School Break Camps

Is your camper 'group ready'?

To support the success, safety, and inclusion, campers must be ‘group ready’. Town of Milton camps are fast-paced with a variety of activities and settings including gyms, pools, arenas, and playgrounds. Staff to camper ratios will vary depending on the program:

• Kindercamp (4- 5 yrs) – 1 staff for every 8 participants
• Junior and Senior Camps (5-12 yrs) - 1 staff for every 10 participants

Multiple groups may be present in the same program space with groups ranging from 20-60 campers.

Consider whether your child can do the following either independently or with extra support on a consistent basis:

• Follows directions and instructions from a staff person.
• Comfortable with interacting in a large group (20-60 participants) and able to remain in the program space.
• Safely participate in daily activities including group games, outdoor play, crafts, snacks, and lunch times. Interact and participate in the program in a way that is safe for themselves and others.

Behaviour management

Every participant, together with staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians, contribute to the success of the programs and services offered by the Town. In order to provide quality programs and services, please be sure to read through the Participant Code of Behaviour in advance of registering for camp programs.

Inclusion supports at camp

If your child receives additional support in school, it’s likely that they will require support in the camp environment.

Formal school supports may include:

• Individualized Education Plan
• Behaviour Safety Plan
• Educational Assistant (EA) support
• Modified programming or schedule

Consider, does your child receive support at school or in community settings for any of the following:

• Managing emotional reactions and emotional regulation
• Managing physical reactions (hitting, pushing, leaving program space) when upset/frustrated
• Remaining in the program space
• Transitioning safely between spaces (ie. walking from gym to the pool)
• Require assistance with feeding or going to the washroom, including preforming hygiene care (i.e., wiping, changing into a bathing suit, one to one supervision or hand over hand with eating).

If your participant requires any of these supports at school or in community settings, it is recommended that you consider inclusion support services.

For participants who require additional supports to participate in camp, see the options below and go to the Inclusion Programs webpage for further details.

Medical forms

Please let us know about any medical concerns (medications, allergies, EpiPen, etc.,) by completing a Medical Information Form prior to the start of camp. When bringing medications to camp, please make sure to provide us with one day’s dosage each morning in its original container. EpiPens and/or inhalers must be brought in a separate fanny pack that all children must wear at all times. Children 6 and over must wear on their person, at all times. Leaders will carry Epipens and/or inhalers of children 5 years and younger

Wait lists

Late pick-up fees

There is a late pick up fee of $10 for each 15-minute period after 4:30 p.m. Please note that additional fees are not covered by financial assistance programs.

Staff training and qualifications

We hire role models. Staff are selected based on their experience and enthusiasm.

All staff must have:

• Current first aid certification
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development training
• Current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
• Completed all required in-service staff training before the first day of camp

Financial assistance 

We want to ensure that everyone in Milton has an opportunity to take part in our recreation programs.  Visit our Financial Assistance page to see supports available to those who qualify.

Camp Withdrawal and Refund Policy

No refunds for camps will be provided less than seven (7) days before the start of camp. 

Lunch and snacks

Camp Lunch Service

Simplify lunchtime with the Town of Milton’s new Camp Lunch Service! This service provides meals for an additional fee.

• PA Days & Festive Fun camps - one slice of cheese pizza and a drink
• March Break camp lunch options are available for purchase the full week or Friday only.

Each lunch includes:

• A delicious main dish
• A healthy snack
• A refreshing drink

Register today and take the hassle out of packing lunch!

Please note substitutions are not available. Let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies during registration. Camp lunches are not covered by the Halton Region Child Care Subsidy.

Bringing your own food

Please send your child with a lunch, beverage and snacks each day that do not require refrigeration or microwave oven.

Please note: No peanut butter, nuts or any foods that contains nut by-products are permitted. Children are not able to use snack vending machines or concession stands during program times.