Explore Summer Camps

Appleby Summer Camps are organized into five major programs. We have an Early Discovery program customized for younger campers ages 4-7, with both full and half-day camps and weekly themes. Older campers ages 7-15 will enjoy a wide variety of programs in Sports & Adventure, Arts & Media, Science & Success. Also check out our specially designed Leadership camps for participants ages 12-17.

Appleby Camps feature highly qualified instructors, low camper to instructor ratios, nutritious lunches, and daily swims (with full day camps). Our standard hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day with drop-off and pick-up between 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. All camps run on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville (minutes from the Oakville Go) featuring outstanding facilities in academics, athletics, performance arts and dining.

Appleby Camps is a fully accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA). The OCA has and continues to be recognized as a worldwide leader in organized camping for children and youth. Member camps must adhere to the highest standards of safety, supervision and quality programming.

Instructors are recently certified in First Aid and CPR-C, have passed a police check and participate in Appleby’s intensive pre-camp safety and skills training course. Camper to instructor ratios are low with a target of 5:1 in Early Discovery programs and 8:1 in all other programs. All instructors deliver engaging activities and programs and have experience caring for children in their specific camp program. Many are qualified teachers, coaches, recreational specialists or early childcare educators.

In all our programs we emphasize individual skills development, participation, co-operation and fun! Our mission is to promote discovery, inspiration and competition with friends in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. We take pride in making our camps a family experience with events, games and shows for the whole family.

We are partnering again this year with Loveable Labels to try and make sure every camper's clothing follows them home after a great week at camp. Please visit their site to place your order before the summer begins.

Jenny Wyatt
Director of Camp Programs, Appleby College

Enjoy the convenience of early drop off and/or late pick up daily while your camper delights in play with camp friends! Campers will find games, arts and crafts, sports, or a space to relax. A snack will be provided. Appleby camps Before and/or After Appleby Camp Care service is available over March Break Camp and during all Summer Camp weeks. Camp care is available for campers of all ages. Be sure to check off the appropriate camp care box during registration.

This year Appleby Camps is offering campers round-trip busing from various zones in Oakville and Burlington. Buses are staffed by Appleby Camps Instructors who will serve as Bus Captains during the ride, and will pick-up/check-in your camper(s) from the location that you indicate from the Routes list below and bring them to Appleby College.

You must register for busing at least ten days prior to the start of the camp week, and it will be required to choose the pick-up/drop-off location best suited to your family. Additional details regarding busing is available on our Parent FAQ Page.

Morning Pick-Up

Each morning between 7:50 - 8:30 a.m., the bus will arrive at the designated stop to pick-up your camper(s). The approximate times for each stop are referenced below. One week prior to the start of your camp, an e-mail will be sent notifying you of more details regarding each specific stop and the specific time.

Afternoon Drop-Off

At the end of the day campers will be brought back to the same location arriving between 4:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at which time the Bus Captain will sign the camper(s) out with their authorized pick up parent/guardian. The approximate times for each stop are referenced below. With parent/guardian permission campers aged 10-17 years are able to sign themselves on/off of the bus and walk home.

Thank you for your interest in working or volunteering at Appleby Camps! Our Camp Staff Team plays a huge role in making our camps a success, and we pride ourselves on having qualified, highly skilled, and enthusiastic instructors running our programs. It takes a wide variety of people to make up our Camp Team, each bringing an individual skill set specific to their position.

Positions at Appleby Camps include Program Directors, Head Instructor, Head Guard, Lifeguard, Instructor Level 2, Instructor Level 1, Inclusion Facilitator, Communications Lead, Videographer, Photographer, Before & After Care Staff and Volunteer.

Position Posting Information

• Senior Staff such as Program Directors, Head Lifeguard, Camp Office Administrator are posted in early October
• March Break Instructor positions are posted in late October
• Program Assistants are posted in early December
• Summer Head Instructor positions are posted in late December
• March Break volunteers are posted in January
• Summer Level 2 positions, Before & After Care Staff, Inclusion Facilitators, Lifeguards and
• Mandarin Speakers are posted in February
• Communications Team (Photographer/Videographer) positions are posted in early March
• Summer Level 1 positions are posted in late March
• Volunteer Positions are posted once all Instructor positions have been filled (early-mid May)

In order for your application to be considered, please create your candidate profile and send us your resume through our online system once the position is posted under Current Opportunities. Please note that building your profile and uploading your resume is the ONLY method of application and resumes sent via e-mail will not be reviewed.

Position Descriptions

There are two minimum requirements for all Staff & Volunteer positions.

1. Every Instructor must have a valid Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search (must have done this on or after September 1, 2018)
2. Instructors must also have a current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (must have done this on or after September 1, 2018)