Summer Camps

Is your camper group ready?

To support the success, safety and inclusion of all, it is important that all campers are ‘group ready’.

Town of Milton camps are fast-paced with a variety of activities and settings such as gyms, arenas and playgrounds. Integrate camps typically have a 10 to 1 camper to staff ratio (8:1 for Kindercamps). Camps have groups ranging between 20-60 campers.

Before registering for camps, consider if your child is able to do the following either independently or with extra support:

• Follows directions and instructions from a staff person
• Comfortable and able to interact in a large group environment with 20-30 participants
• Participation in programs is based on individual needs; however, participants should have the ability to participate in the daily activities of the camp program which includes group games, outdoor play, crafts, snacks and lunch times
• Able to interact and participate in the program in a way that is safe for themselves and others

If your child requires extra support in a group setting, see our Inclusion page to view options.

Behaviour management

Every participant, together with staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians, contribute to the success of the programs and services offered by the Town. In order to provide quality programs and services, please be sure to read through the Participant Code of Behaviour in advance of registering for camp programs.

Inclusion supports at camp

Your child may benefit from inclusion supports at camp if they:

• Require or receive additional support in a school setting
• Have an exceptionality that could affect their safety or the safety of others
• Require extra support at home for personal care such as feeding or toileting
• Are currently associated with a support agency
• Have a safety plan in place with their educational institution

For participants who require additional supports to participate in camp, see the options below and go to the Inclusion Programs webpage for further details.

Medical forms

Please let us know about any medical concerns (medications, allergies, EpiPen, etc.,) by completing a Medical Information Form prior to the start of camp. When bringing medications to camp, please make sure to provide us with one day’s dosage each morning in its original container. EpiPens and/or inhalers must be brought in a separate fanny pack that all children must wear at all times. Children 6 and over must wear on their person, at all times. Leaders will carry Epipens and/or inhalers of children 5 years and younger

Wait lists

Late pick-up fees

There is a late pick up fee of $10 for each 15-minute period after 4:30 p.m. Please note that additional fees are not covered by financial assistance programs.

Staff training and qualifications

We hire role models. Staff are selected based on their experience and enthusiasm.

All staff must have:

• Current first aid certification
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development training
• Current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
• Completed all required in-service staff training before the first day of camp

Financial assistance 

We want to ensure that everyone in Milton has an opportunity to take part in our recreation programs.  Visit our Financial Assistance page to see supports available to those who qualify.

Camp Withdrawal and Refund Policy

No refunds for camps will be provided less than seven (7) days before the start of camp.