Recreation

Get active, meet new people and take part in one of the many recreation programs available in the Township of Uxbridge. Whether you want to learn how to skate or play hockey, swim or make crafts with friends, we have something for everyone!

Summer Camps

UxCamps registration opens Thursday, May 20 at 9:00am. Review our summer camp offerings for 2021.

or call 905-852-3081

Note: In the event of camp program cancellation, participants will be contacted with refund/ credit options. We encourage individuals to register on the program waitlist, should their desired program be full. In the event of a cancellation or eased COVID-19 guidelines, participants will be pulled from the waitlist to fill spots.

Township of Uxbridge Summer Camps COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

The Township of Uxbridge Summer Camps remains committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for our campers, their families, and our staff team. We continue to work with provincial and local health authorities and follow all public health guidelines to ensure a safe summer camp experience for all.

Please note that summer camp programming is subject to change without advanced notice, due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Township of Uxbridge will make every effort to promptly communicate the status of programs with registered participants, should modifications be necessary. Please find below our current practices as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated Health and Safety Practices

Camp Cohorts

Camp programs will operate in consistent cohorts, which will stay together for the duration of the program.
Cohorts may not mix with other cohorts.

Note: two (2) cohorts of Explorers will run each week it is offered. Please take this into consideration during registration. All other camp programs offered will run in single cohorts.

Cleaning Measures

All current infection prevention and control practices will be adhered to in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Durham Region Public Health guidelines.
UxCamps will implement strict screening measures and take time to sanitize and disinfect spaces and equipment.
Our facilities will be cleaned and sanitized more frequently with special attention to high touch surfaces like door handles and tabletops.
Floor markers will be placed in transition areas and used during activities to promote physical distancing.

Face Coverings

UxCamps will align face covering policies with those listed in the Ministry of Health Guidance for Summer Day Camps, and the Durham District School Board.
A face covering will be required for both campers and staff while indoors and when proper physical distancing cannot be maintained between participants and cohorts.
Masks may be required outdoors if required by Ministry of Health.
More information on the required use of face coverings will be provided to parents/guardians prior to the first day of camp.

In the Event of Illness at Camp

UxCamps will work in conjunction with Durham Region Public Health to determine appropriate action in the event of illness at camp. More information on the management of camp participants with suspected COVID-19 symptoms will be available in your camp package, prior to the first day of camp.

Arrival/Departure and Screening

Each camp group will have a designated pick-up/drop-off location where physical distancing will be supported.
Staff, parents, and campers will be required to wear appropriate PPE during arrival and departure. Parents and campers will be informed of PPE requirements prior to the first day of camp.
Pick and drop-off of camp participants will take place outdoors and will support physical distancing and cohorting strategies.
Campers and staff will be required to self-screen prior to arrival at camp each day.
Campers who do not pass the screening will not be permitted to attend camp.
Further information on screening protocols will provided prior to the first day of camp.

Arrival and Departure Times

Drop-off: 8:30 am
Pick-up: 4:30 pm

Please note: Before and after-care options are unavailable this summer due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please consider this upon registration.

Camp Packages

All camp specific program information and documentation (ie. medical forms, permission forms, self-screening assessment, etc.) will be sent out via email to the address associated with the campers account by the Thursday evening before the camp start date.
Please ensure that your email address, emergency contacts, and camper medical/ special request information is up-to-date in our system.
Should you have any further questions, email the Camp Coordinator at camps@uxbridge.ca or call 905-852-3081.

Age of Participants

All camp programs are designed and programmed for specific age groups.
Participants must meet the minimum age requirement within the current calendar year to participate in the camp program.

Review the current Ministry of Health COVID-19 guideline for summer day camps (Version 3- August 13 2020)

Parks

Looking for something to do during the spring and summer months? Visit the Rotary Skate Park, Pump Park or splash pad and spend the day outside with friends and family.