Holiday Camp

Camper Safety 

Winter Clothing

All campers and staff are required to have warm attire for when children go outdoors. Parents are asked to send their child with boots, snow pants, winter jacket, hat and gloves to camp. Children will also require indoor shoes.

Special Needs and Integration

The Municipality of Port Hope, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture invites people of all abilities to participate together in our programs and services. We strive to include everyone in the activities of an individual’s choice to enhance the quality of life for all. This year unfortunately, we do not have a designated Resource Staff to assist with integration needs, and behaviour monitoring. If you have individual needs, please email us to discuss options.

Camper Behaviour

Campers will be expected to engage in acceptable behaviour while at camp. All camp staff are trained in Behaviour Management, however if there are circumstances where campers are unable to comply with camp rules and follow acceptable behaviour, a guardian will be contacted and may be asked to pick their child up from camp.

Nut-Sensitive Environment

Due to nut allergies, we ask that NO NUTS or other nut-added products be brought to camp.

Bee Kind

The Municipality of Port Hope’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture puts a focus on campers to be kind. Resources are implemented from the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development to problem solve and to treat one another with respect. Staff and fellow campers encourage each other to do kind things for one another and emphasize kindness throughout the day.

Medications

If a child requires prescription medication on a regular basis that is to be administered at camp, please note the following procedures for sending medication to camp. 

1. Parents must indicate at registration the type of medication, dosage and optimal time of dispensing.
2. Only send the correct dose for each day.
3. All medications must be in its prescription bottle with the child’s name and dosage.
4. Staff are not permitted to administer any medication to campers. If your child is unable to administer the medication on their own, an adult must come to camp assist.
5. Non-prescription drugs are not permitted at camp.

Camper Sign In and Out

It is required that campers be signed into and out of camp each day. Photo ID will be requested upon sign out. The camper may only be signed out by the authorized pickup listed with the Municipality.  Please ensure you provide up to date information at the time of registration or notify us of any changes.

Sick or Absent Campers

Please do not send your child to camp if they are displaying signs of illness. If your child is not attending camp on a day they are registered for, please call 905-885-7908 or email the Recreation Program Coordinator for inquiries about absent campers.

What to Bring to Camp

Please send your child with these items every day:

• Nut-Free Lunch and Snacks
• Refillable water bottle
• Indoor and outdoor shoes
• Warm outdoor clothing (boots, hat, snow pants, gloves)
• Backpack to carry everything

These items are not encouraged to come to camp:

• Electronic Devices such as phones or tablets
• Money
• Personal or sentimental items children would be sad to lose or break