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.

Save the Date for Summer Camp and Aquatics Registration! 

Program Sneak Peek is live!
Program Registration opens: Tuesday, May 6 at 7 AM 

NEW! Set up a payment plan in your cart online when registering for multiple camps! 

Subsidy Information, Support Persons 

Everyone is welcome! The Town of New Tecumseth believes that all residents should have access to programs and services offered by the Recreation, Facilities and Culture Department regardless of age, ability, or financial need. Admission fees may be waived for support persons accompanying a person with a disability to their program of choice.

 

Subsidy applications are available through the following organizations:

Help The Kids Play 

 

Catulpa Community Support Services 

 

YouthReach Support Services 

To apply for a program subsidy please contact your preferred subsidy provider directly for financial assistance. 

Summer Day Camp Options

NEW PILOT PROGRAM - Camp Tater Tot 4yrs (Alliston)

🥔 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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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.
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 More Camp Information

Camp Registration 

Camp registration is available online or over the phone.

Call our Client Services team at 705-435-3900, choose option 2.

 Camp Hours of Operation

Day camps are offered daily Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Camp is offered throughout the summer at various locations; however, they do not run on Statutory Holidays or weekends.

Please note, Aqua Adventures - swim camp participants will be dropped off at the Alliston Rotary Pool for 8:45am and picked up at the Alliston Memorial Arena. 

Day Camp locations:

Camp Staff
  • Camp Leads - Senior staff who oversee the day to day activities for all camp locations town wide.
  • Camp On-site Leads - The Senior Staff who is responsible for the program planning, campers and staff at a specific camp location.
  • Camp Counsellors - supervise a group of children, while following a set schedule and outline of activities throughout the day.
  • Inclusion Facilitators - work directly with a camper who may need additional support to successfully participate in a camp day.

Our camp staff are fun, energetic and personally invested in ensuring a successful camp experience for each camper!

You will take comfort in knowing that all of our summer staff have been carefully selected after a thorough screening process including an interview, reference checks and vulnerable sector check.

All staff are certified in First Aid & CPR-C. The are also required to participate in Behavioural Management Systems and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Training.

Our counselors undergo an extensive pre-camp training program which include topics such as program planning, understanding child behaviour, problem solving, emergency procedures, as well as practical experience such as leading games, crafts and songs!

Camper Forms & Guidelines
Camper Behaviour Guidelines
In an effort to ensure a positive, safe and secure environment for all involved, participants are asked to review and adhere to the Behaviour Guidelines for Recreation Programs.
Camper Information Form (CIF)
Each child is required to complete a Camper Information Form (CIF) prior to attending camp. The CIF can be completed and emailed to seniorcamp1@newtecumseth.ca. A copy of the CIF will also be emailed along with the camp newsletter prior to your chosen camp week. Paper copies will also be available at each camp location. 
Camper Medical Forms 
 Consent to Administer Epinephrine Form 
Please complete the Consent to Administer Epinephrine form if your child requires their epinephrine at camp.
 Camper Medical Waiver Form - permission to administer medication
Please complete the Administration of Medication Form if your child requires medication to be administered while at camp- inhaler, prescriptions, etc.
Camper Allergy Alert 
Please complete the Allergy Alert form to inform staff of any allergies that your camper may have.
Summer Camp Welcome Package 
Camp is such a fun and exciting time. To make the most of your child's camp experience, we have created a Summer Camp Welcome Package to help best prepare for camp this season. Please look through the package as it will help ease you through the process and answer some common questions.
 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:

Inclusion/1:1 Camper Support 

Campers of all abilities and/or special needs are welcome to participate in our summer camp programs. We are committed to providing positive accessible and inclusive experiences and recognize that some individuals require additional support in order to successfully participate.

For more information regarding support staff or inclusion opportunities please see "NEW - Inclusion Intake - Interest List" or contact us recreation@newtecumseth.ca

Safety Measures - What to Expect 

The Town of New Tecumseth follows all public health guidelines. 

• Headcounts are taken multiple times throughout the day

• Low camper to leader ratios

• Campers will be divided into separate age appropriate Squads with a designated leader

• Designated camp rooms for each Squad with space for personal items

• Dedicated supplies for each Squad

• Designated sign in/out locations

• Balanced outdoor programming (weather permitting)

 What to Bring to Camp 
Items to bring daily:
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Nut-free snacks and lunch
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Bathing suit and towel (where applicable)
  • Closed toe/heel shoes &/or running shoes
  • An extra set of clothing

Make sure to write your child's name on all items. We donate lost and found items at the end of each week.

Leave at home:

  • Toys and electronics
  • Personal valuables