs

Active Play and Learning programs are designed to blend physical activity with educational enrichment. These programs offer a dynamic and engaging experience that focuses on promoting gross motor skill building, while also fostering cognitive development and social skills. Participants enjoy a balanced mix of exercise and learning, ensuring a fun, healthy, and stimulating environment that supports overall growth and well-being.

Warrior Athletes - Soccer (ages 2-5)

A fun and active introduction to basic soccer skills designed to enable our athletes to accomplish more challenging skills and movements in later years. By incorporating agility, balance, co-ordination and speed into games and exercises, participants will also be introduced to some fundamental movement skills essential for life, health and sport. This program is designed to help create confidence and independence in all our participants, parental participation may be required.

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Mondays 4:30 - 5:00 PM Ages 2-3  

Mondays 5:00 - 5:30 PM Ages 3-4

Mondays 5:30 - 6:00 PM Ages 4-5  

Arts, Culture & Heritage Programs

These creative programs offer a hands-on journey into the world of artistic expression and cultural exploration. Participants can dive into a variety of artsy activities, cultural traditions, and artistic heritage. These programs are designed to inspire creativity, develop artistic skills, and celebrate diverse cultural practices all while providing a rich and engaging experience.

Heritage Highlights, including Intro to Wildlife with Jason George and History of the Simcoe County Forest with Graeme Davis

Dig into the past with our museum lecture series, where history comes alive through engaging 45-60 minute presentations by esteemed guest speakers and knowledgeable museum staff. Join us as we explore a range of historical and culturally significant topics that offer insight into the heritage that shaped our community. 

History of the Simcoe County Forest with Graeme Davis, Forester - April 24, 2025 from 4-5pm

Introduction to World Wildlife with Jason George - May 24, 2025 from 10:30am-12pm
Museum Makerspace Workshops

Creatively explore our rich local historic tapestry with engaging hands-on workshops designed for ages 16 and up. Our approachable 1-2 hour workshops, hosted by talented third-party instructors or enthusiastic museum staff invite you to play, create, learn, and connect. 

New dates will be announced soon.
Back in Time PA Days

Step back in time with special PA day activities at the Museum on the Boyne. Come explore the past in a fun and interactive way with old-timey crafts and games, historical demonstrations, and challenging scavenger hunts.

Recommended for ages 5+. Children visiting the museum must be accompanied by an adult. 
Admission by donation. 

Dates:

May 2, 2025 - 10:30 AM - 3 PM - no registration required (come and go)

Join us for leather craft, candle making, artifact sleuth and historic table games, and more! 
 Museum Spuds and Sprouts

Introducing Museum Spuds and Sprouts – our way of welcoming our youngest visitors to explore, play, and learn at the museum. Great for ages 2-4, we are pleased to offer themed hands-on crafts and sensory activities to introduce you and your little ones to the museum.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

May 8th, 2025 - 10:30-11:30am, Transportation

Workshops & Training Programs

Our Workshops and Trainings offer skill-building opportunities through a variety of hands-on sessions and instructional courses. Participants can dive into specialized topics, from creative arts and practical skills to professional development and personal growth. These programs are designed to provide expert guidance, foster learning, and enhance competencies in a supportive environment, making them ideal for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and abilities in a focused and interactive setting.

Basic Life Support - BLS (ages 18+)

The Town of New Tecumseth is pleased to partner with Get Outdoors to offer this BLS course. Designed to build participant confidence in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team dynamic. Participants will learn how communication and role setting will optimize performance to ensure to best results while providing (CPR). 

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Friday July 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday August 22nd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 Basic Life Support - BLS - Recertification (ages 18+)

The Town of New Tecumseth is pleased to partner with Get Outdoors to offer this BLS Recertification course. Designed to build participant confidence in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team dynamic. Participants will learn how communication and role setting will optimize performance to ensure to best results while providing (CPR).

Please note that a valid BLS certificate is required in order to renew your credentials. If you do not currently hold a valid certificate, we invite you to explore our full certification courses. 

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Friday July 25th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday August 22nd 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Emergency First Aid - EFA (ages 13+)

The Town of New Tecumseth is pleased to partner with Get Outdoors to offer this EFA course. A one-day in class course that offers lifesaving first aid skills that focus on the things you need to do before emergency services get to your location. Emergency wound care to stop life threatening injuries, Breathing emergencies and CPR being the main focus of this course.

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Thursday August 14th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 Standard First Aid with CPR C - SFA (ages 13+)

The Town of New Tecumseth is pleased to partner with Get Outdoors to offer this SFA course. Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR, injury prevention, CPR and AED.

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Thursday-Friday August 14th-15th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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