Yarmouth Recreation hosts Summer Day Camps through July and August. Our day camps are aimed at promoting physical activity, building social skills, and providing fun and exciting atmospheres for kids to grow and be themselves. Day camps run Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many summer day camps are there?
There are six different day camps we offer with a maximum of three summer camps each day that run throughout our municipality.

What are the fees to attend a summer day camp, is funding available?
Day Camp fees are $25 per day per child. Funding can be requested through grants, check out our Funding page for more information.

What age do summer day camps start?
Day camps are available for children as young as 4. For a 4-year-old to attend day camp, they must attend school in the fall semester. 

What is the difference between day camp and daycare?
Day camps are programs hosted by recreation departments that focus on specific age-appropriate activities. Participants are expected to participate fully in each activity at a given camp. Day camps are full-day programs.

When are drop off and pick up for day camps?
Day camps run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our staff is available as early as 8:00 AM on location for drop-off. Parents or guardians are expected to come into the program and sign in their child. Late pick-up is between 4:00-5:00 PM. Parents or guardians are expected to come into the program and sign out their child.

Summer Day Camps

Summer Fun

Ages 5-7

Summer Fun Day Camp is offered through July and August for children ages 5-8 (age 4 only if attending school in the fall). We develop a program based on open play through games and structured activities. Expression through creative outlets such as arts and crafts, science experiments, crazy hair day, and talent shows.

Explore Sports

Ages 8-11

Explore Sports Day Camp is offered through July and August for children ages 8-11. We develop a program based on coordination, strength, and confidence through the introduction of various sports like Soccer, Paddling, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Disc Golf, Dodgeball, Tennis, and many more.

Recreation Adventure

Ages 5-11

Recreation Adventure Day Camps are offered through July and August for children ages 5-11 (age 4 only if attending school in the fall). Participants will spend the day on a local adventure either at Port Maitland Beach, Ellenwood Provincial Park, or Lake Milo. Participants will experience the adventure through themed days like the Olympics, carnival, and others.

Outdoor Adventure

Ages 12-15

Outdoor Adventure Day Camp is offered through July and August for children ages 12-15. We develop a program based on exploring the outdoors, through activities such as hiking, paddling, orienteering, gardening, swimming, and more. Connect with your environmental side and join an outdoor adventure.

Bike and Boat

Ages 12-15

Bike and Boat is a new outdoor physical active camp focused on teenagers between 12-15. Participants will get to spend two days traveling by bike to local landmarks like Cape Forchu Lighthouse, then spend three days learning to paddle a variety of boats such as kayaks, canoes, and a dragon boat.

Summer Day Camp Calendar

July 2023

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
14
  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
15
  • Learn to Row (Ages 8-15)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)

August 2023

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
2
  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
3
  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
4
  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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7
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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10
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
11
  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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14
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
15
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Ages 12-15)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
18
  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
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21
  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
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  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
24
  • Bike and Boat (Ages 12-15)
  • Explore Sports (Ages 8-11)
  • Summer Fun (Ages 5-7)
25
  • Recreation Adventure (Ages 5-11)
26
  • Learn to Row (Ages 8-15)
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