Camps
New! Camp2You
Looking for a creative alternative for your stay-at-home camper? Check out the Camp 2 You program. A weekly kit packed full of activities to keep campers to stay busy at home. Each week the kit will contain new items for campers to create, build and explore. Bring the fun of camp home. Weekly registration required. Fee $6.00 per week per camper.
Camp2You Starter Kits are optional and intended to give campers some of the basic craft supplies needed to complete upcoming Camp2You activities at home. Starter Kit Fee $20.00 per camper.
Supplies in the kit include:
- 1 glue stick
- 1 white glue
- 1 pair of school age scissors
- 8 pack of markers
- 12 pack of pencil crayons
- Scotch tape
- Masking tape
- White paper
- 3 pencils
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 paint brush
Curb-side pick-up is available at Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Be sure to register for the code at your preferred pick-up location.
Your child will enjoy a fun and safe experience at a City of Oshawa camp this year! Check out our general and specialty day camps. A wide variety of great programs are offered within each camp.
COVID-19 Update
Registration for summer camps has been limited until further notice. Community members who have already completed their registration will remain enrolled. Those wishing to register can waitlist for their preferred programming during this time by visiting activeOshawa Online Registration.
For more information visit COVID-19 Updates and frequently asked questions.
Summer Camp locations and listing
| Facility | Camps Offered at Facility | Camper Age |
| Arts Resource Centre |
4-6 years 7-13 years |
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| Civic Recreation Complex |
4-6 years 4-6 and 6-12 years 7-12 years 7-13 years 8-14 years 8-14 years 8-14 years |
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| Darlington Provincial Park | Kids in the Marsh | 6-10 years |
| Delpark Homes Centre |
4-6 years 6-13 years 7-13 years 8-14 years 8-14 years |
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| Donevan Recreation Complex |
4-6 years 4-6 years 6-13 years 7-13 years 7-13 years 12-14 years 14-16 years |
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| Northview Community Centre |
6-10 years 8-14 years |
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| South Oshawa Community Centre |
4-6 years 7-13 years |
Download and print Summer Camp information.
Need more information? View our frequently asked questions section below to find answers to commonly asked questions. Then register for the camps your kids are interested in attending.
Information Forms and Services
Please download and read the applicable Camp information forms to help make camp a success for everyone. PLEASE PRINT THE FORMS and bring them on the first day.
- Emergency Contact & Consent Form
- Medication Administration Request Form (if applicable)
- Inclusion Services
- Permission to Walk Home Alone (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Camp Questions
| What do I need to send with my child to camp? |
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| I need care beyond the regular camp hours, is this available? |
| Most of our full-day camps offer extended supervision hours. You must register in advance for this care. |
| How do I purchase lunch for my camper? |
| Most camps offer an optional lunch program. Please go to the camp page your child is attending for the link to the lunch form. |
| Do I need to fill out the parent information form every year? |
| Yes, the Emergency Contact & Consent Form is to be completed prior to camp. |
| My child takes a prescription medication; can I send it to camp? |
| Camp staff will hold prescription medication only as directed on the label, provided you sign the necessary forms. Your child will be required to administer the medication themselves. Please review the Medication Administration Request Form. |
| My child requires one on one support at camp, how do I request this service? |
| Please visit our Inclusion Services page for more information on registration requirements and deadlines. |
| My child is registered in a camp that swims, who will be supervising them? |
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Children 6 to 9 years of age who are non-swimmers must wear a lifejacket and must be accompanied by a camp counsellor who is responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of 4 children per counsellor. Children 7 to 9 years of age who are able to pass the facility swim test may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied by an adult or caregiver. If your child has already passed the swim test and received a swim test card, please bring it on the first day of camp. If your child is between the ages of 7 to 9 years , you can be proactive and get their swim test done prior to camp during a Fun Swim at Delpark Homes Centre formerly Legends Centre or South Oshawa Community Centre, or during leisure swims at Donevan Recreation Complex. You can ask a lifeguard to test your child and obtain a card at the reception desk before you leave. Children 10 years and older may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied. To go into the deep end, children must pass the swim test. Children who pass the swim test at camp can obtain the card at the reception desk at the end of the day. |
| Will camp staff contact me prior to my child's week at camp? |
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You will receive a phone call from your child's counsellor prior to their week at camp. As well, camp staff will correspond with parents by email as much as possible. Please ensure we have your most up-to-date email address on file. |
Camper Testimonials
Our Sport and Swim campers at the Civic Recreation Complex had this to say:
"I love camp because you get to play games every day" - Chloe (6)
"It's a super fun place to be" - Cassidy (7)
"We do all kinds of different sports that I don't usually play at home" - Cody (9)
"It can be fun for all ages" - Eric
"Everyone treats each other fairly" - Randy (13)