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:
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:
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. 🔔 REGISTER NOW
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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:
Come join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new adventure in our vibrant and ever-changing Camp Kaleidoscope! 🔔 REGISTER NOW
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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:
Schedule:
Join us for an unforgettable summer of Aqua Adventures, where every day is a new splash of excitement! 🔔 REGISTER NOW
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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:
Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new athletic adventure in our exciting Super Sportacular Camp! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new artistic adventure in our craft and creative Art Adventures Camp! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
Join us for a summer to remember, where every day brings fresh flavours and new recipes! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
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! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
Join us for a summer to remember, where every day is a new performative adventure in our creative Curtains Up Camp! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
Join us for some fire-fighting related fun this summer, where every day brings the heat at our Junior Firefighter Camp! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
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! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
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:
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! 🔔 REGISTER NOW |
NEW - Inclusion Intake - Interest List 4-17yrs (Various Locations)
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📝 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:
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.
🔔 REGISTER NOW
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More Camp Information
Camp Registration |
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Camp registration is available online or over the phone. Call our Client Services team at 705-435-3900, choose option 2. |
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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:
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Camp Staff | ||||||||||||||
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! |
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Camper Forms & Guidelines | ||||||||||||||
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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:
Extended care rates are:
Extended care is only available at certain camps and locations. Tottenham Extended Care:
Beeton Extended Care:
Alliston Extended Care:
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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 |
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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) |
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What to Bring to Camp | ||||||||||||||
Items to bring daily:
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:
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