Summer Day Camps

Dufferin County offers a childcare fee subsidy to eligible families between 0-12 years of age. For more information on this program. please visit https://www.dufferincounty.ca/county-services/early-years-child-care/child-care-fee-subsidy/

How to register

Summer day camp location

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC): 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne ON 

Daily camp schedule

Our summer day camps are packed with fun and exciting activities! The CDRC summer day camp will focus on outdoor play, crafts, games and our very own camp swim. Please note, the majority of our programming for the summer of 2025 will take place outside. The daily camp schedule is subject to change and detailed information will be shared with registrants prior to the start of camp. 

Jr Officer Camp (Ages 6-8)

NEW THIS SUMMER: In partnership with the OPP, the CDRC is excited to introduce our JR Officer Camp! Register for a journey of teamwork, learning and leadership that powers youth to create positive changes in schools and communities.

This program includes:

• Daily programming with OPP
• Daily swimming
• General camp activities (group games, outdoor activities)

This is an outdoor based week, campers must dress and pack for a week outside. Campers are invited to bring their bicycle and bicycle helmet for a scheduled bike rodeo. Bike rodeo date will be noted in the parent information package.

Jr Officer Camp (Ages 9-12)

NEW THIS SUMMER: In partnership with the OPP, the CDRC is excited to introduce our JR Officer Camp! Register for a journey of teamwork, learning and leadership that powers youth to create positive changes in schools and communities.

This program includes:

• Daily programming with OPP
• Daily swimming
• Offsite Bus Trip
• General camp activities (group games, outdoor activities)

This is an outdoor based week, campers must dress and pack for a week outside. Campers are invited to bring their bicycle and bicycle helmet for a scheduled bike rodeo. Bike rodeo date will be noted in the parent information package.

This camp includes an off site bus trip. Destination will be confirmed prior to the start of camp. Drop off time on trip day may be earlier then the rest of the week. Please review all email communication prior to the start of camp.

Junior Leaders 

Spend some time this summer learning skills that will last a lifetime. The CDRC Junior Leaders will begin exploring a variety of skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving through interactive/cooperative games and activities. Leaders will be introduced to basic first aid skills. Participants will have the opportunity to swim as apart of this program. This program must have a minimum 10 participants.

This program includes:

• Daily swimming
• Friday Ice cream Social
• Basic First Aid Training
• Water Safety sessions
• Offsite Bus Trip - Destination to be confirmed

Leaders in Training

Back by popular demand, the CDRC Leaders in Training program. Participants will spend one week training where they will learn to develop leadership skills, learn about planning programs, resume building and much more. Once training is complete, participants will complete a minimum 1 week placement in the day camp setting. Participants will select which week they would like to complete their placement and all hours can go towards their community service hours. All  participants must be comfortable in a pool setting. This program must have a minimum 10 participants.

This program includes:

• CDRC Day Camp Volunteer Shirt
• Friday Ice Cream Social
• Basic First Aid training
• Safeguard (Supervision of young people at pools and waterfronts) Training

Junior Lifeguard Camp

Learn what it takes to be a lifeguard! This week will introduce campers to basic rescue and first aid skills while focusing on the importance of teamwork in the pool setting. Please note: all participants MUST pass a swim test prior to the start of camp. 

Ultimate Sports at the CDRC

Join us for a fun filled week of sports at the CDRC as we test out different sports each day! Campers will participate in other camp activities including fitness fun, large group games, crafts, special guests and daily swimming. Campers will have the opportunity to go swimming during a private CDRC Day Camp swim.

Ball Hockey JR/SR

Join us for a fun filled week of ball hockey at the CDRC. Have fun with the CDRC camp staff practicing you skills including stick handling, shooting passing, basic strategies and team work. When they are not playing ball hockey, campers will participate in other camp activities including fitness fun, large group games, crafts and daily swimming. Campers will have the opportunity to go swimming during a private CDRC Day Camp swim.

This camp includes an off site bus trip. Destination will be confirmed prior to the start of camp. Drop off time on trip day may be earlier then the rest of the week. Please review all email communication prior to the start of camp.

Required Equipment:

Participants must come to camp equipped with a CSA approved helmet, hockey gloves and hockey stick. Shin pads are highly recommended.

CRAFTOPIA

All campers must be program ready to attend the CDRC Day Camp Program. To be program ready, each participant must be able to confidently answer yes to the questions below.

1. Child is able to take direction and instructor from CDRC staff and participate in all planned activities.
2. Child is successful at doing daily activities (such as using the washroom and changing themselves) without a known guardian.
3. Child feels comfortable interacting in a group environment to the best of their ability.
4. Child can participate in a way that is safe for themselves and others.

• Lunch (Nut free lunch), lots of snacks
• Refillable Water bottle
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sunscreen: Please send your camper to camp with sunscreen already applied
• Hat
• Appropriate footwear (running shoes, flip-flops or Crocs for swimming)
• Extra change of clothes

Please leave all valuable personal items at home. The Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Please ensure your camper does not bring the following items with them to camp:

• Money: Campers are not permitted to use the vending machines or gumball machines during the camp program. Parents/guardians must accompany the camper if purchasing an item from the vending machine.
• Electronics including cell phones and electronic games.
• Toys and trading cards (pop its, stuffed animals, bouncy balls, Pokemon cards).
• Inappropriate objects.

The CDRC is thrilled to continue to offer Camp Swimming Lessons to our summer day camp participants! You camper must be registered for the 2 weeks of camp that align with the 2 weeks of swimming lessons. Campers will be brought down from the day camp program to attend their swimming lessons and picked up by their leaders once the less is over.

We strive to integrate all campers into our summer camp programs. To help us best support your camper's experience at camp, we ask that any additional needs be disclosed during registration. All campers that require one to one support at school must have that same level of support at camp. 

Please note that the CDRC is unable to provide one to one support for campers, however we welcome volunteers or support workers provided by the family in this capacity.

Full payment is due at the time of registration. HST is additional to fees where applicable. A 2.95% processing fee will be applied to online credit and debit card payments.

What happens if I miss a day?

If you miss a day, you will not be rescheduled or refunded, it is always best to check the dates and times that have been scheduled for your camp.  Refunds will not be issued due to weather conditions or pool fouling.

Can I receive a refund if I need to withdraw from a program or it is cancelled?

Refunds requested 10 business days prior to the program start date will receive a full refund, less a $35 administration fee. Refunds requested within 10 business days of the program start date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of the start of the program. A refund will be issued for all programs cancelled by the CDRC. Withdrawal from a program for medical reasons will be considered on an individual basis and may require a medical note. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks to process a refund.

How do I apply for a refund?

To request a refund for recreation programs, please complete a refund request form or contact us if you have questions and require assistance. 

Refund Request Form

Non-Resident Fee

All programs offered by the CDRC are subsidized by municipal taxes from our funding municipalities, which include: The Town of Shelburne, The Town of Mono, the Township of Amaranth and the Township of Melanchthon. To keep the cost low for residents who contribute to the CDRC, through their municipal taxes, non residents are subject to an additional 6% fee per program, membership, or facility rental as applicable. A non-resident is defined as anyone who does not pay property taxes directly to the funding municipalities.  The CDRC reserves the right to request proof of residency.