Appleby Overnight
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 swim time in our indoor pool. Make us your choice for summer friendship, learning and fun!
Explore Summer Camps
Early Discovery (4-7 yrs)
Sports & Adventure (7-14 yrs)
Arts & Media (7-14 yrs)
Science & Success (7-14 yrs)
Leadership (12-17 yrs)
Appleby Overnight (10-14 yrs)
Summer Camps Overview
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.
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
Camps Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refunds will be issued for any cancellations received 30 days prior to your child's first day of camp. Requests for cancellations received within 29 days of camp are non-refundable, unless a medical note is provided. Refunds will not be provided for inclement weather or for days of camp not attended. Changes to camps and/or camp weeks must be requested a minimum of 15 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 if the minimum enrollment is not met. In this circumstance, we will accommodate your child in an alternate program/alternate week or we will provide you a full refund at your discretion.
Before & After Care
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. Please note we will not be offering Extended Care during Week 10 (August 28 - September 1, 2023).
Before Camp Care Time | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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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) |
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.
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.
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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)
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Instructors must also have a current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (certification received within last 2 years)
- Head Instructor
- Instructor, Level 2
- Instructor, Level 1
- Instructor, Before & After Care
- COMMUNICATIONS TEAM (PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS)
- LIFEGUARD
- INCLUSION FACILITATOR
- Mandarin Speaking Instructor
- Volunteer
Head Instructor
Instructor, Level 2
Instructor, Level 1
Instructor, Before & After Care
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
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 4 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 – 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 – 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 experience, and can’t wait to have week-long overnight camp adventures with our campers!
Dates |
Week 6: July 30 - August 4, 2023 |
Week 7: August 6 - 11, 2023 | |
Week 8: August 13 - 18, 2023 |
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Week 9: August 20- 25, 2023 |
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Time |
Drop Off: Sunday at 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Pick Up: Friday 3:30 p.m. |
Ages |
10-14 |
Fee |
$735 per week * |
Refund Policy
WHAT IS THE CAMP REFUND POLICY?
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
Camps Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refunds will be issued for any cancellations received 30 days prior to your child's first day of camp. Requests for cancellations received within 29 days of camp are non-refundable, unless a medical note is provided. Refunds will not be provided for inclement weather or for days of camp not attended. Changes to camps and/or camp weeks must be requested a minimum of 15 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 if the minimum enrollment is not met. In this circumstance, we will accommodate your child in an alternate program/alternate week or we will provide you a full refund at your discretion.