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 7-14 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.

We are excited to offer our Appleby Overnight program available for 4 weeks in August 2023!  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

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. Please note we will not be offering Extended Care during Week 10 (August 28 - September 1, 2023). 

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.

Some of the perks that we offer to Camps staff:

• Competitive compensation relative to other day camp programs
• Lunch is on us! Daily hot lunch including salad bar, with dietary restrictions accommodated
• Free-flow coffee/tea all day, every day
• Monday grab-n-go breakfast
• Staff socials: morning paddle, beach party, Blue Jays game, trivia night, camp staff banquet
• After-work access to brand new fitness facility including Peloton Spin room, yoga and HIIT training studios
• Employee discount available for children of staff working in Summer Camps
• Appleby Camp uniform including staff shirt, name tag and lanyard included at no charge to staff
• For teachers, opportunity to explore your lesson plans in a fun summer environment
• Opportunity to network within the Appleby community
• Welcoming, inclusive environment
• Gorgeous place to work!! Beautiful environment and natural surroundings on our campus with its amazing facilities located on the shore of Lake Ontario

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.

1. Every Instructor must have a valid Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (if under 18 yrs. a declaration signed by both employee and parent/guardian is required)

2. Instructors must also have a current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (certification received within last 2 years)

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 2023.  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 below.  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 2023 – up until 30 days prior to the start of March Break, we will roll the amount paid into a credit which can be used towards any available 2023 camp program