Register your kids for Vaughan’s March Break camps!
Get a jump on the new year rush and sign up your kids for the City of Vaughan’s March Break camps! Check out the Winter Recreation eGuide to view all the cool and exciting activities we have to offer.
Camps run at select community centres and the Vaughan Studios & Event Space from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with flexible drop-off and pickup available from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at select locations. Choose from a wide variety of camps – creative and culinary arts, sports, animation, aquatics and more!
Here are a few highlights:
March Madness: Junior (for ages four to six years old) and Senior (for ages seven to 12 years old)
Make the most of March Break with five fun-filled days of camp! Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, sports, games, dancing, themed activities and outdoor play (weather permitting). Camps are available at Al Palladini, Chancellor, Dufferin Clark, Garnet A. Williams, Maple, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres.
Hockey Stars: Junior (ages four to six years old) and Senior (ages seven to 12 years old)
Take your skills to the next level with high-energy days focused on core hockey fundamentals. Campers will sharpen their skating technique, improve puck control, and build speed and agility in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will be grouped according to age and skill level. This camp is offered at Rosemount Community Centre and Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena.
Lil Sous-Chefs (for ages five to seven years old)
School break never tasted so good! Little sous-chefs will learn basic cooking and baking skills while preparing fun, kid-friendly recipes with our head chef. They’ll also enjoy crafts, games, sports and theme days – all at Carrville Community Centre.
Kreative Kids (for ages five to seven years old)
Unleash your creativity on canvas and on stage! This specialty camp combines visual arts and drama with classic camp fun, including crafts, theme days, sports and games. Offered at Al Palladini, Garnet A. Williams and Vellore Village community centres.
Aquasport (for ages seven to 12 years old)
Love the water? Spend March Break in the pool training in lifesaving-sport events like obstacle swims, tows with fins, medleys and relays, plus water polo and competitive swimming. Campers will build strength and confidence while also enjoying dryland fun such as arts and crafts, games and outdoor activities. Prerequisite: Swimmer 4. Offered at Carrville Community Centre.
Stop Motion Animation: LEGO® Studio (for ages seven to 12 years old)
In partnership with Film Camp in a Box, campers will bring tiny worlds to life through stop motion animation! Guided by industry professionals, campers will use LEGO and clay to create their own short film – from scriptwriting and set design to filming and editing. All finished movies will debut at a red carpet popcorn film festival, attended by the young filmmakers themselves, and are archived in a digital theatre. Offered at Rosemount Community Centre.
Sports All Day (ages seven to 12 years old)
Level up your game this March Break! Campers will build skills and enjoy scrimmages in basketball, soccer, ball hockey and volleyball, while focusing on fitness, fair play and teamwork. Offered at Al Palladini, Carrville, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres.
Lifeguard Training (ages 12 to 15 years old)
Dive into an unforgettable March Break and build real lifesaving skills while having fun. Campers will refine swimming strokes, learn first-aid techniques, boost fitness and judgment, and work through mock rescue scenarios and co-operative games. Throughout the week, participants work toward completing the Standard First Aid award. Prerequisite: Bronze Star (Swimmer 10). Offered at Carrville Community Centre.
NEW! Kitchen of the World (ages eight to 12 years old)
Pack your apron and bring your appetite! This hands-on culinary camp takes young chefs on a tasty tour around the globe as they explore flavours, traditions and cooking techniques from different countries. Each day features up to three recipes inspired by places like Italy, Japan, Mexico, France and Greece, while campers build kitchen confidence and work together on a fun, food-filled adventure. Offered at Vaughan Studios & Event Space.
Kool Holidays: Inclusion (ages 13 to 19 years old)
Stay “kool” this holiday season with swimming, arts and crafts, co-operative games and active fun with new friends. With a focus on social skill-building and friendship, experienced counsellors provide extra support, encouragement and engagement throughout the week. Offered at Carrville Community Centre.
Save your spot for our March Break camps! For more information, visit vaughan.ca/camps.
If you require assistance creating an online PerfectMind registration account, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281, email rec@vaughan.ca or watch this short informational video.
About RecAssist
RecAssist is the City’s fee assistance program, designed to ensure residents of all incomes can participate in active-living opportunities and experiences. Qualified recipients receive financial support to participate in a wide range of recreation programs at community centres and other City facilities across Vaughan. RecAssist is exclusively supported through fundraisers and generous donations. Availability of funding is subject to change. For more information about making a donation or applying for RecAssist, visit vaughan.ca/RecAssist, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832-2281.
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