2023 Kawartha Lakes Summer Day Camps

Summer Students Needed

Day Camp and Inclusion Leaders

Jump In and join our team! Are you a positive role model that loves to work with kids? Do you want to have a positive impact in your community and inspire our future generation? We’re currently hiring for Summer Students - Day Camp and Inclusion Camp Leaders. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply, please check this great opportunity out online by scanning the QR code to the right or by visiting:

www.kawarthalakes.ca/summerstudents

For more details or to apply, check out the job postings by scanning the QR Code below.

Summer Day Camps

Jump In to Kawartha Lakes and join in our Summer Day Camp fun! At our day camps there’s an opportunity for all children to develop new skills, participate and meet new friends. Our caring and dedicated camp staff team strive to foster a healthy and safe environment for all campers.

This Summer, we’ll be offering general weekly day camps (Jr. Explorers, Sports Camp, and Create and Play), along with a variety of specialty camps. Based out of the Lindsay Recreation Complex, campers will stay active with fun activities and a daily swim.

New! This summer, we’re excited to announce the addition of Inclusion Support and a new Specialty Camp, Kawartha Eco-Adventurers.

Day Camp Information

Registration Information

2023 Kawartha Lakes Summer Day Camp registration will begin Tuesday, April 18 at 9am through our 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 ‘sign up’ button at the top of the landing page and fill in the required fields.

• Registration will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and we are unable to reserve spots.

• Campers are required to register for the full week – single day registration will not be available.

Hours of Operation

Summer Day Camps will run on a weekly basis from July 4 to August 25. Programs will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camps will not run during statutory holidays (Monday, July 3 and Monday, August 7).

Communication

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

Extended Care

Extended care will be available in the morning starting at 8am and in the evening until 5pm, at no additional cost. If you require extended care, please be sure to indicate the need at the time of registration.

Payment Policy

Payment is required 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 Camps webpage.

Fee Assistance

Jumpstart is a national charitable program that helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport and recreation. On behalf of Canadian Tire, City of Kawartha Lakes works with Jumpstart to help facilitate this program. Eligible Campers are able to apply to Jumpstart and must do so prior to registration.

If you require alternative payment arrangements, please call: 705-324-9411 extension 1307 or email, recreation@kawarthalakes.ca

Waitlist and Cancellation Policy

Our programs have limited registration capacity. Once registration is full, any additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist for their preferred program. If a spot becomes available, individuals will be contacted on a first come, first served basis. Payment is not required to secure a waitlist spot.

City of Kawartha Lakes does not issue refunds for illness, no-shows, or last minute cancellations.

Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration. In this case, we will issue a full refund or credit. Refunds or credits for any other reason are subject to approval and a 15% ($5 minimum) administration fee.

All refund requests must be made in writing and forwarded to: recreation@kawarthalakes.ca

Preparing For 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 for two nutrition breaks

• 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

• Electronics (phones/video games)

• Personal valuables

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

• Weapons

• Lighters

For further information, including our Camp Policies and Code of Conduct, please visit our Camps webpage.

Inclusion Day Camp Support

New this summer! Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the introduction of our Inclusion Support program, intended to foster accessible and inclusive opportunities for participants of all abilities. This program is made possible through funding from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the Government of Canada. Inclusion support may be suitable if the camper:

• Receives additional support at school

• Engages in behaviour that could affect the safety of themselves or others

• Is associated with a support agency

Requesting Inclusion Support

You are able to request one on one inclusion support for our Weekly Day Camp programs (Junior Explorers, Create and Play, and/ or Sports Camp). Please note; applicants will be eligible to request a maximum of two weeks of support. This will ensure that all applicants have the opportunity to participate in the program.

You must register in the Inclusion Services Support course for the week of your choosing – registering in this course is the only way to ensure your request for inclusion support is received.

Our Program Coordinator will confirm if the request for inclusion support has been fulfilled. Requests are processed in the order they are received, and based on the availability of inclusion staff. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired.

Please note that participants who may require assistance with toileting or continence-related needs will be asked to attend with an external support worker/ caregiver to assist with these needs.

For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator at (705) 324-9411 extension 1307.

External Support Workers

External support workers can attend all camp programs. The municipality may request personal information from the support worker for emergencies, and requires families to complete the Outside Support Worker Release form prior to attending program.

All external support workers must submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (issued within the last six months) and proof of a valid Standard

First Aid and CPR-C certification prior to attending the program.

Please contact the Program Coordinator for further information and/or to obtain a copy of the required form(s).

Week One

July 4 to July 7

Course ID: 26915

Week Two

July 10 to July 14

Course ID: 26916

Week Three

July 17 to July 21

Course ID: 26917

Week Four

July 24 to July 28

Course ID: 26918

Week Five

July 31 to August 4

Course ID: 26919

Week Six

August 8 to August 11

Course ID: 26920

Week Seven

August 14 to August 18

Course ID: 26921

Week Eight

August 21 to August 25

Course ID: 26922

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

Communication

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

Inclusion

Soutien au camp de jour

Nouveauté cet été! Parcs et loisirs des lacs Kawartha est fier d’annoncer l’introduction de notre programme de soutien à l’inclusion, qui vise à favoriser des possibilités d’accès et d’inclusion pour les participants de tous les niveaux d’habileté. Ce programme est rendu possible grâce au financement de l’Association canadienne des parcs et loisirs et du gouvernement du Canada. Le soutien à l’inclusion peut convenir si le campeur :

• reçoit un soutien supplémentaire à l’école ; • adopte un comportement qui pourrait nuire à sa sécurité ou à celle des autres ; • est associé à une agence de soutien.

Demander le soutien à l’inclusion

Vous pouvez demander un soutien à l’inclusion individuel pour nos programmes de camp de jour hebdomadaire (Explorateurs juniors, Créer et jouer et/ou Camp sportif). Veuillez noter que les candidats pourront demander un maximum de deux semaines de soutien. Cela permettra de s’assurer que tous les candidats aient la possibilité de participer au programme.

Vous devez vous inscrire au cours d’aide aux services d’inclusion pour la semaine de votre choix - l’inscription à ce cours est le seul moyen de s’assurer que votre demande de soutien à l’inclusion soit reçue.

Notre coordinateur de programme confirmera si la condition de demande de soutien à l’inclusion a été remplie. Les demandes sont traitées dans l’ordre de réception et en fonction de la disponibilité du personnel chargé de l’inclusion. Les participants peuvent fournir leur propre personnel de soutien pour les aider s’ils le souhaitent.

Veuillez noter que pour les participants qui ont besoin d’aide pour aller aux toilettes ou des besoins liés à la continence, il leur sera demandé d’être accompagnés d’un assistant externe ou d’un soignant pour répondre à ces besoins.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez contacter notre coordonnateur de programme au (705) 324-9411 poste 1307.

Travailleurs de soutien externes

Les travailleurs de soutien externes peuvent participer à tous les programmes du camp. La municipalité peut demander des renseignements personnels au travailleur de soutien en cas d’urgence et exige que les familles remplissent le formulaire d’autorisation du travailleur de soutien externe avant d’assister au programme.

Tous les travailleurs de soutien externes doivent déposer une vérification des références criminelles de l’aptitude à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables (émise au cours des six derniers mois) et la preuve d’une certification de secourisme et de réanimation cardio-pulmonaire (RCP) valide avant de participer au programme.

Veuillez contacter le coordinateur du programme pour de plus amples informations et/ou pour obtenir le(s) formulaire(s) requis.

Première semaine

Du 4 au 7 juillet

ID du cours : 26915

Deuxième semaine

Du 10 au 14 juillet

ID du cours : 26916

Troisième semaine

Du 17 au 21 juillet

ID du cours : 26917

Quatrième semaine

Du 24 au 28 juillet

ID du cours : 26918

Cinquième semaine

Du 31 juillet au 4 août

ID du cours : 26919

Sixième semaine

Du 8 août au 11 août

ID du cours : 26920

Septième semaine

Du 14 août au 18 août

ID du cours : 26921

Huitième semaine

Du 21 août au 25 août

ID du cours : 26922

Inscrivez-vous au programme en ligne sur notre site Web Communication

Veuillez consulter régulièrement votre courriel pour les communications concernant le camp. Les calendriers hebdomadaires seront envoyés aux parents avant le début de la semaine de divertissement!

Day Camps

Jr. Explorers

5 to 6 years of age

Younger campers will participate in a week filled with fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts, outdoor fun, and more! This camp will have the opportunity to swim daily.

Sports Camp

7 to 12 years of age

Campers will get active during a week filled with active games, fun activities, themed crafts, and daily recreational swimming. Throughout the week, campers will have an opportunity to participate in basic sport drills, team-based games, outdoor activities, and more!

Create and Play

7 to 12 years of age

Campers will participate in a jam-packed week of fun activities, active and passive games, creative crafts, and daily recreational swimming. Throughout the week, campers will have an opportunity to participate in a themed workshop/event.

Sports Camp: 26727

Create and Play: 26736

Week Two

July 10 to July 14

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26718

Sports Camp: 26728

Create and Play: 26737

Week Three

July 17 to July 21

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26719

Sports Camp: 26730

Create and Play: 26738

Week Four

July 24 to July 28

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26720

Sports Camp: 26731

Create and Play: 26739

Week Five

July 31 to August 4

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26721

Sports Camp: 26732

Create and Play: 26740

Cost: $148.32

Jr. Explorers: 26722

Sports Camp: 26733

Create and Play: 26741

Week Seven

August 14 to August 18

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26723

Sports Camp: 26734

Create and Play: 26742

Week Eight

August 21 to August 25

Cost: $185.40

Jr. Explorers: 26724

Sports Camp: 26735

Create and Play: 26743

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

Gain valuable volunteer hours and take an active role in your community!

Parks and Recreation offers many volunteer opportunities for Camps, Special Events and Aquatics!

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

Campers will participate in daily swimming lessons, in addition to fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts and more! 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. It is advised that attending both weeks of Swim Lesson Camp will improve the likelihood of successful completion.

Week Three

July 17 to July 21

Cost: $185.40

Course ID: 26765

Week Four

July 24 to July 28

Cost: $185.40

Course ID: 26766

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

Swim Mix Camp

8 to 12 years of age

Does your child love to be in the water?

In addition to the daily camp fun swim, campers will have an hour of pool time each day that introduces them to exciting water activities like underwater hockey, water polo, and more! This camp programming includes a variety of fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts and outdoor fun.

Please note: To be eligible to register, campers must have completed Kawartha Swim Swimmer 4 or equivalent (e.g., Red Cross Swim Kids 5). This requirement is intended to ensure that all campers are able to fully participate in all of the activities this camp has to offer!

Week Two

July 10 to July 14

Cost: $185.40

Course ID: 26770

Week Six

August 8 to August 11

Cost: $148.32

Course ID: 26771

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

Communication

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

Junior Lifeguard Camp

8 to 12 years of age

Is your child a strong swimmer and natural leader? This camp is for swimmers who are looking to build on their swimming abilities, learn basic lifesaving practices, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. This camp includes fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts and outdoor fun of our general camps. Campers will leave this camp with their very own Junior Lifeguard singlet!

Please note: To be eligible to register, campers must have completed Kawartha Swim Swimmer 4 or equivalent (e.g., Red Cross Swim Kids 5). This requirement is intended to ensure that all campers are able to fully participate in all of the activities this camp has to offer!

Week Five

July 31 to August 4

Cost: $185.40

Course ID: 26768

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

Kawartha Eco-Adventurers

8 to 12 years of age

New! Campers will participate in a variety of activities that encourage active engagement with the environment around them, such as an introduction to orienteering, rock climbing, and more! This camp programming also includes a range of fun activities, active and passive games, themed crafts, recreational swimming, and outdoor fun.

Week Seven

August 14 to August 18

Cost: $185.40

Course ID: 26772

Register through our Online Program Registration Website

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