Appleby Summer Camps has something for everyone, with more than 50 programs and over 220 weekly sessions! Program offerings include Early Discovery, Sports & Adventure, Arts & Media, Science & Success and Leadership camps. Sessions feature highly qualified instructors, low camper to instructor ratios, nutritious lunches, and daily swims (with full day camps). Make us your choice for summer friendship, learning and fun!

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Early Discovery (4-7 yrs)

Loads of laughter and memorable experiences go hand-in-hand with Appleby College Discovery Camps! Designed especially for campers ages 4-7

Sports & Adventure (7-14 yrs)

Designed for campers 7-14, Sports & Adventure Camps involve skill development, fair play and fun competition.

Arts & Media (7-14 yrs)

Designed for campers 7-14, Arts & Media Camps spark creativity, self-confidence, innovation, exploration and individual expression.

Science & Success (7-14 yrs)

Designed for ages 7-14, Science & Success Camps promote love of science, technology, engineering, & mathemathics (STEM).

Leadership (12-17 yrs)

Designed for ages 12-17, Leadership Camps build confidence, enhance communication skills and develop confidence.

Appleby Overnight (10-14 yrs)

Designed with camp families in mind - Let us help ease your camper into the world of overnight camp by hosting them overnight on-campus at Appleby during their week of camp!

Summer Camps Overview

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 7-14 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 swim time in our indoor pool. Our standard hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day with drop-off and pick-up between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 - 4:00 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.

New for 2022, we are excited to launch our Appleby Overnight program available for 3 weeks in August 2022! In this special, add-on program, campers ages 10-14 will have the opportunity to spend 5 fun-filled nights away from home, all the while being 'not-so-far' from home!

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.

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. To learn more about the OCA click here.
*Accreditation does not yet apply to Appleby Overnight

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

Camps Cancellation/Refund Policy

Full refunds will be issued for any cancellation received 30 days or more prior to the start date of the session you wish to cancel. For cancellations received 15-29 days prior to the start of the session, refunds will be subject to a $100 administration fee, per camper, per week. Requests for cancellations received within 14 days of the camp start date are non-refundable unless a medical certificate accompanies the request. Refunds will not be granted for inclement weather or for days of camp not attended.

Appleby College Camps will do everything possible to avoid program cancellations; however we reserve the right to cancel a session of camp if the minimum enrollment is not met or if other unforeseen circumstances occur. In these situations, we will accommodate your child in an alternate program/alternate week or we will provide you with a full refund at your discretion.

Before & After Care

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.

Before Camp Care Time	7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Before Camp Care Fee	$35/Week ($28/4-Day Camp Week)
After Camp Care Time	3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
After Camp Care Fee	$75/Week ($60/4-Day Camp Week)
Before & After Camp Care Time	7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Before & After Camp Care Fee	$100/Week ($80/4-Day Camp Week)

Busing

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 7:30 - 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.

Dates	Week 2: July 4 - 8, 2022
	Week 3: July 11 - 15, 2022
	Week 4: July 18 - 22, 2022
	Week 5: July 25 - 29, 2022
	Week 7: August 8 - 12, 2022
	Week 8: August 15 - 19, 2022
	Week 9: August 22 - 26, 2022
Time	Pick Up: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Drop off: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. (depending on location, exact times will sent prior to camp)
Ages	4-17
Fee	$100 (round-trip only)

Route A

Location	Major Intersection	A.M. Pick-Up Time* (Approximate)	P.M. Drop-Off Time* (Approximate)
Burlington Mall	Guelph Line and Fairview Street	7:35 - 7:40 a.m.	4:45 – 4:50 p.m.
Corpus Christi High School	Upper Middle and Appleby Line	8:00 – 8:05 a.m.	4:25 – 4:30 p.m.
Abbey Park High School	Upper Middle and Third Line	8:25 – 8:30 a.m.	4:00 – 4:05 p.m.
*More precise pick-up and drop-off times will be e-mailed to you a week prior to the start of your camper(s)' program. Routes and itineraries are subject to change and are dependent on bus enrollment numbers.

Route B

Location	Major Intersection	A.M. Pick-Up Time* (Approximate)	P.M. Drop-Off Time* (Approximate)
Maple Grove Arena	Lakeshore Road & Ford Drive	7:30 – 7:35 a.m.	4:35 – 4:40 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre	8th Line between Upper Middle St. & Dundas St. W.	7:55 – 8:00 a.m.	4:20 – 4:25 p.m.
River Oaks Community Centre	Sixth Line & Dundas	8:10 – 8:15 a.m.	4:00 – 4:05 p.m.
*More precise pick-up and drop-off times will be e-mailed to you a week prior to the start of your camper(s)' program. Routes and itineraries are subject to change and are dependent on bus enrollment numbers.

Staffing

Staffing Information

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 late October/November
March Break positions are posted in November
Program Assistants are posted in late November/early December
Summer Head Instructor positions are posted mid December
March Break volunteers are posted in January
Inclusion Facilitators are posted late January
Summer Level 2 positions, Before & After Care Staff, Lunch Supervision Staff, and Lifeguards are posted in February/March
Communications Team (Photographer/Videographer) positions are posted in March/April
Summer Level 1 positions are posted in April
Volunteer Positions are posted early-mid April

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.

Every Instructor must have a valid Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search.
- March Break Camp (March 14-18, 2022) applicants must have done this on or after September 1, 2021.
- Summer Camp (June 27 - September 2, 2022) applicants must have done this on or after January 1, 2022.
Instructors must also have a current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (must have done this on or after September 1, 2020)

Head Instructor

As the Head Instructor you will be responsible for providing the lead instruction in the program as well as overseeing the work of other instructors in order to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers. Applicant should be a post-secondary educate or equivalent in a related discipline. Head Instructors will develop, plan and supervise their summer camp program, will lead and instruct specialized activities with campers and Instructors. They will also create schedules for activities that all for the highest quality experience and ensures flexibility to coordinate with other programs. Head Instructors are also responsible for all administrative tasks specific to their camp. University/college degree or diploma is an asset. Applicants for this position should have completed min. 2nd year university/college.

Instructor, Level 2

As the Instructor, Level 2, you will be responsible for directly supporting the Head Instructor within specific sports or arts area. The Instructor, Level 2, will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers. This position requires a high level of experience and quality leadership skills. Level 2 Instructors will assist in planning as well as participating in activities with the campers. They will also maintain a positive relationship with campers, parents and other staff. Level 2 Instructors will provide instructions and run activities confidently in front of groups or campers. Applicants for this position should have a minimum of of 2nd year university/college and have thorough knowledge & previous experience in specific area of instruction (Sports, Arts, Science or Other Programs).

Instructor, Level 1

As the Instructor, Level I, you will be responsible for providing support to the Head Instructor and the Level 2 instructor within a specific camp program. The Instructor Level I will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers. Instructor Level 1 will actively participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day including activities, meal times, games etc. Applicants for this position should have completed a minimum of Grade 9 and/or be 15 years of age.

Instructor, Before & After Care

The Before & After Care instructors will assist with the implementation of the Before and/or After Camp Care program. The role will report to the Before & After Care Supervisor. Leaders will facilitate a high-quality program, running various activities specific to age group. Applicants for this position should have completed a minimum of Grade 11 and should engage campers in fun, recreational and variety of age-specific activities. Instructors will communicate daily with parents in an open and supportive manner and will respond to the individual needs of the campers and establish a safe pick up and drop off for all campers.

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM (PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS)

Under the supervision of the Program Director, Media, the Communications Photographer will photograph or film participants for the various summer programs offered and produce weekly slideshows and web galleries, or other program materials as requested. Working co-operatively with Program Directors and Instructors, the Communications Photographer will engage participants with enthusiasm and energy making photo and video opportunities fun for everyone. The Communications Photographers will also provide instruction and direction to Communications Volunteers.

LIFEGUARD

As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for diligently monitoring the activities in the pool areas to prevent accidents and provide a safe environment to campers. Under the supervision of the Head Lifeguard, Lifeguards will ensure the health and safety of campers and staff while in the pool area, perform assessments and classifications of the swimming ability for each swimmer, perform rescues and administer first aid as required. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age with a current NL certification and lifeguarding experience.

INCLUSION FACILITATOR

Inclusion Facilitators are responsible for providing 1-to-1 inclusion support to campers with exceptionalities, in addition to providing support to the Head Instructor, as well as Instructors, Level I & II, within a specific camp program to ensure that camp activities are inclusive to all participants. The Inclusion Facilitator creates programming to integrate campers with exceptionalities into camp activities and communicates with parents of assigned campers to provide regular feedback. They work as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers.

Mandarin Speaking Instructor

Mandarin Speaking Instructors are responsible for directly supporting the Head Instructor, as well as the Instructor, Level II within specific sports or arts areas. You will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers and act as a translation resource to all camp staff when needed for E.L.L Campers, in addition to creating programming to integrate E.L.L. campers into camp activities and provide support to campers from our C.E.C. (Canadian Experience Camp) program who speak Mandarin.

Volunteer

Under the supervision of the Head Instructor, the Volunteer Instructor will provide assistance within a specific program area. The Volunteer Instructor will participate as part of a team offering support and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all campers. Applicants for this position should have completed min. Grade 8 and/or be 14 years of age and will work closely with the Head Instructor providing support within assigned areas.

We also have a Leadership Camp this summer designed to grow leadership skills through group work, team building and kinesthetic programming. Please click here to check out more details for the: Leadership Camps. By the end of the program all Leadership campers will be certified in Standard First Aid and CPR – C (which is the level of first aid they would need to volunteer at Appleby Camps).

APPLEBY OVERNIGHT

*NEW this year* 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, a little closer to home than you may expect!

Appleby Overnight is a program designed with camp families in mind - many are interested in an overnight experience for their children, but the 2 or 4 week programs typically offered can seem daunting for first-timers. Let us help ease your camper into the world of overnight camp by hosting them overnight on-campus at Appleby during their week of camp!

During 3 separate weeks in August, campers can choose any one-week camp from our wide variety of program options and add an overnight stay from Sunday to Thursday night. The camp day runs as usual from 9am – 330pm. After the camp day concludes, our overnight campers make themselves at home on our beautiful campus, enjoying games and activities into each evening – campfires (complete with songs and marshmallows, naturally) included!

Afternoon and evening programming is all included, as are all meals and snacks. Caring, qualified and trained Boarding Assistants staff the program, living alongside students in the boarding houses. These individuals run all programming, accompany students to meals, check them into camp each morning and, of course, do a lights-out check at the end of each fun-filled day!

Accommodation is onsite in Appleby’s four boarding houses, with students and their respective staff separated by gender. Campers are likely to have a roommate, and yes, we do take requests for matches! 😊 Pillows and linens are included, though campers will need to bring 2 towels, one for showering and one for swimming. Campers will arrive Sunday evening after dinner for welcome activities and check-in, meeting their community for the week and getting a thorough tour of campus to get their bearings. Boarding Assistants get the campers up and to the dining hall for a full, hot breakfast before the camp day starts and check them into their program. At 3:30pm, the overnight programming begins! Oh, and as an added bonus, the final night (Thursday) includes an optional outdoor 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 brand new experience in 2022, and can’t wait to have week-long overnight camp adventures with our campers!

Dates	Week 7: August 7 - 12, 2022
	Week 8: August 14 - 19, 2022
	Week 9: August 21 - 26, 2022
Time	Drop Off: Sunday at 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Pick Up: Friday 3:30 p.m.
Ages	10-14
Fee	$625 per week * *Applies to the overnight portion of programming, regular day camp fees apply to applicable weekly camp choice

Refund Policy

WHAT IS THE CAMP REFUND POLICY?

Please Note: If we are unable to run March Break or Summer Camp due to a Government lockdown, a full refund WILL be provided.

Our longstanding refund policy, with the flexibility to cancel up until 30 days prior to the start date of your camper's session and receive a full refund, is still in effect for summer 2022. If you do decide to cancel, please do your best to give us timely notice whenever possible so we can plan accordingly. The specific policy details can be found here. Refunds can be processed as a:

Full Refund – Up until 30 days prior to the start of the session and/or if we cancel programs;
Camp Credit for 2022 – we will roll the amount paid into a credit which can be used towards any available 2023 camp programs

COVID-19 CAMP 2022 EXCEPTIONS:

Missed Camp Policies
Our fees are for a service over a specified period of time and are not a day-to-day fee. Missing camp days for any reason (without a valid Doctor’s note) will not be subject to any refunds or pro-rating of fees.

Exception 1: If a parent purchases Extended Absence Insurance at the time of enrollment ($15/camper/week), and their camper becomes ill or injured during the course of their enrolment, and therefore be required to miss two (2) consecutive days of their regularly scheduled enrollment, the remaining unattended camp days will be refunded.
Exception 2: if there is a positive case of COVID-19 in your child’s camp group and the group is asked to self-isolate for 14 days, a prorated refund will be granted for those days.

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