Sign your kids up for summer camps at the NEW Carrville Community Centre!

Registration for Vaughan residents is now open

Are you looking for a new place for your kids to play this summer, perhaps a little closer to home? You’re in luck! The City of Vaughan is now offering summer camp programs at the BRAND NEW Carrville Community Centre, located at 655 Thomas Cook Ave. – and registration for Vaughan residents is now open! 

Explore our wide variety of camps with specialties in creative, culinary and performing arts, enrichment, leadership, recreation, sports, outdoor adventures and water adventures.

View all available programs at vaughan.ca/CarrvilleCC and register at vaughan.perfectmind.com by filtering the location to ‘Carrville Community Centre.’ 

Registration for non-residents will open on Friday, June 20 at 7 a.m. Camps begin on Monday, June 30 with one- and two-week sessions running until the end of August for children ages four to 16 years old.

City camp staff are trained and certified in the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development, and Standard First Aid and CPR, contributing to a safe and supportive atmosphere that promotes self-confidence, resilience, empathy and adaptability among young campers.

Here are some camp highlights:

Fun in the Sun (for ages four to six years old):

This classic summer camp experience for young campers is packed full of fun (indoor and outdoor) activities, including circle time, active games, crafts, science experiments, special theme days and water play.

Aquasquirts (for ages four to six years old)

Young swimmers will enjoy various aquatic activities, such as water safety, relay races, singing songs and playing co-operative games. While having fun in the water, children will grow more comfortable and confident in the pool environment and develop basic swimming skills. Campers can then dry off with activities such as arts and crafts, games and outdoor sports.

Bust a Move (for ages five to seven years old)

Campers will learn ballet, jazz and hip hop moves to perform in two dance routines on Fridays during an end-of-day recital for family and friends. Each session encompasses a different theme with songs, recreational games and activities that vary by location. Previous dance experience is not required.

Lil Sous-Chefs (for ages five to seven years old)

As second in command in the kitchen, little sous-chefs can learn basic cooking and baking skills from our head chef to prepare yummy, kid-friendly recipes. They’ll practice measuring ingredients, mixing, stirring and cutting (with plastic knives), and learn the importance of kitchen safety, cleanliness and tidying up afterwards. Creating arts and crafts, and playing games and sports, along with special theme days, will help them work up an appetite!

The Urban Gardener (ages seven to 11 years old)

Delivered in partnership with the Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations department

Sow the seeds of a greener future as a hands-on gardener at your local park. Learn the science of pollination and propagation to design and create a container garden and make crafts using natural items sourced from the natural surroundings. Cultivate your gardening expertise on a day trip to Vaughan’s very own horticulture compound, where you’ll learn from the experts who beautify the city with hanging baskets, flowerbeds and shrubs. Showcase your eco-friendly harvest during an end-of-camp display for the entire community to admire.

Aqua Adventures (for ages seven to 12 years old)

Learn proper stroke techniques and water safety during daily swim instruction, followed by fun water play including water polo, lifesaving sports, underwater activities and of course, recreational swimming. Campers dry off with activities such as arts and crafts, games and outdoor sports.

Pickleball Stars (for ages seven to 12 years old)

*NEW!* and offered exclusively at Carrville Community Centre

Perfect for young athletes and beginners alike, this action-packed program combines the fast-paced fun of pickleball with skill-building drills, interactive games and friendly matches. Campers will learn to master the fundamentals of the game while improving co-ordination, teamwork and confidence on the court. Each day brings a mix of pickleball action and other camp activities like creative arts and crafts, and team-building challenges, guaranteeing a day full of entertainment both on and off the court.

Sports All Day (for ages seven to 12 years old)

Practice daily athletic drills and recreational scrimmaging in basketball, soccer, ball hockey, tennis and volleyball, with a focus on teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship. Outdoor active play and themed activities, including special event days, complement the sports play.

Stop Motion Animation: LEGO® Studio (for ages seven to 12 years old)

Delivered in partnership with Film Camp in a Box

Guided by industry professionals, campers will turn LEGO® and clay into cinematic masterpieces while exploring the stop motion animation process, including pre-production, production and post-production. Movies will be presented at our red-carpet popcorn film festival and archived on our digital theatre.

Hoop Stars (for ages seven to 12 years old)

Players will receive daily indoor and outdoor basketball instruction, game time, tournaments and alternate sports and games. Fitness, skill development, sportsmanship and fun are the focus.

Kids a Cookin’ (for ages eight to 13 years old)

Try your hand at making meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time. Spend part of the day working in the kitchen, then have fun creating arts and crafts, playing sports and

games, swimming and enjoying special events. New recipes will be made each week.

Hollywood Filmmaking (for ages nine to 13 years old)

Delivered in partnership with Film Camp in a Box

Mentored by master filmmakers, you’ll make movie magic while exploring the filmmaking process, including pre-production, production and post-production. Working in small crews, you’ll learn about cinematography, script writing and digital post-production tools, like Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Canva. You’ll then create, act in and edit a short film and movie trailer, adding special effects, music, voiceovers, titles and sound effects, plus you’ll use the latest technology — MacBooks, 4K cameras, tripods, boom microphones, green screens and aerial drones. You and your crew will also create promotional and advertising assets to showcase your short film to the world and use AI tools to generate an original movie soundtrack. Movies will be presented at our red carpet popcorn film festival and archived on our digital theatre.

Thrive from Within: Nutrition, Confidence and Well-being for Youth (for ages 10 to 14 years old)

Delivered in partnership with Inner Health Nutrition Consulting

Step into a vibrant space of positivity and rise above the noise to cultivate healthier, more meaningful relationships with yourself and others. Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities and mindfulness practices, you’ll explore the importance of self-care, learn to make informed nutritional choices, and embrace a positive, non-dieting approach to eating. 

To view all available summer camps offered across the city with their corresponding dates, times and locations, check out the Summer Camps eBrochure at vaughan.ca/camps and head over to vaughan.perfectmind.com to register.

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. View the full listing of programs at vaughan.ca/recreation.

About RecAssist
RecAssist is the City of Vaughan’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. 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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