summer camps at dovercourt
Important 2026 Camp Dates
- January 6th – camps are visible on our website
- January 13th – 8am Registration begins! Woot!
- June 1st – Balance payment is due for those who used a payment plan at registration.
- July 1st – Canada Day. No camps on this day (but swim lessons are on)
- August 3rd – Civic Holiday. No camps on this day (but swim lessons are on)
At Dovercourt, we’re committed to providing safe, unforgettable, and fun summer camp experiences for children and youth from across the region. Explore our variety of camp programs and discover why Dovercourt continues to be the place to be every summer!
We’re proud that around 90% of our summer camp staff return each year, many of whom were once campers themselves. Our reputation for excellence comes from our exceptional camp counselors, who are carefully selected for their enthusiasm, compassion, and dedication to kids.
Below you will find some great tips and insights to assist you in selecting from our amazing catalog of 300+ camps. We have included pro tips for registration, such as how and when to register, what to expect throughout the registration process, and what you can do to set your camper up for success before they arrive in our care.
Read through the programs below, then jump into the registration portal at the bottom of the page to sign up.
**Please note that not all camps are offered every week, and age groups may vary, so be sure to use the filters in the registration portal to select the correct dates and age group.
Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, growth, and friendship. Dovercourt is where every child belongs!
Important Registration Information
Please ensure your child’s profile includes a parent’s email address, phone number, and address. Camp-related information will be sent to this address via email. Additionally, your child’s profile should include any allergies or relevant medical information, as well as indicate if they carry an EpiPen.
Kinder Campers (ages 4 & 5): In your child’s profile, there’s a tab for authorized sign-out. When adults collect your child at the end of camp, they’ll need to show valid ID to the camp director. This person should be listed in our system as an authorized adult to pick up your Kinder camper.
Inclusion Support: If your child needs extra support to succeed in camp, please check the “Inclusion Support” checkbox and email inclusion@dovercourt.org with your child’s name and the camp. We’ll then arrange a phone call or meeting to discuss next steps.
Payments
When booking online, you have the option to pay for the camp(s) in full using a credit card or to pay half now and half later. To split the payment, be sure to select Summer Camp Split Payment on your checkout screen.
When using the Split Payment feature, 50% of the fee is due at the time of booking, and 50% will be automatically charged to your credit card on June 1, 2026.
You will receive a reminder email on May 1 about the second payment.
Please ensure that your credit card information is up to date in your account prior to June 1, 2026 for the 2nd payment.
Cancellations
If programs are cancelled by Dovercourt (or by provincial or local health authorities), all fees will be refunded in full to the same method of payment.
To cancel or modify a camp registration, please email info@dovercourt.org with your child’s name, the name of the camp, and the date of the camp. Cancellations cannot be done online.
Refunds will be provided up to 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the start date and subject to a $20 administration fee (this fee is waived if the amount is left as an account credit).
Within 3 weeks (21 days) of a program start, refunds and credits will not be issued other than in extraordinary circumstances, and with medical documentation.
Camp Hours
| 7:30am-8:30am | Pre-Camp (unstructured play and craft/game stations) |
| 8:30am-9:00am | Sign-in with your Camp Director |
| 9:00am-4:00pm | Day Camp Activities |
| 4:00pm-4:30pm | Sign-out with your Camp Director |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | Post-Camp (unstructured play and craft/game stations) |
Most of our activities begin by 9:15, which may mean travel by bus or walking to a different program room, space, or facility. If you arrive after 9:15am and do not see your child’s group, please visit the camp office and we will sign in your child with his or her camp, or direct you to the right place to meet them.
If your child is not registered for Extended Care, please sign them out by 4:30pm. Any children not signed out at that time are checked into post-camp with other campers and your account may be billed for the use of extended care. Should you require last-minute late pick up, please call the camp office prior to 4:00pm so that we can update your registration.
Driving and Biking to Camp
Every day, a lot of campers arrive at camp in a short window of time. To keep everyone safe, we ask that you note the following:
- Our parking lot is a one-way loop. Follow the loop around to find parking.
- Avoid dropping off your child on Golden Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue. These streets are narrow and not suitable for parking or drop-off. Instead, take a stroll around the block. There are nearby schools and other streets where you can park temporarily and walk your campers over to Dovercourt.
We have bike racks at the upper and lower entrances.
Please avoid lingering to keep traffic flowing safely. Our staff will be stationed in the parking lot to help with traffic control.
Offsite Activities
We strive to offer our campers great camp experiences. We host a great many camps at Dovercourt, but we also include excursions that help give our participants bigger spaces to explore and exciting venues to visit.
Some of our camps go out to museums, farms, beaches, and other locations to bring a whole new level of fun.
Summer Camp 2026 Handbook – coming soon!
Details about our theme and specialty camps, including what to bring each week, will be available soon.
2026 Summer Camp chart: Camps by week and age
Use this 2-page chart to plan your summer.
2026 Summer Planning Tool
Print this on 11×17 to plan your summer!
Registration begins Tue. Jan. 13, 8am.
Use the filters below to find camps for your kids!
Inclusion & Integration Support
The belief that every child has an equal right to a happy summer camp experience is at the heart of our planning and we remain committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment. To accomplish this, we rely strongly on the partnership of parents, which begins early on with open communication. Please take the time to make us aware of any medical, behavioural, social, or cognitive differences your child may have at the time of registration. This might include social anxieties, communication barriers, the tendency to run or wander away from the group, or simply requiring additional “body breaks” or extra attention. Our Inclusion team is comprised of dedicated and caring individuals trained in behaviour management strategies and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention. We work closely with families to offer various levels of support including 1:1 support workers, low-ratio staffing, camp buddies, and individual accommodation plans. For questions or to discuss your child’s participation in camp, please reach out to inclusion@dovercourt.org
Water Safety in Camp programs
Read all about our guidelines, Water Safety in Camp Programs (pdf), that we created to ensure safety on, near, and in water during camps.
