Appleby Overnight
Is your camper eager to increase their independence and spread their wings? This summer, we are excited to offer campers the opportunity to have the incredible experience of overnight camp, close to home!
Appleby Overnight is a program designed with camp families in mind - many are interested in an overnight experience for their children, but the 4-week programs typically offered at other overnight camps can seem daunting. Let us help ease your camper into the world of overnight camp by hosting them overnight for either a single week or new this summer, our 2-week long program!
Appleby Overnight Overview
During 2 weeks in August, campers can choose a one-week camp from our wide variety of program options and add an overnight stay from Sunday to Friday. The camp day runs as usual from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After the camp day concludes, our overnight campers make themselves at home on our beautiful campus, enjoying games and activities into each evening, as well as campfires, complete with songs and marshmallows!
New this summer, Appleby Overnight will be offering a 2-week overnight program, helping campers get a feel for the overnight camp experience while still being close to home! Worried about your camper getting home sick? Don’t be! Our 2-week program is packed with fun-filled activities in the evenings, an excursion during the weekend, and on campus events that will keep your campers engaged and excited during their stay. Get ready all the amazing stories about your camper’s experiences of overnight camp when returning home! We believe this two-week program is the perfect opportunity for those interested in experience overnight camp at Camp Kandalore in the future.
For 1-week and 2-week campers, afternoon and evening programming are all included, as are all meals and snacks. Our hand selected, specially trained Summer Boarding staff live alongside campers in the boarding houses. They are available day and night to offer support and guidance to the overnight campers. Our experienced Boarding Staff run all the programming, accompany campers to meals, check campers into camp each morning and, of course, make sure campers are comfortable in their rooms at the end of each fun-filled day!
Living accommodations are onsite in one of Appleby’s four boarding houses. Campers are separated by floor and by gender identity. Campers are likely to have a roommate, and yes, we do take requests!
Campers will arrive Sunday evening after dinner for welcome activities and check-in, followed by a thorough tour of campus to get to know the beautiful space they get to call home for their time at Appleby Overnight!
Boarding staff are eager to help support your campers through each step of their day, supporting each camper’s independence! Staff will support waking up campers and bringing them to the dining hall for a full, hot breakfast before the camp day starts and will ensure they are checked into their camp program area for the day. At 3:30 p.m., Boarding Staff will pick up overnight campers from their day camp programs are dive right into all things overnight! Oh, and as a bonus, each Thursday of Appleby Overnight includes a campout in tents, so bring your sleeping bags!
Space in this much-requested program is limited each week, so register early! We are thrilled to be offering this experience and can’t wait to have overnight camp adventures with our campers!
We invite you to join us this summer!
Program Information
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During 2 weeks in August, campers can choose any of the One-Week Camps from our wide variety of program options. The camp day runs as usual from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Day Camps Appleby Overnight Campers can choose to participate in Appleby amazing camp program. Appleby offers one of the largest summer camp programs of any Canadian independent school, attended by over 5,000 campers each summer. Programs are carefully designed and expertly instructed, delivering fun and engaging skill-building activities.
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Appleby Overnight campers reside on campus in our air-conditioned student boarding houses, with two students to a room. Each boarding house offers common rooms for students, providing a casual and comfortable social space to hang out with friends and take part in community time with our amazing boarding staff. Students are separated by gender identity, and linens are provided for each room. Campers are required to bring 2 of their own towels. Wi-fi is available throughout our campus but use of devices will be extremely limited. All devices from Appleby Overnight campers will be stored in a locked cabinet during all programming time and overnight, to ensure campers are fully engaged while with us at Appleby. Three nutritious buffet-style hot meals are served daily in our beautiful lakeview dining hall, centrally located on campus. All foods are freshly prepared on-site by Appleby’s excellent year-round catering team. Fruits and snacks are also prepared and provided daily. All dietary restrictions are easily accommodated, with the exception of Kosher. |
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Appleby Overnight Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities both in the day and in the evening. Here is a useful list of things to bring for First-Time Campers unsure of what they might need during overnight camp:
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Our afternoon and evening on-campus programming is designed to both be fun, and to also provide campers with ample opportunities to immerse themselves in the overnight camp experience for the first time. Some examples include:
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With the health and safety of each student as our utmost priority, we provide 24/7 supervision for campers for the duration of their stay. Our caring and supportive boarding staff live alongside campers in the boarding houses and attend all activities with campers, including the Thursday night sleep-out! Campers are not left unattended during their stay at Appleby to ensure campers new to the overnight experience feel supported. Our trained and experienced team is passionate about recreation programming and are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR-C. They are thoroughly pre-screened and participate in Appleby's rigorous pre-summer orientation and training program. Campers also receive support from additional on-campus staff and security. Medical staff are present on campus daily at Appleby College’s Health Centre to treat or care for students, if needed. If a student is under the weather and needs further medical attention, the boarding staff team will contact the emergency contact of the camper to have them picked up and able to receive adequate care. |
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The 2025 Appleby Overnight Fees are as follows: Single Week Program:
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Withdrawal and Refund Policy: Notice of student withdrawal must be made in writing to the Camps office at camps@appleby.on.ca. Full refunds will be issued for cancellations of 2025 Summer Camp programs received up to and including May 1, 2025. Please note that this applies to summer camp weeks, and is a change from our previous policy of refunding up to 30 days prior to any given week of camp. Cancellations received after May 1, 2025 will not receive a refund. Exceptions to this policy are only given in the event of a medical emergency supported by certification from a legally qualified medical practitioner not related to the camper. Refunds will not be provided for inclement weather or for days of camp not attended. Changes to camp programs and/or camp weeks must be requested a minimum of 30 days prior to the first day of camp and are accommodated pending availability. Appleby College Camps will do everything possible to avoid program cancellations, however we reserve the right to cancel a session of camp due to unforeseen circumstances or if the minimum enrollment is not met. In either of these instances, we will accommodate campers in an alternate program or alternate week or provide families with a full refund. If payment was originally made via credit card, refunds will be processed back to the card on file, less the 2.4% processing fee. |
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Apply Online: Applications are now open! Appleby Overnight can be added as an add-on to any day camp program during weeks 8 and 9 of camp. Simply select the camp offering, and then select "Appleby Overnight" as an add-on. If you have questions about the process, please email applebyovernight@appleby.on.ca. We look forward to welcoming you to Appleby College this summer! |
Contact Information
Inquiries for Appleby Overnight:
Phone: 905-845-4681, ext. 112
Email: applebyovernight@appleby.on.ca
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