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Camps

The City of Pickering offers camp opportunities for children throughout the year including PA Days, Winter Holidays, March Break, and Summer.

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March Break Camps

March 10 - 14, 2025

Registration begins December 5, 2024, and is ongoing as spaces are available.

*Please note that only camps located at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and Dunbarton High School go swimming.

Campers will have the opportunity to engage in various activities and channel their inner adventurer. They will explore and discover the world around them through various fun games, activities, and even sports led by our enthusiastic camp staff. Adventure camp activities include, but are not limited to, nature themed arts and crafts, team building challenges, outdoor exploration adventures, learning survival skills, archery, and so much more!


Location:

Highbush Public School

Campers will have the opportunity to engage in various different art forms and channel their inner artist. They will also have the chance to stay active through various fun games and activities led by our enthusiastic camp staff. Arts camp activities include workshops led by talented artists, painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, playing games, enjoying the outdoors, and so much more.


Location:

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex - Arts Studio

It's showtime! Campers will have the opportunity to engage in various dance and drama activities, and channel their inner dancer and performer. They will have the chance to stay active through various fun games and activities led by our enthusiastic camp staff. 

Dance/Drama camp activities include dance and drama themed activities and workshops, a variety of games, time outdoors, arts and crafts, and so much more! This amazing week will conclude with a final performance for friends and family to come and watch.


Location:

George Ashe Community Centre

Campers will have the opportunity to engage in various activities and channel their inner adventurer. They will explore and discover the world around them through various fun games, activities, and even sports led by our enthusiastic camp staff. Adventure camp activities include, but are not limited to, nature themed arts and crafts, team building challenges, outdoor exploration adventures, learning survival skills, archery, and more!


Location:

East Shore Community Centre 

Campers will have the opportunity to engage in various different art forms and channel their inner artist. They will also have the chance to stay active through various fun games and activities led by our enthusiastic camp staff.

Specialty Arts camp activities include workshops led by talented artists, painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, playing games, enjoying the outdoors, and so much more!


Location:

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex - Pottery Studio

Campers will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of sports and channel their inner athlete. Campers will stay active through fun games, activities, and sports led by our enthusiastic camp staff. Sports camp activities will consist of different sports activities, various games and outdoor activities, water fun, and much more!


Location:

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena
Dunbarton High School

This program is designed for youth with disabilities, looking for an active, engaging, and social camp experience. This is a fun filled week of recreational, social, and physical activity!  Please note: Participants must be able to manage changing and toileting independently, unless attending with a personal support staff.


Location:

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex - Meeting Room 4

Only Available for camps at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.

Our extended camp program offers a wide variety of fun and exciting activities before and after regular camp hours:

Morning: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Afternoon: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Additional fees apply and can be selected during the checkout process when registering for a camp.

Campers requiring additional staff support at camp can apply online at pickering.ca/active

A camper profile will be required for all inclusion support campers. Form is available via links below:

online form | download/print

Please contact program registration by phone at 905.420.4621 or email registration@pickering.ca with any questions.

Once Registered...

Parents/Guardians: Please print and fill out the Camper Information Form and hand it in on first day of camp. Paper copies are also available on site.

Camp Session Letters with full details will be available online one week prior to the start of each camp session.

PA Day Camps

PA Day Camps are offered throughout the school year and offer parents and children a safe, supervised, and active options for the day. 

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, January 24, 2025

Campers will spend the day exploring clay, learning hand building, and painting a masterpiece to take home. 

Camp takes place at CHD Rec Complex - Pottery Studio


About Our Staff

All Camp Staff are certified in Standard First Aid & CPR-C, completed courses in the “High Five” Principles of Healthy Child Development, and have satisfactory vulnerable sector screening (Police Check).


Registration notes:
  • Campers must be minimum age at start of camp.

  • Once registered, check the appropriate camp section for additional camp information and specific details including camp session letters.

Participant Behavior: 
  • We strive to encourage and create an environment of trust, safety, and fun for all participants.
  • We will not accept disrespectful or aggressive behaviour. 
  • Inappropriate behavior will be addressed in accordance with the City's Respectful Conduct Policy 

Contact Us

One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7

905.683.7575

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