Camps

Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday for 9 weeks; June 30 to August 29. There is no camp on July 1 (Canada Day) and August 4 (Civic Holiday).

We are pleased to offer summer camp programs for campers ages 4 to 13 years. Campers must be the appropriate age by the start of the program.

Camp will be available at three locations:

• Alder Recreation Centre – 275 Alder Street
• Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre – 6 Northmen Way

Registration for summer camp opens for Orangeville residents Tuesday March 18 at 8 a.m. Non-resident registration opens Friday March 21 at 8 a.m. For scheduling purposes, programs will be available to view online Tuesday, February 25.

Registration is available in person at Alder Recreation Centre, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and online at Orangeville RecConnect. 

Yes. Payment plans are available for summer camp programs. At the time of registration, 50% of the total camp fee is due. The remaining 50% will be automatically charged at the following schedule:

July Camps - Payment processed June 1st 

August Camp - Payment processed July 1st 

A credit card is required to set up a payment plan. 

All campers must be program ready. To be program ready, campers must be able to:

• Take direction and instruction from a staff member
• Interact and participate within the camp environment (based on the camper’s abilities)
• Interact and participate in a way that is safe for themselves and others
• Use the bathroom and changeroom independently
• Attend school successfully

Campers must be 4 years of age by the start of the program (no exceptions).

Please review our Camp Code of Conduct prior to attending camp.

The cost varies by camp location and resident status. Residents can expect to pay between $47-$60 a day for camp. There is a 25% surcharge for non-residents. Prices are pro-rated to reflect only 4 days, where applicable.

Camp details including prices will be available to view online at Orangeville RecConnect on March 18. 

Subsidy may be available for families who qualify through the County of Dufferin. Applications will be received through the County and families will be contacted by a Town representative to complete their camp registration.

County of Dufferin Community Services 

519-941-6991

Cancellation requests received 5 business days or more before the camp start date are subject to a $40 administration fee.

Cancellation requests within 5 business days of the camp start date are subject to a refund of 50% of the total camp fee.

• Healthy lunch and snacks with a refillable water bottle
• Closed toe running shoes
• Swimming clothes (based on facility availability)
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor play
• Hat and sunscreen (campers must apply their own sunscreen)
• Change of clothes (if required)
• Additional items may be required. For example, bike and helmet for Bikes & Trails camp

Please leave the following items at home:

• Money
• Valuables (including tablets, phones, video games, stuffed animals, toys, etc.)
• Food with nut products (we are a NUT AWARE camp, not nut free)

Yes. We are accepting volunteer applications for Summer 2025. Volunteers must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Must be 14 years of age by June 2025
• Maximum of 19 years of age
• Have transportation to and from camp locations
• Must obtain a vulnerable sector screening from the local Police department
• Must attend training on June 21st 2025 (time to be determined by Camp Supervisors)

Please complete a volunteer application form and submit to [email protected] or Alder Recreation Centre. 

For more information on volunteering in summer camps, please contact Nicole Desaulniers, Programmer of Recreation & Events at [email protected] or 519-940-9092 extension 4131.

Where can I get more information about summer camp?

Contact Allison Dukovski, Supervisor, Recreation & Events at [email protected] or 519-940-9092 extension 4129.