Camps in Tiny offer children of all ages a daily destination that gets them out of the house, learning, and having fun. Each day proposes a variety of new activities and encourages healthy, active living in a natural setting. Through exciting and active adventures, new friends, and caring staff, children will create wonderful memories that last a lifetime.
Registration Information
| Registration Date | Resident: April 3rd @ 12:00 p.m. General: April 17th @ 12:00 p.m. |
| Online Registration | Voyagers & Specialty Camps Settlers Camps |
| Camper & Family Handbook | View Camper & Family Handbook |
| Post-Camp Feedback Survey | Complete Feedback Survey |
Pay by credit card: Use the Play Portal to register and pay with a credit card or Visa or MasterCard debit card. Credit cards can be saved to your account for future payments and refunds. By registering with the Online Portal, you can choose to defer your payments to two weeks before the start date of the program. Please note: A 5% processing fee is collected on all transactions.
The Township recommends registering using the Play Portal as the option outlined below takes longer to process and may result in you being placed on a waitlist.
In-person, during office hours: Hard-copy forms and payment (debit, cash, or cheque) may be completed and submitted at the Municipal Office.
Make all cheques payable to: Township of Tiny.
All camps run from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Drop off is from 8:30am to 9:00am and pick up is from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. Extended before care, starting at 7:30am, is available for an additional fee.
Families will not be contacted after registration is received.
On the Friday before their first week of camp, families will receive a Welcome to Camp phone call and email. Staff will share important program-specific information and answer any questions.
Please ensure that we have your most up-to-date phone number and/or email address when registering so that we can reach you.
Every week, families will be emailed The Camp Call, our weekly newsletter outlining the activities for the week. You are encouraged to review the schedule carefully in order to be aware of important reminders, theme days, and other special features.
If your preferred camp is full, we recommend being placed on the waitlist. A completed registration form must be submitted to be added to a waitlist, however, payment will be taken only if a space becomes available. You will be contacted only if a space becomes available.
Refunds, withdrawls & transfers are administered according to the Recreation & Culture Registration, Payment & Refund Policy.
You can request a program refund, withdrawl, or transfer by contacting the Recreation & Culture Department.
The Township of Tiny does not believe that anyone should have to miss out on the opportunity to get involved in recreation programs due to a lack of financial resources.
The Affordable Recreation Program offers relief to those Tiny residents who may require financial assistance and who may not otherwise be able to participate in recreation.
Overview of Camps
Note: Excursions and programming are subject to change without notice.
Voyagers Camps
Our voyagers camps include our familiar and popular Kinder, Discovery, and Adventure age groups. The camps offer lively, themed programming for all ages in addition to at least one excursion and beach trip each week.
Weeks & Dates Locations Week 1 (July 3 to 7)
Week 2 (July 10 to 14)
Week 3 (July 17 to 21)Wyevale Park
(10 Concession 5 East, Tiny)Week 5 (July 31 to 4)
Week 6 (August 8* to 11)
Week 7 (August 14 to 18)Perkinsfield Park
(43 County Road 6 South, Tiny)* No camp on Monday, August 7th due to the holiday. Fees will be prorated.
Ages are calculated based on how old a camper will be on December 31, 2023, with the exception of Kinder Camps, where ages are calculated based on the start date of the camp week.
Camps Ages (Birth year) Cost Kinder Camps 4* (2019) to 5 (2018) $130 / week Discovery Camps 6 (2017) to 8 (2015) $120 / week Adventure Camps 9 (2014) to 11 (2012) $155 / week * Due to the Child Care and Early Years Act, campers must be at least 4 years of age at the start of the camp.
See the full line-up for Voyagers & Specialty Camps
Week Theme Week 1 (July 3 to 7) Discover Your Summer: It's no mystery how to have fun at camp Week 2 (July 10 to 14) Set Your Watch to Play: Travel through the decades of games Week 3 (July 17 to 21) A Week at Camp? Score! Actively making memories Week 5 (July 31 to 4) Grown in Camp: Nurturing our nature Week 6 (August 8 to 11) Giddy Up, Camper: Park your horse and stay awhile Week 7 (August 14 to 18) Party Animals: The most fun you can have on two legs
Specialty Camps
These excursion-based camps offer exciting trips and activities each and every day. The Mini-Traveler, Traveler, and Trekker camps will explore local destinations, the beauties of Simcoe Muskoka, and beyond.
Weeks & Dates Locations Week 4 (July 24 to 28) Wyevale Park (10 Concession 5 East, Tiny) Week 8 (August 21 to 25) Perkinsfield Park (43 County Road 6 South, Tiny) Ages are calculated based on how old a camper will be on December 31, 2023, with the exception of Mini-Traveller Camps, where ages are calculated based on the start date of the camp week.
Camps Ages (Birth year) Cost Mini-Traveller Camps 4* (2019) to 5 (2018) $170 / week Traveller Camps 6 (2017) to 8 (2015) $140 / week Trekker Camps 9 (2014) to 11 (2012) $170 / week * Due to the Child Care and Early Years Act, campers must be at least 4 years of age at the start of the camp.
See the full line-up for Voyagers & Specialty Camps
Week Theme Week 4 (July 24 to 28) A Seasonable Time for Fun: Unforgettable friendships are in the forecast Week 8 (August 21 to 25) Beach 'Ya There: Watching the final sunset of the Summer
Settlers Camps
Come play with us and enjoy a grassroots summer at our Settlers Camp! Each day proposes a variety of new activities and encourages active living, nature-based play, and fostering new friendships. Each week includes a special guest and a beach day at Lafontaine Beach Park.
Weeks & Dates Locations Week 1 (July 3 to 7)
Week 2 (July 10 to 14)
Week 3 (July 17 to 21)
Week 4 (July 24 to 28)
Week 5 (July 31 to 4)
Week 6 (August 8* to 11)
Week 7 (August 14 to 18)
Week 8 (August 21 to 25)Lafontaine Park (342 Lafontaine Road West, Tiny) * No camp on Monday, August 7th due to the holiday.
Ages are calculated based on the start date.
Ages (Birth year) Cost 4* (2019) to 11 (2012) $100 / week
$25 / day* Due to the Child Care and Early Years Act, campers must be at least 4 years of age at the start of the camp.
See the full line-up for Settlers Camp
Week Theme Week 1 (July 3 to 7) Hippy Dippy Dayz: A week of peace... but not quiet Week 2 (July 10 to 14) One Giant Leap for Summertime: Get some 'space' to explore Week 3 (July 17 to 21) The Magic of Camp: A good counselor never reveals their secrets Week 4 (July 24 to 28) To Camp or Not to Camp, That is the Question: Let's get theatrical Week 5 (July 31 to August 4) Preserving the Future: Taking care of the environment Week 6 (August 8 to 11) Park It Here, at Camp: Getting back to the basics in our favourite park Week 7 (August 14 to 18) Day Camp? Sounds Like Fun! Camp laugher is music to our ears Week 8 (August 21 to 25) A Recipe For Fun: Tastfully selected games for the week
All About Camps
Camp-wide rules and expectations have been developed in order to foster a safe and positive camp environment:
- recognize the rules for all games & activities;
- encourage others & show good sportsmanship;
- stay hands-free;
- participate & have a positive attitude;
- ensure a safe & clean environment;
- care & be kind to one another;
- take turns & play fair; and
- have fun!
All campers, volunteers, and staff are to be courteous and respectful; use appropriate language at all times; support and appreciate each other; solve problems in a fair and honest manner; include others in activities; and play without bullying or teasing others.
If a camper struggles with the rules, staff will have a one-on-one discussion to explain why the rules are in place. If the behaviour continues, the parent/guardian will be notified at sign-out and asked to review the rules with their camper at home. If the behaviour persists, a meeting with senior staff, the parent/guardian, and the camper will be arranged to discuss how staff can best support the camper moving forward.
If a camper becomes aggressive or physically violent, the Day Camp Supervisor will remove the camper from the program immediately. A parent/guardian or emergency contact will be called to pick up the camper and a meeting will be arranged with senior staff to further discuss the situation/options.
- Provide a safe, stimulating, child-centered summer camp experience by playing, laughing and enjoying nature.
- Deliver a variety of recreational, social, and ‘green’ activities, ensuring there is something of interest for everyone.
- Challenge staff in achieving the highest standard in positive, meaningful interactions with every single camper.
- Empower children and youth, and support their physical and mental health by providing them with opportunities to face challenges and be successful.
- Encourage and nurture personal growth by showing recognition, acceptance, and kindness.
Camp staff are post-secondary or senior high school students who share one thing in common: they are committed to providing each ‘ Tiny ’ camper with a positive and lasting camp experience.
The Township of Tiny has high expectations of every staff member and those are reflected in the Township’s hiring policies. Potential staff members, including those previously employed at the Township of Tiny, submit an application each year to join the staff team. Applicants who have qualifications in a variety of program areas (i.e. sports, crafts, music, drama) are hired to ensure the week is filled with a variety of high-quality programming. All staff members must also successfully complete a vulnerable sector police check.
Staff receive extensive training prior to the start of camp and hold many industry-standard certifications. All staff are trained in the HIGH FIVE principles of Healthy Child Development, receive inclusion training, and are also Standard First Aid & CPR-C certified.
Each year, over 50% of staff members return to Tiny. This means that our staff are familiar with and support the Township’s camp philosophy, understand expectations, and are committed to providing the best experience for each 'Tiny' camper.
As a HIGH FIVE Registered Organization, the Township of Tiny is committed to ensuring every child and youth in its programs has a positive sport and recreation experience.
The Township creates a culture of quality by training all staff in HIGH FIVE principles of healthy childhood development, which encourages a holistic approach to quality assurance by involving everyone in recreation.
HIGH FIVE is Canada’s only comprehensive quality standard for children’s programs, offering a holistic approach to healthy child development based on years of research.Quality matters because research shows people are more likely to stay active for life if they have positive experiences in sports, recreation, and physical activity as a child.
HIGH FIVE holds true to the following five Principles of healthy child development that the research indicates are essential for providing a positive experience for kids:
- A caring adult;
- the opportunity to make friends;
- the opportunity to play
- the opportunity to master skills; and
- the opportunity to participate.
The Counselor in Training (CIT) and Counselor in Training Plus (CIT Plus) programs run in conjunction with the Summer Day Camp program. These programs provide youth with opportunities to contribute to the community while developing leadership skills in a fun, safe and social environment.
CITs enhance the camp experience by being role models and friends to campers. They help shy campers break out of their shells, challenge active campers to master skills and talents, and encourage everyone to develop meaningful friendships. They greet campers, run games, assist campers with their belongings, help facilitate friendships, and much more!
On the first week of the summer, CITs attend a training week with various professional development opportunities that provide youth with the tools and knowledge needed to volunteer at Tiny’s Summer Day Camps.
Youth in the standard Counselor in Training program will learn the basics of camp and program planning, resume building, employability, and complete a Babysitting course. Youth in the graduated Counselor in Training Plus program will receive their HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development and Standard First-Aid CPR-C/AED certifications, both required in order to join the Tiny Summer Day Camp staff team.