Camp

Thank you for a great 2023 Summer Camp Season! It was a summer filled with unforgettable memories, laughter and growth! We can’t wait to see what adventures the next camp season holds!

Mark your calendars!

Registration for Winter and March Break Camps opens Wednesday, November 15

Winter Break Camp Dates: December 27, 2023 to January 5, 2024
March Break Camp Dates: March 11-15, 2024

PA Day Programs

Looking for something fun to do on your day off school? We offer a variety of fun-filled activities to keep your child active.

Browse camps by location

Bayview Hill Community Centre

David Dunlap Observatory

Ed Sackfield Arena

Elgin Barrow Arena

Elgin West Community Centre

Eyer Wideman Youth Centre and Park

Heritage Centre

Langstaff Community Centre

Oak Ridges Community Centre

Phyllis Rawlinson Park

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

Richmond Green

Richvale Community Centre

Rouge Woods Community Centre

Camp Information

What you need to know before your first day

We are so glad your camper is embarking on their adventure with us!

To help your first day go smoothly, please complete the Authorized Pick Up/Self Sign Out Form and bring it to the first day of camp.

To help you organize your camper for the first day, here’s a handy Camper Checklist of what to bring:

NUT-FREE Lunch and 2 snacks*
Pre-filled water bottle
Outdoor clothing - all camps will have an outdoor component, so make sure to dress accordingly to weather conditions
Sunscreen
Hat
Completed Authorized Pick Up/Self Sign Out Form
Lots of energy and a great attitude!

*There will be one lunch break and two snack breaks. Please remember that all camps are NUT-FREE (this includes packaging that “May Contain Nuts”. If your snack is homemade, please include a note stating it is “Nut-Free”). Foods should not require refrigeration or a microwave. If your child has a severe food-related allergy, this must be communicated on the first day of camp.

Pick-up and Drop-off

Children must be dropped off and picked up in the area designated for their camp, which is clearly marked at each
facility. In order to ensure maximum safety, parents/guardians will be required to sign in and sign out campers each day.

If you give permission for another person to pick up your child, they must be included in the Authorized Participant Pick Up form. I.D may be requested upon picking up a camper.

Medical Information

Campers who require prescribed medication at camp must complete the Participant Allergy and Medication Information Form and bring it to the first day of camp.

Important Forms

Authorized Pick Up/Self Sign Out Form

Participant Allergy and Medication Information Form

How to register

Register online

Still want to register in person?

Complete a registration form and drop it off in-person at one of our community centres.

Please call 905-771-8870 if you require further assistance.

Withdrawal Policy

Program Withdrawal

Can't participate in a registered program anymore? Transfers and Withdrawals can be completed online at RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH or through written form.

Visit RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH and Log in with your email address and password.
View Account History and use the Transfer or Withdraw buttons to manage your current enrollments.
If you are eligible for a refund, select refund to credit card. Or, select refund to account for future enrollments. Note: Refunds to account are final.

Or Fill out the Withdrawal Request Form and email the completed form to our Recreation Department.

If applicable, please allow 2 to 4 weeks for refund processing. Submission of a form does not guarantee that a refund will be issued, and non-attendance at a program does not constitute a notice of withdrawal. Withdrawal requests will only be accepted through ActiveRH or by Withdrawal Request Form. Requests to “Refund to Account” are final.

Program Transfer Policy

Transfer requests will only be accepted through ActiveRH or by Transfer Request Form. Transfers will be processed according to the criteria outlined below, provided that there is space available in the requested activity.

Situation	Action
If you withdraw less than 5 business days prior to the course start date for Summer Camps, Winter Break Camps, March Break Camps, School Holiday Programs, Aquatic Leadership Courses or one-day workshops...	No credit or refund will be issued.
If you withdraw from the courses not listed above using ActiveRH 2 or more business days prior to the course start date…	You will receive a full credit or refund as requested.*
If we receive your Withdrawal Request Form 2 or more business days prior to the course start date…	You will receive a full credit or refund as requested.*
If we receive your Withdrawal Request Form less than 2 business days prior to the course start date…	You will receive a full credit on your account for future use. If you request a refund, you will receive a full refund less a $11.30 administration fee.*
If we receive your Withdrawal Request Form on or after the first day and up to one business day prior to the third day of the course…	You will receive a pro-rated credit or refund for any classes remaining as of the date the Refund Request Form is received, less a $11.30 administration fee.*
If we receive your Withdrawal Request Form on or after the third day of the course or after the program has ended…	No credit or refund will be issued.
If we receive your Withdrawal Request Form accompanied by a doctor’s note indicating that the participant can no longer attend due to medical reasons…	You will receive a pro-rated credit for any classes remaining as of the date the Withdrawal Request Form and doctor’s note are received.
If we cancel your program …	You will receive a full credit or refund as requested.
If the participant is withdrawn by our staff due to program incompatibility...	You will receive a prorated credit for any classes remaining as of the date of withdrawal.
If we receive your Transfer Request Form less than 5 business days prior to the course start date for Winter Break Camps, March Break Camps, School Holiday Programs, Summer Camps, Aquatic Leadership Courses, or one-day workshops...	No credit or refund will be issued.
If we receive your Transfer Request Form prior to the course start date...	You will receive a full credit for the course transferred out of.
If we receive your Transfer Request Form up to and including the second day of the course (third class for swimming lessons)...	You will receive a prorated credit for the course transferred out of. You will not receive a credit for the class that takes place on the day we receive your Transfer Request Form.

Volunteers

Volunteers play an important part in Richmond Hill Summer Camps. Volunteers work directly with campers under the supervision of City staff counsellors and supervisors. Some of the roles of a volunteer include facilitation of camp activities and games, assisting with arts and crafts, and set up and take down of activities.

If you are looking to gain some experience in a camp setting, sign up to be a Richmond Hill volunteer to have access to the volunteer postings for summer camp. For more information, visit RichmondHill.ca/Volunteers.

Why choose Richmond Hill Camps?

There are a variety of camps to choose from to meet your child's interests
Choose a location close to you with many camp locations across Richmond Hill
Our camps welcome children and youth ages 4 - 18 years-old
Affordable prices and financial assistance programs are available
Children with disabilities are welcome in our inclusive camps with different types of support offered
All of our camp staff are HIGH FIVE® Certified and trained in First Aid

Your child will benefit from camp!

Camp is an excellent opportunity for your child to:

Meet positive role models
Make new friends and enhance social skills
Foster independence
Boost self-esteem and self-confidence
Build character
Experience nature
Get active
Try new things
Have fun and make long-lasting memories

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