Summer Camp

Summer at BGC Durham

BGC Durham is proud to offer high-quality, in-person summer camps for 8 weeks every summer.

Lunch and Dietary Information

Campers are required to bring litter-less lunch and snacks unless otherwise indicated.

Note: Please keep in mind we do not provide refrigeration or microwaves for children to use.

Our Devoted Staff

We are proud of our exceptional staff, chosen for their genuine interest in children and youth. We employ caring and creative individuals who possess exceptional leadership qualities.

  • All staff are required to participate in 35 hours of pre-camp training.
  • All staff members have First Aid, CPR, and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certifications.
  • All aquatic staff members are required to have Red Cross and Life Saving Society qualifications.
Great Camp Ratios

Ratio for ages 4-5 is 1:8

Ratio for ages 6-7 is 1:12

Ratio for ages 8-12 is 1:15

Camp Refund Policy

Non-refundable Fee: $50.00 of the camp fee, per child for each week, is non-refundable.
Changes & Cancellations: A $10.00 charge will apply for each child, per session, for:

  • Registration changes
  • Cancellations
  • Transfers
  • Requests for registration copies for income tax purposes

Please note: All registration modifications must be done in person.

Notice for Refunds: Refunds will not be provided if less than 14 days notice is given.

Ajax Summer Camp

Breakfast is served until 8:00 am, and it is cereal, not hot breakfast.

Campers must bring litter less lunches and snacks. Please keep in mind we do not and will not provide any refrigeration or microwaves for your children to use.

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Weekly Rates
Members:
$180/camper (Special price of $108 for the 3-day week, $144 for the 4-day week)
Non-Members: $200/camper (Special price of $120 for the 3-day week, $160 for the 4-day week)

$50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. All cancellations must be made by email to info@bgcdurham.com 

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Early Care (7:00am-8:30am): $5/camper/day
After Care (4:00pm-6:00pm): $5/camper/day
icon-location-pin 80 Falby Ct, Ajax, ON L1S 1N4
Inclusion Support

Every child should have an equal opportunity to have a great time at camp!

BGC Durham’s Summer Camp takes place in a sensory rich environment that is fast paced and stimulating. Inclusion support may be required for some children to participate in program if:

  • extra support is received at school;
  • they require support at home for basic care;
  • engage in behavior that may affect the safety of themselves or others;
  • is associated with a support agency;
  • is unable to self-propel;
  • is not fully toilet trained;
  • is unable to self-regulate.

If any of the above apply to your child or you are unsure whether your child will require support, please complete the Inclusion Participant Profile found at bgcdurham.com/inclusion and submit forms to cgenereux@bgcdurham.com.  

Requests are fulfilled in the order that they are received and is based off of availability of appropriate inclusion staff. To help ensure a safe, successful, and fun experience, we interview families and children as a part of our registration process, and pair them with the most suitable inclusion staff member to meet their needs. Registration for program is not complete until Inclusion requests have been satisfied. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired. A waitlist will be available once spots are filled.

Fun Seeker Camp (Ages 6-12)

Each week will be filled with fun and variety. Campers will participate in many age-appropriate activities highlighted around the weekly theme. Please note there will be a minimum of one water day activity per week!

July 2-4 *(3-day week) (Ajac Fire Hall)  Extravagant Elements Week
July 7-11 (Ajax Bowl) Mini Master Chef Week
July 14-18 (Pingles Farm) Dino Discovery Week
July 21-25 (Micro Bubble Foam Party at EV) Little League Legends
July 28-August 1 (Zoo to You at EV) Superior Safari
August 5-8 *(4-day week) (Reptillia at EV) Pirate Palooza Week
August 11-15 (Beyond the Wand at EV) Adventure Quest
August 18-22 (Cineplex) Popcorn Productions

Eastview Summer Camp

Check out the upcoming themes available this summer. Spots often fill up quick, so we highly suggest registering for camp as soon as possible.

Breakfast is served until 8:00 am, and it is cereal, not hot breakfast.

Campers will have to bring two snacks and a litter less lunch each day.

Campers must bring litter less lunches and snacks. Please keep in mind we do not and will not provide any refrigeration or microwaves for your children to use.

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Weekly Rates
Members:
$180/camper (Special price of $108 for the 3-day week, $144 for the 4-day week)
Non-Members: $200/camper (Special price of $120 for the 3-day week, $160 for the 4-day week)

Additional Aquatic Programs TBD

$50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. All cancellations must be made by email to info@bgcdurham.com 

icon-dollar Extended Care Options
Early Care (7:00am-8:30am): $5/camper/day
After Care (4:00pm-6:00pm): $5/camper/day
icon-location-pin 433 Eulalie Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 2C6
Inclusion Support

Every child should have an equal opportunity to have a great time at camp!

BGC Durham’s Summer Camp takes place in a sensory rich environment that is fast paced and stimulating. Inclusion support may be required for some children to participate in program if:

  • extra support is received at school;
  • they require support at home for basic care;
  • engage in behavior that may affect the safety of themselves or others;
  • is associated with a support agency;
  • is unable to self-propel;
  • is not fully toilet trained;
  • is unable to self-regulate.

If any of the above apply to your child or you are unsure whether your child will require support, please complete the Inclusion Participant Profile found at bgcdurham.com/inclusion and submit forms to cgenereux@bgcdurham.com.  

Requests are fulfilled in the order that they are received and is based off of availability of appropriate inclusion staff. To help ensure a safe, successful, and fun experience, we interview families and children as a part of our registration process, and pair them with the most suitable inclusion staff member to meet their needs. Registration for program is not complete until Inclusion requests have been satisfied. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired. A waitlist will be available once spots are filled.

Rookie Camp (Ages 4-5)
Rookie Camp will include active and quiet games, indoor and outdoor activities, creative arts and crafts, mini science experiments, story times and much more. Your camper will experience exciting activities with exploration and discovery by using their imagination. But most importantly they will be having fun all day long!
July 2-4* (3-Day Week) Wilderness Warriors
July 7-11 Young Einsteins
July 14-18 Storybook Land
July 21-25 Dress up Week
July 28 – August 1 Encahnted Forest
August 5-8* (4-Day Week) Crafty Creators
August 11-15 Magical Wonders
August 18-22 Silly Summer Games Week
Funseeker Camp (Ages 6-12)
Each week will be filled with fun and variety. Campers will participate in many age appropriate activities highlighted around the weekly theme. Daily activities will be packed with fun from opening and closing circles, to 3 optional fun swims a week, along with arts and crafts and science experiments. Campers will experience our in house games room, gym, outdoor play area,  as well as participate in special events and much more!
July 2-4* (3-Day Week) (Oshawa Public Library at EV) Camp Warriors
July 7-11 (Nebs) Steam On!
July 14-18 (Pingles Farm) Adventureland
July 21-25 (Micro Bubble Foam Party at EV) Spirit Week Wonders
July 28-August 1 (Zoo to You at EV) Treasure Hunters
August 5-8* (4-Day Week) (Reptillia at EV) Colours Craze
August 11-15 (Beyond the Wand at EV) Wizarding Academy
August 18-22 (Cineplex) Wacky and Wonderful Sports Week
Swimming Lesson Fun Day Camp (Ages 6-12)
Campers ages 6-12 years old will have a daily morning swimming lessons as a required part of this camp program where campers will be able to swim and strengthen their aquatic skills in our in-house swimming pool with our qualified Instructors. Campers will also have many fun opportunities through out the day to play and participate in games in the Fun Room, Gamesroom and outside, as well as participate in 3 optional fun swims throughout the week. Camp will be centered on a fun weekly theme. Space is limited. 
July 2-4* (3-Day Week) Splish Splash
July 7-11 Splashtastic Fun
July 14-18 Super Soaked Adventures
July 21-25 Splashtacular
July 28-August 1 Fish Out of Water
August 5-8* (4-Day Week) Waves in the Sea
August 11-15 Wet and Wild Week
August 18-22 Underwater World
Speciality Camp Hooked (Ages 9-12)

This camp will focus on details about fishing equipment and techniques of casting, tying knots, handling fish and rigging the line with bait. Also, hands-on experience of a fishing trip is planned for everyone to go and try what they have learned. All equipment will be provided. This camp is in memory of Camp Volunteer Facilitator Mr. Bonesso

July 7-11  Hooked
   
   
   
   
   
   

Northview Summer Camp

Check out the upcoming themes available this summer. Spots often fill up quick, so we highly suggest registering for camp as soon as possible.

Drop off and pick up will be at Northview for all ages.

Special events and bigger activities will be planned for outside at NV.

Breakfast is served until 8:00 am, and it is cereal, not hot breakfast.

Campers will have to bring snacks and a litter less lunch each day.

If weather permits, we will be doing water activities within the individual groups, so towels and change of clothes will be needed on scheduled days but should be available each day.

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Weekly Rates
Members:
$180/camper (Special price of $108 for the 3-day week, $144 for the 4-day week)
Non-Members: $200/camper (Special price of $120 for the 3-day week, $160 for the 4-day week)

$50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. All cancellations must be made by email to info@bgcdurham.com 

icon-dollar Extended Care Options
Early Care (7:00am-8:30am): $5/camper/day
After Care (4:00pm-6:00pm): $5/camper/day
icon-location-pin 150 Beatrice St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 7T6
Inclusion Support

Every child should have an equal opportunity to have a great time at camp!

BGC Durham’s Summer Camp takes place in a sensory rich environment that is fast paced and stimulating. Inclusion support may be required for some children to participate in program if:

  • extra support is received at school;
  • they require support at home for basic care;
  • engage in behavior that may affect the safety of themselves or others;
  • is associated with a support agency;
  • is unable to self-propel;
  • is not fully toilet trained;
  • is unable to self-regulate.

If any of the above apply to your child or you are unsure whether your child will require support, please complete the Inclusion Participant Profile found at bgcdurham.com/inclusion and submit forms to cgenereux@bgcdurham.com.  

Requests are fulfilled in the order that they are received and is based off of availability of appropriate inclusion staff. To help ensure a safe, successful, and fun experience, we interview families and children as a part of our registration process, and pair them with the most suitable inclusion staff member to meet their needs. Registration for program is not complete until Inclusion requests have been satisfied. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired. A waitlist will be available once spots are filled.

Rookie Camp (Ages 4-5)
All camps have a fun and wonderful theme that most or part of the day will be focused on. Each week our camps will be filled with physical activity, arts/crafts, team building, exploring inside and outside, going on adventures, making friends and so much more.
July 2-4* (3-day week) Racecar Rookies
July 7-11 Passport to Adventure
July 14-18 Snowflakes and Sunshine
July 21-25 Roar and Explore
July 28 – August 1 The Great Time Hop
August 5-8* (4-day week) Lil’ League Champs
August 11-15 Lights, Camera, Camp!
August 18-22 Rockstar Academy
Funseeker Camp (Ages 6-9)
Each week will be filled with fun and variety. Campers will participate in many age appropriate activities highlighted around the weekly theme. Daily activities will be packed with fun from opening and closing circles, fun water activities, arts and crafts, games room, gym, outdoor play, special events and much more! 
July 2-4* (3-day week) Rev up Yer Engines
July 7-11 (Nebs) Worldy Wonders
July 14-18  (Cedar Park) Holly Jolly July
July 21-25 (Oshawa Zoo and Adventure Park) Wild Safari Adventure
July 28-August 1 (Foam Party) Battle of the Decades
August 5-8* (4-day week) (Nebs) All-Star Champions
August 11-15 (Cineplex) Blockbuster Adventure
August 18-22 (Cedar Park) Camp Rock
Fun Finders Camp (Ages 10-12)
All camps have a fun and wonderful theme that most or part of the day will be focused on. Each week our camps will be filled with physical activity, arts/crafts, team building, exploring inside and outside, going on adventures, making friends and so much more.
July 2-5* (3-day week) Velocity Vibes
July 7-11 (Nebs) Summer Globe Trotters
July 14-18 (Cedar Park) Summer Sleigh Camp
July 21-25(Warsaw Caves 11-12) Jungle Expedition
July 28-August 1 (Foam Party) Era Wars Summer Camp
August 5-8* (4-day week) (Nebs) We Are the Champions
August 11-15 (Cineplex) NV Goes Hollywood
August 18-22 (Cedar Park) Camp Rockstar
Teens (Ages 13-15)

Teen Camp is where your older kids spend the day having a blast. Teens will participate in a variety of games, activities, special events and on and off-site adventures. Each week the teens will go on 2 trips. One trip will be a bigger adventure. The teens also go swimming every Friday at Eastview. Throughout the week teens will get to spend time in the tech center, gym, games room, outside and more. This is the perfect experience for teens to meet new friends, socialize, play their favourite activities, sports, and go on adventures they might not otherwise do. 

 

Teen Trips
July 3  Mall Scavenger Hunt
July 8 Cedar Park
July 15 Nebs
July 23 Warsaw Caves
July 30-August 1 Overnight Camping at Darlington
August 7 Wibit Water Park
August 12 Cedar Park
August 19 Wonderland

St. Anne Summer Camp

Check out the upcoming themes available this summer. Spots often fill up quick, so we highly suggest registering for camp as soon as possible.

Campers will have to bring two snacks, a litter-less lunch, a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and change of clothes for water play activities every day.

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Weekly Rates
Members:
$180/camper (Special price of $108 for the 3-day week, $144 for the 4-day week)
Non-Members: $200/camper (Special price of $120 for the 3-day week, $160 for the 4-day week)

$50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. All cancellations must be made by email to info@bgcdurham.com 

icon-dollar Please Note St. Anne location does not run early or aftercare 
icon-location-pin 2465 Bridle Rd, Oshawa, ON L1L 0H9
Inclusion Support

Every child should have an equal opportunity to have a great time at camp!

BGC Durham’s Summer Camp takes place in a sensory rich environment that is fast paced and stimulating. Inclusion support may be required for some children to participate in program if:

  • extra support is received at school;
  • they require support at home for basic care;
  • engage in behavior that may affect the safety of themselves or others;
  • is associated with a support agency;
  • is unable to self-propel;
  • is not fully toilet trained;
  • is unable to self-regulate.

If any of the above apply to your child or you are unsure whether your child will require support, please complete the Inclusion Participant Profile found at bgcdurham.com/inclusion and submit forms to cgenereux@bgcdurham.com.  

Requests are fulfilled in the order that they are received and is based off of availability of appropriate inclusion staff. To help ensure a safe, successful, and fun experience, we interview families and children as a part of our registration process, and pair them with the most suitable inclusion staff member to meet their needs. Registration for program is not complete until Inclusion requests have been satisfied. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired. A waitlist will be available once spots are filled.

Rookie Camp (Ages 4-5)
All camps have a fun and wonderful theme that most or part of the day will be focused on. Each week our camps will be filled with physical activity, arts/crafts, team building, exploring inside and outside, going on adventures, making friends and so much more.
July 2-4* (3-day week) Colour me Crazy
July 7-11 Junior Detectives
July 14-18 Airbandits
July 21-25 Small Scientists
July 28 – August 1 Wizard Dreams
August 5-8* (4-day week) Slimers
August 11-15 Jr Jays
August 18-22 Pirates in Action
Funseeker Camp (Ages 6-9)
Each week will be filled with fun and variety. Campers will participate in many age appropriate activities highlighted around the weekly theme. Daily activities will be packed with fun from opening and closing circles, fun water activities, arts and crafts, games room, gym, outdoor play, special events and much more! 
July 2-4* (3-day week) Colour Madness
July 7-11 (Nebs) Spy Training
July 14-18  (Cedar Park) Rocking in the BGC
July 21-25 (Oshawa Zoo and Adventure Park) Enstien’s Dreams
July 28-August 1 (Foam Party) Giant Wizard in my Backyard
August 5-8* (4-day week) (Nebs) Grosstacular
August 11-15 (Cineplex) Home Run Hitters
August 18-22 (Cedar Park) Treasure Hunters
Fun Finders Camp (Ages 10-12)
All camps have a fun and wonderful theme that most or part of the day will be focused on. Each week our camps will be filled with physical activity, arts/crafts, team building, exploring inside and outside, going on adventures, making friends and so much more.
July 2-5* (3-day week) Colour Explosion
July 7-11 (Nebs) Not so Surelock
July 14-18 (Cedar Park) Let There Be Rock
July 21-25(Warsaw Caves 11-12) Let’s put the Science in STEM
July 28-August 1 (Foam Party) Mystical Academy
August 5-8* (4-day week) (Nebs) Slimetastic
August 11-15 (Cineplex) Major League
August 18-22 (Cedar Park) Hooked