Day Camp (Ages 6-10)
What is Day Camp?
Day Campers play and flourish in a beautiful and expansive natural environment. There is room to run, explore and create adventures. Though the camp is only minutes away from Ancaster, Dundas and Hamilton, the setting feels like it's hours away from the city.
Day camp unit groups are divided by age with each group containing 12 campers and 2 unit leaders. Day camp sessions operate Monday - Friday with the exception of the short week following the August long weekend (Tuesday - Friday).
Campers arrive daily with staggered drop-off and pick-up times depending on your camper’s cabin assignment. Arrival time will either be between 8:30am-8:45am, or 9:00am-9:15am. Pick-up times are between 4:50pm- 5:10pm, or 5:15pm- 5:30pm. You will be notified of your cabin group and scheduled arrival and pick-up time ahead of your camp session.
All campers are invited to attend an optional extended evening on Thursday night where they will receive a pizza dinner, play an evening game, and participate in a group campfire. Pick up on Thursday night is set for 8:30pm. Caregivers can opt to pick up their campers at their regularly assigned time on Thursday if preferred.
2024 Day Camp Sessions
| Session | Dates | Age Range | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Camp 1* | July 2 – 5* | 6 – 10 | $359 |
| Day Camp 2 | July 8 – 12 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
| Day Camp 3 | July 15 – 19 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
| Day Camp 4 | July 22 – 26 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
| Day Camp 5 | July 29 – August 2 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
| Day Camp 6* | August 6 – 9* | 6 – 10 | $359 |
| Day Camp 7 | August 12 – 16 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
| Day Camp 8 | August 19 – 23 | 6 – 10 | $395 |
What do Day Campers do?
On the first morning of camp, groups learn about typical activities, brainstorm creative activities, express what activities they are most interested in, and craft a unique schedule for their group. Parents receive a copy of their camper's schedule at pick-up on the first day.
Popular Activities
- Archery
- Baking
- Campfires
- Co-operative Games
- Crafts
- Creek Walks
- Gaga Ball
- Drama
- Hide and Seek
- High Ropes
- Hiking
- Low Ropes
- Picnic Lunch
- Slip'n Slide
- Sports
- Tree House
- Watch Tower
- Water Games
Creative Activities and Themes (examples)
- Archeology
- Boat Racing
- Dancing
- Harry Potter
- Disney
- Harry Potter
- Mario Kart
- Ninja Training
- Outer Space
- Pirates
- Pokeman
- Rainbow Run (self painting)
- Scavenger Hunts
- Superheroes
- Talent Show
- Trick or Treat
- Unicorns
- World Travel
- ... and anything campers can imagine!
Example Day of Day Camp
| 8:30 - 9:15 |
Drop off
Campers play games, draw or hang out with their cabin mates while they wait for everyone to arrive |
| 9:30 | Morning activities:
Gaga ball- A fun ball game similar to dodgeball, but played by hitting a ball across the ground to try to get other players out |
| 10:30 |
Morning snack: (Granola bars), followed by more activities:
“Thicket” at the Watchtower - campers play a version of camouflage where they attempt to sneak through the forest and tag the Watchtower without being caught |
| 12:00 |
Lunch: Macaroni and cheese with hotdogs, veggies, hummus and juice. Pudding for dessert |
| 12:30 |
Swimming: Campers cool off in our swimming pool, play pool games with their leaders |
| 1:30 |
Chapel
Cabin groups lead spiritual reflection and activities based on a theme such as love, friendship, caring for the environment… |
| 2:00 | Afternoon activity:
Creek walk! Campers put on rubber boots and spend time exploring the creek, looking for critters and collecting clay for crafting with |
| 3:00 |
Afternoon snack: (popcorn), followed by more afternoon activities:
Slip n slide! A giant slide down one of our biggest slopes |
| 5:00-5:30 | Pick up |
