City of Pickering Camps

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

Jun 30 - Aug 30, 2025

Summer Camps

Registration opens March 20.

Inclusion Support for Campers with special needs

Inclusion Support for City of Pickering Camp Programs

Inclusion support for summer camp is designed to provide tailored 1:1 assistance to children with special needs, ensuring that all participants can enjoy a meaningful and integrated experience at camp.

This program is intended to support children who require extra help due to physical, developmental, and/or learning disabilities, allowing them to fully engage with the broader camp activities.

Eligibility & Requirements:

Toilet Training: Participants must be toilet trained, as we do not change diapers during camp.
Integration: The child must be able to be integrated into the larger camp program, meaning they should be able to participate in activities with additional support provided by their 1:1 support staff.
Behavior Expectations: All participants are expected to adhere to the City’s respectful conduct policy. If a participant’s behavior goes against the policy—such as harming staff or other participants—they will be removed from the program. The safety of both staff and participants is our top priority.
Participant Profile: All families are required to complete a Participant Profile, which helps camp staff understand how best to support the child. This ensures that we can provide the appropriate accommodations and meet the specific needs of each child.

Additional Information:

Inclusion support is available exclusively for Pickering residents.
Support is available for a maximum of 4 weeks, depending on available resources at the time of registration. It is important to note that support is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

Registration Dates:

Camp registration starts March 20, 2025, at 7:00 AM
Deadline to apply for Inclusion Support: Friday, May 30, 2025.

This program offers an inclusive, enriching experience, ensuring that every child can enjoy the camp environment while receiving the support they need to thrive.

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

Camper Profile | download/print

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

View / Register Summer Camps

Once Registered

Summer Camp Session Letters

Session Letters provide detailed information about each camp session.
They will be posted here one week before the start date 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.

View / Register for PA Day Camps

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