Camp

Confirm that the emergency contact information for you and your family members in ActiveRH is accurate.  

To help your first day go smoothly, please complete the Camp Authorized Participant Pickup and Sign Out Form and bring it to the first day of camp.

Medical Information

Campers who require prescribed medication at camp must complete the Participant Allergy and Medication Information Form and bring it to the first day of camp. 

Medication must be prescribed by a physician and must be stored in original containers. The medication will be kept in a locked box in the camp office. If your child develops a communicable disease during camp (e.g. colds, pink eye), please inform staff immediately.

This will allow us to inform other participants so they can take the necessary precautions.

There may be additional camp specific forms that you will be required to fill in on the first day of camp, for example the camper Swim Form. These additional forms will be available on-site where applicable.

Camp check-in will start at 9 a.m. Campers attending Before Camp will complete their required forms when they check-in for Before Camp.

Here is a handy Camper Checklist of what to bring to camp:

• NUT-FREE Lunch and 2 snacks*
• Pre-filled water bottle
• Outdoor clothing - all camps will have an outdoor component, so make sure to dress accordingly to weather conditions
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Completed Camp Authorized Participant Pickup and Sign Out Form
• Lots of energy and a great attitude!

*There will be one lunch break and two snack breaks. Please remember that all camps are NUT-FREE (this includes packaging that “May Contain Nuts”. If your snack is homemade, please include a note stating it is “Nut-Free”). Foods should not require refrigeration or a microwave. If your child has a severe food-related allergy, this must be communicated to staff on the first day of camp.

Pick-up and Drop-off

Children must be dropped off and picked up in the area designated for their camp, which is clearly marked at each facility. In order to ensure maximum safety, parents/guardians will be required to sign in and sign out campers each day. 

If you give permission for another person to pick up your child, they must be included in the Camp Authorized Participant Pickup and Sign Out Form. I.D may be requested upon picking up a camper.

Unless otherwise stated, camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Before Camp hours: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
After Camp hours: 4 – 6 p.m.

Participants who register for Before and/or After Camp, must register at their camp location.

Absences

If your child is going to be absent from camp, please notify the camp location. 

Late Fees

Unless otherwise stated, camp ends at 4 p.m. and After Camp ends at 6 p.m.
For every 15 minutes that you are late, there is a charge of $10 per child.

0-15 minutes $10
16-30 minutes $20
31-45 minutes $30
46-60 minutes $40

Before you register, please contact us to discuss your child’s needs and your support requests at inclusion@richmondhill.ca or 905-780-2047.

Campers with disabilities

Richmond Hill provides positive integrated camp experiences for children with disabilities. Please carefully consider the needs of your child when making your camp choice as an integrated camp setting may not be appropriate for all children with disabilities.

If your child requires extra support, arrangements for assistance can be made with the Inclusion Services team. A limited number of Inclusion Counsellors are on staff to provide 1:1 support in the summer camp programs. For more information, please RichmondHill.ca/Inclusion

Please be advised that our Inclusion Counsellors receive training in working with individuals with disabilities but do not have professional qualifications in this field.

Register online

Register for camp using the online registration system.

Still want to register in person?

Complete a registration form and drop it off in-person at one of our community centres.Please call 905-771-8870 if you require further assistance.

Withdrawal Policy

Can't participate in a registered program anymore? Transfers and Withdrawals can be completed online at RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH or through written form.

1. Visit RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH and Log in with your email address and password.

2. View Account History and use the Transfer or Withdraw buttons to manage your current enrollments.

3. If you are eligible for a refund, select refund to credit card. Or, select refund to account for future enrollments. Note: Refunds to account are final.

Or Fill out the Withdrawal Request Form and email the completed form to our Recreation Department.

If applicable, please allow 2 to 4 weeks for refund processing. Submission of a form does not guarantee that a refund will be issued, and non-attendance at a program does not constitute a notice of withdrawal. Withdrawal requests will only be accepted through ActiveRH or by Withdrawal Request Form. Requests to “Refund to Account” are final.

Program Transfer Policy

Transfer requests will only be accepted through ActiveRH or by Transfer Request Form. Transfers will be processed according to the criteria outlined below, provided that there is space available in the requested activity.