March Break Camp

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Looking for something fun, exciting, and engaging for your children to participate in during the March Break? March Break Camp will run from March 10 to March 14, 2025, for children ages 4 to 12 years old.

March Break fun awaits!

Join us for a fun variety of activities, experiences and surprises during our March Break camp.

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Age appropriate activities are planned for the week including sports, crafts, outdoor activities, science experiments and discoveries. Please ensure your child has warm clothing to wear for outdoor play.
Even more reasons to join us this March Break
  • Friendships
  • Teamwork
  • Inclusive environment
  • Develop new skills
  • Nut-allergy sensitive environment
  • Municipal subsidy program available
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Cost

Weekly Camp fee: $171.07

We offer multi-child discounts: second child 5% off, each additional child 10% off.

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Ages

Campers can be from ages 4 to 12 years. There are two registration options:

March Break Minis - ages 4 to 5 years

March Breakers - ages 6 to 12 years

All children must be toilet trained to attend camp. 

 

 

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Location

Camp will run out of Town Park Recreation Centre all week.

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Times

March Break Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Extended care will be available based on community needs, with a separate registration*. AM extended care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. PM extended care is available from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

*Morning or Afternoon extended care is $16.39 for the entire week of camp. For both Morning and Afternoon sessions, the fee is $32.78 for the week.

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Registration

March Break Camp is from March 10 to 14, 2025.

Registration for March Break Camp will open on January 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Additional information regarding registration can be found below.

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Camper Safety

Our top priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our campers and staff.

Learn about camper safety

Camper safety and what to bring 

Safety is always our top priority at camp.  It is important that you are prepared for camp and with our policies and protocols.  You can expect the following guidelines to be in place:

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. If you have individual needs, please email us in advance 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 and will work with campers and senior staff to manage different circumstances. 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. Our medication form will also need to be completed prior to your child entering camp.

  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 but will supervise. If your child is unable to administer the medication on their own, an adult must come to camp and assist.

  5. Non-prescription drugs are not permitted at camp.

Please email us for inquiries about medications. 


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. If your child becomes ill during the camp day a guardian will be required to pick up the child within an hour after contact.

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

How to Register

Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration will be open January 21, 2025. See below for all the ways you can register for camp:

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Online

Use our Activenet online registration system from Monday to Sunday beginning January 21, 2025. Payment is by credit card only.

Please be advised that a small service charge will be applied to all applicable online transactions. 

Register online

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Call

Call 905-885-7908 and register by phone. Registration will open January 21, 2025

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In-Person

During facility hours beginning January 21, 2025 (Jack Burger Sports Complex or Town Park Recreation Centre)

  1. Pay by cash, cheque, gift card, debit, or credit card.
  2. Make cheques payable to the Municipality of Port Hope ($30.00 charge for NSF cheques)

Some of our Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions for camp registration.

When can I register my child for camp?

Registration begins on January 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in person, over the phone, or online. 

Can I register for single days?

Registration is only available for the week. Individual days are not available for March Break Camp.

Can I make a changes or cancellations after registration

Changes/cancellations to registrations will be subject to a $17.50 administration fee. Refunds requested after the start of a program are subject to prorating based on classes completed at the time of request. The only exception is for refund requests that are accompanied with medical proof, and we will then waive the fee.

Do you offer subsidy support and assistance?

If you are faced with financial barriers and would like your child to have a great camp experience, please email the Supervisor of Recreation and Culture at the Town Park Recreation Centre to discuss assistance options. The Municipality of Port Hope, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is a recognized service provider for Northumberland County Children’s Services. Those in receipt of Ontario Works Child Care Benefit can choose our programs.

What happens if my child is Sick or Absent?

If your child is displaying signs of illness, please do not send them to camp for the consideration of other campers and staff. If your child becomes ill during the camp day a parent or guardian will be required to pick up the child within an hour. If your child will not be attending camp on a day that they are registered, please call the Town Park Recreation Centre at 905-885-7908 or e-mail us to notify staff.

Will my child go swimming? 

Swimming is not available for March Break camp.