Vaughan Camp

Vaughan camp location

• Our Vaughan day camp is located at 206 Glen Shields Ave, Concord, ON, operating in the facility of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School in a vibrant, park-adjacent school with spacious green areas, shaded spots, and access to a brand-new splash pad—perfect for summer fun and learning.

🌟 Highlights of the Vaughan Camp Location:

• Indoor Gym & Classrooms: We make use of a fully equipped school gym for indoor games on rainy days and designated classrooms for hands-on STEM activities—ensuring a balanced and engaging experience rain or shine.

• Lush Green Spaces & Shaded Areas: Perfect for outdoor play, nature walks, and group games, even on the hottest summer days.

• Right Next to Glen Shields Park: Campers enjoy daily access to this beautiful park featuring a forested area, brand-new playground, basketball and tennis courts—perfect for sports and adventure games.

• Brand-New Splash Pad: Located just steps away, the splash pad offers a refreshing and fun way for campers to cool off on sunny afternoons.

*Please note that this camp schedule is preliminary and may be subject to change. Weekly activities may take place on different days depending on the age group’s class schedule.

Adventure field trip week Aug 18-22 details

A field trip adventure week includes excursions every day for five days of exciting socialization and educational experiences.

• The drop-off and pick-up location (for this week only!) is at Splash Pad in Glen Shields Park.
• The drop-off time is 9 a.m. and the pick-up time is 4 p.m. unless the extended care option is selected.
• Parents will get a detailed message with a packing list, a detailed schedule, etc. prior to the start of the week.
• The transportation is scheduled to be by a school bus, by a reputable transportation provider, First Student. The transportation cost, all admission fees, and Wednesday pizza lunch are included in the camp fee.

We are planning to spend most of the day at the field trip location this week, having our program and lunch there.

• August 18: Kids Town Water Park. Slide, splash, and play- whole day of outdoor fun! Dive into the excitement with a water slide, wading pool, and splash pad for endless splashes and laughs. Test your skills on the ninja obstacle course and balance on the slackline. unleash your sporty side with soccer, badminton, and basketball.
• August 19: Program at Markham Museum. Our participants will gain a hands-on understanding of the basic principles of physics, engineering, and motion through interactive displays, modules, and play spaces. They will design, create, and test their own STEM creations. Additionally, participants will learn about the life and technologies of the past during a guided tour of our on-site heritage buildings. To add to the fun, they can test their putting skills with a round of mini golf.
• August 20: Kids Fun City Playground: Enjoy hours of fun with the famous Atomic Rush, mini-golf, slides and climbing structures, arcade games, and the thrilling Temple Escape!
• August 21: Lake Wilcox Skatepark and Splash Pad: Explore Lake Wilcox Park with its splash pad, large playground and nature trails. Engage in a variety of fun activities including spider net, followed by a pizza and popcorn party!
• August 22: Legoland Discovery Centre. Enjoy a 4D cinema Lego movie premiere, 10 LEGO build and play zones, 2 LEGO-themed rides, and a soft play area.

Camp Field Trips Overview

A successful field trip provides a fun and engaging experience for campers while prioritizing their safety and well-being. Here’s a list of safety measures that we take on field trip days:

• We hire a professional bus company and drivers.
• Campers wear camp t-shirts with our camp’s name and phone number.
• We have staff placed strategically at bus drop-offs, attraction sites’ entrances, and other locations.
• We have campers stay together in groups the whole time of the tour.
• We work closely with the attraction sites, and they support us greatly during our group visits.
• We are always counting campers! Our staff is trained specifically on trip safety procedures.

The drop off and pick up location is at 206 Glen Shields Ave, Concord, ON L4K 2E5 (at the entrance of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School

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