Summer Camps

• From extreme heat to wildfire smoke, how summer camps are adapting to climate change

  Climate change has brought a hotter summer and wildfire smoke. Summer camp staff say they're needing to change traditional activities to keep kids safe and comfortable.

  Weather

  Jul 23, 2023
  
• ‘Don’t leave it too long’: Summer camp registration in Alberta climbs to near pre-pandemic levels

  Last year, day camps were full but the overnight ones were lagging, a trend that seems to have disappeared in Alberta for the summer of 2023.

  Consumer

  Mar 23, 2023
  
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• Manitoba to help fund summer camp for school-aged Ukrainian refugees

  The province has pledged up to $106,000 to help the UCC and other groups set up day camps for school-aged Ukrainian refugees this summer.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
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• Some Quebec overnight camps are being forced to close following COVID-19 outbreaks

  An association representing summer camps in Quebec is asking for some public health orders including masking and screening to be reinstated following COVID-19 outbreaks.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2022
• Summer camps for Calgary refugee kids aim to help with transition to new life

  The Calgary community has established summer camps that will help young refugees make friends, learn English and settle into their new surroundings.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2022
• London, Ont. summer camps return with program changes, staff shortages

  From program changes to staff shortages, summer camps near London, Ont., are feeling the impacts of COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
• Registration for Toronto summer recreation programs starts Tuesday

  The signup starts at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7 and the programs begin on July 4. Programs include arts, sports, swimming, fitness and wellness.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
• Easter Seals’ Camp Horizon near Bragg Creek needs $500K as it relaunches camps again after 2 years

  This spring, the sound of kids at band camp at Camp Horizon started again after being silenced for two years.

  Canada

  May 25, 2022
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• Komoka-based camp expands operations after receiving Ontario funding

  Camp Kee-Mo-Kee received $49,200 as part of Ontario’s Community Building Fund, which is meant to help them bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2022
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• Lethbridge summer camps ‘going back to normal’ with minimal restrictions

  Program registration for non-members for YMCA summer camps doesn't open until April 25, but officials say there aren't many spots left.

  Features

  Apr 18, 2022