Early Discovery Camps
Early Discovery Camps are designed especially for little campers ages 4-7: Arts Discovery, Camp & Sports Discovery and Nature & Science Discovery. We are offering our Discovery Sr. Campers another option, with a different focus each week. Games, events and activities vary weekly with different themes that give campers a fresh perspective. Led by qualified instructors, the programs operate in small groups ensuring close monitoring, encouragement and attention.
Special Note to Parents of Campers Born in 2020: Please be aware that in order to comply with provincial childcare legislation, any child enrolled in Appleby Camps must be at least 4 years of age at the time of their attendance at camp.
Discovery Jr. is designed for campers ages 4-5 years old, and Discovery Sr. is designed for campers 6-7 years old. If your camper is currently 5 and turns 6 during the calendar year, you can decide whether Jr. or Sr. would be the better fit for them, considering when they turn 6, level of maturity, being the oldest vs youngest in the group and other factors that contribute to a successful experience. If your child turns 7 during the calendar year (by December 31st), they are eligible for Discovery Sr. programs and our regular camp options (for campers 7 & older). You can pick which program would be the best fit for them. Please call our office if you wish to discuss.
Explore Early Discovery Camps
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- 2025 Weekly Themes
- Arts Discovery Jr.
- Arts Discovery Sr.
- Sports Discovery Jr.
- Sports Discovery Sr.
- Nature and Science Discovery Jr.
- Nature and Science Discovery Sr.
- Weekly Special Discovery Sr.
2025 Weekly Themes
| Dates | THEME | DESCRIPTION | NATURE & SCIENCE DISCOVERY TOPIC | WACKY WEDNESDAY | |
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| Week 1, June 23-27, 2025 | Around the World | On your mark get set...GO! This week we will be having the Appleby Discovery Olympics. Campers will be playing sports from around the world and participating in friendly competitions all week long. Let the games begin! | Dress up as a world traveller, or from your favourite place | ||
| Week 2, July 2-4, 2025 | Safari | Discovery campers will have an animal adventure this summer with games, activities and crafts that will make them want to ROAR! | Explore ancient aztek ruins and artifacts. | Your favourite Jungle creature | |
| Week 3, July 7-11, 2025 | Bugs Bugs Bugs! | Welcome all bugs and butterflies! We can’t wait to BUZZZ on into this week full of creepy crawly discoveries. | Our Science Campers will put on their entomologist goggles to explore the attributes of different insects, and the different species that are out there. They will get to hunt for bugs during nature walks where they can explore different habitats and search for the bugs with the most legs! | Fun Hairdo / Hat Day | |
| Week 4, July 14-18, 2025 |
"Eras" Week |
Welcome to Eras week where we will transform Discovery Land into a magical place full of sparkle and shine! |
Our Science campers will have a chance to learn about illusions. Also learn about growth fromt he beginning to the end. |
Favourite Taylor Era/Favourite Footballer |
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| Week 5, July 21-25, 2025 | Space | Camp is OUT OF THIS WORLD! ZOOM off into space this week and into the mind of an astronaut! | This week, our Science Campers will have a chance to explore our magical galaxy to learn about planets, our moon and other wonders of the solar system. | Backwards, insideout, upside down and mismatched day | |
| Week 6, July 28-August 1, 2025 |
Disney |
Come one, come all, it's Disney for all! Join the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for some magical fun, with some fairy dust and a wave of a want, we will disappear into the Appleby magical Kingdom. |
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Halloween Costume |
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| Week 7, August 5-8, 2025 | Superheroes & Villains | Do you have super powers? Then this week is for you! Bring your super powers and your super costumes because it's time to super save the world! | Hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanos OH MY! This week, science campers will explore different natural disasters that occur around the world. | Superheroes & Villains | |
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Week 8, August 11-15, 2025
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Wild Wild West | Our Science campers will have a chance to explore different kinds of animals and the habitats they live in; from the arctic, to the jungle to the desert and grassland. | Dress up in your favourite Western Wear | ||
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Week 9, August 18-22, 2025
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Under The Sea | Appleby Camps welcomes sea creatures of all kinds. It's a wet ‘n wild, and wacky week where we are going to talk like whales, play octopus, do jellyfish high-fives, and challenge you to shark and minnows! Don’t forget your bathing suit! | This week, Science campers will explore water and all of the fun that comes with it! Including the water cycle, a focus on sharks and other underwater wildlife. | Beach W | |
| Week 10, August 25-29, 2025 | Colours Week | Follow the rainbow. |
Dress Up in Your Program Area Colour! Discovery- yellow, Arts and Media is Purple, Sports is orange, Science is green! |
Arts Discovery Jr. (4-5 YRS.)
This camp is for young campers to begin exploring and growing their artistic talents in an inspiring and motivating setting. Using weekly themes, Arts Discovery campers typically create a piece of artwork, explore music and movement and learn a dance to perform on stage.
The program promotes flexibility, self-confidence, fine- and gross-motor coordination and communication skills. Recreational swimming in the pool is also included in this program. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons!
Arts Discovery Sr. (6-7 YRS.)
This camp is for young campers to begin exploring and growing their artistic talents in an inspiring and motivating setting. Using weekly themes, Arts Discovery campers typically create artwork, explore music, movement, dramatic arts and learn a dance to perform on stage.
The program promotes flexibility, self-confidence, fine- and gross-motor coordination and communication skills. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons in Willis Hall.
Sports Discovery Jr. (4-5 YRS.)
Laugh, play & discover with our Camp & Sports Discovery Camp specifically designed to engage active and creative kids ages 4 - 5 years old! This all-encompassing program provides exposure to the youngest of athletes to various sport skills as well as arts and crafts, nature discovery, and cooperative games. Using many traditional, yet modified sports, such as basketball, balloon volleyball, bowling, soccer or T-ball, and a multitude of small group fun challenges, the benefits lie in increased hand-eye coordination, control of actions, and in the confidence gained along the way.
Basic game understanding and respect for rules, teammates and opponents are key features and a new, fun theme weekly adds to the adventure. 7 Co-operative games and a multitude of fun challenges like freeze tag, parachute ball, circle games and relay races will help young campers increase hand-eye coordination, control of actions and gain confidence.
All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 4-5 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!
Sports Discovery Sr. (6-7 YRS.)
Laugh, play & discover with our Camp & Sports Discovery Camp specifically designed to engage active and creative kids ages 6 - 7 years old! This all-encompassing program provides exposure to the youngest of athletes to various sport skills as well as arts and crafts, nature discovery, and cooperative games. Using many traditional, yet modified sports, such as basketball, balloon volleyball, bowling, soccer or T-ball, and a multitude of small group fun challenges, the benefits lie in increased hand-eye coordination, control of actions, and in the confidence gained along the way.
Basic game understanding and respect for rules, teammates and opponents are key features and a new, fun theme weekly adds to the adventure. Co-operative games and a multitude of fun challenges like freeze tag, parachute ball, circle games and relay races will help young campers increase hand-eye coordination, control of actions and gain confidence.
All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 6-7 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!
Nature And Science Discovery Jr. (4-5 YRS.)
Exciting explorations, delightful discoveries, and wild wonders await Discovery campers in the Nature and Science Discovery program! From creating bubbling potions to launching rockets, to the science behind disappearing water, our professional staff members will lead dynamic science demonstrations and fun hands-on experiments! It has the right mix of creative experiments, learning science concepts, and outdoor cooperative activities. Hot lunches served from our dining hall staff are included daily.
Summer is the perfect time to encourage campers to use their imagination and make observations while building an appreciation for the world of science and nature. Designed specifically for children ages 4 – 5 years old, this camp provides fun and challenging projects that will help to deepen your child's fascination with science as they investigate and explore its many mysteries and incorporates a new, fun theme weekly. Inspire the inner scientist in your child! Please join us on Thursday for our showcase performance!
Nature And Science Discovery Sr. (6-7 YRS.)
Exciting explorations, delightful discoveries, and wild wonders await Discovery campers in the Nature and Science Discovery program! From creating bubbling potions to launching rockets, to the science behind disappearing water, our professional staff members will lead dynamic science demonstrations and fun hands-on experiments! It has the right mix of creative experiments, learning science concepts, and outdoor cooperative activities. Hot lunches served from dining hall staff are included daily along with swim time in our indoor pool.
Summer is the perfect time to encourage campers to use their imagination and make observations while building an appreciation for the world of science and nature. Designed specifically for children ages 6 – 7 years old, this camp provides fun and challenging projects that will help to deepen your child's fascination with science as they investigate and explore its many mysteries and incorporates a new, fun theme weekly. Inspire the inner scientist in your child! Please join us on Thursday for our showcase performance!
Weekly Special Discovery Sr. (6-7 YRS.)
Sr. Discovery Campers (ages 6-7) will have the opportunity to participate in a camp that has one focus per week. This is set up in a similar style to our camps for 7-14 year olds to help ease the transition once they graduate from our Discovery Program. Each week is specifically designed to engage active and creative children looking to try something new or focus on a favourite activity! Games, crafts, swimming and interactive activities will help to keep campers engaged and educated.
Weekly Specials
Week 3 - Lace up those shoes to hit the courts in our Basketball camp. Learn to dribble, pass, and dunk like a pro!
Week 4 - Welcome to our "Eras" Week! Dance your heart out, make bracelets, and shine like a star!
Week 5 - Batter's up! Softball is sure to be a "hit" among our Discovery Campers.
Week 6 -Spend the week in our Crafty Creations camp where you will get to do crafts and learn about new art mediums throughout the week.
Week 7 - Who will be next on the roster at the World Cup? Soccer camp will allow our youngest campers to focus on bettering, or learning, soccer skills.
Week 8 - We have a large garden on campus along with many other wonderful areas perfect to explore Urban Farming.
Week 9 - Turn on your brain to design a masterpiece in our Robotics camp.
All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 6-7 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!
Contact Information
Inquiries for March Break & Summer Camps:
Phone: 905-845-4681, ext. 113
Email: camps@appleby.on.ca
What Is The Camp Waitlist Policy?
To help place as many campers into programs (and off of waitlists) as possible, we are introducing changes to the waitlist policy for both March Break and Summer Camp programming. When families are contacted by the Camp Office with news of an available spot in one of their waitlisted camps, they will have the choice to either accept or decline the offer, at which time all other spaces their camper is waitlisted for in that week will be released. Families will no longer have the option to decline one waitlisted spot, in the hope of getting into another camp. So please select your camps (and waitlists) carefully! Thank you for your cooperation in helping us get as many campers in their top choice of programs.
Camps Cancellation/Refund Policy
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 all 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.
Please note: Full refunds for all March Break Camp Programs will be issued for any cancellations received up to and including February 1, 2025.
What is the Vaccination Policy?
Appleby College Summer Programs
Appleby College is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of campers, students & staff as our first priority. As such, it is important that all campers, students & staff confirm the status of their vaccinations.
Routine Immunization Policy
If there is an outbreak of a disease targeted by Ontario’s routine vaccination program (e.g. measles), the following individuals will be sent home at their own expense:
Any camper, student or staff member who:
a) is unvaccinated;
b) has followed an atypical vaccination schedule;
c) has not provided an immunization record
Removal from Appleby Summer Programs will be for an isolation period determined by the Ontario Ministry of Health. No refunds will be issued for time missed in program. Staff salary will be prorated to the date of departure. All transportation costs incurred will be the responsibility of the camper parent/guardian or staff member, if applicable.
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